Game Details
- Time: 4:05 PM ET / 1:05 PM PT
- Venue: Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
- Broadcast: MASN, SNY, ESPN+
Pitching Matchup
| Team | Starting Pitcher | 2025 Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Mets | MacKenzie Gore (LHP) | 7–4, 2.35 ERA, 95 K, 1.23 WHIP |
| Nationals | Brad Lord (RHP) | 3–6, 3.26 ERA, 73 K, 1.22 WHIP |
Gore has been sharp all season, while Lord has quietly posted solid numbers despite limited run support.
Team Trends
- Mets: 4–6 in last 10, batting .300, 5.07 ERA, averaging 6.3 runs/game
- Nationals: 5–5 in last 10, batting .269, 5.11 ERA, averaging 4.8 runs/game
Players to Watch
New York Mets
- Juan Soto: 31 HR, 72 RBI, .251 AVG — 7th in MLB in homers
- Pete Alonso: 101 RBI, .265 AVG — 3rd in MLB in RBIs
- Francisco Lindor: .258 AVG, 24 HR, 26 doubles — 8-game hit streak, batting .381 over last 10
Washington Nationals
- James Wood: 25 HR, 80 RBI — 19th in MLB in homers
- C.J. Abrams: .267 AVG, 27 doubles, 16 HR — team leader in batting
- Luis García: .263 AVG, 24 doubles, 9 HR — consistent contact hitter
Game Odds
New York Mets – 145
Washington Nationals 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, August 20, 2025
