Tom Seaver Fan Club

The Mets won their rubber game with the Nationals and they needed a gem from John Maine.  He threw seven shutout innings and he gave up just three hits and three walks and he struck out eight.  Billy Wagner closed it out and he picked up his fourth save of the season.

The only run of the game was a solo shot by Carlos Beltran.  Jose Reyes reached base twice with a single and a walk and he stole two more bases.

So at the end of it all, the Mets sit tied with the Braves at 15-8.  This could turn into a two team race pretty quick because there’s already a 4 1/2 game cushion between the third place Marlins.  And speaking of the Marlins, that’s who the Mets host next.  Orlando Hernandez gets the start tomorrow and hopefully he can put together a start like he did his last time out against the Rockies (seven shutout innings).