Washington Nationals vs New York Mets Live Stream: How To Watch MLB

Christian Scott and the New York Mets go for the series sweep of the Washington Nationals at home.

The New York Mets (55-69) go for just the third sweep of the season against the Washington Nationals (60-65). They dominated the first game 4-1 to open the series and earned a 5-4 win after trailing heading into the bottom of the ninth inning. Christian Scott (3-3, 3.45 ERA) is on the mound for New York as it goes for the sweep. Washington counters with right-hander Jake Irvin (2-6, 5.79 ERA) to avoid the sweep. Francisco Lindor (12) and Jared Young (8) each went yard with a home run in the first game of the series.

How to Watch Washington Nationals vs New York Mets today:

Game Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026

Game Time: 1:30 p.m. ET

TV: MLB.TV – Washington Nationals, SportsNet NY, Washington Nationals

Location: Citi Field

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In the second game, Young got the scoring started for New York with a two-run double in the first inning. Washington took the lead with home runs from Andres Chaparro (7) and Brady House (9) in the fourth and sixth innings to take a 4-2 lead.

Then, in the bottom of the ninth, Francisco Alvarez brought in the tying run on his 11th double of the season.

Lindor smoked a line drive to right field to bring in the game-winning run. That gave New York a second straight win against an NL East rival and one win away from a series sweep.

What Time Is the Washington Nationals vs New York Mets?

The Washington Nationals vs New York Mets game will take place on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great MLB action.

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