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4/28/2026 Box Score: New York Mets 8 Washington Nationals 0 Bo Bichette; 3B 1 for 2; 1 HR; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1 walk; Juan Soto; DH 1 for 4; 1 HR; 1 run; 2 RBIs; Francisco Alvarez; C 0 for 4; MJ Melendez*; LF 1 for 3; 1 run; Tyrone Taylor; CF 0 for 1; Mark Vientos; 1B 0 for 2; 1 run; 2 walks; 2 Ks; Brett Baty*; RF 0 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; Marcus Semien; 2B 0 for 3; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 walk; Carson Benge*; CF-LF 2 for 4; 1 run; 2 RBIs; Ronny Mauricio#; SS 1 for 4; 1 run; 1 K; Clay Holmes; (W, 3-2) 6 innings; no runs; 3 hits; 1 walk; 6 Ks; Tobias Myers; 2 innings; no runs; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Craig Kimbrel; 1 inning; no runs; 3 Ks;
Brain Joura Mets360: "The New York Mets knocked out Washington Nationals starter Zack Littell after 3 2/3 innings, unloading on runs a la Ralphie Parker laying into Scut Farkus, by scoring 7 in the bottom of the fourth inning. Juan Soto went yard to cap off the beat down, with a 2-run home run that officially sent Littell to the showers."
Anthony DiComo Mets.com: "Facing embattled Washington starter Zack Littell, the Mets took an early lead when Bo Bichette sent his first pitch over the right-center-field fence for a homer. Then they broke out in the fourth, beginning when Marcus Semien hit a bases-loaded chopper to third base that Jorbit Vivas could not handle. Two runs scored, sending the Mets to the races. Carson Benge followed with a two-run single, Bichette hit a sacrifice fly and Soto -- playing through discomfort in his left forearm -- capped the rally with a two-run homer."
NY Post: "The fourth inning concluded Tuesday with a standing ovation from much of the small crowd at Citi Field, perhaps wondering if what it just witnessed was real. But this wasn’t a mirage. The Mets sent 10 batters to the plate in the inning and scored seven runs. Frustration turned to smiles. The Mets had it all together for a night."
Abbey Mastracco NY Daily News: "Finally, they gave Clay Holmes some run support. The right-hander, who has been the steadiest pitcher in the rotation, blanked the Washington Nationals over six innings in an 8-0 win. For one night, the Mets looked like the team they’re supposed to be."
Mets:
- Recorded their second shutout of the season and their first since April 4 at San Francisco...Despite being 3-6 over their last nine games, they have surrendered three or fewer runs in eight of those games...Overall, their staff has pitched to a 3.87 ERA (112 ER/260.1 IP) this season which is the sixth-best mark in the NL.
- Scored seven runs in the fourth inning...Is the most they have scored in an inning this season...The last time they scored at least seven runs in an inning was the second inning against Miami on August 29, 2025.
Clay Holmes (6.0 IP, 3 H, BB, 6 K):
- Earned his third win of the season after tossing 6.0 scoreless innings with six strikeouts...His six strikeouts were a season-high...He has thrown at least 5.0 innings and allowed two or fewer earned runs in each of his six starts this season... Since the start of last season he has had 23 such starts which is tied for the sixth-most in the NL over that span...This season, he has pitched to a 1.75 ERA (7 ER/36.0 IP) which is the sixth-best in the majors and the second-best in the NL among qualifiers.
Bo Bichette (1-2, HR, 2 RBI, BB, R):
- Hit a lead off home run on the first pitch of the game to put the Mets in front 1-0...It was the first lead off home run by a Met on the first pitch of the game since Brandon Nimmo did so on June 17, 2023 vs. St. Louis.
Carson Benge (2-4, 2 RBI, R):
- Plated two with a single in the fourth inning to extend the Mets lead to 5-0...Marks his first career game with multiple RBI...Has recorded multiple hits in consecutive games and in three of his last five games...Over that span he is batting .438 (7-16).
Juan Soto (1-4, HR, 2 RBI, R):
- Blasted a two-run homer to left field in the fourth inning...Recorded his first extra-base hit since returning from the Injured List on April 22.
MLB On YouTube: Mets 8 Nationals 0 Game Highlights - 4/28/26
SNY on YouTube: Clay Holmes, Juan Soto, Carlos Mendoza Post Game Reactions - 4/28/26
Today's Game:
Wed., April 29 RHP Cade Cavalli (0-1, 4.01) vs. David Peterson (0-3, 5,06) TBD 7:10 p.m. ET (SNY, Audacy 880 AM, 92.3 FM HD2)
New York Post:
- Mets’ Luis Robert Jr. still could go on injured list despite off-days
- Juan Soto shrugs off forearm worries after homering to cap Mets outburst
- Huge fourth inning, dominant Clay Holmes lead Mets to needed win over Nationals
- Mets hitting coach Troy Snitker sees two critical objectives to reverse offense’s woes “We have to do a few simple things better,’’ Snitker said. “We’ve got to get our ball flight to the outfield and we’ve got to hit fastballs better."
- Mets’ canyon-sized mess means one thing for Carlos Mendoza’s reality
- Mets place struggling Kodai Senga on IL as Christian Scott returns
- Should Carlos Mendoza Survive This Mess? + Terry Francona On His 1st Place Reds | The Show Ep. 198
- Orioles pitcher Anthony Nunez dominating after Mets traded him away for Cedric Mullins
- Alex Cora tells The Post why he won’t be managing again this season
- How long will Mets be without Francisco Lindor? | The Injury Report
- Forget the manager for a second. Where the Mets can look to shake up the roster with season on brink
- MLB’s first-month All-Stars and what they reveal about Aaron Judge’s rival, the Mets’ misery and the Dodgers’ superpower
- Mets prospect A.J. Ewing already promoted to Triple-A after fast start
- Mets should make aggressive Alex Cora push with Carlos Mendoza’s firing fate inevitable
- Brandon Nimmo sees plenty of time for Mets to change course of their disastrous season
SNY.tv:
- Carson Benge continues recent hot stretch in Mets’ win over Nationals: ‘It’s good to see’
- Mets' offense explodes with seven-run fourth inning in 8-0 win over Nationals
- Mets prospect A.J. Ewing picks up three hits, including a triple in Triple-A debut
- Mets' Juan Soto dealing with forearm tightness, will continue to DH for time being
- Mets' Luis Robert Jr. day-to-day with lower back tightness, Jorge Polanco making progress
- Mets place Kodai Senga on IL, promote Christian Scott from Triple-A
Metsmerized Online
- Mets Offense Shows Spark in 8-0 Win Over Nationals
- Game Chat: Nationals vs Mets, 7:10 PM
- Kodai Senga to the IL, Christian Scott Recalled
- Series Preview: Mets Try to Turn it Around vs. Nationals
- Three Trends Contributing to the Mets’ Poor Play
- Phillies Fire Manager Rob Thomson
- Mets Minors Weekly Report: Ewing, Peña Continue to Impress
Amazin' Avenue
- Mets take advantage of opportunities in easy win over Nationals
- Mets vs. Nationals: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 4/28/26
- Mets will start David Peterson against Nationals on Wednesday
- Mets say Luis Robert Jr. is day-to-day with lower back tightness
- Mets announce Juan Soto is dealing with forearm tightness
- Mets place Kodai Senga on IL, recall Christian Scott
- The Mets try (again) to kickstart their season against the Nationals
- Mets Minor League Players of the Week: Week Five
- It’s hard to see a turnaround for the Mets without Francisco Lindor
- A Pod of Their Own, Episode 271: Pathetic, wretched, and unsatisfactory
Rising Apple Feed
- Carlos Mendoza endorsement from NY Mets front office is meaningless
- NY Mets have an obvious move they need to make with power-hitting prospect
- Biggest NY Mets miscalculation of 2026 comes from the ticket sales office
- 2 NY Mets players looking more like themselves for the best, 2 for the worst
- Latest NY Mets roster move is insulting to Pete Alonso and the team's philosophy
- Former NY Mets prospect with a 1.121 OPS is suddenly one of MLB's hottest hitters
Mets360
kinerskorner.com
- Feat of Clay, Holmes Dominates Nats to Snap Three Game Skid
- From 9–19 to Hope: The Mets’ Critical 31-Game Stretch Starts Tonight.
Mack's Mets
Syracuse:
- Syracuse Mets Game Recap: Ewing Nearly Hits for Cycle in Triple-A Debut, Lifts Syracuse over Lehigh Valley 10-4 Tuesday
- 4/28/2026 - Box Score: Syracuse Mets 10 Lehigh Valley IronPigs 4 A.J. Ewing*; CF 3 for 4; 2 runs; 2 RBIs; 1 walk; 1 double; 1 triple; Nick Morabito; LF 0 for 2; 1 run; 2 walks; 1 SB; Ryan Clifford; 1B 1 for 5; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 2 Ks; 1 HR; Christian Arroyo; 3B 2 for 4; 1 run; 3 RBIs; 1 K; 1 HR; 1 SB; Jihwan Bae*; DH 0 for 4; 1 K; Vidal Bruján#; SS 1 for 4; 1 SB; Cristian Pache; RF 3 for 4; 3 runs; 1 RBI; 1 HR; Ben Rortvedt*; C 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; Yonny Hernández#; 2B 0 for 2; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 K; Brandon Waddell*; 3.1 innings; 4 runs; 3 ERs; 5 hits; 1 walk; 3 Ks; Carlos Guzman; (W, 1-0) 2.2 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Joey Gerber; (H, 1) 1 inning; no runs; 2 hits; 2 Ks; Daniel Duarte; 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; Anderson Severino*; 1 inning; no runs; 2 Ks;
- Syracuse Mets Game Notes - 4/28/2026
- 4/28/26 Mets Minor League Roster Moves - Lavender and Biller to Brooklyn, Ross to Syracuse, Vargas to IL
Binghamton Rumble Ponies:
- Binghamton Game Recap: Rumble Ponies No-Hit By Four New Hampshire Pitchers
- 4/28/2026: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes
- 4/28/2026 Box Score: New Hampshire Fisher Cats 6 Binghamton Rumble Ponies 0 (No Hitter) Eli Serrano*; CF 0 for 4; 1 walk; 1 K; Jacob Reimer; 3B 0 for 2; 2 walks; Chris Suero; C 0 for 2; 2 walks; 2 Ks; José Ramos; RF 0 for 3; 1 walk; Kevin Parada; DH 0 for 3; 1 walk; 2 Ks; JT Schwartz*; 1B 0 for 3; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Nick Lorusso; 2B 0 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; Matt Rudick*; LF 0 for 4; 1 K; Wyatt Young*; SS 0 for 3; 1 walk; Zach Thornton*; (L, 0-2) 4.2 innings; 5 runs; 5 ERs; 7 hits; 3 walks; 4 Ks; Gabriel RodrÃguez*; 1.1 innings; no runs; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Kevin Gowdy; 1 inning; 1 run; 1 hit; 2 Ks; Ben Simon; 1 inning; no runs; 1 K;
Brooklyn Cyclones:
- Brooklyn Cyclones Game Recap: Cyclones Fall to Keys, 6-2, in First-Ever Meeting Between Brooklyn and Frederick
- 4/28/2026 Box Score: Frederick Keys 6 Brooklyn Cyclones 2 Antonio Jimenez; SS 1 for 4; 1 run; 1 SB; Mitch Voit; 2B 0 for 3; 1 run; 2 Ks; Corey Collins*; 1B 1 for 4; 2 Ks; Daiverson Gutierrez; C 1 for 3; 1 RBI; 1 SB; Ronald Hernandez#; DH 0 for 3; 1 RBI; 1 K; John Bay; RF 0 for 3; 1 walk; 2 Ks; 1 SB; Colin Houck; 3B 1 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; 1 double; Sam Biller*; CF 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Vincent Perozo*; LF 0 for 4; Noah Hall; (L, 0-2) 4.2 innings; 4 runs; 4 ERs; 7 hits; 2 walks; 4 Ks; Garrett Stratton; 1.1 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 1 hit; 1 walk; 3 Ks; Nate Lavender*; 1 inning; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits; 3 Ks; Parker Carlson; 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; Gregori Louis*; 1 inning; no runs; 2 hits; 1 K;
- Brooklyn Cyclones Game Notes - 4/28/2026
St. Lucie Mets:
- St. Lucie was off yesterday. They play two today starting at 4.
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MLB.com:
- Schlittler, with 'ice in his veins,' outduels deGrom in epic mound battle
- Phillies get back to 'better baseball' with interim skip Mattingly at helm
- 1st Cy Young poll of '26 shows two clear, familiar favorites
- Ohtani strikes out 9 Marlins, but offense misses his bat
- Yesavage shuts down Red Sox without best stuff in season debut
- Hoerner, Bregman, PCA lead Cubs in victory over Padres
- Bazzana driven by passion for baseball from Down Under to MLB
- 'It's going to be dangerous': Alonso upbeat as bat, O's heat up
- 7-run fourth gives Mets fans reason to cheer in desperately needed 'W'
- Elly does it all with HR, dazzling defense: 'Best player in the world'
- 'That's what aces do': Soriano battles stiff neck as scoreless streak ends
- As Brewers erupt via small ball, 2 power bats are nearing their return
- What are the rules for two-way players? Common questions, answered
- MLB+ is the new hub for MLB Network and live game audio all season long
- Caminero fouls ball off of face in 1st inning, exits with bruised right jaw
- Bazzana's trip to The Show a whirlwind journey -- for the whole family!
- Báez (right ankle) scheduled to undergo MRI after painful play at 1st
- Young, Naylor provide key hits at ballpark where journey began -- together!
- Fuentes steps up in crucial role amid Braves' pitching injuries
- Leahy pitches into 6th, Cards' entire lineup contributes to beat Bucs
- Mendoza: No discussions with Cohen, Stearns about job status
- Interim manager and ... father of the GM? Mattingly's form historical combo for Phils
- Witt delivers with 3-run homer in 10th inning as Royals win 4th straight
- Junk shares moment with Ohtani, then wins duel vs. former teammate
Baseball – Winnipeg Free Press
- Davis Schneider’s brother died of an overdose. The Blue Jay says naloxone can save others
- Bobby Witt Jr. hits 3-run homer in 10th to lift Royals over Athletics 4-1 for 4th straight win
- Janson Junk shuts down Dodgers and outduels Shohei Ohtani as Marlins snap 3-game skid with 2-1 win
- Pete Crow-Armstrong hits 3-run homer and Cubs beat Padres 8-3 to stop 3-game slide
- Infielder-turned-reliever Fernando Cruz highlights a night of defensive gems for the Yankees
- Ohtani strikes out 9 over 6 innings in 2nd pitching-only performance for Dodgers
- Brewers’ Chad Patrick briefly deals with vision trouble before staying in game and earning the win
- Dodgers’ Blake Snell strikes out 6 in 3 scoreless innings in second rehab start
- Romo hits first 2 career home runs as White Sox beat Soriano and Angels, 5-2
- Martinez pitches Rays past Guardians 1-0 for their 6th straight win
MLB Trade Rumors
- Alex Cora Not Expected To Pursue Another Managerial Opportunity This Season
- Cubs Outright Scott Kingery, Vince Velasquez
- Tigers Notes: Báez, Mize, Melton
- Blue Jays Trade Tyler Fitzgerald To Dodgers
- Marlins Place Pete Fairbanks On Injured List
- Jonathan India Undergoes Season-Ending Labrum Surgery
- Twins Select Luis GarcÃa, Designate Zak Kent For Assignment
- Justin Steele Out Beyond All-Star Break Due To Flexor Strain
- A’s Place Max Muncy On Injured List Due To Broken Finger
- Shaun Anderson Elects Free Agency
- Cubs Claim Doug Nikhazy, Designate Ben Cowles For Assignment
- Yankees Place Giancarlo Stanton On Injured List
- Mets Place Kodai Senga On Injured List
- Angels Release Jordan Romano
- Blue Jays Activate Trey Yesavage
CBS Sports Headlines
FanGraphs Baseball
Born on this date:
- Ed Charles (1933)
- Bob McClure (1952)
- Gary Cohen (1958)
- Wes Gardner (1961)
- Tony Armas (1978)
- Kelly Shoppach (1980)
- Omir Santos (1981)
- Yeizo Campos (1996)
Transactions:
New York Mets signed free agent Endy Chavez on April 29, 1996.
1962 | During the seven-run fourth inning at the Polo Grounds, Frank Thomas ties a major league mark by being hit twice with a pitch in one inning. Art Mahaffey and Frank Sullivan plunk the Mets outfielder in the Phillies' 8-0 loss. |
1984 | On Strawberry Sunday, former World Series hero Jerry Koosman is greeted warmly by the Mets' faithful in his first start at Shea Stadium since 1978 when he faces his old team for the first time. Prior to the 6-2 victory over Philadelphia, fans are treated to strawberry sundaes provided by Carvel in honor of Darryl Strawberry, last season's National League Rookie of the Year. |
1996 | John Franco becomes the first left-hander to record 300 saves, allowing just a hit and no runs in the top of the ninth inning in the Mets' 3-2 victory over Montreal at Shea Stadium. The southpaw recorded his first save exactly 12 years ago on this date wearing a Reds' uniform. |
2013: The Marlins earn a rare victory, 4 - 3, over the Mets with a two-run rally in the bottom of the 15th inning. Ruben Tejada gives the Mets a 3 - 2 lead with an infield single off Jon Rauch in the top of the 15th, but the Fish come back on Rob Brantly's single and Nick Green's sacrifice fly against Shaun Marcum, the Mets' ninth pitcher of the night. It is the first time Miami wins back-to-back games this year, but the win is costly as the team's best hitter, Giancarlo Stanton, pulls a hamstring running out a ground ball in the 10th and is immediately placed on the disabled list.
2016 - The Mets score a team record 12 runs in the 3rd inning in defeating the Giants, 13 - 1. Yoenis Cespedes collects 6 RBIs in the frame with a two-run single off Jake Peavy and a grand slam off Mike Broadway. Steven Matz is the winner.
1996 - John Franco of the New York Mets becomes the first left-handed pitcher to reach the 300-save plateau with a scoreless 9th inning in a 3 - 2 Mets win over the Expos at Shea Stadium.
Happy birthday Gary Cohen!! And many, many more!!! You're the best!#Mets, #LGM, #MetsTwitter, #MetsFantasyCards, @Mets, @SNYtv, @RonDarlingJr pic.twitter.com/8osCK4DxQJ
— Warren Zvon (@Zvon714) April 29, 2019
On Gary Cohen's birthday, relive some of the best calls of his career 🎙
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 29, 2019
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Remembering former third baseman Ed Charles, born OTD 1933. Here's a "missing" 1970 card from the blog in remembrance. @Mets @70sBaseball pic.twitter.com/szvgAodDJZ
— Gio/wthballs blog (@wthballs) April 29, 2019
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