Washington Nationals vs New York Mets Picks and Predictions for Sunday, September 21, 2025
The Washington Nationals visit the New York Mets on Sunday at Citi Field. 1:40 PM ET on MLB.TV. Washington has lost five straight, including a 12–6 defeat here on Friday, and sits last in the NL East. New York has taken four of its last five and is second in the division. The Nationals have been eliminated from postseason contention, while New York is clinging to the third and final NL wild card with 8 games remaining. Clear the bases with our MLB predictions.
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The Nationals are 62–92 and 31–45 on the road. James Wood leads the offense with 27 home runs, 89 RBI, and a .349 on-base rate. CJ Abrams has a team-best .264 batting average and 145 hits, while Luis Garcia Jr. and Josh Bell add power but have been less consistent. Washington has scored 653 runs on the year with a .243 average and just 144 home runs.
Jake Irvin starts with an 8–13 record and a 5.76 ERA across 168.2 innings. Irvin has allowed 35 home runs, which has been a problem against stronger lineups. Washington’s pitching staff carries a 5.37 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP, showing how much the team has struggled to keep runners off base. The Nationals struggle playing during the day, with a record of 24-43..
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The Mets are 80–74 overall and a strong 49–30 at Citi Field. Juan Soto has been the big bat with 42 home runs, 103 RBI, and a .397 on-base percentage. Pete Alonso has added 37 home runs and 122 RBI, while Francisco Lindor has 27 homers and 164 hits. Together, the three lead an offense with 734 runs and 214 home runs, hitting .250 as a team.
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Clay Holmes gets the ball on Sunday. Holmes is 11–8 with a 3.77 ERA and 124 strikeouts in 155.0 innings. He has limited damage with only 14 home runs allowed. New York’s staff ERA is 4.01, and recent results have been strong, including 12 runs scored against Washington on Friday. The Mets’ form at home and recent push in the NL East strengthen their position in this game and for reaching the playoffs.
Washington Nationals vs New York Mets Prediction
This game sets up well for the Mets. Washington’s pitching has not kept the ball in the park, while New York’s bats are heating up. With Holmes providing steadier innings than Irvin, the Mets should control this matchup. Expect New York’s offense to go ahead early and the bullpen to hold the lead.
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