The New York Mets held off a late rally to defeat the Washington Nationals 4-3 on June 12, 2025, at Citi Field, improving their record to 45-24 and solidifying their lead in the NL East. The Nationals,

Jeff McNeil doubled home the winning run in the 10th inning and the New York Mets rallied past the Washington Nationals 5-4.

Nationals shortstop C.J. Abrams hit a sharp grounder that pulled Pete Alonso away from first base. Running to cover first base, Senga received a high throw from Alonso, landing awkwardly on his right foot. After completing the out, Senga fell to the ground on the grass in foul territory, reaching for his right hamstring.

Senga retired 15 of the last 16 Nationals he faced, allowed one walk, struck out five and left with the Mets ahead 4-0. After Jose Castillo and Huascar Brazoban carried the shutout to the ninth — with the help of a run-saving diving catch by centerfielder Tyrone Taylor — things got dicey for the Mets.

New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga exited Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals in the bottom of the sixth inning after injuring himself while covering first base on a groundout.

Peterson needed just nine pitches in the ninth inning to finish a shutout in the Mets’ 5-0 win over the Nationals on Wednesday night at Citi Field. In total, he threw 106 pitches. He allowed just six hits, no walks. He struck out six batters. “This is what we strive for,” Peterson said.

The video was filmed during the Mets’ Pride Night game against the Tampa Bay Rays June 13. The national anthem portion of the event opened with a video showing the American flag. A Pride flag appeared on the jumbotron briefly mid-song.

With his former team leading 3-1 in the third inning, facing starter MacKenzie Gore, who the San Diego Padres traded to Washington for Soto in 2022, Soto hit a hanging slider over the wall in left field to bring the Mets within one run of the Nationals.

A New York Mets trade proposal would land them Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins amid a rash of outfield injuries.

After being swept for the first time in three games, the Mets will travel to Atlanta to face the Braves as they try to get back on track.