In an insane game defined by Jacob Young’s defense, the Washington Nationals put a major dent in the Mets playoff hopes

WTOP’s Dave Preston takes a look at the Washington Nationals, as the team plays their final games of the MLB season.

The Mets could find themselves in a tie for the last National League wild-card spot if the Reds defeats the Cubs Sunday.

The New York Mets face the Washington Nationals in a regular season MLB game on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 (9/21/25) at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y.

The New York Mets (80-74) play the Washington Nationals (62-92), who will be attempting to snap a five-game losing skid, Sunday at 1:40 p.m. ET, at Citi Field. The Nationals (+213 underdog on the moneyline) are away versus the Mets (-265). The Mets will give the ball to Clay Holmes (11-8) against the Nationals and Jake Irvin (8-13).

Preview the Sept. 21 matchup between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

Washington Nationals rookie outfielder Daylen Lile exited the game against the New York Mets with a left knee contusion Sunday after he tried to make a sliding catch of Cedric Mullins’ sinking liner.

The Washington Nationals saw two of their young players claim their first career win and first career save in their MLB careers.