Game result and context
Washington Nationals defeat New York Mets 6-4 in 2026 regular season finale
The Washington Nationals finished their 2026 campaign on a high note, overcoming an early deficit to defeat the New York Mets 6-4. Andrés Chaparro led the offensive effort for Washington with a multi-home run performance, while the Mets were unable to sustain their early momentum.
Final result
The Washington Nationals defeated the New York Mets 6-4 in the final game of the 2026 regular season. The game was played over nine innings, with the Nationals securing the win at home.
How the game changed
The Mets jumped out to an early lead in the second inning when Ronny Mauricio and Francisco Lindor hit back-to-back home runs, putting New York ahead 4-2. However, the Nationals responded in the bottom of the third inning with two runs to tie the game. Washington took the lead for good in the fifth inning on a solo home run by Andrés Chaparro, and they added an insurance run in the seventh to finalize the 6-4 score.
Key performances
Andrés Chaparro paced the Nationals' offense, going 3-for-4 with two home runs and two RBIs. Brady House and CJ Abrams also contributed an RBI each for Washington. For the Mets, Ronny Mauricio finished 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs, while Francisco Lindor added a solo home run. Carson Benge provided a multi-hit effort for New York, recording three hits in five at-bats.
Season and playoff context
The Washington Nationals concluded their season with a record of 77-85, placing them fourth in their division, 17.5 games back. They finished as the eighth seed in the wild-card standings, 10.5 games out of a playoff spot. The New York Mets ended their season at 74-88, placing them fifth in the division, 20.5 games back and 13.5 games out of the final wild-card position. Both teams have been eliminated from playoff contention.