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New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (21) waiting for the ball after a strike out during the first inning of an MLB game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., May 14, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)

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Washington Nationals shortstop C.J. Abrams (5) in the dugout during the first inning of an MLB game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., May 13, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)

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New York Mets starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) in the dugout during an MLB game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., May 12, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)

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New York Mets relief pitcher Adam Ottavino (0) throwing a pitch during the seventh inning of an MLB game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., May 12, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)

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New York Mets relief pitcher David Robertson (30) throwing the pitch for his 1,000th career strikeout during the ninth inning of an MLB game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., May 12, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)

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New York Mets players celebrating after the Mets’ 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., May 12, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)

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New York Mets relief pitcher Drew Smith (40) celebrating with teammates after the Mets’ 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., May 12, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)

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New York Mets relief pitcher David Robertson (30) walking off the mound in the eighth inning of an MLB game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., May 12, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)

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Mets players celebrating after their 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., May 12, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)

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New York Mets starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) in the dugout during an MLB game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., May 12, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)

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New York Mets relief pitcher Adam Ottavino (0) throwing a pitch during the seventh inning of an MLB game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., May 12, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)

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New York Mets manager Buck Showalter (11) in the dugout during an MLB game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., May 12, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)

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New York Mets starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) in the dugout during an MLB game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., May 12, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)

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New York Mets players celebrating after the Mets’ 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., May 12, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)

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New York Mets centerfielder Brandon Nimmo (9) celebrating with teammates after the Mets’ 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., May 12, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)

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New York Mets relief pitcher Drew Smith (40) after striking out Washington Nationals right fielder Lane Thomas (28) to end the game and give the Mets the 3-2 victory at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., May 12, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini/All-Pro Reels)