If you wanted offense, you got it when the New York Mets hosted the Washington Nationals on Thursday night. In a game where every run was crucial, highly-touted rookie Brett Baty was automatic from the plate. The third baseman enjoyed one of the best games of his young career, going 3-for-3 and connecting on his first home run of the season. Baty's fourth-inning blast would prove to be vital for the team as they slipped by Washington, 9-8.