Final Score: Nationals 9, Mets 0 — Meaningless blowout in September

Mets starting pitcher Carlos Torres got rocked and the Mets' offense managed just three baserunners in a meaningless September blowout loss. Torres allowed four home runs in four brutal innings of work, departing with the Nationals ahead 6-0. Zach Lutz broke up Nats starter Gio Gonzalez's no-hit bid in the seventh inning with a leadoff single. Gonzalez completed the shutout, striking out eight and walking two.

Denard Span and Ryan Zimmerman hit back-to-back home runs to start the game, while Jayson Werth hit a three-run home run in the third inning and Tyler Moore added a solo shot in the fourth inning. Greg Burke gave up a three-run bomb to Wilson Ramos in the fifth inning, which put the Nats up 9-0.

In conclusion, here are some Mets players cuddling with puppies:

On Bark in the Park Night, @DillonGee35, @Wheelerpro45, @Anthony_Recker and Omar Quintanilla made friends. #MetsDogs pic.twitter.com/ln2P2JqoNi

— New York Mets (@Mets) September 9, 2013

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