Michael Conforto Homers Twice As New York Mets Beat The Nationals Again

The New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 5-3 on Saturday afternoon at Nationals Park. Mets outfielder Michael Conforto hit two home runs to help lead his team to victory.

After a disastrous few weeks, it appears as though theNew York Metsare finally starting to turn things around.

For the second straight game, the Mets offense put up a strong showing against the Nationals. Washington took an early lead afterRyan Zimmermansingled homeMichael Taylorin the bottom of the first inning.

The Mets were unable to get anything off of Nationals starterStephen Strasburgduring the first four innings. In the top of the fifth inning, they tied the game whenTravis d’Arnaudgrounded into a fielder’s choice. A few batters later,Michael Confortocame to the plate with two outs and d’Arnaud on second base. Conforto homered to right field, giving the Mets a 3-1 lead.

The Mets did not relinquish the lead for the rest of the game. Mets starterZack Wheelerpitched relatively well after giving up a run early on. He got into trouble again in the bottom of the fifth inning. AfterTrea Turnerreached on an error by third basemanJose Reyesand Taylor singled, the Nationals had runners on first and second with no one out.

WithBryce Harperat the plate, the Nationals had a huge opportunity to get back into the game. Fortunately for the Mets however, Harper hit a ground ball right back to Wheeler, and they were able to turn a double play. The next batter was Zimmerman, and he was able to drive in Turner on an infield single. Mets managerTerry Collinsdecided to take Wheeler out after that.Josh Edgincame in and was able to get the final out of the inning.

In the top of the eighth inning, the Mets added another run when Confortohit an opposite-field solo home run. This gave them a 4-2 lead. As reported by Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, this was the first multi-home run game of Conforto’s career.

Zimmerman continued his big day when he homered off ofAddison Reedto leadoff the bottom half of the eighth inning. This cut the Mets lead to 4-3. Reed allowed another baserunner, but did not give up any more runs.

Reyes hit a home run in the top of the ninth inning, giving the Mets an insurance run. The Mets then turned to closerJeurys Familiato finish the job in the bottom of the ninth. Familia retired the side in order, and the Mets won the game 5-3.

Conforto’s stellar season continued on Saturday with another impressive offensive performance. He is now batting .333 with six home runs and 12 RBIs. The Mets need him to continue to play like this in order for them to really turn things arounds.

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The Mets will go for the series sweep on Sunday afternoon at 1:35.Noah Syndergaardwill take the hill for the Mets, whileJoe Rosswill go for the Nationals.

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