The Mets completed a three-game sweep of the Nationals on Thursday and continue to roll, even as the hamstring injury suffered by Kodai Senga in the series finale remains front of mind.

Nationals shortstop C.J. Abrams hit a sharp grounder that pulled Pete Alonso away from first base. Running to cover first base, Senga received a high throw from Alonso, landing awkwardly on his right foot. After completing the out, Senga fell to the ground on the grass in foul territory, reaching for his right hamstring.

Jeff McNeil doubled home the winning run in the 10th inning and the New York Mets rallied past the Washington Nationals 5-4.

Peterson needed just nine pitches in the ninth inning to finish a shutout in the Mets’ 5-0 win over the Nationals on Wednesday night at Citi Field. In total, he threw 106 pitches. He allowed just six hits, no walks. He struck out six batters. “This is what we strive for,” Peterson said.

The Mets’ third MVP just might be a more anonymous fellow, who’s the leader of baseball’s best and most surprising pitching staff.

The Washington Nationals continue their recent struggles and are now 2-7 in their last nine games. If they lose today, that will be a clean sweep by the New York Mets, which is the Nationals second sweep of the season.

After David Peterson’s pitched his complete game shutout against the Nationals Wednesday night and Juan Soto — look out for him the rest of the way — had hit another home run, the Mets had the

David Peterson emerged as the pivotal force behind the New York Mets' triumph over the Washington Nationals in the second game of their MLB regular-season series. His performance was instrumental in securing the victory.