Mets lose to Nationals 8-1

WASHINGTON (AP) - Starting pitcher Mat Latos hit a solo home run and Anthony Rendon added a three-run shot as Washington beat New York.

Latos had a solid first start with theNationals, but left the game with one out in the fifth inning when he appeared to injure his right leg.

Reynaldo Lopez (3-3) was among three relievers who combined for 4 2/3 scoreless innings as the NL East leaders won their fourth straight. They increased their lead over New York to 10 games - matching their largest cushion of the season - and reduced their magic number to nine to clinch their third division title in five years.

Mets starter Rafael Montero (0-1) allowed six runs, five hits and four walks in 1 2/3 innings.