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The Washington Nationals outlasted the New York Mets 5–4 on April 30 at Citi Field, with the visiting offense proving more efficient despite both teams managing just seven hits. Washington's lineup posted a .718 OPS compared to New York's anemic .631, a 87-point differential that proved decisive in a low-scoring affair. Both teams struck out nine times—the Mets' batters whiffed nine times while the Nationals fanned nine—yet the Nationals' superior plate discipline (three walks versus two) and slugging (.393 to .342) gave them the edge. The Mets' pitching staff struck out nine but allowed three earned runs across their outing, while Washington's bullpen surrendered four runs with just four strikeouts and a bloated 5.08 ERA. A defensive miscue by New York, committing one error, contributed to the hosts' inability to capitalize on limited opportunities. The Nationals' road victory improves their early season resilience despite modest offensive production, while the Mets' struggles at the plate—batting just .227 with a .289 on-base percentage—signal potential offensive concerns heading into May.