Game Details
- Time: 6:45 PM ET
- Venue: Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
- Series Status: Mets lead season series 6–2
- Broadcast: MASN, SNY, ESPN
Pitching Matchup
- Mets: Kodai Senga (7–4, 2.35 ERA, 95 K)
- Nationals: Brad Lord (3–6, 3.26 ERA, 73 K)
Senga’s elite ERA and WHIP make him one of the most efficient starters in the NL, while Lord has been quietly solid despite limited run support.
Players to Watch
New York Mets
- Juan Soto: 31 HR, 100 RBI – top 10 in MLB for both categories
- Pete Alonso: .265 AVG, 100 RBI – team leader in clutch hits
- Francisco Lindor: .258 AVG, 24 HR, 71 RBI – batting .357 over last 10 games
Washington Nationals
- C.J. Abrams: .267 AVG, 24 doubles – consistent top-of-lineup bat
- Paul DeJong: 4 HR in last 10 games – heating up at the plate
- James Wood: 25 HR, 80 RBI – ranks top 20 in MLB power metrics
Betting Insights
Mets are 22–7 when favored at -181 or shorter this season. Nationals have won 13 of 37 games as +150 or longer underdogs.
Game Odds
New York Mets – 176
Washington Nationals 9
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, August 19, 2025
