Brandon Nimmo powers Mets over Nationals in opener
Marcus Stroman pitched 5 1/3 effective innings and Brandon Nimmo hit a three-run homer as the New York Mets beat the visiting Washington Nationals 4-1 in the first game of a doubleheader Thursday afternoon. The Mets won consecutive games for the first time since July 21-23 and assured they will head into a stretch of 13 straight games against the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants over .500. Stroman (8-11) all