5 things to watch as Mets face Nationals in four-game series in Washington, D.C.Will Max Scherzer pitch in this series?5/12/2023, 1:53 PMJohn HarperMLB Freelance Writer/On-air TalentMay 3, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (21) sits by himself on the dugout bench before heading to the bullpen to warm up for his start against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. / Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports