Game result and context
New York Mets defeat Washington Nationals 7-1 in 2026 regular season matchup
The New York Mets defeated the Washington Nationals 7-1 on Friday, September 26, 2026. A four-run seventh inning broke a scoreless tie and propelled the Mets to the win, moving their record to 74-87 while the Nationals fell to 76-85.
Final result
The New York Mets defeated the Washington Nationals with a final score of 7-1. The game was played over nine innings, with the Mets scoring four runs in the seventh, one in the eighth, and two in the ninth to overcome an early one-run deficit.
How the game changed
The game remained a tight contest until the top of the seventh inning. With the Nationals leading 1-0, the Mets offense surged to score four runs, highlighted by a three-run home run from A.J. Ewing and a solo home run from Ronny Mauricio. This rally shifted the momentum entirely in favor of the Mets, who added three more runs in the final two frames to secure the victory.
Key performances
Ronny Mauricio led the Mets' offense, finishing the game with two home runs and three RBIs in four at-bats. A.J. Ewing also contributed significantly with a three-run home run. On the mound, Mets pitcher Jonah Tong struck out nine batters over five innings of work, allowing only one earned run. Dedniel Núñez earned the win, pitching one scoreless inning with three strikeouts. For the Nationals, starting pitcher Jake Irvin took the loss, allowing four earned runs over five innings while striking out six.
Season and playoff context
Following this game, the New York Mets hold a record of 74-87, placing them fifth in their division. The Washington Nationals move to 76-85, sitting in fourth place in their division. Both teams have been eliminated from playoff contention for the 2026 season.