The Washington Nationals are set to play the New York Mets on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 4:10 p.m. ET from Citi Field in Queens, New York.
The Mets currently hold a 54-69 record, while the Nationals are at 60-64. Brad Lord (5-2, 3.80 ERA) is scheduled to pitch for the Nationals, facing Sean Manaea (4-5, 4.13 ERA) for the Mets.
Key Players to Watch
For the Mets, pitcher Sean Manaea will aim to set the tone against a potent Nationals offense that leads MLB in home runs, runs batted in, stolen bases, slugging percentage, and OPS. Manaea has a 4.13 ERA this season with 106 strikeouts over 104.2 innings.
Mets outfielder Carson Benge is another player to watch, as he provides a steady bat for a New York lineup that ranks near the bottom of the league in several offensive categories. Benge has a .274 batting average with 13 home runs and 47 RBI this season.
On the Nationals' side, shortstop CJ Abrams is a key offensive threat. He is projected to start and enters the game with a .284 average, 29 home runs, 91 RBI, and 23 stolen bases. He is central to Washington's league-leading offensive statistics.
Outfielder Dylan Crews also presents a speed element for the Nationals. Following a recent strong performance, he is looking to build on his .218 batting average for the season. Crews's game offers another way for Washington to pressure opposing defenses.