![New York Mets starting pitcher R.A. Dickey (43) delivers in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, July 19, 2012, in Washington. Dickey earned his league-leading 13th win in the Mets' 9-5 victory. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/XVBLYZEIFJG6UM7WJVIBEO67NM.jpg?smart=true&auth=7cdfd2288a3b98826ab23c01d95dd48d99dbb0ecc3f6d474b28750b3df8724e1&width=400&height=225)
RA Dickey shone for the New York Mets in their win over the Washington Nationals.
RA Dickey shone for the New York Mets in their win over the Washington Nationals.
MLB: New York Mets back to winning ways at Washington Nationals
RA Dickey proves too hot to handle for the home side as Mets end a run of five losses.