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.

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.

Pete Alonso crushed the Mets’ all-time home run record with his 253rd blast, a right-center shot that capped a historic night against the Braves. Alonso’s triumphant circuit around the bases drew a curtain call as Nimmo and McNeil greeted him at home, and the moment exploded across X, pulling in hundreds of thousands of views within minutes. New York’s 2025 arc remains a struggle at times, but this milestone cements Alonso as the Mets’ definitive power figure and a fantasy pillar for power counts this season.

Alonso arrives at the milestone with a resume that includes Rookie of the Year honors (2019), five All-Star selections, and two Home Run Derby titles. In 965 career games, he’s evolved from high-end prospect to a franchise cornerstone whose power should continue to drive counting stats in a Mets lineup that features Nimmo and McNeil. If he sustains his pace, Alonso could surpass 40 homers again this season, while RBIs and runs sit in line with a top-tier fantasy slugger in a lineup that can generate run-scoring opportunities behind him.

Pete Alonso etched his name in the Mets’ history books with HR No. 253, surpassing Darryl Strawberry for the franchise lead. The 387-foot blast in the third inning off Spencer Strider at Citi Field pushed New York ahead 5-1 as the Mets fought through a seven-game skid. The moment sparked a curtain call and showcased Alonso’s elite power at the top of a lineup capable of fueling fantasy managers with big counting stats.

Alonso’s breakout season continues with 27 homers and 95 RBIs, and his two-year, $54 million deal with a player opt-out keeps fantasy intrigue high. His chase now shifts toward the Mets’ RBI record, a reminder that his ceiling extends beyond raw power. For fantasy rosters, Alonso remains a cornerstone at first base, offering consistent power, run production, and an upside-rich carry through the season, especially with surrounding lineup protection from Nimmo and McNeil.

Mets baserunning has become the season’s unexpected driver. A 90.3% stolen-base rate tops baseball, and 34 consecutive steals is the longest active streak. Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto own 18 steals apiece, with Soto breaking his career high by six. Soto has thrived under baserunning coach Antoan Richardson, going 18-for-19 on baserunning with 1 baserunning run created, per Statcast, while his home-to-first times have improved even as sprint speed holds. The on-base game remains Soto’s weapon—he leads the league in walks (89) and sits at a .383 on-base percentage, ninth-best in MLB. Yet the Mets’ run-production has lagged; Lindor, McNeil, Alvarez, and Marte have carried the offense in the gaps, and Soto’s iconic ninth-inning grab of momentum helped break up a no-hitter last week. Richardson’s preparation and communication are lauded, and Soto credits him for comfort and trust in the aggressive baserunning approach. While the offense has stalled at times, the running game has become a genuine weapon for the Mets, a spark that could translate into fantasy value as the team leans further into speed and pressure on the bases.

As the Mets chase runs, Soto’s baserunning becomes more than a novelty—it's a growth driver for fantasy managers. The pairing of Soto’s on-base prowess with his baserunning success creates more scoring opportunities and stolen-base upside, while Lindor’s speed maintains dual-threat potential. The coaching influence from Richardson suggests other Mets could see elevated baserunning opportunities, particularly if matchups and game state favor aggression. In short, the running game is the one element the Mets can rely on as they navigate a rough stretch, and that has real fantasy implications for lineup construction and daily-transaction decisions.