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Lindor belts 300th career homer as last-place Mets drop season finale

Andrés Chaparro homered twice and the Nationals defeated the Mets 6-4 on Sunday in the season finale for both teams.

Sep 27

A.J. Ewing #9 of the New York Mets celebrates a three run home run in the seventh inning during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 26, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Mets beat Nationals 7-1 behind 2 homers from Mauricio, 3-run drive by Ewing

The New York Mets defeated the Washington Nationals 7-1 on Saturday.

Sep 26

Jonathan Pintaro #91 of the New York Mets is pulled in the third inning by Manager Andy Green #70 after giving up two runs on two wild pitches against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 25, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Mets assured of last-place finish with 7-6 loss to Nationals

The Mets were assured their first last-place finish since 2003, losing to the Nationals 7-6 on Friday night.

Sep 25

Mets continue hot August, complete three-game sweep of Nats

Christian Scott pitched into the seventh inning and Luis Torrens hit a two-run homer Sunday, helping the surging Mets to a 4-3 win over the Nationals and a three-game series sweep.

Aug 16

Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets singles in the winning run in the ninth inning of a 5-4 win against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field on August 15, 2026 in New York City.

Lindor's RBI single sparks a ninth-inning comeback as Mets walk off Nationals

Francisco Lindor's RBI single capped a ninth-inning rally, lifting the New York Mets to a 5-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday.

Aug 15

Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets hits a home run during the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field on August 14, 2026 in New York City.

Francisco Lindor, Jared Young homer to lead Mets past Nationals 4-1

Francisco Lindor and Jared Young homered Friday night, powering the Mets to a 4-1 win over the Nationals.

Aug 14

New York Yankees' Ben Rice, left, slides into third base for a two-run RBI triple as Washington Nationals third baseman Jorbit Vivas, right, waits a the throw during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Sunday July 12, 2026, in Washington.

Yankees win 5-3, sweep 3 games from Nationals

Ben Rice hit a two-run triple in the top of the eighth inning to give the Yankees their third straight come-from-behind victory over the Nationals, 5-3 on Sunday.

Jul 12

New York Yankees' Ben Rice takes a lead from first base during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Washington.

Yankees rally late again in Washington for 4-2 victory, 3rd win in row

Trent Grisham's two-run homer in of the eighth inning gave the Yankees another comeback victory over the Nationals' bullpen, 4-2 on Saturday.

Jul 11

New York Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr., front, celebrates after his two-run home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, July 10, 2026, in Washington.

Chisholm's homer keys 3-run 9th as Yankees rally past Washington 5-3

Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Yankees over the Nationals 5-3 on Friday night.

Jul 11

Bichette, Peterson power Mets to series split against Nats

Bo Bichette hit a two-run single, David Peterson earned his first victory as a starter this season, and the Mets beat the Nationals 2-1 Thursday to earn a four-game series split.

May 21

Zach Thornton #49 of the New York Mets pitches during the second inning of his Major League debut against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on May 20, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Nationals return to .500 with 8-4 defeat of Mets

The Nationals returned to .500 for the second time since the season's first week Wednesday night with an 8-4 victory over the Mets.

May 20

Nolan McLean #26 of the New York Mets pitches to the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park on May 19, 2026 in Washington, DC.

James Wood's inside-the-park grand slam helps Nationals defeat Mets 9-6

The Washington Nationals rallied from an early five-run deficit Tuesday night to defeat the New York Mets 9-6.

May 19

Carson Benge #3 of the New York Mets can't get to the ball during the ninth inning of a game against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field on April 30, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City.

Mets tumble to 17th loss in 20 games, Nationals win 5-4

The Nationals beat the Mets 5-4 Thursday, dealing reeling New York its 17th loss in 20 games.

Apr 30

Pitcher Sean Manaea #59 of the New York Mets a reacts after giving up a grand slam to Brady House #12 of the Washington Nationals who rounds the bases during the fourth inning of a game against at Citi Field on April 29, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City.

Nationals blow out staggering Mets 14-2 in the rain

The Washington Nationals routed the reeling New York Mets 14-2 on a rainy Wednesday night at Citi Field.

Apr 29

Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets hits a two run home run as Drew Millas #14 of the Washington Nationals and umpire Laz Diaz #63 look on in the fourth inning at Citi Field on April 28, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

Slumping Mets break out at the plate in 8-0 win over Nationals

The New York Mets breezed to an 8-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.

Apr 28

Nationals shine in field, send playoff-hopeful Mets to costly loss

The Mets' 3-2 defeat on Sunday dropped them into a tie with the streaking Reds for the final National League wild card.

Sep 21, 2025

Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets fields the ball during the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field on September 20, 2025 in the Queens borough of New York City.

Lile's homer in 11th inning sends Nationals to 5-3 win over Mets

New York has lost 10 of 14 overall.

Sep 20, 2025

Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets follows through on his fourth inning three run home run against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field on September 19, 2025 in New York City.

Soto's milestone homer leads Mets past Nationals 12-6

Juan Soto hit a three-run homer that vaulted the Mets to a pivotal 12-6 win over the Nationals on Friday night.

Sep 19, 2025

Yankees score 9 in the third on their way to sweep of Nationals

The Yankees hit six home runs in Wednesday's 11-2 win over the Nationals, their fourth straight victory overall.

Aug 27, 2025

Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees hits a three run double during the third inning against the Washington Nationals at Yankee Stadium on August 26, 2025 in New York City.

Stanton hits 451-foot homer, drives in 5 runs as Yankees beat Nationals 5-1

Giancarlo Stanton led the Yankees to a 5-1 victory over the Nationals on Tuesday night.

Aug 26, 2025

Cam Schlittler sparkles over 6 innings, Yankees hammer Nationals

Ben Rice hit the longest homer of his career, Cody Bellinger had three RBIs and rookie Cam Schlittler worked six scoreless innings as the Yankees beat the Nationals 10-5 Monday night.