Two clubs in the NL East — the Washington Nationals (42-49) and the New York Mets (44-45) — play on Tuesday at 7:10 PM ET, at Citi Field.
The Mets’ upcoming three-game set with the Nationals will wrap up on Thursday. Read on for details and insights on the series as it plays out.
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How to Watch Mets vs. Nationals Series on TV or Streaming
- Tuesday at 7:10 PM ET (José Quintana vs. Jake Irvin): MASN | Watch on Fubo
- Wednesday at 7:10 PM ET (Luis Severino vs. Patrick Corbin): MASN | Watch on Fubo
- Thursday at 1:10 PM ET (David Peterson vs. MacKenzie Gore): SNY | Watch on Fubo
Around the League
Mets’ Leading Hitters
- Francisco Lindor has recorded 90 hits with 26 doubles, 15 home runs and 28 walks. He has driven in 45 runs with 16 stolen bases.
- Brandon Nimmo has 79 hits with 17 doubles, two triples, 14 home runs, 47 walks and 55 RBI. He’s also stolen eight bases.
- Pete Alonso has put up 82 hits with 21 doubles, 18 home runs and 36 walks. He has driven in 48 runs with two stolen bases.
- Harrison Bader has 15 doubles, six home runs, 13 walks and 32 RBI (66 total hits). He’s also swiped 13 bases.
Nationals’ Leading Hitters
- C.J. Abrams has 92 hits with 21 doubles, five triples, 14 home runs, 29 walks and 46 RBI. He’s also stolen 14 bases.
- Jesse Winker has 76 hits with 17 doubles, 10 home runs, 46 walks and 41 RBI. He’s also stolen 12 bases.
- Luis Garcia has put up 79 hits with 15 doubles, 10 home runs and 14 walks. He has driven in 44 runs with 12 stolen bases.
- Lane Thomas has 10 doubles, three triples, eight home runs, 21 walks and 37 RBI (61 total hits). He has stolen 21 bases.
Mets Pitching Rankings
- The pitching staff for the Mets has a collective 8.6 K/9, which ranks 13th in the majors.
- New York has a 4.26 team ERA that ranks 21st among all MLB pitching staffs.
- Pitchers for the Mets combine for the 23rd-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.321).
- The Mets surrender the eighth-fewest home runs in baseball (90 total, one per game).
Nationals Pitching Rankings
- The Nationals have an 8.3 K/9 this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 21st in the majors.
- Washington pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.05 ERA this year, which ranks 17th in MLB.
- The Nationals rank 20th in MLB with a combined 1.281 WHIP this season.
- The Nationals have given up the fourth-fewest long balls so far this season with only 89 home runs allowed.
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Mets Injury Report
Starling Marte: 10 Day IL (Knee), Sean Reid-Foley: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Drew Smith: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Brooks Raley: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Shintaro Fujinami: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Ronny Mauricio: 60 Day IL (Knee), Kodai Senga: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)
Nationals Injury Report
Joey Gallo: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Trevor Williams: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Mason Thompson: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Cade Cavalli: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Jose Ferrer: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Josiah Gray: 60 Day IL (Elbow)