Mets, Nationals begin 3-game series in search of spark

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The New York Mets' momentum stalled with losses in the final two games of a four-game series against the Washington Nationals last week.

But the consecutive wins didn't provide a much-needed boost for the Nationals.

A pair of teams seeking a spark will meet on Tuesday night, when the Mets hostthe Nationals in the opener of a three-game set between the National League East r