Mets starter Zack Wheeler gave up five runs -- three earned -- in six innings Sunday, taking the loss in a 6-3 defeat to the Nationals. Wheeler (1-4) struck out five and walked two while allowing six hits.
It was a big improvement in control for Wheeler, who had walked 11 batters in his previous two starts. Wheeler has not won since April 14, and his ERA stands at 4.53. He'll face the Diamondbacks on Saturday.