5 things to watch as Mets and Nationals play five-game series in Washington, D.C.The state of the NL East and Francisco Lindor's bat are among the things to keep an eye on9/3/2021, 2:30 PMDanny AbrianoManager of Editorial ProductionJul 11, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) hits a two-run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at Citi Field. / Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports