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Washington Nationals 5, New York Mets 3: final score and stats

Washington Nationals beat New York Mets, Washington Nationals 5 to New York Mets 3, on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Citi Field, Queens, New York. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for New York Mets vs Washington Nationals.

MLBSaturday, September 20, 2025

Washington Nationals63-925

Final

New York Mets80-753

DateSep 20, 2025

Start time4:10 PM ET

VenueCiti Field, Queens, New York

TVMLBN

Attendance43,412

Line score

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	OT1	OT2	R
Washington Nationals	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	5
New York Mets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	3

Top performers

Washington Nationals

Batting AverageDaylen Lile · 2-5, HR, 3 RBI, R

Home RunsDaylen Lile · 2-5, HR, 3 RBI, R

Runs Batted InDaylen Lile · 2-5, HR, 3 RBI, R

MLB RatingDaylen Lile · 2-5, HR, 3 RBI, R

New York Mets

Batting AverageJuan Soto · 2-5, RBI, SB, 2 K

Home RunsStarling Marte · 1-5, 2B, R, 3 K

Runs Batted InMark Vientos · 1-1, 2B, 2 RBI

MLB RatingMark Vientos · 1-1, 2B, 2 RBI

Team comparison

Washington NationalsNew York Mets

Runs per game

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Runs allowed per game

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63-92Record80-75

4th in NL EastStanding5th 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.

Washington Nationals

Drew Millas C · Finger - Surgery

Out

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

Box score

Washington Nationals

Player	H-AB	AB	R	H	RBI	HR	BB	K	#P	AVG	OBP	SLG
James Wood	0-3	3	1	0	0	0	2	1	23	.253	.349	.458
CJ Abrams	0-5	5	0	0	0	0	0	3	21	.261	.321	.438
Luis Garcia Jr.	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.255	.292	.402
Josh Bell	1-3	3	0	1	0	0	0	2	14	.232	.320	.400
Andres Chaparro	0-2	2	1	0	0	0	0	1	8	.172	.246	.259
Daylen Lile	2-5	5	1	2	3	1	0	0	13	.288	.337	.477
Robert Hassell III	0-5	5	0	0	0	0	0	1	14	.231	.263	.330
Dylan Crews	1-4	4	1	1	0	0	1	0	23	.214	.288	.358
Riley Adams	1-4	4	1	1	0	0	0	1	19	.192	.255	.320
Brady House	1-4	4	0	1	0	0	0	2	13	.237	.250	.331
Jacob Young	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.234	.299	.282
Paul DeJong	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.239	.278	.394
Team	6-39	39	5	6	3	1	3	12	163

Washington Nationals

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA	PC
Cade Cavalli	5.0	5	0	0	1	3	0	76-52	4.23	76
Konnor Pilkington	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	16-9	4.39	16
Clayton Beeter	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	0	17-9	4.50	17
Jose Ferrer	2.0	4	3	3	1	4	0	43-31	4.30	43
Sauryn Lao	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	7-7	6.43	7
PJ Poulin	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	12-7	2.78	12
Team	11.0	11	3	3	2	10	0	171-115		171

New York Mets

Player	H-AB	AB	R	H	RBI	HR	BB	K	#P	AVG	OBP	SLG
Francisco Lindor	1-5	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	18	.267	.344	.454
Juan Soto	2-5	5	0	2	1	0	0	2	22	.266	.397	.533
Pete Alonso	1-3	3	0	1	0	0	1	0	19	.272	.349	.526
Brandon Nimmo	0-5	5	1	0	0	0	0	1	16	.260	.324	.437
Starling Marte	1-5	5	1	1	0	0	0	3	22	.276	.344	.423
Jeff McNeil	0-2	2	0	0	0	0	1	1	16	.251	.343	.423
Mark Vientos	1-1	1	0	1	2	0	0	0	4	.237	.292	.425
Luisangel Acuna	1-1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	.238	.294	.279
Francisco Alvarez	2-5	5	0	2	0	0	0	1	18	.258	.339	.437
Brett Baty	1-3	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	12	.255	.316	.434
Luis Torrens	1-1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	.225	.285	.345
Jose Siri	0-0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.063	.167	.125
Team	11-41	41	3	11	3	0	2	10	171

New York Mets

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA	PC
Nolan McLean	5.0	4	3	1	2	6	0	92-59	1.27	92
Huascar Brazoban	1.2	0	0	0	0	1	0	15-12	3.86	15
Richard Lovelady	1.1	1	0	0	0	2	0	16-13	9.31	16
Ryan Helsley	1.0	0	0	0	1	2	0	18-9	4.75	18
Edwin Diaz	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	7-7	1.82	7
Tyler Rogers	1.0	1	2	1	0	0	1	15-11	1.95	15
Team	11.0	6	5	2	3	12	1	163-111		163

Season series

NYM win series 4-2

Sep 21, 2025WSH 3, NYM 2

Sep 20, 2025WSH 5, NYM 3

Sep 19, 2025WSH 6, NYM 12

Jun 12, 2025WSH 3, NYM 4

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Nationals vs New York Mets?

Washington Nationals won, 5-3, on Saturday, September 20, 2025.

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

Washington Nationals 5, New York Mets 3.

Who were the top performers?

Washington Nationals: Daylen Lile (2-5, HR, 3 RBI, R batting average). New York Mets: Juan Soto (2-5, RBI, SB, 2 K batting average).

Where is Washington Nationals vs New York Mets played?

Citi Field, Queens, New York.

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