Nationals right-hander Joe Ross had trouble with his control and the Mets hit him well in a 7-3 loss on Monday afternoon. The Mets tallied two runs in the second and five runs in the fourth off Ross.

The best pitch a pitcher can throw is a well-located fastball, and the Mariners subscribed to that philosophy more than any team in MLB this season. Mariners pitchers combined to throw fastballs (four ...