Nationals efficient in win

NEW YORK | Maybe there's something about the New York Mets that has become a salve for the Washington Nationals this season. It might be the familiarity bred by facing a roster dotted with Nationals alumni, or it could be the cold comfort in knowing the Mets are one of the only teams in baseball that has endured as disappointing a season as the Nationals have. Whatever the reason, there's something about the Mets that soothes the Nationals. There was no reason to think Washington would pull as many solid performances out of slumping ballplayers as it did in a ... Email </a