Mets top Nationals behind solo homers from Lindor and Young
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The New York Mets secured a victory over the Washington Nationals in their series opener, allowing only one run through the night. After falling behind 1-0 in the third inning, the Mets responded with a two-run surge in both the sixth and seventh innings, highlighted by solo home runs from Francisco Lindor and Jared Young. Former Mets player Butch Huskey, who died at 54, was remembered as one of the last to wear #42 for the franchise. Mark Vientos resumed baseball activities as the Mets look ahead with little left to play for this season.
- •Mets allow only one run to the Nationals in the series opener.
- •Francisco Lindor and Jared Young hit solo home runs.
- •Butch Huskey, former Met, passed away at age 54.
- •Mark Vientos resumes baseball activities.
- •Mets facing little to play for in the remaining season.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Mets Morning News: R.I.P. Butch Huskey
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