Shane Baz combined with three relievers on a five-hitter, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat New York 9-0 on Sunday to complete the first three-game series sweep of the Mets this season.

On Thursday, Stratton became the latest celebrity to uncork a wild first pitch while participating in the ceremonial event. Stratton took to the mound prior to the game between the New York Mets and the Washington Nationals on June 12.

David Peterson pitched a six-hitter for the first nine-inning complete game of his professional career, and the New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 5-0 for their fifth straight win.

It mostly has been a charmed year for the New York Mets. Their stars generally have played like stars, and their starting pitching unexpectedly has been excellent, allowing them to compile the best record in the National League.

After 12 seasons in the big leagues, former New York Mets catcher Wilson Ramos is hanging up his cleats for good. On Sunday, Ramos signed a one-day contract to

During the ninth inning of Thursday afternoon’s Mets win over the Nationals, the game was getting close as closer Edwin Diaz initially struggled to get Washington hitters out, which included issuing a walk to first baseman Nathaniel Lowe to load the bases with nobody out.

The New York Mets maintained the best record in the major leagues with a Thursday win over the Washington Nationals.

BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals, on a three-game losing streak, take on the New York Mets. New York is 25-7 at home and 43-24 overall. Mets hitters have a collective .331 on-base percentage ...