Mets defense sabotages their early offensive explosion

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 19: Nick Morabito #8 (L) and Tyrone Taylor #28 of the New York Mets are unable to make the catch on a fly ball that was hit by James Wood #29 of the Washington Nationals for an inside-the-park grand slam during the second inning at Nationals Park on May 19, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Mets were coming into the second game of the Nationals series on fire. Between a five game winning streak, back-to-back extra inning wins,