Josh Bell homered and drove in two runs, rookie reliever Cole Henry pitched out of a jam in the sixth inning and the Washington Nationals held on to beat the Mets 5-4, ending New York’s three-game winning streak.

The New York Mets have already seen Francisco Alvarez land on the injured list with a right thumb sprain this week, and they faced another injury scare on Wedne

Brandon Nimmo explained why he felt he had to go out of the game on Wednesday in an eventual 5-4 loss for the Mets.

For the Mets to qualify for the postseason, they need better from Kodai Senga and an offense that slumbers against middle relievers.

With a stretch of 26 games in 27 days, the New York Mets could significantly benefit from moving to a six-man rotation.

WASHINGTON — New York Mets left fielder Brandon Nimmo was removed in the second inning against Washington with a stiff neck on Wednesday night. There was no obvious play where Nimmo was hurt. He grounded into a double play to end the first inning and did not have a chance in the field.

David Peterson dominated the Nationals again, Mark Vientos homered for the second consecutive game and the New York Mets pounded Washington 8-1 on Tuesday night for their third straight victory. Peterson (8-5),

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza reacts to David Peterson's 8-inning gem vs. Nationals, giving bullpen rest and playoff push momentum.