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New York Mets vs Washington Nationals

MLB
Mets
64-74
11-5
Final
Nationals
62-77
Nationals Park
TV: MLB.TV
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Who won: Mets 11-5

The New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 11-5 on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Nationals Park. The series is tied 1-1. The Mets outscored the Nationals 4-1 in the 1st inning. Brandon Nimmo went 3-for-5 with 2 home runs and 2 RBI for the Mets. Jacob Young went 2-for-4 with 1 RBI for the Nationals.

Recap · Sep 5
Pete Alonso hits 1 of Mets' 5 homers to back José Quintana in 11-5 rout of Nationals

Brandon Nimmo doesn't care whether the Mets finish ahead of the Washington Nationals in the NL East, but he still thinks New York has plenty to play for in the final month of a disastrous season.

What it means

  • Season series: Series tied 1-1.
  • Mets 29-41 on the road; Nationals 29-41 at home.

Latest headlines

ESPN · Sep 28
Mets exec David Stearns: No 'mulligans' on Pete Alonso exit
ESPN · Sep 27
Francisco Lindor hits 300th career home run in Mets' finale
Recap · Sep 27
Andrés Chaparro's 2-homer game lifts Nationals over Mets 6-4 in season finale
Preview · Sep 27
Nationals and Mets meet, winner claims 3-game series
ESPN · Sep 26
Juan Soto exits Mets' win after HBP; X-rays negative
Recap · Sep 26
Mets beat Nationals 7-1 behind 2 homers from Mauricio and 3-run drive by Ewing
Recap · Sep 25
High-spending Mets assured of first last-place finish since 2003 with 7-6 loss to Nationals
Recap · Sep 25
Rangers finish home slate with 3-1 win over Mets to keep Texas tied for AL West lead

Injuries and inactives

Mets5th in NL East
  • Christian Scott SP
    Knee, Inflammation, left
    15-Day-IL
  • Jared Young 1B
    Concussion
    7-Day IL
  • Jonathan Pintaro RP
    Illness
    15-Day-IL
  • Reed Garrett RP
    Elbow, Surgery, right
    60-Day-IL
  • Tylor Megill SP
    Elbow, Surgery, right
    60-Day-IL
Nationals4th in NL East
  • Drew Millas C
    Finger, Surgery, left
    60-Day-IL
  • Ken Waldichuk RP
    Elbow, Surgery, left
    60-Day-IL
  • Matt Waldron RP
    Chest, Inflammation
    60-Day-IL
  • Orlando Ribalta RP
    Forearm, Inflammation, right
    15-Day-IL
  • PJ Poulin RP
    Forearm, Strain, left
    60-Day-IL

Probable starters

Mets5th in NL East
Jose Quintana SP
Probable starter · 3-6, 3.57 ERA, 60 K, 1.31 WHIP
Lineup
  1. 1Brandon NimmoCF
  2. 2Francisco LindorSS
  3. 3Jeff McNeilRF
  4. 4Pete Alonso1B
  5. 5Mark VientosDH
  6. 6Francisco AlvarezC
  7. 7Brett Baty3B
  8. 8Ronny Mauricio2B
  9. 9Tim LocastroLF
Nationals4th in NL East
Patrick Corbin SP
Probable starter · 10-15, 5.20 ERA, 124 K, 1.48 WHIP
Lineup
  1. 1Jacob YoungCF
  2. 2Joey Meneses1B
  3. 3Keibert RuizC
  4. 4Riley AdamsDH
  5. 5Carter Kieboom3B
  6. 6Ildemaro VargasSS
  7. 7Travis BlankenhornLF
  8. 8Alex CallRF
  9. 9Jake Alu2B

The series

Series tied 1-1

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Game info

Venue
Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia · Attendance 22,897
Officials
Tripp Gibson (Home Plate Umpire), Mark Carlson (First Base Umpire), Jordan Baker (Second Base Umpire), Brennan Miller (Third Base Umpire)

Injuries, starters, headlines and game info from ESPN. Headlines open on ESPN.

Season seriesSeries tied 1-1

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