James Wood broke out of a slump with a three-run homer, and the last-place Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 9-3

James Wood hit a three-run home run, Brady House had three hits and the host Washington Nationals rallied for a 9-3 win against the New York Mets, taking the rubber game of the series Thursday.

Mets’ Sean Manaea struggles again vs. Nationals as rotation woes grow, raising concerns with 35 games left in the NL Wild Card race.

The Cincinnati Reds have made up four games on the New York Mets for the final NL wild-card spot since the All-Star break.

For the Mets to qualify for the postseason, they need better from Kodai Senga and an offense that slumbers against middle relievers.

David Peterson dominated the Nationals again, Mark Vientos homered for the second consecutive game and the New York Mets pounded Washington 8-1 for their third straight victory.

The New York Mets saw Brandon Nimmo exit early against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night with an injury.

Josh Bell homered and drove in two runs, rookie reliever Cole Henry escaped a bases-loaded jam, and the Washington Nationals held off a late rally to defeat the New York Mets 5-4 on August 20, 2025, at Nationals Park,