Gsellman, Mets top Nats 3-1 to move within game of wild card (Yahoo Sports)

Curtis Granderson and James Loney came through with big hits to back Robert Gsellman, and the New York Mets got another gritty start from an unheralded rookie in their banged-up rotation to beat the Washington Nationals 3-1 on Saturday night. Gsellman (2-1) pitched out of trouble for six innings, and inexperienced center fielder Michael Conforto made a diving catch that thwarted a potential Nationals rally in the seventh. Danny Espinosa struck out all four times up, yet the Nationals still have a 9 1/2-game lead in the NL East over the Mets.