The Mets’ modest winning streak came to an end after just three games as Kodai Senga struggled against the Nationals tonight in D.C. and the team’s comeback effort came up short.

Every pitching staff needs a workhorse, and that's what David Peterson has become for the New York Mets. Coming off his first good season as a starter last year, it was hard to know what to expect from Peterson in this volatile Mets rotation.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals MLB game to be played on August 21, 2025 on ESPN.

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Josh Bell homered and drove in two runs, rookie reliever Cole Henry pitched out of a jam in the sixth inning and the Washington Nationals held on to beat the Mets 5-4 on Wednesday night, ending New York's three-game winning streak.

Twice this season, a Mets starter has completed eight innings in a game. The list is as follows: David Peterson and David Peterson. Five times this season, a Mets starter has at least pitched into the eighth: Peterson,

The New York Mets acquired an All-Star reliever at the trade deadline, but he may not be around for long. He could leave for the Baltimore Orioles.

Mets left fielder Brandon Nimmo was removed in the second inning against Washington because of neck stiffness.

Anthony DiComo, MLB.com’s Mets beat reporter, held an “Ask Me Anything” this week on Reddit with Mets fans at r/NewYorkMets. This mailbag features excerpted questions and answers from that event (some lightly edited for clarity).

Pantalones Organic Tequila, cofounded by Matthew McConaughey and wife Camila Alves McConaughey, will be served at New York Mets games at Citi Field.

Kodai Senga couldn't provide quality length in the Mets' deflating road loss to the division-rival Nationals on Wednesday night.