Mets prepare to face Nationals in home series starting today

The New York Mets return home to host the Washington Nationals today for the first game of a three-game series. Both teams have shown contrasting success this season, with the Mets at 53-69 and the Nationals at 59-63. The Mets have struggled against the Nationals previously, losing four of seven games this season. Despite finishing their recent road trip with a 6-3 record, they dropped the last two games against the Braves. Conversely, the Nationals recently won against the Cubs and have one of the highest-scoring offenses in MLB, leading the league in runs and home runs. The series hopes to build confidence for both teams as they progress into the latter part of the season.

• 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Mets return home for three-game set with Nationals