Mets reflect on memorable Friday nights against the Nationals at Citi Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 11:06 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

The New York Mets revisit notable Friday night games against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Highlighted is the 2015 matchup where Wilmer Flores hit a walk-off home run, securing a 2-1 victory after 12 innings. The Mets have a strong record against the Nationals on Fridays, winning six of their last eight games at home. The article celebrates the unique significance of these matchups in recent Mets history, underlining key performances such as Jacob deGrom's dominant outing in 2021, where he struck out 15 batters in a complete game shutout. Another series against the Nationals is scheduled soon, reinforcing the ongoing rivalry.
- •Mets celebrate Friday night games against the Nationals at Citi Field.
- •Notable game in 2015 featured Wilmer Flores' walk-off home run.
- •Mets have won six of eight recent home meetings with Washington.
- •Jacob deGrom had a 15-strikeout shutout against the Nationals in 2021.
- •Upcoming weekend series provides a continuation of this rivalry.
- 11:06 PMYahoo Sports — The best Citi Field Fridays vs. the Nationals
"Yes, there are somehow enough for a list.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Aug 15, 2026, 12:10 AMThe Washington Nationals are planning to move CJ Abrams to second base
MLB•Aug 14, 2026, 11:40 PMFormer Met Butch Huskey, one of MLB’s last players to wear 42, passes at 54
MLB•Aug 14, 2026, 11:38 PMDodgers Have Options to Replace Edwin Diaz at Closer Amid Struggles
MLB•Aug 14, 2026, 11:37 PMPadres sign Dodgers World Series champion pitcher in late season move
MLB•Aug 14, 2026, 11:32 PMFormer Red Sox Outfielder Who Helped Boston Reach ALCS Dies at 54
MLB•Aug 14, 2026, 11:15 PMPittsburgh Pirates Are in a Tough Spot With Luke Weaver
