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Team effort grinds out series-opening win at Nationals; Max Scherzer injury update

May 12, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Mets right fielder Starling Marte (6) celebrates with teammates after the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports

May 12, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Mets right fielder Starling Marte (6) celebrates with teammates after the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports / © Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports

Here’s what happened in Mets Land on Friday, in case you missed it…

The Mets opened their four-game series at the Washington Nationals with a 3-2 win, in which Francisco Lindor‘s bases-clearing hit provided enough offense for New York to grind out the one-run victory.

– Before the game, Max Scherzer discussed his rehab progress and revealed when he is set to return from neck spasms.

– At Triple-A Syracuse, Gary Sanchez and top Mets prospects Mark Vientos and Ronny Mauricio combined for four RBI.

– On Baseball Night in New York, SNY’s panel of Andy Martino, Anthony McCarron, Elise Menaker and Britt Ghiroli broke down how the Mets could fix their offense amid the lineup’s recent struggles.

Buck Showalter provided pregame updates on the status of the bullpen and overall rehab news.

– On The Mets Pod, SNY’s Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo played a round of “the blame game” to pinpoint where exactly the accountability is for the team’s early-season struggles.

– SNY’s John Harper dissected five things to watch in the Mets’ series with the Nationals, which continues Saturday at 4:05 p.m. on SNY.

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