Matchday: Thursday, June 12, 2025
First Pitch: 1:10 PM ET
Venue: Citi Field, Queens, NY
Broadcast: SNY, MASN, MLB.TV
Overview: Nationals vs. Mets – NL East Battle
The New York Mets (44-24) host the Washington Nationals (30-37) in the final game of their three-game series at Citi Field. The Mets are riding a five-game winning streak, while the Nationals are looking to salvage a win after dropping the first two games.
New York has dominated at home this season, boasting a 26-7 record at Citi Field, while Washington has struggled on the road, going 15-19 away from Nationals Park.
New York Mets: Red-Hot at Home
The Mets secured a 5-0 victory in Game 2 behind a complete-game shutout from David Peterson. Their offense has been clicking, with Juan Soto homering in back-to-back games and Pete Alonso continuing his power surge.
Key Players to Watch:
- Juan Soto – 13 HR, 35 RBI, .252 AVG; homered in consecutive games
- Pete Alonso – 17 HR, 62 RBI, .300 AVG; leads Mets in slugging
- Kodai Senga – Starting pitcher; 3.21 ERA, 89 strikeouts in 14 starts
Injury Report:
- Out: Francisco Álvarez (thumb), Edwin Díaz (elbow)
Washington Nationals: Searching for Answers
The Nationals have lost seven of their last nine games, struggling to generate consistent offense. James Wood has been a bright spot, leading the team in home runs and RBI, but Washington needs more production from its lineup.
Key Players to Watch:
- James Wood – 16 HR, 45 RBI, .270 AVG; Nationals’ top slugger
- CJ Abrams – 9 HR, 22 RBI, .269 AVG; key speed threat
- Michael Soroka – Starting pitcher; 4.58 ERA, 67 strikeouts in 13 starts
Injury Report:
- Out: Josiah Gray (shoulder), Keibert Ruiz (hamstring)
Head-to-Head: Nationals vs. Mets
- Season Series: Mets lead 4-2
- Last Meeting: Mets 5-0 Nationals (June 11, 2025)
- At Citi Field: Mets are 26-7 at home this season
Tactical Breakdown & Prediction
The Mets will look to continue their dominant home form, relying on Senga’s pitching and their power-hitting lineup. The Nationals, meanwhile, must find ways to manufacture runs and avoid falling behind early.
Game Odds
Washington Nationals 8
New York Mets – 224
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, June 11, 2025
