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The Washington Nationals dominated the New York Mets 14–2 on April 29 at Citi Field, with the visiting lineup delivering a decisive offensive performance. Washington's batters collected 15 hits and drove in 14 runs while posting a .721 OPS, compared to New York's anemic .630 OPS and just 2 RBIs on 10 hits. The Nationals' pitching staff was equally effective, allowing only 10 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 12; the Mets' hurlers surrendered 15 hits and 14 earned runs with a 4.21 ERA. Despite both teams striking out 15 times, Washington's disciplined approach—6 walks and only 2 errors—contrasted sharply with New York's 6 walks and 12 strikeouts at the plate. The Mets' offensive struggles, evidenced by a .227 batting average and .290 on-base percentage, proved insurmountable against a Nationals lineup that generated power with 2 home runs. This lopsided result suggests Washington's pitching depth could provide value in the division race, while New York faces immediate pressure to stabilize its lineup production.