Washington Nationals survived a back-and-forth battle with the New York Mets, with the game’s shape changing repeatedly before the Nationals held their margin. Dylan Crews’ late homer added insurance after Washington’s pivotal third-inning surge.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYM | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| WSH | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | X | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Crews powered the Nationals with a homer and a strong all-around offensive performance, while C. J. Abrams also helped set the tone early. Keibert Ruiz added an important run-producing single as Washington built its advantage.
The scoring turned in the third. Bo Bichette’s double brought Francisco Lindor home to tie the game, and Mark Vientos’ sacrifice fly put New York in front. Daylen Lile’s sacrifice fly then brought Dylan Crews home and gave Washington the lead, with C. J. Abrams also scoring on the play. Keibert Ruiz followed by bringing Abrams home with a single.
Bichette kept the Mets close with a homer in the fifth, and Carson Benge followed with another homer. Crews answered in the seventh, but Francisco Alvarez’s sacrifice fly brought New York within reach in the eighth. Jonathan Pintaro took the loss after allowing Washington’s pivotal rally.
Gus Varland earned the win, and Josiah Gray closed the door as Washington extended its winning streak while New York’s losing streak continued. The game belonged to the swings that kept changing the pressure, but the Nationals made the key turn in the third.
Washington Nationals defeated New York Mets, 7-6.
- Dylan Crews went 1-for-3 with 1 home run, 1 RBI and 3 runs scored (batting .224 on the season).
- Bo Bichette went 2-for-4 with 1 home run, 1 double, 2 RBIs and 1 run scored (batting .261 on the season).
- Carson Benge went 2-for-2 with 1 home run, 1 RBI and 1 run scored (batting .277 on the season).
- Gus Varland allowed 0 runs on 0 hits over 1.1 innings, striking out 2, to earn the win (2-2) (6.55 ERA).
- Josiah Gray allowed 0 runs on 0 hits over 1.0 inning, striking out 1, and closed it out for the save (1) (0.00 ERA).
- Jonathan Pintaro allowed 3 runs on 2 hits over 0.1 innings, and took the loss (2-3) (5.28 ERA).
Washington Nationals improved to 76-84 (3 straight wins); New York Mets fell to 73-87 (2 straight losses).