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The New York Mets were 10-19, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the New York Mets blasted the Washington Nationals 8-0 at Citi Field.

Mets Daily Vibe Check
64°
▲28
Warm
last night's win

Not flashy, but the math works. Last night's win by 8 gives the score a boost. On top of that, pitching at 3.3 RA/G. That's keeping the score warm.

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Mets Game on April 29

Opponent:Washington Nationals (13-17)
Location:Citi Field
First Pitch:07:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:David Peterson (0-3, 5.06 ERA) vs Cade Cavalli (0-1, 4.01 ERA)
TV Broadcast:SNY, Nationals.TV
Forecast:🌤️ Mostly sunny, 58°F, Wind 5 mph

Mets Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Mets blasted the Washington Nationals 8-0 at Citi Field.

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Highlights

Mets Record & Standings

NL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Braves
219.700 W2
Marlins
1416.4677.0 W1
Nationals
1317.4338.0 L1
Mets
1019.34510.5 W1
Phillies
1019.34510.5 W1

New York Mets are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +2 run differential.

Mets Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
22
Juan Soto
 2.300.8677
4
Francisco Alvarez
 4.228.7247
1
MJ Melendez
 1.280.8532

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
26
Nolan McLean
 1-22.550.8535.1
35
Clay Holmes
 3-21.750.9736.0
51
Freddy Peralta
 1-33.901.2132.1

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
3
Carson Benge
 4 hits, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games
0
Ronny Mauricio
 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
26
Nolan McLean
 7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
35
Clay Holmes
 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
51
Freddy Peralta
 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Mets News

The New York Mets finally gave their frustrated fans something to cheer about, dismantling the Washington Nationals 8-0 at Citi Field. Bo Bichette led the charge with a lead-off home run, setting the tone for an explosive seven-run fourth inning that lifted the team's spirits amid mounting questions about their direction. Clay Holmes was solid on the mound, contributing to a rare complete performance from both offense and defense. With a recent record of 2-5 and a dismal run differential, this victory feels like a much-needed breath of fresh air. The Mets are still grappling with a season that has seen them struggle for consistency, but tonight's showing may have ignited a spark, hinting that brighter days could be ahead.

Sources
Mets take advantage of opportunities in easy win over Nationals
Amazin' Avenue
Mets take advantage of opportunities in easy win over Nationals
The Mets’ lineup took advantage of its opportunities tonight at Citi Field, as the team beat the Nationals by an 8-0 score. Clay Holmes pitched well, and a big error by the Nationals helped the Mets blow the game open, but there’s nothing wrong with any of that as far as the Mets are concerned. […]
 Mets vs. Nationals: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 4/28/26
Amazin' Avenue
Mets vs. Nationals: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 4/28/26
Mets lineup Bo Bichette – 3BJuan Soto – DHFrancisco Alvarez – CMJ Melendez – LFMark Vientos – 1BBrett Baty – RFMarcus Semien – 2BCarson Benge – CFRonny Mauricio – SS Clay Holmes – RHP Nationals lineup James Wood – RFLuis Garcia – 1BBrady House – DHCJ Abrams – SSDaylen Lile – LFJacob Young – CFJorbit […]
 Mets Offense Shows Spark in 8-0 Win Over Nationals
Metsmerizedonline
Mets Offense Shows Spark in 8-0 Win Over Nationals
With tensions high and questions being raised about the way the Mets handled the offseason, the offense gave fans a glimmer of hope on Tuesday with the offensive performance that led to an 8-0 defeat of the Washington Nationals. Bo Bichette set the tone immediately in the bottom of the first with a lead-off home […] The post Mets Offense Shows Spark in 8-0 Win Over Nationals appeared first on Metsmerized Online.
 Game Chat: Nationals vs Mets, 7:10 PM
Metsmerizedonline
Game Chat: Nationals vs Mets, 7:10 PM
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 • 7:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Zack Littell (0-3, 7.56) vs. RHP Clay Holmes (2-2, 2.10) SNY Sunday may have been one of the worst days in the season so far, which is saying something, because it is still April and there have already been more than a […] The post Game Chat: Nationals vs Mets, 7:10 PM appeared first on Metsmerized Online.
 7-run fourth gives Mets fans reason to cheer in desperately needed 'W'
MLB.com
7-run fourth gives Mets fans reason to cheer in desperately needed 'W'
NEW YORK -- An unfamiliar sound rang out after the fourth inning Tuesday night at Citi Field, a ballpark that has been as hostile to the Mets as anywhere in the country. On this occasion, fans around the stadium stood up from their seats and cheered. That’s simply not a
 Mendoza: No discussions with Cohen, Stearns about job status
MLB.com
Mendoza: No discussions with Cohen, Stearns about job status
NEW YORK -- Carlos Mendoza certainly noticed when one of the most prominent managers in baseball, Alex Cora, was let go last weekend amidst a poor start for the Red Sox. He saw when one of his friends and mentors, Rob Thomson, suffered the same fate Tuesday morning with the

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