Weaver’s eighth-inning meltdown sinks Mets in 5-4 loss to Nationals
The Mets blew a 4-3 lead in the eighth inning as Luke Weaver gave up a go-ahead two-run homer to C.J. Abrams, sealing a 5-4 loss to the Nationals. New York’s trouble-filled April continues (10-21, 3-17 in 20 games), with a bunting-prone approach and a sputtering offense unable to close out the game despite a brief 4-3 lead and late rallies.