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 It was the largest deficit the Mets (77-61) have overcome to win a
game this season and extended their lead in the National League East
to six games over the Nationals (71-67).
"You've got to be kidding me," Mets manager Terry Collins said. "I
don't have words for it. I am not sure I have been involved in a
bigger win than that.
"There is no sense of panic on the bench. It has to do with
character. That is a big value of any player. This means a lot to
everybody in that room."
It was the first career pinch-hit homer for Nieuwenhuis, who was
2-for-18 as a pinch-hitter this year. He last homered on July 12.
The Mets had scored six runs in the seventh to level the game at
7-7.
"It was almost hard to believe," Washington starter Jordan
Zimmermann said of the seventh, when three Nationals relievers
walked six batters.
Shortstop Wilmer Flores had an RBI single against reliever Blake
Treinen before right fielder Curtis Granderson walked with the bases
loaded off Felipe Rivero to trim the margin to 7-3.
Yoenis Cespedes then lined a three-run double down the left field
line with two outs off Drew Storen to cut the margin to 7-6.
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After two more walks, Mets first baseman Lucas Duda then drew
another off Storen with the bases loaded to tie the game.
Addison Reed (3-2) got the win for New York, while Tyler Clippard
pitched a scoreless eighth for the Mets and closer Jeurys Familia
pitched the ninth for his 38th save.
(Compiled by Greg Stutchbury)
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