Who is pitching for the Mets today?

Christian Scott (3-3, 3.45 ERA) vs Jake Irvin (2-6, 5.79 ERA). First pitch at 01:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Mets game on today?

Today's game airs on SNY, Nationals.TV. First pitch at 01:40 PM EDT.

New York Mets Daily Update
August 16, 2026

Q: What is the New York Mets record in 2026?

The New York Mets are 55-69, 5th in the NL East.

The New York Mets are 55-69, 5th in the NL East. Yesterday, the New York Mets escaped with a win against the Washington Nationals 5-4 at Citi Field. Today they play the Washington Nationals at 01:40 PM EDT on SNY, Nationals.TV.

Mets Daily Vibe Check

57°

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Lukewarm

a hot week

14-Day Trend

35° 75°

Some of this, some of that. Going 4-3 in a week will do nice things for the temperature. Add in last night's 1-run victory is the freshest data point.

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Mets Game Today

Opponent:	Washington Nationals (60-65)
Location:	Citi Field
First Pitch:	01:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Christian Scott (3-3, 3.45 ERA) vs Jake Irvin (2-6, 5.79 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SNY, Nationals.TV

Mets Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Mets escaped with a win against the Washington Nationals 5-4 at Citi Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	1	0	3	0	0	0	4	7	0
	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	5	8	0

Highlights

Jared Young went 2-4 with 2 RBI.

Mets Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	73	50	.593		L2
Phillies	66	58	.532	7.5	W2
Marlins	63	61	.508	10.5	W1
Nationals	60	65	.480	14.0	L2
Mets	55	69	.444	18.5	W2

New York Mets are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.

Mets Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
19 Bo Bichette	12	.262	.686	62
3 Carson Benge	14	.275	.757	49
10 Marcus Semien	14	.209	.623	41

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
26 Nolan McLean	8-8	3.42	1.13	136.2
45 Christian Scott	3-3	3.45	1.30	78.1
49 Zac Thornton	3-3	2.78	1.10	45.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
3 Carson Benge	4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
59 Sean Manaea	7.0 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
34 Kodai Senga	3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games
45 Christian Scott	6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Mets News

The New York Mets pulled off a thrilling ninth-inning comeback against the Washington Nationals, sealing a 5-4 victory thanks to a walk-off hit from Francisco Lindor, who continues to turn heads with an impressive .277 average and .915 OPS this season. Sean Manaea's solid six-plus-inning outing kept the game within reach, showcasing the depth of the Mets' pitching staff post-deadline. This win marks another step forward in a week where the Mets have shown signs of life, going 4-3 in their last seven games. However, the day was tinged with sadness as the Mets family mourned the loss of former outfielder Butch Huskey at just 54. As they celebrate the present, the team also remembers its past, embodying the spirit of the game that brings both joy and heartbreak.

Sources

Amazin' Avenue · 23h ago

Mets pull out a win over Nats thanks to hits from Alvarez, Lindor

The Mets completed a ninth-inning comeback today against the Nationals, and they won 5-4. Sean Manaea worked six-plus innings again, and the bullpen helped to give the offense a chance to stay in the game right until the end. After Manaea retired the side at the top of the first inning, A.J. Ewing led off […]

Amazin' Avenue · Yesterday

Mets vs Nationals: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 8/15/26

Mets lineup A.J. Ewing – CFFrancisco Lindor – SSBo Bichette – 3BCarson Benge – RFJared Young – 1BMarcus Semien – 2BBrett Baty – LFJorge Polanco – DHFrancisco Alvarez – C SP: Sean Manaea – LHP Nationals lineup Dylan Crews – RFAndres Chaparro – 1BBrady House – 3BCJ Abrams – SSHarry Ford – CJacob Young – […]

Metsmerizedonline · 2d ago

Former Mets Outfielder Butch Huskey Passes Away at 54

On Friday, the New York Mets family lost one of their own as former outfielder Butch Huskey passed away. He was 54-years-old. He was born in Anadarko, Oklahoma and grew up a Texas Rangers fan. Huskey was drafted by the Mets in the seventh round of the 1989 MLB Draft at just 18-years-old as a […] The post Former Mets Outfielder Butch Huskey Passes Away at 54 appeared first on Metsmerized.

Metsmerizedonline · 22h ago

Francisco Lindor Walks It Off for the Mets Against the Nats

One of the big positives of the New York Mets’ second half has been the offensive emergence of Francisco Lindor. Coming into the game on Saturday against the Washington Nationals, Lindor had garnered a .277 average with an OPS of .915. Lindor capped off a come-from-behind win in the bottom of the ninth inning with […] The post Francisco Lindor Walks It Off for the Mets Against the Nats appeared first on Metsmerized.

MLB.com · 20h ago

Power of post-Deadline Mets on display in spirited walk-off

Yan earns 1st MLB win while flashing signature celly; Benge hoses down key run at the plate

MLB.com · 18h ago

If at first you don't succeed, try (and dance) again!

Mets left-hander Jefry Yan wouldn't have been the first pitcher to prematurely celebrate what looked, to him, like a called third strike. That, in and of itself, would not have drawn any particular attention.

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Mets Upcoming Schedule

Date	Opponent	Time
Mon 08/17	vs San Diego Padres	7:10 PM
Tue 08/18	vs San Diego Padres	7:10 PM
Wed 08/19	vs San Diego Padres	1:10 PM

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New York Mets Daily Update
August 16, 2026

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