NY Mets vs Nationals live updates, score and analysis of Sunday game

NEW YORK — The Mets have a rare sweep opportunity in front of them on Sunday afternoon. It comes after a dramatic, ninth-inning comeback and 5-4 victory over the Nationals on Saturday as Francisco Alvarez tied the game with an RBI double and Francisco Lindor walked it off with an RBI single to right field. The Mets can now take their third straight game against the Nationals at 1:40 p.m. on Sunday at Citi Field. A win would represent the Mets' second sweep in the last two weeks. They have already won three of their last four series and are 8-3 since the trade deadline. Christian Scott will be charged with keeping the success going. The Mets right-hander will need to shake off some uneven recent performances as he allowed a combined seven earned runs in nine innings across his last two starts. The Nationals have Jake Irvin on the mound on Sunday. The right-hander has seen similar struggles since returning from the injured list with a shoulder injury. Irvin has given up 12 earned runs in 13⅔ innings in three starts since returning. Irvin is 2-6 with a 5.79 ERA this season. Check back for updates and analysis as the Mets and Nationals conclude their three-game series on Sunday afternoon at Citi Field: What time is NY Mets vs Nationals game today? Time: 1:40 p.m. What channel is NY Mets vs Nationals today? TV: SNY How to stream NY Mets vs Nationals game today Streaming: MLB.TV NY Mets, Nationals starting pitchers today Mets: Christian Scott (3-3, 3.45 ERA) Nationals: Jake Irvin (2-6, 5.79) This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: NY Mets vs Nationals live updates, score and analysis of Sunday game