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Mets complete sweep of Nationals with 4-3 victory in New York

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Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Mets complete sweep of Nationals with 4-3 victory in New York
Summary

The New York Mets defeated the Washington Nationals 4-3 on August 16, 2026, completing a three-game sweep. This win marks an impressive run for the Mets following the trade deadline, highlighting contributions from their relief pitchers, particularly Kodai Senga. As the season winds down, the Mets are focusing on player development, offering Ronny Mauricio additional playing time and promoting Émilien Pitre to Triple-A Syracuse. They currently have no postseason aspirations, emphasizing the importance of evaluation for the future.

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  • •Mets sweep Nationals with a 4-3 win on August 16.
  • •Jefry Yan continues to shine among the relief pitchers.
  • •Kodai Senga finished the game as a certified relief ace.
  • •Ronny Mauricio is expected to get more playing time.
  • •Émilien Pitre promoted to Triple-A after strong Double-A showing.
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