Nationals (8) @ Mets (2)

Washington Nationals' left-hander Gio Gonzalez got knocked around last time out against the New York Mets. The 26-year-old starter faces them again in Citi Field tonight.

With Ian Desmond on the DL for the next few weeks, the Washington Nationals are reportedly focused on adding an infielder to the mix with the Non-Waiver Trade Deadline approaching...

Washington Nationals' outfielder Bryce Harper's ninth home run sailed 410 ft in the visitor's bullpen in Citi Field. It was one of two hits for Harper in the Nats' win over the New York Mets.

Fan-submitted photos from Monday night's game between the Mets and the Nationals at Citi Field.

The Mets' bullpen unbelievably allowed six runs in the tenth inning as the Mets dropped yet another game to the Washington Nationals.

The Mets' bullpen broke down again, surrendering six runs in the tenth inning to drop an 8-2 extra-inning affair to the Nationals.

News and notes for today's game between the Mets and the Nationals at Citi Field.

The Washington Nationals officially placed Ian Desmond on the 15-Day DL and recalled Corey Brown this afternoon. They also noted that Ryan Zimmerman had been named MLB's Player of the Week.

Washington Nationals' left-handers John Lannan and Ross Detwiler made a case this weekend that the Nats might have the pitching in-house to compete down the stretch even if they don't make a deal for another starter at the Non-Waiver Trade Deadline.

After the Washington Nationals' win Sunday afternoon, Nats' skipper Davey Johnson told reporters that shortstop Ian Desmond is headed to the DL with an oblique tear. Corey Brown likely to get called up..