MAGDEBURG, Germany -- Arthur Abraham defeated Robert Stieglitz by split decision on Saturday in their third bout, winning back the WBO super middleweight title he lost to his fellow German in March last year. Judges Clark Sammartino of the United States and Paul Thomas of Britain scored it 114-111 and 115-110 for Abraham, respectively, while American Michael Pernick judged it 113-112 in favour of the defending champion. Stieglitz was the more proactive fighter, jabbing, pushing forward, with Abraham biding his time and launching counterattacks. These took their toll towards the end, with Stieglitz dropping to his knee in the final round. "I cant explain this decision," said Stieglitz, who dropped to 46-4 (26 KOs). "I led for the whole time. I see myself as the winner in any case. I lost the last round but not the whole fight." Abraham, who beat Stieglitz by unanimous decision in their first bout in 2012 and by TKO last year, improved to 39-4 (28 KOs). 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"But were in good shape, going down to Atlanta" for a three-game series in which they could clinch the East. Drew Storen gave up two hits in the ninth but got Juan Lagares to fly out, finishing the eight-hitter for his fifth save. Washingtons ninth win in 10 games this season at Citi Field eliminated the Mets from the division race with 12 games to go. New York had won eight of 10 before the Nationals took three of four in this series. "They have done an outstanding job of putting their team together," Mets manager Terry Collins said. Zimmermann (11-5) hit two batters to up the total hit batters in the four-game series to nine, one shy of the record set last year in a series between Pittsburgh and Cincinnati, according to STATS. The right-hander nailed Eric Young Jr. and Lucas Duda but still won his sixth consecutive decision. The Nationals had never won nine straight outings by one starter -- three of those wins came against the Mets. Washington improved to 13-3 against New York this season. "Just got a good stretch going," Zimmermann said. "Nothing in particular sticks out." Ramos followed Bryce Harpers third sacrifice bunt of the year with a soaring drive beyond the 390-foot mark in right-centre for his 10th homer. The Nationals have outhomered the Mets 25-7 this season with three games left, Sept 23-25 in Washington. New York had plenty of chances against the stingy Zimmermann, going 0 for 8 with runners in sccoring position.dddddddddddd The Mets best opportunity came in the fourth, when they loaded the bases with one out. But Ruben Tejada lined out to the shortstop and Niese fouled out to third base on the ninth pitch of the at-bat. "It was a question of making pitches when he needed to," Nationals manager Matt Williams said. "Thats the sign of a veteran pitcher that knows what he is doing out there." Niese (8-11) struck out the side after that grueling trip to the plate and fanned seven overall. Slowed by shoulder problems in the second half, the left-hander gave up two runs and six hits in seven innings. "They do everything well and with every mistake a team makes, they make you pay," Niese said. TRAINERS ROOM Nationals: Nationals 3B-OF Ryan Zimmerman (right hamstring) was scheduled to fly to the teams complex in Viera, Florida, after the game. He will work out Monday and play in an instructional league game the next day. Mets: Mets reliever Vic Black will have his right shoulder examined by a doctor. Collins said Black has been complaining of having an achy feeling in the shoulder for a few days. The velocity on Blacks fastball has been down a few mph. "We are concerned about it," Collins said. "This guy lives and dies with power stuff." UP NEXT Nationals: Stephen Strasburg (11-11) starts the series opener at Atlanta, which is in second place in the NL East. Strasburgs ERA against the Braves is 7.17, his worst against any division opponent. Mets: Jacob deGrom (8-6) has not allowed an earned run in 22 innings. He faces a Miami lineup without slugger Giancarlo Stanton, who was hit in the face by a pitch this week and is likely out for the season. CAN THEY DANCE? The Nationals had rookie hazing day following the win, with a ballerina theme. Tiny powder blue or pink leotards and pink Tutus with fuschia socks were hanging in the new players lockers. Squeezing into his outfit, outfielder Steven Souza asked, "Is this on backwards?" NOT THIS YEAR Niese entered 2014 with a 3-0 record and 2.47 ERA against the Nationals in eight starts. This year he is 0-3 with a 5.82 ERA in three starts. ' ' '