Washington Nationals vs New York Mets, May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026, 6:45 PM ET | Nationals Park
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New York Mets
Washington Nationals
Standings Snapshot
Full standings| Team | W-L | PCT | Div | WC | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Mets | 21-26 | .447 | #5 | #10 | 10.5 |
| Washington Nationals | 23-25 | .479 | #3 | #8 | 9.0 |
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Season Comparison
2026Lower is better for ERA and WHIP; bars show each value against the larger of the two.
Top Players
Across up to five recent games with recorded boxscores.
New York Mets
Hitters
Pitchers
3.0 IP, 4 SO, 0.00 ERA
3.2 IP, 3 SO, 0.00 ERA
3.1 IP, 3 SO, 0.00 ERA
Washington Nationals
Hitters
Pitchers
5.0 IP, 3 SO, 0.00 ERA
4.0 IP, 6 SO, 2.25 ERA
3.0 IP, 2 SO, 3.00 ERA
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Line Score
New York Mets 16, Washington Nationals 7: NYM 19 hits, WSH 11 hits; NYM 0 errors, WSH 3 errors.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Mets | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 16 | 19 | 0 |
 Washington Nationals | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 3 |
Box Score
Batting
Carson Benge and Bo Bichette led New York Mets with 3 hits each.
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson BengeRF | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo BichetteSS/3B | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Juan SotoDH | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Mark Vientos1B | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vidal BrujánPR/SS | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brett Baty3B/1B | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Marcus Semien2B | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A.J. EwingCF | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tyrone TaylorLF | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luis TorrensC | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MJ MelendezPH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hayden SengerC | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 51 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 4 | 9 | 2 |
James Wood led Washington Nationals with 3 hits and 1 RBI.
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James WoodRF | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Luis García Jr.1B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curtis MeadPH/1B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Brady House3B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nasim NuñezPR/2B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ AbramsSS | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Daylen LileLF | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Jacob YoungCF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey WiemerPR/CF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| José TenaDH/3B | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jorbit Vivas2B/3B/P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew MillasC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 46 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 0 |
Pitching
Christian Scott went 4.0 innings for New York Mets (5 SO, 3 ER); Jake Irvin went 4.0 innings for Washington Nationals (6 SO, 2 ER).
| Pitcher | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Mets | |||||||
| Christian Scott | 4.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Austin Warren | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Brooks Raley | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tobias Myers | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Luke Weaver | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Huascar Brazobán | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Craig Kimbrel | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Washington Nationals | |||||||
| Jake Irvin | 4.0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| PJ Poulin | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mitchell Parker | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Orlando Ribalta | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gus Varland | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Paxton Schultz | 0.1 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jorbit Vivas | 0.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Scoring Summary
- T2
Double Luis Torrens doubles (6) on a ground ball to left fielder Daylen Lile. Tyrone Taylor scores. NYM 1, WSH 0
- B2
Double José Tena doubles (7) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Tyrone Taylor. Joey Wiemer scores. NYM 1, WSH 1
- B2
Single Drew Millas singles on a line drive to center fielder A.J. Ewing. José Tena scores. Jorbit Vivas to 2nd. NYM 1, WSH 2
- B3
Double Joey Wiemer doubles (5) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Carson Benge. Brady House scores. Daylen Lile to 3rd. NYM 1, WSH 3
- T4
Home Run Brett Baty homers (3) on a fly ball to center field. NYM 2, WSH 3
- T5
Single Juan Soto singles on a ground ball to left fielder Daylen Lile. Luis Torrens scores. Carson Benge scores. NYM 4, WSH 3
- T7
Home Run Bo Bichette homers (3) on a fly ball to left field. NYM 5, WSH 3
- B7
Sac Fly CJ Abrams out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder A.J. Ewing. James Wood scores. Curtis Mead to 3rd. NYM 5, WSH 4
- B8
Double Curtis Mead doubles (8) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Carson Benge. James Wood scores. NYM 5, WSH 5
- T11
Sac Fly Marcus Semien out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Daylen Lile. Vidal Bruján scores. NYM 6, WSH 5
- B11
Fielders Choice Joey Wiemer reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by third baseman Bo Bichette. CJ Abrams scores. NYM 6, WSH 6
- T12
Single Carson Benge singles on a ground ball to second baseman Nasim Nuñez, deflected by pitcher Paxton Schultz. Tyrone Taylor scores. NYM 7, WSH 6
- T12
Single Vidal Bruján singles on a bunt ground ball to pitcher Paxton Schultz. Carson Benge scores. Bo Bichette to 3rd. Juan Soto to 2nd. NYM 8, WSH 6
- T12
Single Brett Baty singles on a ground ball to center fielder Joey Wiemer. Bo Bichette scores. Juan Soto scores. Vidal Bruján to 3rd. Brett Baty to 2nd. NYM 10, WSH 6
- T12
Single Marcus Semien singles on a line drive to left fielder Daylen Lile. Vidal Bruján scores. Brett Baty to 3rd. NYM 11, WSH 6
- T12
Single Umpire reviewed (rules check), call on the field was upheld: A.J. Ewing singles on a line drive to left fielder Daylen Lile. Brett Baty scores. Marcus Semien to 2nd. NYM 12, WSH 6
- T12
Double Carson Benge doubles (7) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Joey Wiemer. Marcus Semien scores. A.J. Ewing scores. Hayden Senger to 3rd. NYM 14, WSH 6
- T12
Double Bo Bichette doubles (6) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Joey Wiemer. Hayden Senger scores. Carson Benge scores. NYM 16, WSH 6
- B12
Single James Wood singles on a ground ball to right fielder Carson Benge. Drew Millas scores. NYM 16, WSH 7
Play-by-Play
All 116 recorded plate appearances, newest first.
- B12
Pop Out Daylen Lile pops out to shortstop Vidal Bruján. NYM 16, WSH 7
- B12
Double CJ Abrams doubles (11) on a ground ball to right fielder Carson Benge. Nasim Nuñez to 3rd. NYM 16, WSH 7
- B12
Forceout Nasim Nuñez grounds into a force out, fielded by second baseman Marcus Semien. James Wood out at 2nd. Nasim Nuñez to 1st. NYM 16, WSH 7
- B12
Flyout Curtis Mead flies out to right fielder Carson Benge. NYM 16, WSH 7
- B12
Single James Wood singles on a ground ball to right fielder Carson Benge. Drew Millas scores. NYM 16, WSH 7
- T12
Pop Out Juan Soto pops out to first baseman Curtis Mead in foul territory. NYM 16, WSH 6
- T12
Double Bo Bichette doubles (6) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Joey Wiemer. Hayden Senger scores. Carson Benge scores. NYM 16, WSH 6
- T12
Double Carson Benge doubles (7) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Joey Wiemer. Marcus Semien scores. A.J. Ewing scores. Hayden Senger to 3rd. NYM 14, WSH 6
- T12
Single Hayden Senger singles on a line drive to right fielder James Wood. Marcus Semien to 3rd. A.J. Ewing to 2nd. NYM 12, WSH 6
- T12
Flyout Tyrone Taylor flies out to left fielder Daylen Lile. NYM 12, WSH 6
- T12
Single Umpire reviewed (rules check), call on the field was upheld: A.J. Ewing singles on a line drive to left fielder Daylen Lile. Brett Baty scores. Marcus Semien to 2nd. NYM 12, WSH 6
- T12
Single Marcus Semien singles on a line drive to left fielder Daylen Lile. Vidal Bruján scores. Brett Baty to 3rd. NYM 11, WSH 6
- T12
Single Brett Baty singles on a ground ball to center fielder Joey Wiemer. Bo Bichette scores. Juan Soto scores. Vidal Bruján to 3rd. Brett Baty to 2nd. NYM 10, WSH 6
- T12
Single Vidal Bruján singles on a bunt ground ball to pitcher Paxton Schultz. Carson Benge scores. Bo Bichette to 3rd. Juan Soto to 2nd. NYM 8, WSH 6
- T12
Intent Walk Paxton Schultz intentionally walks Juan Soto. Bo Bichette to 2nd. NYM 7, WSH 6
- T12
Single Bo Bichette singles on a ground ball to center fielder Joey Wiemer. Carson Benge to 3rd. NYM 7, WSH 6
- T12
Single Carson Benge singles on a ground ball to second baseman Nasim Nuñez, deflected by pitcher Paxton Schultz. Tyrone Taylor scores. NYM 7, WSH 6
- T12
Sac Bunt Hayden Senger out on a sacrifice bunt, third baseman Jorbit Vivas to second baseman Nasim Nuñez. Tyrone Taylor to 3rd. NYM 6, WSH 6
- B11
Groundout Drew Millas grounds out, shortstop Vidal Bruján to first baseman Brett Baty. NYM 6, WSH 6
- B11
Double Jorbit Vivas doubles (5) on a line drive to center fielder A.J. Ewing. José Tena to 3rd. NYM 6, WSH 6
- B11
Forceout José Tena grounds into a force out, first baseman Brett Baty to shortstop Vidal Bruján. Joey Wiemer out at 2nd. José Tena to 1st. NYM 6, WSH 6
- B11
Fielders Choice Joey Wiemer reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by third baseman Bo Bichette. CJ Abrams scores. NYM 6, WSH 6
- B11
Groundout Daylen Lile grounds out softly, pitcher Huascar Brazobán to first baseman Brett Baty. CJ Abrams to 3rd. NYM 6, WSH 5
- T11
Groundout Tyrone Taylor grounds out, third baseman Jorbit Vivas to first baseman Curtis Mead. NYM 6, WSH 5
- T11
Single A.J. Ewing singles on a line drive to left fielder Daylen Lile. NYM 6, WSH 5
- T11
Sac Fly Marcus Semien out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Daylen Lile. Vidal Bruján scores. NYM 6, WSH 5
- T11
Lineout Brett Baty lines out sharply to center fielder Joey Wiemer. Vidal Bruján to 3rd. NYM 5, WSH 5
- B10
Strikeout CJ Abrams strikes out swinging. NYM 5, WSH 5
- B10
Forceout Nasim Nuñez grounds into a force out, first baseman Mark Vientos to catcher Hayden Senger. Jorbit Vivas out at home. James Wood to 3rd. Curtis Mead to 2nd. Nasim Nuñez to 1st. NYM 5, WSH 5
- B10
Walk Curtis Mead walks. James Wood to 2nd. NYM 5, WSH 5
- B10
Intent Walk Huascar Brazobán intentionally walks James Wood. NYM 5, WSH 5
- B10
Sac Bunt Drew Millas out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Huascar Brazobán to second baseman Marcus Semien. Jorbit Vivas to 3rd. NYM 5, WSH 5
- T10
Grounded Into DP Mark Vientos grounds into a double play, second baseman Nasim Nuñez to shortstop CJ Abrams to first baseman Curtis Mead. Juan Soto out at 2nd. Mark Vientos out at 1st. NYM 5, WSH 5
- T10
Intent Walk Gus Varland intentionally walks Juan Soto. NYM 5, WSH 5
- T10
Flyout Bo Bichette flies out to right fielder James Wood in foul territory. Carson Benge to 3rd. NYM 5, WSH 5
- B9
Pop Out Jorbit Vivas pops out to second baseman Marcus Semien. NYM 5, WSH 5
- B9
Strikeout José Tena strikes out swinging. NYM 5, WSH 5
- B9
Hit By Pitch Joey Wiemer hit by pitch. CJ Abrams to 2nd. NYM 5, WSH 5
- B9
Strikeout Daylen Lile strikes out swinging. NYM 5, WSH 5
- B9
Single CJ Abrams singles on a ground ball to right fielder Carson Benge. NYM 5, WSH 5
- T9
Groundout Carson Benge grounds out, first baseman Curtis Mead to pitcher Orlando Ribalta. NYM 5, WSH 5
- T9
Groundout MJ Melendez grounds out softly, pitcher Orlando Ribalta to first baseman Curtis Mead. NYM 5, WSH 5
- T9
Groundout Tyrone Taylor grounds out, third baseman Jorbit Vivas to first baseman Curtis Mead. NYM 5, WSH 5
- B8
Flyout Nasim Nuñez flies out to center fielder A.J. Ewing. NYM 5, WSH 5
- B8
Double Curtis Mead doubles (8) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Carson Benge. James Wood scores. NYM 5, WSH 5
- B8
Single James Wood singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Carson Benge. NYM 5, WSH 4
- B8
Groundout Drew Millas grounds out, third baseman Brett Baty to first baseman Mark Vientos. NYM 5, WSH 4
- B8
Flyout Jorbit Vivas flies out to center fielder A.J. Ewing. NYM 5, WSH 4
- T8
Lineout A.J. Ewing lines out to third baseman Jorbit Vivas. NYM 5, WSH 4
- T8
Groundout Marcus Semien grounds out, third baseman Jorbit Vivas to first baseman Curtis Mead. NYM 5, WSH 4
- T8
Strikeout Brett Baty strikes out swinging. NYM 5, WSH 4
- B7
Strikeout José Tena strikes out swinging. NYM 5, WSH 4
- B7
Walk Joey Wiemer walks. NYM 5, WSH 4
- B7
Pop Out Daylen Lile pops out to third baseman Brett Baty. NYM 5, WSH 4
- B7
Sac Fly CJ Abrams out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder A.J. Ewing. James Wood scores. Curtis Mead to 3rd. NYM 5, WSH 4
- B7
Walk Brady House walks. James Wood to 3rd. Curtis Mead to 2nd. NYM 5, WSH 3
- B7
Walk Luis Torrens challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Curtis Mead walks. NYM 5, WSH 3
- B7
Double James Wood doubles (13) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Carson Benge. NYM 5, WSH 3
- T7
Groundout Mark Vientos grounds out, second baseman Jorbit Vivas to first baseman Luis García Jr. NYM 5, WSH 3
- T7
Flyout Juan Soto flies out to left fielder Daylen Lile. NYM 5, WSH 3
- T7
Home Run Bo Bichette homers (3) on a fly ball to left field. NYM 5, WSH 3
- T7
Groundout Carson Benge grounds out, second baseman Jorbit Vivas to first baseman Luis García Jr. NYM 4, WSH 3
- B6
Lineout Drew Millas lines out to second baseman Marcus Semien. NYM 4, WSH 3
- B6
Flyout Jorbit Vivas flies out to center fielder A.J. Ewing. NYM 4, WSH 3
- B6
Strikeout José Tena called out on strikes. NYM 4, WSH 3
- B6
Walk Joey Wiemer walks. NYM 4, WSH 3
- T6
Groundout Luis Torrens grounds out, second baseman Jorbit Vivas to first baseman Luis García Jr. NYM 4, WSH 3
- T6
Double Tyrone Taylor doubles (3) on a fly ball to right fielder James Wood. NYM 4, WSH 3
- T6
Flyout A.J. Ewing flies out to center fielder Joey Wiemer. NYM 4, WSH 3
- T6
Strikeout Marcus Semien strikes out swinging. NYM 4, WSH 3
- B5
Groundout Daylen Lile grounds out, second baseman Marcus Semien to first baseman Mark Vientos. NYM 4, WSH 3
- B5
Flyout CJ Abrams flies out to left fielder Tyrone Taylor. NYM 4, WSH 3
- B5
Flyout Brady House flies out to right fielder Carson Benge. NYM 4, WSH 3
- T5
Strikeout Brett Baty called out on strikes. NYM 4, WSH 3
- T5
Pop Out Mark Vientos pops out to shortstop CJ Abrams. NYM 4, WSH 3
- T5
Single Juan Soto singles on a ground ball to left fielder Daylen Lile. Luis Torrens scores. Carson Benge scores. NYM 4, WSH 3
- T5
Flyout Bo Bichette flies out to right fielder James Wood. Luis Torrens to 3rd. Carson Benge to 2nd. NYM 2, WSH 3
- T5
Walk Carson Benge walks. Luis Torrens to 2nd. NYM 2, WSH 3
- T5
Single Luis Torrens singles on a ground ball to right fielder James Wood, deflected by first baseman Luis García Jr. NYM 2, WSH 3
- B4
Forceout Luis García Jr. grounds into a force out, second baseman Marcus Semien to shortstop Bo Bichette. Drew Millas out at 2nd. NYM 2, WSH 3
- B4
Strikeout James Wood strikes out swinging. NYM 2, WSH 3
- B4
Walk Drew Millas walks. NYM 2, WSH 3
- B4
Groundout Jorbit Vivas grounds out, second baseman Marcus Semien to first baseman Mark Vientos. NYM 2, WSH 3
- T4
Flyout Tyrone Taylor flies out to left fielder Daylen Lile. NYM 2, WSH 3
- T4
Strikeout A.J. Ewing strikes out swinging. NYM 2, WSH 3
- T4
Lineout Marcus Semien lines out to left fielder Daylen Lile. NYM 2, WSH 3
- T4
Home Run Brett Baty homers (3) on a fly ball to center field. NYM 2, WSH 3
- B3
Flyout José Tena flies out to left fielder Tyrone Taylor. NYM 1, WSH 3
- B3
Double Joey Wiemer doubles (5) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Carson Benge. Brady House scores. Daylen Lile to 3rd. NYM 1, WSH 3
- B3
Walk Daylen Lile walks. Brady House to 2nd. NYM 1, WSH 2
- B3
Strikeout CJ Abrams strikes out swinging. NYM 1, WSH 2
- B3
Single Brady House singles on a line drive to left fielder Tyrone Taylor. NYM 1, WSH 2
- B3
Pop Out Luis García Jr. pops out to catcher Luis Torrens in foul territory. NYM 1, WSH 2
- T3
Groundout Mark Vientos grounds out, shortstop CJ Abrams to first baseman Luis García Jr. NYM 1, WSH 2
- T3
Strikeout Juan Soto strikes out swinging. NYM 1, WSH 2
- T3
Walk Bo Bichette walks. NYM 1, WSH 2
- B2
Strikeout James Wood strikes out swinging. NYM 1, WSH 2
- B2
Single Drew Millas singles on a line drive to center fielder A.J. Ewing. José Tena scores. Jorbit Vivas to 2nd. NYM 1, WSH 2
- B2
Walk Jorbit Vivas walks. NYM 1, WSH 1
- B2
Double José Tena doubles (7) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Tyrone Taylor. Joey Wiemer scores. NYM 1, WSH 1
- B2
Hit By Pitch Jacob Young hit by pitch. NYM 1, WSH 0
- B2
Strikeout Daylen Lile strikes out swinging. NYM 1, WSH 0
- B2
Strikeout CJ Abrams strikes out swinging. NYM 1, WSH 0
- T2
Lineout Carson Benge lines out to first baseman Luis García Jr. NYM 1, WSH 0
- T2
Double Luis Torrens doubles (6) on a ground ball to left fielder Daylen Lile. Tyrone Taylor scores. NYM 1, WSH 0
- T2
Single Tyrone Taylor singles on a fly ball to right fielder James Wood. Tyrone Taylor advances to 3rd, on a fielding error by right fielder James Wood. Tyrone Taylor advances to 3rd, on a throwing error by right fielder James Wood. NYM 0, WSH 0
- T2
Strikeout A.J. Ewing strikes out swinging. NYM 0, WSH 0
- T2
Strikeout Marcus Semien strikes out swinging. NYM 0, WSH 0
- B1
Groundout Brady House grounds out, third baseman Brett Baty to first baseman Mark Vientos. NYM 0, WSH 0
- B1
Lineout Luis García Jr. lines out to second baseman Marcus Semien. NYM 0, WSH 0
- B1
Groundout James Wood grounds out to first baseman Mark Vientos. NYM 0, WSH 0
- T1
Strikeout Brett Baty strikes out swinging. NYM 0, WSH 0
- T1
Strikeout Mark Vientos strikes out swinging. NYM 0, WSH 0
- T1
Single Juan Soto singles on a bunt ground ball to third baseman Brady House. Carson Benge to 2nd. NYM 0, WSH 0
- T1
Flyout Bo Bichette flies out to right fielder James Wood. NYM 0, WSH 0
- T1
Single Carson Benge singles on a line drive to left fielder Daylen Lile. NYM 0, WSH 0