MLB Game Summary - NY Mets at Washington

Jon Niese threw six shutout innings and the New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 2-0 on Tuesday.

Niese gave up just four hits and allowed no walks while striking out three, dropping his spring training ERA to 1.65 over four starts.

John Mayberry Jr. homered for New York and Ruben Tejada hit an RBI single.

Washington starter Gio Gonzalez struck out six in 5 2/3 innings but gave up seven hits, one walk and both runs.

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