The Washington Nationals welcome the New York Mets to Nationals Park on Thursday, May 21, 2026, for a National League East divisional series.
The home team aims to secure another win after an eight-run victory over New York the previous night.
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Washington enters the afternoon matchup with a 25-25 record, averaging 5.58 runs per game this season.
The Mets carry a 21-28 record and a team batting average of . 232, ranking 24th in Major League Baseball.
Pitching Matchup
Right-hander Cade Cavalli starts for the Nationals, holding a 2-2 record with a 4.05 ERA and a 1.54 WHIP.
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The Mets counter with left-hander David Peterson, who is 2-4 with a 5.40 ERA and a 1.57 WHIP this season.
Peterson previously allowed seven runs over 3 2/3 innings against Washington on April 29.
Washington made lineup adjustments, swapping Daylen Lile and James Wood. Wood will play left field, while Lile serves as the designated hitter.
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The Mets start Luis Torrens behind the plate, replacing Hayden Senger, and MJ Melendez drops to the eighth spot in the batting order as the designated hitter.
