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Washington Nationals 12, New York Mets 6: final score and stats

Washington Nationals beat New York Mets, Washington Nationals 12 to New York Mets 6, on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Clover Park, Port St. Lucie, Florida. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for New York Mets vs Washington Nationals.

MLBMonday, March 16, 2026

Washington Nationals12-7-312

Final

New York Mets11-9-16

DateMar 16, 2026

Start time6:10 PM ET

VenueClover Park, Port St. Lucie, Florida

TVMLB.TV

Attendance6,052

Line score

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R
Washington Nationals	2	0	0	2	0	1	1	0	6	12
New York Mets	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	6

Top performers

Washington Nationals

Batting AverageJames Wood · 3-5, HR, 2B, RBI, 2 R

Home RunsJames Wood · 3-5, HR, 2B, RBI, 2 R

Runs Batted InRiley Adams · 1-3, 2 RBI, 2 K

MLB RatingJames Wood · 3-5, HR, 2B, RBI, 2 R

New York Mets

Batting AverageCarson Benge · 2-2, 2B, R, 2 BB

Home RunsChristian Arroyo · 1-4, HR, 2 RBI, R, K

Runs Batted InChristian Arroyo · 1-4, HR, 2 RBI, R, K

MLB RatingCristian Pache · 2-3, HR, 2B, RBI, R

Team comparison

Washington NationalsNew York Mets

Runs per game

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Runs allowed per game

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12-7-3Record11-9-1

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	3-5	5	2	3	1	1	0	0	0	.156	.270	.344
Luis Arias	0-1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000
Jacob Young	0-1	1	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	.000	.400	.000
Joey Wiemer	1-2	2	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	.138	.242	.276
Dylan Crews	0-4	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.107	.188	.107
Brenner Cox	0-0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.500	.000
Andres Chaparro	0-2	2	0	0	0	0	1	2	0	.192	.313	.423
Abimelec Ortiz	1-2	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.136	.296	.182
Daylen Lile	1-4	4	0	1	2	0	0	0	0	.176	.194	.412
Elijah Nunez	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000	.000	.000
CJ Abrams	2-3	3	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	.226	.351	.355
Marcus Brown	1-1	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	.500	.667	.500
Team	14-41	41	12	14	10	1	4	8	0

Washington Nationals

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA	PC
Zach Penrod	1.0	2	2	2	1	2	0	24---	3.60	24
Griff McGarry	1.0	2	1	1	0	1	1	23---	3.18	23
Ken Waldichuk	2.0	3	1	0	2	0	0	32---	1.04	32
Cionel Perez	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	0	11---	0.00	11
Clayton Beeter	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	12---	0.00	12
Julian Fernandez	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	0	15---	9.00	15
Jackson Rutledge	1.0	2	2	1	0	1	1	19---	2.84	19
Orlando Ribalta	1.0	1	0	0	0	2	0	14---	1.42	14
Team	9.0	11	6	4	3	10	2	150-0		150

New York Mets

Player	H-AB	AB	R	H	RBI	HR	BB	K	#P	AVG	OBP	SLG
Carson Benge	2-2	2	1	2	0	0	2	0	0	.406	.472	.500
Mark Vientos	0-4	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.040	.077	.080
Kevin Ismael Villavicencio	1-1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.300	.300	.400
Francisco Alvarez	1-3	3	1	1	1	0	1	1	0	.381	.440	.667
Aaron Salgado	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000	.000	.000
Colin Houck	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000	.000	.000
Jared Young	1-4	4	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	.250	.412	.500
Trace Willhoite	0-0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000
Ronny Mauricio	2-4	4	0	2	2	0	0	1	0	.313	.389	.531
Yonny Hernandez	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.286	.000
Christian Arroyo	1-4	4	1	1	2	1	0	1	0	.222	.290	.333
Jose Rojas	1-4	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	.069	.206	.069
Team	11-36	36	6	11	6	2	3	10	0

New York Mets

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA	PC
David Peterson	4.0	5	4	4	2	2	0	69---	5.63	69
Devin Williams	1.0	0	0	0	1	1	0	16---	1.80	16
Christian Scott	3.0	5	3	3	0	4	1	56---	4.50	56
Douglas Orellana	0.2	3	5	5	1	1	0	25---	13.50	25
Gregori Louis	0.1	1	0	0	0	0	0	10---	0.00	10
Team	9.0	14	12	12	4	8	1	176-0		176

Season series

WSH leads series 3-1

Mar 21, 2026NYM 1, WSH 3

Mar 16, 2026WSH 12, NYM 6

Mar 13, 2026NYM 8, WSH 3

Mar 5, 2026NYM 4, WSH 7

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Nationals vs New York Mets?

Washington Nationals won, 12-6, on Monday, March 16, 2026.

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

Washington Nationals 12, New York Mets 6.

Who were the top performers?

Washington Nationals: James Wood (3-5, HR, 2B, RBI, 2 R batting average). New York Mets: Carson Benge (2-2, 2B, R, 2 BB batting average).

Where is Washington Nationals vs New York Mets played?

Clover Park, Port St. Lucie, Florida.

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