Francisco Lindor's single caps Mets' comeback over Nationals, 5-4
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Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The New York Mets overcame a two-run deficit to secure a 5-4 walk-off victory against the Washington Nationals on Saturday at Citi Field. Francisco Lindor's single in the ninth inning drove in Cristian Pache, who had pinch-run for Jorge Polanco. The Mets initially surged ahead 2-0, but the Nationals responded with a three-run homer from Brady House, putting them up 4-2. Carson Benge's home run narrowed the gap before the Mets scored twice in the ninth for the win. This victory marks the Mets' eighth win in their last 11 games since the trade deadline.
- •Mets scored two runs in the ninth for the win.
- •Lindor delivered his fourth walk-off RBI as a Met.
- •Carson Benge homered to cut the Nationals' lead to 4-3.
- •Sean Manaea struck out seven batters in six innings pitched.
- •Nationals have lost four of their last five games.
- 12:15 AMYahoo Sports — Mets rally from 2 runs down for 5-4 walk-off win over Nationals on Francisco Lindor single
- 11:12 PMYahoo Sports — Francisco Lindor's walk-off completes dramatic comeback as Mets beat Nationals 5-4
"The Mets came from behind to beat the Washington Nationals, capped off by a two-run ninth inning that included a Francisco Lindor walk-off RBI.
"Since the Mets waved the white flag and traded eight players at the MLB trade deadline, they have won eight of 11 games.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 12:15 AMMets rally from 2 runs down for 5-4 walk-off win over Nationals on Francisco Lindor single
Since the Mets waved the white flag and traded eight players at the MLB trade deadline, they have won eight of 11 games.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 11:12 PMFrancisco Lindor's walk-off completes dramatic comeback as Mets beat Nationals 5-4
The Mets came from behind to beat the Washington Nationals, capped off by a two-run ninth inning that included a Francisco Lindor walk-off RBI.
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