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The New York Mets defeated the Washington Nationals 4-3 on August 16, 2026, at Citi Field, using a balanced offensive effort and strong pitching to secure the one-run victory. New York collected 10 hits, twice Washington’s total of five, while each club hit one home run. Mets pitchers recorded 11 strikeouts and issued only two walks, limiting the Nationals’ opportunities despite allowing three earned runs. Washington’s staff struck out nine but surrendered 10 hits, three walks, and four earned runs, giving New York enough traffic to capitalize. The Mets’ lineup entered with a .697 OPS, below Washington’s .764 mark, yet produced all four of its runs through credited RBI and generated the more consistent contact. Washington also received all three of its runs through RBI, but its 11 strikeouts prevented the offense from building sustained pressure around the home run. New York committed one error, though the defensive lapse did not ultimately erase its advantage. With no posted Vegas total available, the clearest trend was pitching control: Mets arms paired strikeout production with limited walks and held Washington to five hits. The result should strengthen New York’s run differential while reinforcing the value of its rotation and bullpen depth.