"When you're scrapping for a playoff spot in your last regular-season home game, it's particularly humiliating to lose because of the No. 9 hitter on a last-place team. But if it's a tiny consolation for the New York Mets, Washington's Jacob Young is a very special No. 9 hitter. He's only managed one home run this year, and if his OPS were a credit score, the bank would sic security on him."
"A big story of this game is that Jake Irvin and Mitchell Parker, who each nurse an ERA of around 5.70, joined forces to shut down the Mets' offense. Irvin, who leads MLB in earned runs allowed, gave up just one flukey RBI and a Francisco Lindor solo shot, while Parker, who's tied for the MLB lead in losses, came in for 3.2 shutout innings that protected the Nats' slim lead. Each pitcher benefited from Young's spectacular glove; one profited from his foot."
The Nationals beat the Mets 3-2, dropping New York out of a playoff position and into a tie with the Reds. Jacob Young, the Washington No. 9 hitter and center fielder, produced game-changing defensive plays that kept his team afloat despite limited offensive production. Jake Irvin and Mitchell Parker, both with high ERAs and other season struggles, combined to stifle the Mets, with Parker delivering 3.2 shutout innings to preserve the lead. A deep drive by Brett Baty was turned into an extraordinary out by Young, and those defensive moments proved decisive in the outcome.
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