NEW YORK (AP) — Jordan Zimmermann spoiled the New York Mets’ 50th home opener with his bat and arm, hitting a two-run single and pitching the Washington Nationals to a 6-2 victory Friday at chilly Citi Field.
Ivan Rodriguez added a two-run single, snapping an 0-for-12 skid to start the season, and weary Washington got brilliant work from its bullpen to win its second road game in a row.
The Nationals, who took advantage of nine walks by Mets pitching, arrived at their New York hotel about 4 a.m. on Friday following an 11-inning victory Thursday night at Florida.
Still, they outplayed the sluggish Mets, who have given up 27 runs while dropping their past three games under new manager Terry Collins.
