Huge fourth inning, dominant Clay Holmes lead Mets to needed win over Nationals
The Mets snapped a three-game losing streak with an 8-0 win over the Nationals, fueled by a seven-run fourth inning and a strong start from Clay Holmes, who pitched six shutout innings. Juan Soto hit a two-run homer in his return from the injured list, while Bo Bichette also went deep. The offensive outburst provided a rare bright spot for a team struggling to score runs this season. The victory offered a brief reprieve from mounting pressure on manager Carlos Mendoza.
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MLB New York Mets Huge fourth inning, dominant Clay Holmes lead Mets to needed win over Nationals By Mike Puma Published April 28, 2026, 9:50 p.m. ET The fourth inning concluded Tuesday with a standing ovation from much of the small crowd at Citi Field, perhaps wondering if what it just witnessed was real. But this wasn’t a mirage. The Mets sent 10 batters to the plate in the inning and scored seven runs. Frustration turned to smiles. The Mets had it all together for a night. Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets.
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