Game Details
- Time: 6:45 PM ET
- Venue: Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
- Broadcast: ESPN, MASN, SNY
Team Form & Storylines
New York Mets
- Record: 66–58 (2nd in NL East)
- Last 10 Games: 3–7
- Streak: W2
- Recent Highlight: Series win over Seattle, powered by Mark Vientos’ 4-RBI game
The Mets are clinging to a Wild Card spot and need every win in this 13-game stretch against divisional rivals. Francisco Lindor is red-hot, batting .341 over his last 10 games with 3 HR and 7 RBI. Pete Alonso leads the team with 28 HR and 100 RBI, while Juan Soto has added 30 HR and 71 RBI. The Mets are 5–2 against Washington this season.
Washington Nationals
- Record: 50–74 (5th in NL East)
- Last 10 Games: 5–5
- Streak: L1
- Recent Highlight: Split four-game series with Phillies, lost finale 11–9
Washington is out of playoff contention but has shown fight. C.J. Abrams enters with a five-game hitting streak, batting .364 with 2 doubles, a triple, and a HR in that span. James Wood leads the team with 25 HR and 80 RBI. The Nationals are 24–38 at home and have struggled against power-hitting teams.
Probable Starters
| Team | Pitcher | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Mets | David Peterson | 7–5, 3.30 ERA, 117 K, 1.28 WHIP |
| Nationals | Jake Irvin | 8–7, 5.14 ERA, 94 K, 1.38 WHIP |
Peterson tossed a complete-game shutout vs. Washington earlier this season. Irvin has allowed 27 HR in 25 appearances and owns a 9.45 ERA in August.
Key Matchups
| Player | Team | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | Mets | .341 AVG last 10 games, 24 HR |
| Pete Alonso | Mets | 28 HR, 100 RBI, .268 AVG |
| C.J. Abrams | Nationals | .270 AVG, 16 HR, 5-game hit streak |
| James Wood | Nationals | 25 HR, 80 RBI, .300 OBP |
Game Odds
New York Mets – 210
Washington Nationals 9
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, August 18, 2025
