Mets stay red hot at the plate, top Nationals for 7th straight win
Francisco Lindor hit a three-run homer and Pete Alonso added a solo shot in a 7-3 win on Monday.
www.cbsnews.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent coverage:
- The Mets and Nationals have had several pivotal games in 2025–2026, including tight decision days where the Nationals pulled ahead in late innings and the Mets faced critical losses that affected wild-card positioning.[1][3]
- Washington’s bullpen and late-inning defense have been cited as key factors in several Nationals wins over the Mets, often turning close games in D.C..[7][8]
- There have been notable Mets comebacks and offensive surges in some matchups, but inconsistency at times has kept them from sustaining long-win streaks against the Nationals across seasons.[4][5]
Would you like a focused recap of the most recent Mets-Nationals series, or a snapshot of head-to-head stats (wins, losses, and run differentials) for the latest MLB season? I can pull specific game dates and summarize outcomes if you want.
Citations:
- Coverage of Nationals’ strong fielding and Mets’ losses affecting wild-card chances.[1]
- Nationals bullpen sealing wins in Mets series.[7]
- Notable Mets comebacks and offense in Mets-Nationals games.[4]