Joe Panik in lineup as Mets begin 3-game set on Friday vs. Nats at 7:10 p.m. on SNYThe Mets are tied for third place in the NL East, behind the second-place Nationals8/9/2019, 10:00 PMAug 3, 2019; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (7) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports / Charles LeClaire