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New York Mets 16, Washington Nationals 7: final score and stats

New York Mets beat Washington Nationals, New York Mets 16 to Washington Nationals 7, on Monday, May 18, 2026 at Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Washington Nationals vs New York Mets.

MLBMonday, May 18, 2026
DateMay 18, 2026
Start time6:45 PM ET
VenueNationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia
TVMLB.TV
Attendance15,901

Line score

Team123456789OT1OT2OT3R
New York Mets010120100011016
Washington Nationals0210001100117

Top performers

New York Mets
Batting AverageBo Bichette · 3-6, HR, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R, BB
Home RunsBo Bichette · 3-6, HR, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R, BB
Runs Batted InBo Bichette · 3-6, HR, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R, BB
MLB RatingBo Bichette · 3-6, HR, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R, BB
Washington Nationals
Batting AverageCurtis Mead · 1-2, 2B, RBI, 2 BB
Home RunsLuis Garcia Jr. · 0-3
Runs Batted InJoey Wiemer · 1-2, 2B, 2 RBI, R, 2 BB
MLB RatingJames Wood · 3-6, 2B, RBI, 2 R, BB, 2 K

Team comparison

New York MetsWashington Nationals
Runs per game
-
-
Runs allowed per game
-
-
21-26Record23-25
5th in NL EastStanding4th in NL East
0-0Road record / home record0-0
Last 5
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Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New York Mets
Jorge Polanco DH · Ankle - Surgery
Out
Tylor Megill SP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Reed Garrett RP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Jared Young 1B · Concussion - Concussion
Out
Pierson Ohl RP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Washington Nationals
Drew Millas C · Finger - Surgery
Out

Box score

New York Mets

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Carson Benge3-6633301023.253.313.360
Bo Bichette3-6623311029.219.273.297
Juan Soto2-5512202119.286.386.487
Mark Vientos0-5500000115.232.272.406
Vidal Brujan1-112110001.250.400.250
Brett Baty2-6622310328.236.306.364
Marcus Semien1-5511200226.228.283.322
A.J. Ewing2-6612100218.304.467.522
Tyrone Taylor2-6622000020.198.216.337
Luis Torrens2-3312100012.222.279.317
MJ Melendez0-110000003.237.338.424
Hayden Senger1-111100003.167.167.167
Team19-5151161916249197

New York Mets

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Christian Scott4.043335081-494.1281
Austin Warren2.000011028-180.6128
Brooks Raley0.211120023-131.4723
Tobias Myers1.121111025-153.4125
Luke Weaver1.010002019-133.5419
Huascar Brazoban2.011021022-151.8522
Craig Kimbrel1.021000024-165.8424
Team12.011759100222-139222

Washington Nationals

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
James Wood3-6623101229.250.395.516
Luis Garcia Jr.0-3300000011.268.295.423
Curtis Mead1-2201102018.234.368.447
Brady House1-3311001016.227.282.399
Nasim Nunez0-330000007.187.299.209
CJ Abrams2-6612100330.299.384.529
Daylen Lile0-6600001224.263.324.437
Jacob Young0-000000005.224.280.353
Joey Wiemer1-2211202019.286.398.514
Jose Tena1-6611100324.247.309.416
Jorbit Vivas1-5501001019.239.333.295
Drew Millas1-4411101020.176.247.257
Team11-464671170910222

Washington Nationals

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Jake Irvin4.063216174-475.7974
PJ Poulin1.011111016-103.3216
Mitchell Parker3.021102142-294.7042
Orlando Ribalta1.00000009-62.009
Gus Varland2.011010019-133.8619
Paxton Schultz0.157610025-145.5025
Jorbit Vivas0.243300012-840.5012
Team12.0191613492197-127197

Season series

Series tied 2-2
May 21, 2026NYM 2, WSH 1
May 20, 2026NYM 4, WSH 8
May 19, 2026NYM 6, WSH 9
May 18, 2026NYM 16, WSH 7

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Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Mets vs Washington Nationals?

New York Mets won, 16-7, on Monday, May 18, 2026.

What was the final score of New York Mets vs Washington Nationals?

New York Mets 16, Washington Nationals 7.

Who were the top performers?

New York Mets: Bo Bichette (3-6, HR, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R, BB batting average). Washington Nationals: Curtis Mead (1-2, 2B, RBI, 2 BB batting average).

Where is New York Mets vs Washington Nationals played?

Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia.

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