Nationals face Mets in crucial series to boost playoff hopes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The Washington Nationals begin a three-game series against the New York Mets tonight at Citi Field. The Nationals, coming off a 7-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs, have a record of 60-63, sitting three games below.500. Cade Cavalli pitched eight scoreless innings with ten strikeouts in the win. The Nats aim to capitalize on a schedule featuring 17 consecutive games against non-playoff teams. Meanwhile, the Mets, who have performed well offensively since early August, recently finished a road trip with a 6-3 record.
- •Nationals lead the season series against Mets 4-3.
- •Cade Cavalli allowed only one hit in eight innings against Cubs.
- •Mets lost their last two games to the Braves.
- •First game of the series is scheduled for 7:10 PM ET.
- •Nationals' next games are crucial for playoff contention.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — The Nationals Head to Queens, Looking to Climb Back into Playoff Contention
"The Nats begin a stretch of games against non-playoff clubs as they look to jump back into contention
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