Masterful Matz leads Mets’ shutout of Nats

Steven Matz and Tanner Roark found themselves in a pitchers’ duel on Wednesday afternoon at Nationals Park, but it was Matz who came out on top, helping the Mets blank the Nationals, 2-0. New York, which took two out of three games in the series, is a half-game behind Washington in the National League East.

SOE: Leitch: Harvey vs. The Media

Will Leitch introduces a new series: Of Two Minds. It is a debate with, well, with himself, about a current sports issue. Today’s Of Two Minds edition: Matt Harvey Failing to Show Up and Answer Questions From the Media After Being Shelled by the Nationals Tuesday Night.

Cubs’ 15-hit attack polishes Hammel’s gem

Any chance the Cardinals had of rolling over momentum from their series-opening walk-off win evaporated before they could send their first batter to the plate on Tuesday, as the Cubs opened the night with a six-run first and then cruised to a 12-3 victory that evened the three-game set at Busch Stadium.

Nats blast 5 HRs as Stras improves to 8-0

It was a rematch between two power pitchers: Stephen Strasburg vs. Matt Harvey. But just like last week against the Mets, it went the Nationals’ way as Washington won, 7-4, at Nationals Park on Tuesday night. The Nationals, who hit a season-high five home runs, increased their lead over the Mets in the National League East to 1 1/2 games.