Brett Baty sparked a late charge with his 15th homer to slice a 5-1 deficit, and Jeff McNeil delivered two more RBIs as the Mets clawed within a run in Washington. Kodai Senga showed flashes of his top-end stuff but still coughed up five runs, and New York couldn’t finish the comeback after loading the bases in the sixth. Washington’s offense struck early with Soto and Bell and rode a mix of bullpen work and timely hitting to hold on for a 5-4 win. The Mets, meanwhile, kept fighting in a season defined by steps forward and relapses, ending with a hard-luck loss that left their pulse visible but their record still short of consistent dominance.

The Mets leaned on Baty’s lefty power and McNeil’s hot bat, while Senga remained the enigmatic piece whose early-season brilliance hasn’t fully translated to a string of dominant starts. Washington countered with Soto’s big moment and Bell’s RBI production, plus a steady contribution from a developing lineup that teased a brighter future. It was a game of small margins: bases loaded in the sixth, a flyout that didn’t chase McNeil home, and a few defensive plays that could have swung momentum. The Mex of the night centered on the Mets’ resilience and the Nationals’ ability to capitalize when it mattered most.

Mark Vientos returned to the Mets lineup with regularity, delivering a hot bat as he went 3-for-7 with two homers across the last two games. Mendoza stressed that the club needs him, citing his power from last season and his role as a core contributor, even as the Mets juggle three other young infielders in and out for defense and matchup reasons.

Mets roll to an 8-1 win at Nationals Park behind David Peterson’s eight-inning gem, breaking a brutal 2-14 skid and kicking off a needed stretch of steady wins. The lefty worked efficiently, using a sinker for grounders and a zone-changeup mix to punch out 10, carrying a shutout into the eighth. New York’s lineup finally came alive around a five-run third, with Mark Vientos, Juan Soto, Brett Baty and Jeff McNeil all homering. McNeil doubled, extended a six-game hitting streak, and flirted with the cycle as the Mets gained confidence in a long 16-game, 16-day road swing. The performance underscored a rotation still finding footing, but the offense looked refreshed and the defense supported the surge. For fantasy managers, Peterson’s durability and the updated Mets lineup provide renewed upside, while Soto, Vientos, Baty and McNeil offer spike opportunities as the team leans into run production down the stretch.

The Mets beat Seattle 7-3 in Williamsport, sparked by Francisco Alvarez, Brett Baty and Mark Vientos driving in three straight runs in the second inning, giving New York a quick 3-0 edge. Vientos added a three-run homer in the fifth, Lindor followed with an RBI double, and Cal Raleigh spoiled with a late two-run shot for Seattle. Raleigh’s hit capped his MLB-leading 47th homer, a reminder of the power across both teams. The Little League crowd soaked it all in as Soto delighted with his signature shuffle, and the event offered a rare mix of big-lelague dingers and Little League joy as players traded hats, autographs and stories with the Williamsport youngsters. Autographs, hats, and even a toilet-seat signing highlighted the day, with cross-border and cross-country meets that underscored the fun overlap between the majors and the Little League World Series.

Beyond the box score, the game served as a fantasy lens: Mets’ early offense and Vientos’ power surge point to a deeper lineup threat as the season winds down, while Raleigh’s blast reinforces his elite power upside for Seattle. Soto’s presence and the playful sidebars with Little Leaguers add narrative fuel for daily fantasy and DFS tournaments, where cost-effective stacks from the Mets or the Mariners could pay off in the right matchups. The event also underscored how crossovers between the majors and Williamsport can spark momentum and spark plug performances from rosters that fantasy owners watch closely in late-season runs.

Bottom line: the Mets’ offense looked strong, Raleigh kept Seattle in the conversation with power, and the Little League Classic delivered memorable moments that are as valuable for fantasy chatter as for fans watching the ball fly out of Bowman Field.

Nolan McLean dazzled in his MLB debut, spinning 5 1/3 scoreless innings with eight strikeouts as the Mets beat Seattle 3-1. His toughest moment came in the third when the bases loaded, but a remarkable defensive sequence involving Brett Baty, Francisco Lindor, and a backhanded grab set up a potential double play and shifted the vibe at Citi Field. The base-path drama, the Juan Soto bobblehead crowd energy, and the Mets’ escape from a rough stretch culminated in a night that felt like a breakout moment for the organization’s pitching pipeline. The visit from the Mariners, featuring a loaded lineup headlined by Julio Rodríguez, underscored the high-end nature of the game, even as the Mets leaned on Gregory Soto to lock down the bullpen after McLean’s strong start.

McLean’s performance offered a tantalizing signal for fantasy managers: a youthful arm with strike-ability and composure under pressure, paired with a Mets squad hungry for a spark. The win nudged New York closer to the Phillies in the NL East and provided a blueprint for how they’ll manage rookie innings going forward. Seattle’s lineup flashed its usual fire but couldn’t derail the rookie’s outing, setting up interesting sentiries for upcoming matchups and potential streaming value in deeper leagues.