Mets rally late to secure win against Nationals at Citi Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 11:27 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The New York Mets topped the Washington Nationals 5-4 on August 15, 2026, thanks to a ninth-inning comeback. After falling behind 4-2, the Mets scored three runs in the final frame, with key contributions from Francisco Alvarez and Francisco Lindor. The Nationals had earlier taken the lead with a three-run home run from Brady House in the sixth inning. The Mets will face the Nationals again tomorrow at 1:40 PM, with Christian Scott set to pitch.
- •Mets scored three runs in the ninth inning to win 5-4.
- •Alvarez hit an RBI double to tie the game.
- •Lindor delivered a walk-off single.
- •Nationals led 4-2 after House's home run in the sixth.
- •Final game of the series scheduled for tomorrow.
- 11:27 PMYahoo Sports — Mets pull out a win over Nats thanks to hits from Alvarez, Lindor
"The bullpen helped give the offense the chance to come back
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