Nationals vs Mets starting pitchers
- Jose Quintana for New York Mets
- DJ Herz for Washington Nationals
Nationals vs Mets statistics
| Stat |
Nationals |
Mets |
| Hits |
1215 (19th) |
1276 (10th) |
| Batting Average |
.243 (16th) |
.248 (12th) |
| Runs Batted In |
588 (Tied-24th) |
688 (Tied-8th) |
| Runs |
626 (23rd) |
720 (8th) |
| Home Runs |
127 (29th) |
192 (Tied-5th) |
| Walks |
428 (25th) |
478 (8th) |
| Stolen Bases |
210 (1st) |
99 (16th) |
| Strikeouts |
1131 (26th) |
1285 (16th) |
| Pitches |
21179 (27th) |
22573 (7th) |
New York Mets recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/17/24 |
vs Washington Nationals |
W |
10-1 |
| 9/16/24 |
vs Washington Nationals |
W |
2-1 F/10 |
| 9/15/24 |
@ Philadelphia Phillies |
L |
2-1 |
| 9/14/24 |
@ Philadelphia Phillies |
L |
6-4 |
| 9/13/24 |
@ Philadelphia Phillies |
W |
11-3 |
Washington Nationals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/17/24 |
@ New York Mets |
L |
10-1 |
| 9/16/24 |
@ New York Mets |
L |
2-1 F/10 |
| 9/15/24 |
vs Miami Marlins |
W |
4-3 |
| 9/14/24 |
vs Miami Marlins |
W |
4-1 |
| 9/13/24 |
vs Miami Marlins |
W |
4-1 |
Nationals vs Mets predictions
As the Washington Nationals gear up to take on the New York Mets, all eyes are on a few standout players whose performances could really sway the game. DJ Herz, stepping onto the mound with a decent ERA of 3.70, is expected to bring his A-game, potentially striking out a handful of Mets and keeping the home runs to a minimum. On the batting side, CJ Abrams continues to show promise and might just add a few crucial RBI to his tally, bolstering the Nationals' offense. Meanwhile, Juan Yepez, despite a lower home run stat than some of his teammates, could surprise us with key hits that drive in those much-needed runs.
Flipping over to the New York Mets, their lineup has its own threats that could keep the Nationals' defense busy. Pete Alonso, with a strong home run count, will likely be a central focus, potentially adding to his impressive RBI total. Watch out for Luisangel Acuna, who's been on fire with a high on-base percentage and could seriously challenge the Nationals' pitchers. With Jose Quintana on the mound, boasting a fairly solid ERA of 3.91, the Mets have a reliable starter who could very well manage to keep the Nationals' bats quieter than they'd like.
Considering the stats and projecting the performances, this matchup leans slightly in favor of the New York Mets. Their balanced attack, both on the mound and at the plate, coupled with their slightly better season record, positions them to potentially outplay the Washington Nationals in this encounter. While the Nationals have the speed and agility, particularly on the bases, the Mets' consistent offensive strength and slightly superior pitching might just clinch them another win to extend their lead in this series. So, for those tuning in, expect a competitive clash, but the Mets might just have that extra edge.
New York Mets injuries
- Francisco Lindor (SS): Day-To-Day
- Christian Scott (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Yacksel Rios (RP): Day-To-Day
- Kodai Senga (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Paul Blackburn (SP): 15-Day-IL
Washington Nationals injuries
- Luis Garcia Jr. (2B): Day-To-Day
- Alex Call (RF): 10-Day-IL
- Trevor Williams (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Joan Adon (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Cade Cavalli (SP): 60-Day-IL
Nationals vs Mets game info
| Venue |
Citi Field |
| Location |
Queens, New York |
| First pitch |
Wed 7:10 PM |
| Temperature |
71° |
| Chance of Rain |
69% |
