Washington, DC (Sports Network) – Jason Bay knocked in four runs, as the New York Mets used an early surge to beat Washington, 9-5, in the finale of a four-game set at Nationals Park.
Angel Pagan had three hits and drove in a pair for the Mets, while Ike Davis clubbed a two-run homer. Hisanori Takahashi (7-3) gave up three runs on five hits and fanned seven over five-plus innings.
Ryan Zimmerman blasted a three-run homer and added an RBI single for the Nationals. Craig Stammen (2-3) was victimized for seven runs and eight hits in 3 1/3 innings.