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8/20/2025 Box Score: Washington Nationals 5 New York Mets 4
Francisco Lindor#: SS 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; Juan Soto: RF 0 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Brandon Nimmo: LF 0 for 1; Starling Marte: LF 1 for 3; 2 Ks; Pete Alonso: 1B 1 for 4; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 double; Jeff McNeil*: 2B 1 for 4; 2 RBIs; 1 double; Mark Vientos: DH 1 for 4; 1 double; Brett Baty*: 3B 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 HR; Cedric Mullins: CF 2 for 4; 1 K; Luis Torrens: C 0 for 4; Kodai Senga: (L, 7-5) 5 innings; 5 runs; 4 ERs; 6 hits; 1 HR; 2 walks; 4 Ks; Tyler Rogers: 1 inning; no runs; Gregory Soto: 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; Reed Garrett: 1 inning; no runs; 1 walk; 1 K;
Newsday: "Senga labored against the cellar-dwelling Nats, and the Mets’ lineup came one big hit short of a go-ahead rally as they fell, 5-4, at Nationals Park. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak."NY Post: "There might be more concern for Senga, who has not been the same pitcher since returning from the injured list in July. After this five-plus inning, five-run (four earned) performance, he owns a 6.00 ERA while recording two outs in the sixth inning in his past six starts...After scoring two soft runs in the third, the Nationals scored three hard runs off Senga in the fourth and fifth with a home run, two doubles and a triple."
SNY.TV: "The Mets cut their deficit to three in the fifth, when Brett Baty crushed a two-out fastball from Brad Lord to right-center that landed in the second deck for a mammoth 455-foot home run."Brian Joura Mets360: "More runs came in the sixth inning, as the Mets plated three runs to make it 5-4. But they should have had more. Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil hit back-to-back doubles, with Alonso driving in one and McNeil plating two. The Mets then loaded the bases with one out. But Cedric Mullins hit a weak fly to right field and Luis Torrens grounded out to second to end the inning. And the Mets never threatened again."Abbey Mastracco NY Daily News: "The Nats (51-75) were able to take advantage of the four left-handed relievers in their bullpen, getting the matchups they wanted against a Mets (67-59) team that has struggled to hit lefties all season."
MLB YouTube Channel: Nationals 5 Mets 4 Game Highlights - 8/20/25
SNY on YouTube: Carlos Mendoza, Brandon Nimmo, Luis Torrens, Kodai Senga Post Game Reactions - 8/20/25
Today's game:
vs. Washington
Thu., Aug 21 LHP Sean Manaea (1-1, 4.78) vs. LHP MacKenzie Gore (5-12, 4.04) 4:05 p.m. ET(SNY, Audacy 880 AM, 92.3 FM HD2)
Mets Calendar Classics - Mets Games Played On This Date: August 21st -Tom Seaver comes back to Shea as a Red, Yoenis Cespedes Hits 3 Homers in 2015, the Nate Fisher game, and 9 different walk-off Mets wins.
Mets Daily Clips:
Mets Fall to Nationals, 5-4:
- Mets' Kodai Senga doesn't have it, rally falls short in loss to Nationals (Newsday)
- Kodai Senga struggles as Mets’ streak-snapping loss to Nationals comes with Brandon Nimmo injury worry (New York Post)
- Mets’ comeback attempt falls short as Nationals win 5-4 (NYDN)
- Mets’ positive momentum halted in frustrating loss to Nationals as familiar problems return (The Athletic)
Brandon Nimmo News:
- Nimmo exits with neck stiffness, expects quick lineup return (MLB.com)
- Brandon Nimmo exits early against Nationals in Mets injury worry (New York Post)
- Brandon Nimmo leaves Mets' game vs Nationals with neck stiffness (The Record)
- Mets' Brandon Nimmo removed early because of neck stiffness (ESPN)
- New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo leaves game with injury (SI.com)
- Mets’ Brandon Nimmo removed from game at Washington after latest flare-up of chronic neck issue (AP)
Other Mets News:
- Mets Reddit AMA: Most exciting prospect, rotation plans and more (MLB.com)
- Siri (fractured tibia) ready to start rehab assignment (MLB.com)
- One potential prospect callup for each team (MLB.com)
- Mets' Jeff McNeil isn't trying to reinvent himself anymore, and it has paid off (Newsday)
- Mets not planning go to six-man rotation — for now (New York Post)
- Dustin Pedroia knows possible consequences Mets’ Francisco Alvarez faces from ‘doable’ injury plan (New York Post)
- Mets’ playoff chase sets up an intriguing stretch-run scenario (New York Post)
- Mets Notebook: Mark Vientos in lineup for 3rd straight day, Tylor Megill velocity up in rehab games (NYDN)
- New York Mets provide updates on pair of injured outfielders (SI.com)
- Mets' best rookie has made solid all-around impact (SI.com)
- Updated prospect ranking features six New York Mets players (SI.com)
- Why New York Mets should move to a six-man rotation (SI.com)
Mets.com:
- Mets Reddit AMA: Most exciting prospect, rotation plans and more
- Nimmo exits with neck stiffness, expects quick lineup return
- One potential prospect callup for each team - Brandon Sproat, RHP (No. 5) - "He has a 2.13 ERA with 49 strikeouts and 12 walks in his last eight starts (42 1/3 innings) and continues to show good velocity sitting 95-98 mph with a pair of fastballs, a mid-80s sweeper and an 89-92 mph changeup that can get whiffs."
New York Mets on Yahoo! Sports
- Mets at Nationals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 21
- Donovan Mitchell's Juan Soto admission leaves Mets SS Francisco Lindor laughing
- Mets' Brandon Nimmo breaks silence on why he took himself out of Nationals game
- Mets Notes: Kodai Senga punished by mistakes; Luis Torrens avoids serious hand injury
- Nationals jump ahead early, ride bullpen arms to win over Mets
- Is Mets' ace prospect getting called up after dominating?
- Nationals’ Josh Bell unleashes 1 of hardest-hit HRs of career vs. Mets
- Mets' playoff chase sets up an intriguing stretch-run scenario
- New York Mets provide updates on pair of injured outfielders
- Mets' Luisangel Acuña exits game with Triple-A after collision at first base
- Mets Notebook: Mark Vientos in lineup for 3rd straight day, Tylor Megill velocity up in rehab games
- Washington Nationals vs New York Mets Game Thread
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Syracuse:
- Syracuse Mets Game Recap: S-Mets lose to Indianapolis, 6-0, on Wednesday night
- 8/20/2025 - Box Score: Indianapolis Indians 6 Syracuse Mets 0
- Jett Williams: SS 0 for 4; 1 K; Luisangel Acuña: 2B 0 for 3; 1 K; Luis De Los Santos: 2B 0 for 1; 1 K; José Azocar: CF 0 for 3; Ryan Clifford: RF 0 for 3; 1 K; Jared Young: LF 1 for 3; Joey Meneses: 1B 0 for 3; Luke Ritter: DH 0 for 3; 1 K; Yonny Hernández: 3B 2 for 3; 1 K; Matt O'Neill: C 0 for 3; 2 Ks; Brandon Waddell*: (L, 2-7) 3.2 innings; 6 runs; 5 ERs; 4 hits; 3 walks; 4 Ks; Douglas Orellana: 2.1 innings; no runs; 2 hits; 3 Ks; Huascar Brazobán: 2 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 4 Ks; Dylan Ross: 1 inning; no runs; 2 Ks;
Binghamton Rumble Ponies:
- Binghamton Game Recap: Gordon’s Scoreless Outing Leads Binghamton Past Portland
- 8/20/2025 Box Score: Binghamton Rumble Ponies 4 Portland Sea Dogs 1
- 8/20/2025: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes
- A.J. Ewing*: LF 2 for 5; 1 run; 1 RBI; 2 doubles; Chris Suero: 1B 0 for 3; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Nick Morabito: CF 2 for 4; 1 RBI; 1 SB; Jacob Reimer: DH 1 for 2; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1 walk; 1 HR; D'Andre Smith: RF 1 for 4; 1 K; Kevin Parada: C 1 for 4; 1 K; Nick Lorusso: 3B 1 for 4; William Lugo: SS 0 for 2; 1 run; 2 walks; 1 K; Wyatt Young: 2B 0 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; R.J. Gordon: (W, 4-0) 7 innings; no runs; 2 hits; 2 walks; 7 Ks; Joshua Cornielly: 1.2 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 4 hits; 1 walk; 3 Ks; TJ Shook: (S, 5) 0.1 inning; no runs;
Brooklyn Cyclones:
- Brooklyn Cyclones Recap: Sour Seventh Sinks Cyclones In 7-6 Defeat To IronBirds
- 8/20/2025 Box Score: Aberdeen IronBirds 7 Brooklyn Cyclones 6
- Marco Vargas*: SS 1 for 4; 1 RBI; 1 walk; Eli Serrano*: CF 1 for 5; 1 RBI; 2 Ks; Trace Willhoite: 1B 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 2 Ks; 1 HR; Colin Houck: 3B 1 for 4; 2 Ks; Ronald Hernandez#: DH 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; 1 K; 1 double; Yohairo Cuevas*: RF 0 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Troy Schreffler: LF 1 for 3; 2 runs; 1 walk; 1 K; Vincent Perozo*: C 1 for 4; 1 RBI; Diego Mosquera: 2B 2 for 4; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1 K; 1 double; Franklin Gomez*: 5 innings; 2 runs; 1 ER; 4 hits; 1 walk; 7 Ks; Eli Ankeney*: 1.1 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 2 hits; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Cristofer Gomez: (L, 0-2)(H, 1) 0.1 inning; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 3 walks; 1 K; Hunter Hodges: (BS, 1) 1.1 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 2 Ks;
- Press Release: Cyclones Announce 2026 Schedule
- Brooklyn Cyclones Game Notes - 8/20/2025
St. Lucie Mets:
- St. Lucie Mets Game Recap: St-L Mets fall 11-9 to P.B. Cardinals in extra innings
- 8/20/2025 Box Score Palm Beach Cardinals 11 St. Lucie Mets 9
- Jeremy Rodriguez*: 3B 0 for 2; 1 walk; Kevin Villavicencio: 3B 0 for 2; Mitch Voit: 2B 2 for 5; 1 run; 2 Ks; Antonio Jimenez: SS 0 for 4; 1 walk; Daiverson Gutierrez: C 1 for 4; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1 walk; Trey Snyder: DH 1 for 3; 2 runs; 2 walks; Yonatan Henriquez#: CF 2 for 5; 3 runs; 1 RBI; 2 Ks; 1 HR; John Bay: LF 4 for 4; 1 run; 5 RBIs; 1 HR; AJ Salgado*: 1B 0 for 3; 1 RBI; Simon Juan: RF 1 for 4; 1 run; 2 Ks; Omar Victorino: 4 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits; 2 walks; Jonathan Jimenez: 2 innings; 3 runs; 2 ERs; 2 hits; 4 walks; 4 Ks; Layonel Ovalles: (H, 3) 2 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits; 2 walks; 1 K; Christian Rodriguez: 1 inning; 4 runs; 4 ERs; 2 hits; 3 walks; Yuhi Sako: (L, 0-1) 0.1 inning; 2 runs; 1 ER; 1 hit;
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Here is yesterday's MLB Scoreboard.
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- Freak-Out Factor: Who should be pushing the panic button?
- Schlittler's perfecto bid, Stanton's clutch HR keep Yanks rolling
- Ohtani exits with right thigh contusion, expected to be in lineup Fri.
- Hitter Power Rankings: Shotime reaches No. 1
- Cubs reveal Tucker was diagnosed with right hand fracture in June
- 'Mozzarella sticks for everybody!' Cubs broadcasters true to their word
- One potential prospect callup for each team
- They call her the 'Baseball Princess,' and she's striking out any boy who stands in her way
- You have to see this jaw-dropping Double-A candidate for Catch of the Year
- Phillies play one of the best series in team history with sweep of Mariners
- Morton beats former team for first time since '19 as Tigers cap sweep of Astros
- Roupp likely headed back to IL after spraining left knee
- Waldrep continues stellar August with 7 scoreless IP as Braves beat White Sox
MLB Trade Rumors
- Kyle Tucker Was Diagnosed With Hairline Hand Fracture In June
- Tigers Hoping For Alex Cobb To Return In Relief
- Giants To Place Landen Roupp On Injured List With Knee Sprain
- Rockies Reportedly Place Austin Gomber On Waivers
- Jonathan Loaisiga Headed For Second Opinion With Likely Flexor Strain
- Mariners Sign Michael Fulmer To Minor League Deal
- Twins’ Alan Roden To Undergo Thumb Surgery
- Latest On Blue Jays’ Rotation
- Which Other Players Could End Up On Waivers This Month?
- Félix Bautista Undergoes Shoulder Surgery, Expected To Miss 12 Months
- Tigers’ Ty Madden Not Expected To Return In 2025
- Guardians Designate Carlos Hernández For Assignment
- MLB Mailbag: Konnor Griffin, Extension Candidates, Realignment, Ketel Marte, Detmers
- Reds Place Tyler Stephenson On Injured List With Thumb Fracture
- Pirates To Promote Bubba Chandler On Friday
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- Fantasy Baseball Closer Report: Iglesias returning to form, extends scoreless streak
- Dodgers' Ohtani roughed up by Rockies, leaves game after getting hit on right thigh by line drive
- Mets Notes: Kodai Senga punished by mistakes; Luis Torrens avoids serious hand injury
- Giancarlo Stanton's pinch-hit homer lifts Yankees to 6-4 win over Rays in extra innings
- Mets' Brandon Nimmo considered day-to-day with neck stiffness
- Kodai Senga struggles, Mets' rally falls short in 5-4 loss to Nationals
- Mets' Luisangel Acuña exits game with Triple-A after collision at first base
- Rocky, and painful, outing for Shohei Ohtani as Dodgers lose to Colorado
- Giants sending Landen Roupp for MRI after scary-looking knee injury vs. Padres
- Phillies'; rotation, bats respond to Zack Wheeler IL news in historic fashion during sweep of Mariners
- Yankees' Jonathan Loáisiga believed to have flexor strain, awaiting more opinions
- What we learned as Landen Roupp injured, Giants' bats go cold in loss to Padres
- Jett Williams tops group of six Mets prospects on ESPN's updated Top 100 list
- "He looks much more confident" Hard-throwing Edgardo Henriquez settling in with Dodgers
- Mets outfielder Jose Siri doing "a lot of baseball activity" could begin rehab assignment next week
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- Giants starter Landen Roupp injures left leg against Padres, carted off field
- Kyle Tucker gets benched, Shane Bieber to return from UCL tear & Brian Anderson joins the show
- Chicago Cubs look like they're rediscovering their swagger vs. Brewers — and just in time
- Orioles closer Félix Bautista undergoes rotator cuff, labrum surgery, expected to miss 12 months
- Pirates are going to call up Bubba Chandler, baseball’s top pitching prospect
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- Giants' Roupp carted off after spraining left knee
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Born on this date:
- Jim Beauchamp (1939)
- Felix Millan (1943)
- John Stearns (1951)
- Bruce Berenyi (1954)
- Mason Williams (1991)
- Brandon Drury (1992)
- Eric Orze (1997)
Transactions:
New York Mets signed free agent Hansel Robles on August 21, 2008.
2002 | The Expos' first selection, fifth overall, in the amateur draft, Clint Everts, signs a deal with Montreal which gives him a $2.5 million signing bonus. The Houston Cypress Falls High School's right-hander, along with teammate left-hander Scott Kazmir (Mets), is only the fourth pair of high school players selected in the first round of the same draft. |
1971: For the second time in 10 days, Dave Roberts of the Padres and Tom Seaver of the Mets lock up in a pitchers duel, but this time, Seaver comes out on top, 2 - 1. Ed Spiezio hits a solo homer for San Diego in the 3rd, then Cleon Jones triples and comes in to tie the score on a sacrifice fly for the Mets in the 7th. Jones then ends the game with a walk-off home run with two outs on the bottom of the 9th, only the third hit allowed by Roberts. Seaver and Roberts will finish first and second respectively in the National League ERA race.
1972: On his birthday, Jim Beauchamp of the New York Mets hits his first two home runs of the season. The second one comes in the bottom of the ninth inning to defeat the Houston Astros.
1977: Tom Seaver makes his first appearance in Shea Stadium as a member of the Reds, and pitches a six-hitter to beat the Mets, 5 - 1. Tom Terrific strikes out 11, has a double at the plate and scores twice.
1979 - The Mets win a protested game against the Astros, 5 - 0. With two outs in the 9th inning, Houston's Jeffrey Leonard flies to CF to apparently end the game. Umpire Doug Harvey rules that time had been called, and orders Leonard back to the plate. He then singles to left. The Mets were without a first baseman, however, so the umps order Leonard to bat once more. He flies to LF to end the game.
2005: Using teammate Cliff Floyd's bat, Mike Jacobs hits a three-run home run in his first major league at-bat, pinch-hitting in the 5th inning. The left-handed hitting backstop becomes the fourth Mets rookie to go deep in his big league debut, joining Benny Ayala, Mike Fitzgerald and Kazuo Matsui.
2015: Trading deadline acquisition Yoenis Cespedes continues to make his presence felt in the Mets line-up as he homers three times, including a grand slam, and collects 7 RBIs in a 14 - 9 win over the Rockies. He also has two other hits and drives a ball to the warning track in the 9th inning. Travis d'Arnaud and Michael Conforto also homer for New York.
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