Preview for Friday, September 25, 2026. Schedule and player information can change.
New York Mets at Washington Nationals
The Mets head to Washington for a 6:45 PM ET matchup with the Nationals, and the team-level numbers present a mixed picture. New York carries a team wOBA of 0.306 with a FIP of 4.13 and an ERA of 4.14, while Washington's offense grades out a bit stronger with a wOBA of 0.322, though the Nationals' pitching marks lag behind with a FIP of 4.77 and an ERA of 4.65. That leaves the Mets with the better run-prevention profile as a team while the Nationals hold the edge in overall offensive production.
Starting pitcher information for the Mets is unavailable in this preview, but Washington is slated to hand the ball to Andrew Alvarez, who has thrown approximately 108.0 innings this season with an ERA of 3.17 and a WP-calculated FIP of 3.21. Those figures are considerably better than Washington's team-wide ERA and FIP, suggesting Alvarez has been performing well above the level of the Nationals' pitching staff as a whole. Without comparable data on the Mets' probable starter, the pitching matchup itself is difficult to fully assess, though Alvarez's individual numbers stand out as strong on their own.
Several injury statuses are on record for both sides. Boston Baro of the Mets is listed on the 60-Day IL, Danis Correa is listed on the 7-Day IL, and Daniel Duarte is listed on the 15-Day IL. For Washington, Tyler Baum, Connelly Early, and Levi Jordan are each listed on the 60-Day IL. Weighing the team statistics together, the Mets' better team ERA and FIP are countered by Washington's higher team wOBA and a strong individual line from Alvarez, making the overall numbers fairly balanced between the two clubs.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
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WP home-run candidate for Mets: Francisco Lindor. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
WP home-run candidate for Nationals: Yohandy Morales. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
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