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Josh Bell homered and drove in two runs, rookie reliever Cole Henry escaped a bases-loaded jam, and the Washington Nationals held off a late rally to defeat the New York Mets 5-4 on August 20, 2025, at Nationals Park,
New York Mets (67-59, second in the NL East) vs. Washington Nationals (51-75, fifth in the NL East) Washington; Thursday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Sean Manaea (1-1, 4.78 ERA, 1.16 WHIP,
For the Mets to qualify for the postseason, they need better from Kodai Senga and an offense that slumbers against middle relievers.
Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the New York Mets on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Washington Nationals at +1.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.
Josh Bell homered and drove in two runs, rookie reliever Cole Henry pitched out of a jam in the sixth inning and the Washington Nationals held on to beat the Mets 5-4, ending New York’s three-game win
Ahead of Thursday’s series finale against the Washington Nationals, McNeil was unexpectedly removed from the starting lineup. It was especially surprising given the starting pitcher for the Nationals, MacKenzie Gore, has been terrorized by McNeil—who’s collected eight hits in 12 at-bats against him.
The Mets will look to continue to flex their muscles on Wednesday night when they vie to win their three-game series against the host Washington Nationals. Every game is key for the Mets, who have only a one-game lead as they hold the final wild-card spot in the National League.