MLB roundup: Mets beat Nats for Justin Verlander's 250th win

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Justin Verlander earned his 250th career win on Sunday afternoon, when he tossed 5 1/3 solid innings to lead the New York Mets to a 5-2 victory and an eventful series win over the visiting Washington Nationals.

Verlander (6-5), whose name has been bandied about in trade rumors, allowed one run --when CJ Abrams swiped home as part of a double steal in the first -- on five hits a