The New York Mets (66-58) continue their push towards the postseason as they embark on a six-game road trip, beginning with three against the Washington Nationals (50-74). The Mets have won five out of seven against the Nats this season,

The New York Mets have been one of the most disappointing teams in the past two months. However, they are coming off an impressive series win against the hot Seattle Mariners. New York is a long shot for the division;

PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: David Peterson (7-5, 3.30 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 117 strikeouts); Nationals: Jake Irvin (8-7, 5.14 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 94 strikeouts)

At Nationals Park on Tuesday, the Washington Nationals (50-74) face the New York Mets (66-58), fellow members of the NL East, at 6:45 p.m. ET. The Nationals are an underdog (+168 moneyline odds to win) when they host the Mets (-202). The Mets will start David Peterson (7-5) versus the Nationals and Jake Irvin (8-7).

The New York Mets look to continue their modest upswing on Tuesday when they open a three-game series against the host Washington Nationals.

The Washington Nationals have been around since 1969 and have always been in the NL East. In a proposed new realignment, that could change.

New York comes to Washington this week for a three-game series. The matchup comes as the Mets are in the middle of a funk.

Juan Soto's stolen base in the Mets' win in the win against the Mariners on Sunday had him and Francisco Lindor entering exclusive territory.