Nationals vs Mets Recap: Youthful Nats Rally Past Mets 5-4

The Washington Nationals visited the New York Mets at Citi Field on Thursday, April 30, looking to build on their recent success. Just a day earlier, the young Nationals had dominated the Mets with a stunning 14–2 victory. This rematch featured Miles Mikolas on the mound for Washington against Freddy Peralta for New York. The Nationals came out swinging early, scoring two runs in the second inning when a throwing error by Peralta allowed Luis Vivas to score. Moments later, Nate Young drove in another run with a sharp single to right field. By the end of the second, Washington led 2–0 and looked poised to run away with the game. The young Nationals were playing with confidence, while the Mets needed to find their rhythm quickly.

After the Nationals extended their lead to 3–0 in the third inning on a single by Abrams, the Mets answered back with authority. In the bottom of the third inning, Melendez crushed a three-run home run to right field, traveling 359 feet and tying the game at 3–3. The powerful blast came with runners on first and second, giving the Mets momentum and bringing their home crowd back into the contest. Despite the dramatic home run, the Mets couldn't capitalize fully on their opportunity to take the lead. The game remained tied as both teams looked to break through. Through six innings, the score stayed tied until Vientos doubled down the line in the sixth. His two-bagger drove in Soto, putting New York ahead 4–3. Washington's pitching struggled to contain the Mets' offense in the middle innings.

The game remained close heading into the eighth inning with the Mets holding a narrow 4–3 lead. That's when the Nationals struck decisively. Abrams stepped up to the plate and launched a towering home run to right-center field that traveled an impressive 403 feet. His two-run shot drove in Lile and gave Washington a 5–4 advantage. The blast proved to be the game-winning hit as the Nationals held on to secure the victory. Washington's resilience and timely hitting made the difference against New York. The Nationals improved to 15–17 with the win, while the Mets dropped to 10–21. Both teams remain in rebuilding phases, but moments like Abrams's home run showed the young Nationals have the potential to compete. This victory extended Washington's winning streak to two games.