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Mets Sweep Nationals Behind Scott’s Long Outing and Torrens’ Homer
8/17/2026, 2:30:01 AM
Scott’s Return After Tommy John Surgery
Christian Scott delivered his longest start since his major-league debut on May 4, 2024, pitching 6 1/3 innings, allowing three runs and striking out seven. It was the first time he reached the seventh inning since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2024. The right-hander’s two leadoff walks both scored, but he limited further damage and kept the Mets in the game.
Key Performances and Statistics
Luis Torrens hit a 407-foot, two-run homer in the fourth inning, his fourth round-tripper in six starts, giving the Mets a lead they would not relinquish. Torrens has recorded four home runs in his last six games, the most in a six-game span of his career. Nate Lavender entered with two on and one out in the seventh, retiring the next three hitters for his fourth hold in five appearances. Kodai Senga closed the game, earning his third career save. The Mets improved to 4-3 on the day, completing a three-game series sweep and moving to a 9-5 record in August. Their overall record stands at 56-69, leaving them 10.5 games behind the wild-card cutoff.
Official Reactions
Interim manager Andy Green highlighted Lavender’s composure in pressure situations and praised Scott’s ability to rebound after early walks. Green also noted Torrens’ enjoyment of the home run, emphasizing his “intelligent hitting.” Torrens expressed satisfaction with the bullpen’s performance, noting the closer’s quick adjustment to his new role.
Verbatim Quotes
- “He’s got elite confidence and conviction in his pitches,” — Andy Green, said interim manager
- “He’s kind of bullied them with his heater, and then speeds them up,” — Andy Green, said interim manager
- “Just establishing the fastballs in the zone, having to expand a little bit later in counts, but two leadoff walks both scored so I’ve got to get a little bit of a better jump in there,” — Christian Scott
- “He’s really embraced that role, and he’s been able to adjust quickly in that role,” — Luis Torrens
