Each of the New York Mets' last three series wins are against teams that have either already clinched a playoff berth or are on track to reach the postseason.

If the Mets want to join the playoff party, this weekend would be a good time to begin figuring out how to beat the non-contenders, as well.

The Mets will again attempt to build some late-season momentum Friday night when they host the Washington Nationals for the first of three games between the longtime National League East rivals.

Right-hander Brandon Sproat (0-1, 2.25 ERA) is slated to start for the Mets against Nationals left-hander Andrew Alvarez (1-0, 1.15) in a duel of rookies.

The host Mets earned a much-needed series win Thursday when Brandon Nimmo hit a three-run homer to cap a four-run third inning in a 6-1 victory ov

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