The Mets carried over their momentum from the weekend on Tuesday, grabbing a convincing 8-1 win over the Nationals.

David Peterson was a major catalyst with 10 strikeouts and one earned run allowed over eight innings, while Jeff McNeil was 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two runs.

Now, the Mets have a chance to win their fourth straight game and a second straight series in the middle game of their series at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday at Nationals Park.

On the heels of his longest start since June, Kodai Senga will be looking to score his first victory since June 6. He enters his 20th start with a 7-4 record, 2.35 ERA and 95 strikeouts in 99⅔ innings.

Brad Lord will make the start for the Nationals. The 25-year-old righty is 3-6 with a 3.26 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 40 appearances between

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