The Washington Nationals defeated the Mets Thursday night 4-3, ending a three game losing streak. Shortstop Ian Desmond hit his third home run of the season and also tripled in his first game back from paternity leave.

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Livan Hernandez picked up his third win of the season (3-2) and Drew Storen pitched a scoreless 9th inning to earn his fourth save in as many chances. Washington will open a 4-game series with the defending World Series Champion San Francisco Giants Friday at Nationals Park.