A Tough Battle But a Tougher Loss
Well, Mets fans, what a rollercoaster game we had today! The New York Mets took on the Washington Nationals at home, and despite our best efforts, we were unable to walk away with the win.
It was a hard-fought battle that stretched into extra innings, ending with a final score of 5-3 in favor of the Nationals. Let’s dive into how this game unfolded.Frustration Builds Early
The game got off to a rocky start, with James Wood capitalizing on a wild pitch and an error, allowing the Nationals to score first in the opening inning. Our boys just couldn't get the hits rolling—Francisco Lindor was grounded out to start, and despite a promising double by Pete Alonso, we ended the first inning scoreless. The second inning wasn't kind to us either, with Riley Adams scoring on another wild pitch. By the end of the fourth inning, we were trailing by 3-0. A few missed opportunities left us Mets fans desperately hoping for a breakthrough.Late Game Drama
Finally, things started to heat up in the bottom of the 8th inning! Mark Vientos came in clutch as a pinch hitter and smashed a double to left field, bringing both Brandon Nimmo and Starling Marte home to tighten the score to 3-2. That was some electric energy, but it didn’t end there! In the 9th, Juan Soto hit a single to center to bring in Jose Siri, leveling the game at 3-3 and sending us into extra innings. The stadium was buzzing with hope!Extra Innings Heartbreak
In the 11th inning, hopes were high to sneak out with a win. Unfortunately, we witnessed the turning point—a devastating inside-the-park home run by Daylen Lile allowed the Nationals to stretch their lead to 5-3. When it was our turn at bat, we just couldn't capitalize. Cedric Mullins, Francisco Lindor, and Juan Soto were unable to get on base in the bottom of the 11th, sealing the win for Washington.Although the game didn't end in our favor, it was another reminder of why we love this sport. There were moments that showcased our team's resilience despite the setbacks. Keep those chins up, fellow Mets fans—we'll be back to cheer our guys on to victory next time! Let’s go, Mets!
️Scoreboard for Nationals @ Mets (September 20th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 2 |
| 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 2 |