Mets lose to Nationals, secure last-place finish for first time since 2003

The New York Mets lost 7-6 to the Washington Nationals on September 25, ensuring their last-place finish in the NL East for the first time since 2003. The Mets, who began the season with a record payroll of $358.4 million, now hold a 73-87 record. Dylan Crews hit a home run for the Nationals, who have won nine of their last ten games. Bo Bichette and Carson Benge homered for New York, with Benge achieving the milestone of 20 home runs and 20 steals as a rookie. The teams continue their series with a second game set for September 26.

• 2:08 AMYahoo Sports — High-spending Mets assured of first last-place finish since 2003 with 7-6 loss to Nationals