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Washington Nationals at New York Mets – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (August 16, 2026)

August 16, 2026 by Fubo Sports Desk
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Two teams below .500 with something to prove are meeting at Citi Field, and the recent form makes this worth watching. The Mets have won seven of their last ten games, a stretch that has injected genuine life into a clubhouse that spent most of the summer near the bottom of the National League East. Washington, meanwhile, has dropped two straight and is trying to protect a wild-card position that is slipping away with each loss.

Francisco Lindor has been a catalyst for New York’s recent surge, hitting his 12th home run and driving in 32 on the season. Jared Young has also contributed at the plate, batting .266 with eight home runs. For Washington, Luis García Jr. remains the most dangerous hitter in the lineup — 23 home runs, 76 RBI, and a .283 average that puts him among the more productive middle-of-the-order bats in the division.

The pitching matchup adds another layer. Christian Scott takes the ball for New York carrying a 3.45 ERA and 98 strikeouts, while Jake Irvin starts for Washington with a 5.79 ERA and something to prove. The contrast in those numbers sets up a game where the Nationals will need their offense to carry the load.

Washington Nationals at New York Mets Game Information

Game Date: August 16, 2026
Game Time: 01:40 PM ET
TV Channel: SportsNet NY, Washington Nationals, and MLB.TV – Washington Nationals
Location: Citi Field, Flushing, Queens, NY
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

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Live Updates

4:06 PM ET
Harry Ford strikes out swinging.
4:04 PM ET
José Tena strikes out swinging.
4:02 PM ET
José Tena pinch-hitting for Andrés Chaparro.
4:02 PM ET
Jorbit Vivas grounds out to first base, Jared Young to Kodai Senga.
4:00 PM ET
Kodai Senga (P) replaces Daniel Duarte (P).
3:59 PM ET
Jorge Polanco called out on strikes.
3:57 PM ET
Brett Baty strikes out swinging.
3:55 PM ET
Luis Robert singles to left field.
3:53 PM ET
Jared Young pops out to shortstop to Brady House.
3:51 PM ET
Jake Bird (P) replaces Max Kranick (P).
3:50 PM ET
Brady House called out on strikes.
3:48 PM ET
Daylen Lile pops out to Luis Torrens.
3:46 PM ET
Dylan Crews flies out to center field to A.J. Ewing.
3:44 PM ET
Daniel Duarte (P) replaces Nate Lavender (P).
3:43 PM ET
Carson Benge flies out to center field to Jacob Young.
3:41 PM ET
Bo Bichette triples to deep center field.
3:38 PM ET
Francisco Lindor strikes out swinging.
3:37 PM ET
A.J. Ewing grounds out to second base, Jorbit Vivas to Abimelec Ortiz.
3:34 PM ET
Max Kranick (P) replaces Jake Irvin (P).
3:34 PM ET
Harry Ford remains in the game as C.
3:31 PM ET
Abimelec Ortiz called out on strikes.
3:30 PM ET
CJ Abrams pops out to shallow infield to Luis Torrens.
3:27 PM ET
Harry Ford pinch-running for Keibert Ruiz.
3:26 PM ET
Nate Lavender (P) replaces Christian Scott (P).
3:25 PM ET
Jacob Young singles to right field. Keibert Ruiz to second.
3:24 PM ET
Keibert Ruiz singles to right field. Jorbit Vivas scores.
3:23 PM ET
Andrés Chaparro grounds out to shallow infield, Francisco Lindor to Jared Young. Jorbit Vivas to second.
3:22 PM ET
Jorbit Vivas walks.
3:18 PM ET
Luis Torrens flies out to center field to Jacob Young.
3:16 PM ET
Jorge Polanco grounds out to shallow right field, Abimelec Ortiz to Jake Irvin.
3:15 PM ET
Brett Baty grounds out to first base, Abimelec Ortiz to Jake Irvin.
3:12 PM ET
Brady House pops out to shallow infield to Brett Baty.
3:11 PM ET
Daylen Lile flies out to shallow center field to Carson Benge.
3:09 PM ET
Dylan Crews reaches on error. Throwing error by Bo Bichette.
3:08 PM ET
Abimelec Ortiz grounds out to first base to Jared Young.
3:04 PM ET
Luis Robert called out on strikes.
3:03 PM ET
Jared Young doubles to shallow right field. Francisco Lindor scores.
3:01 PM ET
Carson Benge grounds out to second base. Bo Bichette out at second. Francisco Lindor to third.
3:00 PM ET
Bo Bichette singles to right field. Francisco Lindor to second.
2:57 PM ET
Francisco Lindor singles to left center field.
2:54 PM ET
CJ Abrams pops out to shallow left field to Francisco Lindor.
2:53 PM ET
Jacob Young strikes out swinging.
2:51 PM ET
Keibert Ruiz strikes out swinging.
2:48 PM ET
A.J. Ewing called out on strikes.
2:46 PM ET
Luis Torrens homers to center field. Brett Baty scores.
2:45 PM ET
Jorge Polanco grounds out to first base to Abimelec Ortiz. Brett Baty to third. Jared Young scores.
2:44 PM ET
Brett Baty doubles to deep right field. Jared Young to third.
2:41 PM ET
Luis Robert called out on strikes.
2:40 PM ET
Jared Young singles to right center field.
2:37 PM ET
Andrés Chaparro strikes out swinging.
2:36 PM ET
Jorbit Vivas singles to shallow infield.
2:35 PM ET
Brady House grounds out to shallow infield, Bo Bichette to Jared Young.
2:34 PM ET
Daylen Lile flies out to right field to Carson Benge.
2:31 PM ET
Carson Benge called out on strikes.
2:30 PM ET
Bo Bichette walks.
2:27 PM ET
Francisco Lindor flies out to shallow center field to Dylan Crews.
2:25 PM ET
A.J. Ewing walks.
2:19 PM ET
Dylan Crews strikes out swinging.
2:17 PM ET
Abimelec Ortiz homers to center field.
2:16 PM ET
CJ Abrams strikes out on a foul tip.
2:14 PM ET
Jacob Young lines out to center field to A.J. Ewing.
2:11 PM ET
Luis Torrens pops out to Abimelec Ortiz.
2:10 PM ET
Jorge Polanco singles to right field.
2:10 PM ET
Brett Baty strikes out on a foul tip.
2:07 PM ET
Luis Robert pops out to Abimelec Ortiz.
2:04 PM ET
Keibert Ruiz singles to right center field, advances to 2nd. Brady House out at third. Daylen Lile scores.
2:02 PM ET
Andrés Chaparro flies out to shallow center field to Brett Baty.
1:59 PM ET
Jorbit Vivas strikes out swinging.
1:57 PM ET
Brady House hit by pitch. Daylen Lile to second.
1:57 PM ET
Daylen Lile walks.
1:53 PM ET
Jared Young pops out to shallow right field to Jorbit Vivas.
1:52 PM ET
Carson Benge pops out to second base to CJ Abrams.
1:51 PM ET
Bo Bichette singles to right field. Francisco Lindor to second.
1:50 PM ET
Francisco Lindor walks.
1:47 PM ET
A.J. Ewing strikes out swinging.
1:44 PM ET
Dylan Crews flies out to deep right field to Carson Benge.
1:43 PM ET
Abimelec Ortiz strikes out swinging.
1:41 PM ET
CJ Abrams lines out to second base to Brett Baty.

Game Preview

Washington sits 14 games back in the NL East and is clinging to wild-card relevance, having fallen 5.5 games behind Arizona and Philadelphia for the final spot. Every loss tightens that window further. The Nationals have won six of the last nine matchups against the Mets, so there is a familiarity here that cuts both ways. New York, 18.5 back in the division, is playing with less postseason pressure and more freedom — which may explain why the Mets have gone 7-3 over their last ten games and look like a team that has found its footing at exactly the wrong time for Washington.

New York Mets Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 55-69
Home Record: 27-34
Away Record: 28-35
Division Record: 9-19
Streak: 2 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .444

Washington Nationals Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 60-65
Home Record: 27-36
Away Record: 33-29
Division Record: 16-12
Streak: 2 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .480

Stat Leaders

New York Mets (55-69, #5 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Juan Soto, 0.283
RBI Leader: Bo Bichette, 62 RBI
Home Run Leader: Juan Soto, 21 HR
Runs Leader: Carson Benge, 63 Runs
Hits Leader: Bo Bichette, 128 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Carson Benge, 18 SB
ERA Leader: Daniel Duarte, 0.98 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Nolan McLean, 159 K
Wins Leader: Nolan McLean, 8 W
Saves Leader: Devin Williams, 16 SV

Washington Nationals (60-65, #4 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Abimelec Ortiz, 0.306
RBI Leader: CJ Abrams, 91 RBI
Home Run Leader: James Wood, 30 HR
Runs Leader: James Wood, 100 Runs
Hits Leader: CJ Abrams, 128 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Nasim Nuñez, 40 SB
ERA Leader: Eddy Yean, 1.80 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Cade Cavalli, 151 K
Wins Leader: Foster Griffin, 12 W
Saves Leader: Clayton Beeter, 12 SV

What to Watch For

Christian Scott is the arm to watch for New York. At 3.45 ERA with 98 strikeouts and a 3-3 record, he has been one of the more reliable starters on a Mets staff that has been inconsistent. A strong outing here would reinforce that he belongs at the top of the rotation conversation heading into next season. Carson Benge adds another dimension — 63 runs scored and 18 stolen bases make him a constant threat to disrupt a game’s rhythm once he reaches base.

For Washington, the burden falls heavily on Luis García Jr., who has been the team’s most consistent offensive force with 23 home runs, 76 RBI, and a .283 average. Daylen Lile provides support with 15 home runs, 65 RBI, and 116 hits on the season. Jake Irvin will need to limit damage early — his 5.79 ERA suggests the Nationals’ bullpen could see significant work.

The absences of James Wood (oblique) and Drew Millas (finger) thin Washington’s options, creating opportunity for players like Joey Wiemer, hitting .286, and Keibert Ruiz, at .270 with seven home runs, to step into larger roles and make a case for themselves down the stretch.

New York Mets Injury Report

Juan Soto – Calf (D10) – The New York Mets placed OF Juan Soto on the 10-day injured list due to left calf strain.
Cionel Pérez – Forearm (D15) – The New York Mets placed LHP Cionel Pérez on the 15-day injured list due to a left forearm strain.
Devin Williams – Shoulder (D15) – The New York Mets placed RHP Devin Williams on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain.
Tylor Megill – Elbow (D60) – The New York Mets placed RHP Tylor Megill on the 60-day injured list due to an elbow injury.
Justin Hagenman – Rib (D60) – The New York Mets placed RHP Justin Hagenman on the 60-day injured list due to a rib fracture.
Mark Vientos – Hand (D10) – The New York Mets placed INF Mark Vientos on the 10-day injured list with a right hand fracture.
Austin Warren – Forearm (D15) – The New York Mets placed RHP Austin Warren on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain.
Reed Garrett – Elbow (D60) – The New York Mets placed RHP Reed Garrett on the 60-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation.

Washington Nationals Injury Report

Drew Millas – Finger (D10) – The Washington Nationals placed C Drew Millas on the 10-day injured list with a left index finger fracture.
DJ Herz – Elbow (D60) – The Washington Nationals placed LHP DJ Herz on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
Mitchell Parker – Elbow (D60) – The Washington Nationals transferred LHP Mitchell Parker to the 60-day injured list from the 15-day injured list with elbow injury.
Richard Lovelady – Triceps (D60) – The Washington Nationals transferred LHP Richard Lovelady to the 60-day injured list with a triceps strain.
Josiah Gray – Elbow (D60) – The Washington Nationals placed RHP Josiah Gray on the 60-day injured list with a right flexor strain.
Ken Waldichuk – Forearm (D60) – The Washington Nationals transferred LHP Ken Waldichuk from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with left forearm tightness.
James Wood – Oblique (D10) – The Washington Nationals placed OF James Wood on the 10-day injured list due to a oblique strain.
PJ Poulin – Flexor (D60) – The Washington Nationals transferred LHP PJ Poulin from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a left flexor strain.
Connelly Early – Elbow (D15) – The Washington Nationals placed LHP Connelly Early on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation.

New York Mets Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 16, 2026 vs Washington Nationals
August 17, 2026 vs San Diego Padres
August 18, 2026 vs San Diego Padres
August 19, 2026 vs San Diego Padres
August 21, 2026 at Chicago White Sox
August 22, 2026 at Chicago White Sox
August 23, 2026 at Chicago White Sox
August 25, 2026 vs Milwaukee Brewers
August 26, 2026 vs Milwaukee Brewers
August 27, 2026 vs Milwaukee Brewers

Washington Nationals Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 16, 2026 at New York Mets
August 18, 2026 at Texas Rangers
August 19, 2026 at Texas Rangers
August 20, 2026 at Texas Rangers
August 21, 2026 at Miami Marlins
August 22, 2026 at Miami Marlins
August 23, 2026 at Miami Marlins
August 24, 2026 vs Colorado Rockies
August 25, 2026 vs Colorado Rockies
August 26, 2026 vs Colorado Rockies

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