Preview the Aug. 20 matchup between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

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 winning streak.

The Mets announced that Nimmo was dealing with neck stiffness. He was replaced by Starling Marte in left field. Nimmo exited a May 23 game against the Dodgers with a similar injury.

Brandon Nimmo explained why he felt he had to go out of the game on Wednesday in an eventual 5-4 loss for the Mets.

The New York Mets face the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 (8/20/25) at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

For the Mets to qualify for the postseason, they need better from Kodai Senga and an offense that slumbers against middle relievers.

It’s even rarer that he gets two. Given a second chance, Dylan Crews did not waste it in the fourth inning of Wednesday night’s game at Nationals Park. New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga started the Nationals’ prized rookie with a fastball over ...

Twice this season, a Mets starter has completed eight innings in a game. The list is as follows: David Peterson and David Peterson. Five times this season, a Mets starter has at least pitched into the eighth: Peterson,