Josh Bell homered and drove in two runs, rookie reliever Cole Henry pitched out of a jam in the sixth inning and the Washington Nationals held on to beat the Mets 5-4, ending New York’s three-game winning streak.

Brandon Nimmo was pulled from a game at Nationals Park before the bottom of the second inning, with Starling Marte taking his spot in left field.

The Mets announced that Nimmo was dealing with neck stiffness. He was replaced by Starling Marte in left field. Nimmo exited a May 23 game against the Dodgers with a similar injury.

For the Mets to qualify for the postseason, they need better from Kodai Senga and an offense that slumbers against middle relievers.

Preview the Aug. 20 matchup between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals MLB game to be played on August 20, 2025 on ESPN.

The Mets might not have won their fourth straight Wednesday night, but unlike in recent losses, they didn’t take a step back.

The Mets are aiming for their fourth win in a row and a second straight series victory at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday versus the Nationals in Washington, D.C.

New York Mets left fielder Brandon Nimmo was removed in the second inning against Washington with a stiff neck on Wednesday night. There was no obvious play where Nimmo was hurt. He grounded into a double play to end the first inning and did not have a chance in the field.

It’s even rarer that he gets two. Given a second chance, Dylan Crews did not waste it in the fourth inning of Wednesday night’s game at Nationals Park. New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga started the Nationals’ prized rookie with a fastball over ...