Vogelbach’s Slam, Alonso’s HR Send Mets Past Nationals 9–5

New York Mets' Daniel Vogelbach (32) is congratulated for his grand slam during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, in Washington, Aug. 3, 2022. Alex Brandon/AP Photo

WASHINGTON—Daniel Vogelbach hit a grand slam and Pete Alonso connected for his 28th homer, helping the New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 9–5 on Wednesday.

New York won for the eighth time in nine games and opened a 3½-game lead over second-place Atlanta in the NL East. The teams begin a four-day, five-game series Thursday in New York.