A Tough Battle Ends in a Disheartening Loss for the Nats 
Alright, fellow Nats fans, let's unpack the tough game we just witnessed against the Mets. The night began with CJ Abrams reaching on an infield single to shortstop but got caught stealing, which set the tone for what turned out to be a frustrating evening for the boys in red.Missed Opportunities Early On 
The Nats had runners in scoring position in the 3rd inning. Nick Senzel reached on an infield single and was moved to third by Jacob Young's double. A brief moment of glory came when Abrams' grounder allowed Senzel to score, putting us on the board at 1-0. But we couldn't capitalize further as Lane Thomas struck out, and Joey Meneses got hit by a pitch only to see Ildemaro Vargas foul out to end the inning.Holding the Line... Until We Couldn't 
We kept the Mets at bay until the 6th inning when Francisco Lindor homered to make it 2-1. After they tied it in the 8th with Brandon Nimmo's single, we vainly hoped to avoid extra innings. The cruel twist of fate came in the 10th inning when the Mets pounded our bullpen. Jose Iglesias started it off with a double to bring Tyrone Taylor home. What followed was a nightmare sequence, capped by Pete Alonso's 382-foot homer, putting the Mets up 7-2.Bats Went Cold When It Mattered Most 
When it was our turn, James Wood walked but was then caught stealing, killing any momentum. Keibert Ruiz and Lane Thomas couldn't produce either, and Jesse Winker's line-out to end it felt like salt in the wound.Final Thoughts 
It's a tough loss, folks, especially when we had flashes of hope. There's always something to learn from games like these. The batters need to capitalize on scoring opportunities, and our bullpen needs to lock it down in crucial moments. Until next time, keep the faith, Nats fans! Let's come back stronger! 
Final Score: 7-2 in Extra Innings
A tough pill to swallow but let's look forward to the next game and hope for a redeeming victory.
Scoreboard for Mets @ Nationals (July 2nd, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E | |
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| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 2 |