Diaz Can’t Hold Down the Fort, Mets Fall 4-3 to the Nats

The Dodgers bested the Cardinals on Sunday – one of the teams vying for a coveted NL Wild Card spot – but as the calendar shrinks, the Mets can’t rely on the kindness of strangers to stay relevant in the playoff picture. I watched a portion of today’s game on the live feed of MLB.com while multitasking, darting in and out of grabbing groceries. Clinging to a 3-2 lead, it was concerning that New...