How to watch Washington Nationals vs New York Mets MLB game: Live stream, regional networks, team news and start time

The red-hot New York Mets (18-8, 6-7 Away) saw their seven-game win streak come to an end Friday night in a hard-fought 5-4 loss to the Washington Nationals.

After sweeping both the Cardinals and Phillies at home, the Mets couldn’t keep the momentum going on the road, squandering a late 4-3 lead in the eighth inning.

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Mark Vientos carried the offense with three RBIs, while starter Kodai Senga turned in a solid six-inning outing, surrendering just two runs on six hits with five strikeouts. Unfortunately, reliever Ryne Stanek couldn’t hold the lead, taking the loss in the late innings.

At the plate, the Mets have been middle-of-the-pack this season, ranking 18th in runs per game (4.19) with a .234/.309/.394 slash line. But their pitching has been stellar—boasting the best ERA in baseball (2.45) and a top-10 WHIP (1.20). Pete Alonso continues to be the driving force offensively, leading the team in average (.333), homers (6), and RBIs (26).

Meanwhile, the Nationals (12-14, 8-5 Home) are finding their groove, winning five of their last seven, including a series victory over the White Sox and taking two of three from the Orioles before Friday’s thriller. CJ Abrams and Jose Tena each drove in two runs, while starter Jake Irvin delivered 7.1 strong innings, allowing just one run. Reliever Jorge Lopez sealed the deal, earning the win.

Washington’s offense has been slightly better than the Mets’, ranking 17th in runs per game (4.23), but their pitching has struggled, sitting near the bottom of the league with a 4.66 ERA. Rookie James Wood has been a bright spot, leading the team in homers (8) and RBIs (19).

The Nationals will send 25-year-old Brad Lord to the mound Saturday. The right-hander has had a rough start to the year, posting an 0-2 record and a 4.73 ERA in three outings.

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Washington Nationals vs New York Mets: Date and First-Pitch time

The Nationals will take on the Mets in an electrifying MLB game on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 4:05 pm ET/1:05 pm PT at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., USA.

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Washington Nationals vs New York Mets team news, injury reports & key players

Washington Nationals team news

The Nationals will send 25-year-old Brad Lord to the mound Saturday. The right-hander has had a rough start to the year, posting an 0-2 record and a 4.73 ERA in three outings.

Washington is coming off a solid homestand where they won two of three against the Orioles, despite a tough 2-1 loss in the series finale. Their pitching has been strong, allowing only five runs in the series. Keibert Ruiz, who got off to a hot start, has cooled down recently, with only three RBIs in his last eight games. Still, he’s put together a solid season with 13 RBIs and an .822 OPS. Meanwhile, top prospect Dylan Crews has struggled, posting just a .550 OPS. James Wood, however, has been a standout, contributing 18 RBIs and a strong .934 OPS.

Offensively, Washington has been slightly better than New York, averaging 4.32 runs per game, ranking 16th in the league. However, their pitching staff has struggled, with a 4.80 ERA that ranks 28th in MLB.

New York Mets team news

The Mets continue to meet expectations, sitting atop the division with just two series losses so far this season. They have been dominant at home, sweeping both the Cardinals and Phillies, while their pitching staff has allowed only eight runs across those six games. The Mets are averaging 4.20 runs per game, ranking 18th in MLB.

Pete Alonso has been on fire, with six home runs, 26 RBIs, and an impressive 1.2 OPS. Alonso drove in nine RBIs against Washington last season. However, Juan Soto has struggled with consistency and sits at a .753 OPS for the year. Mark Vientos, still finding his rhythm, has posted a subpar .579 OPS.

Veteran right-hander Clay Holmes gets the nod for Game 2, bringing a 2-1 record and a 3.16 ERA over five starts this year.

Washington Nationals vs New York Mets head-to-head record