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New York Mets at Washington Nationals

MLBMay 18, 2026Nationals Park

MetsFlushingNYMWon21-26

Mets 16, Nationals 7

Final/12
NationalsWashingtonWSH23-25
Score by inning
Team123456789101112RHE
NYM010120100011016190
WSH0210001100117113

W Huascar BrazobánL Paxton Schultz

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  Carson Benge singles on a line drive to left fielder Daylen Lile.
  2.  Bo Bichette flies out to right fielder James Wood.
  3.  Juan Soto singles on a bunt ground ball to third baseman Brady House. Carson Benge to 2nd.
  4.  Mark Vientos strikes out swinging.WSH 51%
  5.  Brett Baty strikes out swinging.

Bot 1st

  1.  James Wood grounds out to first baseman Mark Vientos.
  2.  Luis García Jr. lines out to second baseman Marcus Semien.
  3.  Brady House grounds out, third baseman Brett Baty to first baseman Mark Vientos.

Top 2nd

  1.  Marcus Semien strikes out swinging.
  2.  A.J. Ewing strikes out swinging.
  3.  Tyrone Taylor singles on a fly ball to right fielder James Wood. Tyrone Taylor advances to 3rd, on a fielding error by right fielder James Wood. Tyrone Taylor advances to 3rd, on a throwing error by right fielder James Wood.
  4.  Luis Torrens doubles (6) on a ground ball to left fielder Daylen Lile. Tyrone Taylor scores.NYM 60%
  5.  Carson Benge lines out to first baseman Luis García Jr.

Bot 2nd

  1.  CJ Abrams strikes out swinging.
  2.  Daylen Lile strikes out swinging.
  3.  Jacob Young hit by pitch.
  4.  José Tena doubles (7) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Tyrone Taylor. Joey Wiemer scores.WSH 54%
  5.  Jorbit Vivas walks.
  6.  Drew Millas singles on a line drive to center fielder A.J. Ewing. José Tena scores. Jorbit Vivas to 2nd.WSH 67%
  7.  James Wood strikes out swinging.

Top 3rd

  1.  Bo Bichette walks.WSH 58%
  2.  Juan Soto strikes out swinging.WSH 68%
  3.  Mark Vientos grounds out, shortstop CJ Abrams to first baseman Luis García Jr.

Bot 3rd

  1.  Luis García Jr. pops out to catcher Luis Torrens in foul territory.
  2.  Brady House singles on a line drive to left fielder Tyrone Taylor.
  3.  CJ Abrams strikes out swinging.
  4.  Daylen Lile walks. Brady House to 2nd.
  5.  Joey Wiemer doubles (5) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Carson Benge. Brady House scores. Daylen Lile to 3rd.WSH 80%
  6.  José Tena flies out to left fielder Tyrone Taylor.

Top 4th

  1.  Brett Baty homers (3) on a fly ball to center field.WSH 64%
  2.  Marcus Semien lines out to left fielder Daylen Lile.
  3.  A.J. Ewing strikes out swinging.
  4.  Tyrone Taylor flies out to left fielder Daylen Lile.

Bot 4th

  1.  Jorbit Vivas grounds out, second baseman Marcus Semien to first baseman Mark Vientos.
  2.  Drew Millas walks.
  3.  James Wood strikes out swinging.
  4.  Luis García Jr. grounds into a force out, second baseman Marcus Semien to shortstop Bo Bichette. Drew Millas out at 2nd.

Top 5th

  1.  Luis Torrens singles on a ground ball to right fielder James Wood, deflected by first baseman Luis García Jr.WSH 59%
  2.  Carson Benge walks. Luis Torrens to 2nd.WSH 51%
  3.  Bo Bichette flies out to right fielder James Wood. Luis Torrens to 3rd. Carson Benge to 2nd.
  4.  Juan Soto singles on a ground ball to left fielder Daylen Lile. Luis Torrens scores. Carson Benge scores.NYM 65%
  5.  Mark Vientos pops out to shortstop CJ Abrams.
  6.  Brett Baty called out on strikes.

Bot 5th

  1.  Brady House flies out to right fielder Carson Benge.
  2.  CJ Abrams flies out to left fielder Tyrone Taylor.
  3.  Daylen Lile grounds out, second baseman Marcus Semien to first baseman Mark Vientos.

Top 6th

  1.  Marcus Semien strikes out swinging.
  2.  A.J. Ewing flies out to center fielder Joey Wiemer.
  3.  Tyrone Taylor doubles (3) on a fly ball to right fielder James Wood.
  4.  Luis Torrens grounds out, second baseman Jorbit Vivas to first baseman Luis García Jr.

Bot 6th

  1.  Joey Wiemer walks.NYM 52%
  2.  José Tena called out on strikes.NYM 58%
  3.  Jorbit Vivas flies out to center fielder A.J. Ewing.NYM 64%
  4.  Drew Millas lines out to second baseman Marcus Semien.

Top 7th

  1.  Carson Benge grounds out, second baseman Jorbit Vivas to first baseman Luis García Jr.
  2.  Bo Bichette homers (3) on a fly ball to left field.NYM 79%
  3.  Juan Soto flies out to left fielder Daylen Lile.
  4.  Mark Vientos grounds out, second baseman Jorbit Vivas to first baseman Luis García Jr.

Bot 7th

  1.  James Wood doubles (13) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Carson Benge.NYM 66%
  2.  Luis Torrens challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Curtis Mead walks.NYM 60%
  3.  Brady House walks. James Wood to 3rd. Curtis Mead to 2nd.WSH 55%
  4.  CJ Abrams out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder A.J. Ewing. James Wood scores. Curtis Mead to 3rd.
  5.  Daylen Lile pops out to third baseman Brett Baty.NYM 60%
  6.  Joey Wiemer walks.NYM 55%
  7.  José Tena strikes out swinging.NYM 68%

Top 8th

  1.  Brett Baty strikes out swinging.
  2.  Marcus Semien grounds out, third baseman Jorbit Vivas to first baseman Curtis Mead.
  3.  A.J. Ewing lines out to third baseman Jorbit Vivas.

Bot 8th

  1.  Jorbit Vivas flies out to center fielder A.J. Ewing.
  2.  Drew Millas grounds out, third baseman Brett Baty to first baseman Mark Vientos.
  3.  James Wood singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Carson Benge.
  4.  Curtis Mead doubles (8) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Carson Benge. James Wood scores.WSH 58%
  5.  Nasim Nuñez flies out to center fielder A.J. Ewing.WSH 53%

Top 9th

  1.  Tyrone Taylor grounds out, third baseman Jorbit Vivas to first baseman Curtis Mead.
  2.  MJ Melendez grounds out softly, pitcher Orlando Ribalta to first baseman Curtis Mead.
  3.  Carson Benge grounds out, first baseman Curtis Mead to pitcher Orlando Ribalta.

Bot 9th

  1.  CJ Abrams singles on a ground ball to right fielder Carson Benge.WSH 73%
  2.  Daylen Lile strikes out swinging.WSH 66%
  3.  Joey Wiemer hit by pitch. CJ Abrams to 2nd.WSH 73%
  4.  José Tena strikes out swinging.WSH 64%
  5.  Jorbit Vivas pops out to second baseman Marcus Semien.WSH 54%

Top 10th

  1.  Bo Bichette flies out to right fielder James Wood in foul territory. Carson Benge to 3rd.NYM 61%
  2.  Gus Varland intentionally walks Juan Soto.
  3.  Mark Vientos grounds into a double play, second baseman Nasim Nuñez to shortstop CJ Abrams to first baseman Curtis Mead. Juan Soto out at 2nd. Mark Vientos out at 1st.WSH 63%

Bot 10th

  1.  Drew Millas out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Huascar Brazobán to second baseman Marcus Semien. Jorbit Vivas to 3rd.WSH 74%
  2.  Huascar Brazobán intentionally walks James Wood.
  3.  Curtis Mead walks. James Wood to 2nd.
  4.  Nasim Nuñez grounds into a force out, first baseman Mark Vientos to catcher Hayden Senger. Jorbit Vivas out at home. James Wood to 3rd. Curtis Mead to 2nd. Nasim Nuñez to 1st.WSH 71%
  5.  CJ Abrams strikes out swinging.WSH 54%

Top 11th

  1.  Brett Baty lines out sharply to center fielder Joey Wiemer. Vidal Bruján to 3rd.NYM 61%
  2.  Marcus Semien out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Daylen Lile. Vidal Bruján scores.NYM 68%
  3.  A.J. Ewing singles on a line drive to left fielder Daylen Lile.
  4.  Tyrone Taylor grounds out, third baseman Jorbit Vivas to first baseman Curtis Mead.

Bot 11th

  1.  Daylen Lile grounds out softly, pitcher Huascar Brazobán to first baseman Brett Baty. CJ Abrams to 3rd.NYM 51%
  2.  Joey Wiemer reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by third baseman Bo Bichette. CJ Abrams scores.WSH 66%
  3.  José Tena grounds into a force out, first baseman Brett Baty to shortstop Vidal Bruján. Joey Wiemer out at 2nd. José Tena to 1st.WSH 58%
  4.  Jorbit Vivas doubles (5) on a line drive to center fielder A.J. Ewing. José Tena to 3rd.WSH 67%
  5.  Drew Millas grounds out, shortstop Vidal Bruján to first baseman Brett Baty.WSH 54%

Top 12th

  1.  Hayden Senger out on a sacrifice bunt, third baseman Jorbit Vivas to second baseman Nasim Nuñez. Tyrone Taylor to 3rd.NYM 61%
  2.  Carson Benge singles on a ground ball to second baseman Nasim Nuñez, deflected by pitcher Paxton Schultz. Tyrone Taylor scores.NYM 75%
  3.  Bo Bichette singles on a ground ball to center fielder Joey Wiemer. Carson Benge to 3rd.NYM 82%
  4.  Paxton Schultz intentionally walks Juan Soto. Bo Bichette to 2nd.
  5.  Vidal Bruján singles on a bunt ground ball to pitcher Paxton Schultz. Carson Benge scores. Bo Bichette to 3rd. Juan Soto to 2nd.NYM 93%
  6.  Brett Baty singles on a ground ball to center fielder Joey Wiemer. Bo Bichette scores. Juan Soto scores. Vidal Bruján to 3rd. Brett Baty to 2nd.NYM 99%
  7.  Marcus Semien singles on a line drive to left fielder Daylen Lile. Vidal Bruján scores. Brett Baty to 3rd.
  8.  Umpire reviewed (rules check), call on the field was upheld: A.J. Ewing singles on a line drive to left fielder Daylen Lile. Brett Baty scores. Marcus Semien to 2nd.
  9.  Tyrone Taylor flies out to left fielder Daylen Lile.
  10.  Hayden Senger singles on a line drive to right fielder James Wood. Marcus Semien to 3rd. A.J. Ewing to 2nd.
  11.  Carson Benge doubles (7) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Joey Wiemer. Marcus Semien scores. A.J. Ewing scores. Hayden Senger to 3rd.
  12.  Bo Bichette doubles (6) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Joey Wiemer. Hayden Senger scores. Carson Benge scores.
  13.  Juan Soto pops out to first baseman Curtis Mead in foul territory.

Bot 12th

  1.  James Wood singles on a ground ball to right fielder Carson Benge. Drew Millas scores.
  2.  Curtis Mead flies out to right fielder Carson Benge.
  3.  Nasim Nuñez grounds into a force out, fielded by second baseman Marcus Semien. James Wood out at 2nd. Nasim Nuñez to 1st.
  4.  CJ Abrams doubles (11) on a ground ball to right fielder Carson Benge. Nasim Nuñez to 3rd.
  5.  Daylen Lile pops out to shortstop Vidal Bruján.

Top 2nd

  1.  NYM 1, WSH 0Luis Torrens doubles (6) on a ground ball to left fielder Daylen Lile. Tyrone Taylor scores.NYM 60%

Bot 2nd

  1.  NYM 1, WSH 1José Tena doubles (7) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Tyrone Taylor. Joey Wiemer scores.WSH 54%
  2.  NYM 1, WSH 2Drew Millas singles on a line drive to center fielder A.J. Ewing. José Tena scores. Jorbit Vivas to 2nd.WSH 67%

Bot 3rd

  1.  NYM 1, WSH 3Joey Wiemer doubles (5) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Carson Benge. Brady House scores. Daylen Lile to 3rd.WSH 80%

Top 4th

  1.  NYM 2, WSH 3Brett Baty homers (3) on a fly ball to center field.WSH 64%

Top 5th

  1.  NYM 4, WSH 3Juan Soto singles on a ground ball to left fielder Daylen Lile. Luis Torrens scores. Carson Benge scores.NYM 65%

Top 7th

  1.  NYM 5, WSH 3Bo Bichette homers (3) on a fly ball to left field.NYM 79%

Bot 7th

  1.  NYM 5, WSH 4CJ Abrams out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder A.J. Ewing. James Wood scores. Curtis Mead to 3rd.

Bot 8th

  1.  NYM 5, WSH 5Curtis Mead doubles (8) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Carson Benge. James Wood scores.WSH 58%

Top 11th

  1.  NYM 6, WSH 5Marcus Semien out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Daylen Lile. Vidal Bruján scores.NYM 68%

Bot 11th

  1.  NYM 6, WSH 6Joey Wiemer reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by third baseman Bo Bichette. CJ Abrams scores.WSH 66%

Top 12th

  1.  NYM 7, WSH 6Carson Benge singles on a ground ball to second baseman Nasim Nuñez, deflected by pitcher Paxton Schultz. Tyrone Taylor scores.NYM 75%
  2.  NYM 8, WSH 6Vidal Bruján singles on a bunt ground ball to pitcher Paxton Schultz. Carson Benge scores. Bo Bichette to 3rd. Juan Soto to 2nd.NYM 93%
  3.  NYM 10, WSH 6Brett Baty singles on a ground ball to center fielder Joey Wiemer. Bo Bichette scores. Juan Soto scores. Vidal Bruján to 3rd. Brett Baty to 2nd.NYM 99%
  4.  NYM 11, WSH 6Marcus Semien singles on a line drive to left fielder Daylen Lile. Vidal Bruján scores. Brett Baty to 3rd.
  5.  NYM 12, WSH 6Umpire reviewed (rules check), call on the field was upheld: A.J. Ewing singles on a line drive to left fielder Daylen Lile. Brett Baty scores. Marcus Semien to 2nd.
  6.  NYM 14, WSH 6Carson Benge doubles (7) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Joey Wiemer. Marcus Semien scores. A.J. Ewing scores. Hayden Senger to 3rd.
  7.  NYM 16, WSH 6Bo Bichette doubles (6) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Joey Wiemer. Hayden Senger scores. Carson Benge scores.

Bot 12th

  1.  NYM 16, WSH 7James Wood singles on a ground ball to right fielder Carson Benge. Drew Millas scores.

Win probability

Top 10th · Biggest swing #1 · NYM 5–5 WSH

Mark Vientos grounds into a double play, second baseman Nasim Nuñez to shortstop CJ Abrams to first baseman Curtis Mead. Juan Soto out at 2nd. Mark Vientos out at 1st.

WSH 63%WSH +27 pts

Game leaders

MetsFlushing

NationalsWashington

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
Carson Benge RF6333010.253
Bo Bichette 3B6233110.219
Juan Soto DH5122021.286
Mark Vientos 1B5000001.232
Vidal Bruján SS1211000.250
Brett Baty 1B6223103.236
Marcus Semien 2B5112002.228
A.J. Ewing CF6121002.304
Tyrone Taylor LF6220000.198
Luis Torrens C3121000.222
MJ Melendez PH1000000.237
Hayden Senger C1110000.167
Totals51161916249

2B: Benge, Bichette, Taylor, Torrens.HR: Bichette, Baty.RBI: Benge 3, Bichette 3, Soto 2, Bruján, Baty 3, Semien 2, Ewing, Torrens.

PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
Christian Scott4.043335814.12
Austin Warren2.000011280.61
Brooks Raley0.211120231.47
Tobias Myers1.121111253.41
Luke Weaver1.010002193.54
Huascar Brazobán W2.011021221.85
Craig Kimbrel1.021000245.84

Video

17:10Condensed Game: NYM@WSH - 5/18/26MLB video
3:11The Mets' offense breaks out in 16-7 extras win 2:53Mets set club record with 10-run 12th inning1:43The Mets score 10 in the 12th inning0:30Data Viz: Brett Baty 451-foot homer
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