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Mets fall to Nationals despite Carson Benge's 20-20 season achievement

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 2:19 AM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Mets fall to Nationals despite Carson Benge's 20-20 season achievement

Summary

The New York Mets suffered a 7-6 defeat to the Washington Nationals on September 25. The game featured four wild pitches in one inning, contributing to a sloppy performance by the Mets' pitching staff. Catcher Francisco Alvarez struggled defensively, while rookie Carson Benge hit his 20th home run, securing a 20-20 season. Alvarez went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts, leading to questions about his role on the team. The Mets used an opener strategy with Jefry Yan and faced difficulties throughout the game, including an ejection of A.J. Ewing for unsportsmanlike conduct in the eighth inning.

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By the Numbers

•Mets lose to Nationals 7-6 in a dramatic game.
•Carson Benge becomes the first Mets rookie with a 20-20 season.
•Alvarez has defensive struggles, throwing out one of four runners.
•Multiple wild pitches contribute to a sloppy third inning.
•A.J. Ewing is ejected after a strikeout in the eighth.

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2:19 AMYahoo Sports — Mets’ Francisco Alvarez struggles, Carson Benge gets 20-20 season in loss vs. Nationals

What they're saying

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WASHINGTON — Come to the ballpark; you might see something different every day. Friday night, it was four wild pitches in one inning, two of which came in a span of three pitches and scored two runs. Then there was a double steal. The Mets used an opener, left-hander Jefry Yan, and four pitchers behind him, more than one of whom had trouble throwing strikes. How much of that was their own ...
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