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The New York Mets defeated the Washington Nationals 5-4 on August 15, 2026, at Citi Field, using timely offense and disciplined plate appearances to secure the one-run victory. New York collected eight hits and drew seven walks, creating enough traffic to overcome 12 strikeouts by Washington’s pitching staff. The Mets also hit one home run and finished with five RBI, accounting for their entire scoring output. Washington produced seven hits, including two home runs, but managed only two walks and struck out 11 times against Mets pitching. Those missed opportunities proved significant in a game decided by a single run. New York’s staff allowed four earned runs while recording 11 strikeouts, and the defense committed no errors, keeping the Nationals from gaining extra chances in the field. Washington’s pitchers surrendered five earned runs and carried a 4.73 ERA into the matchup, while the Mets’ staff entered with a 4.10 ERA. With no Vegas total available, the clearest trend was New York’s superior ability to reach base despite frequent strikeouts. The result could help the Mets stabilize their run differential and manage the rotation moving forward.