David Peterson emerged as the pivotal force behind the New York Mets' triumph over the Washington Nationals in the second game of their MLB regular-season series. His performance was instrumental in securing the victory.

For the second consecutive night, the Washington Nationals found out how good the New York Mets are. After picking up an extra-inning win on Tuesday, the Mets rode the hot hand of sixth-year pitcher David Peterson,

The Dodgers catcher hesitated midway between third base and home plate. The Mets third baseman attempted a pump fake but then his throw skipped low to Francisco Alvarez. Baty's error allowed the tying run to score and Reed Garrett could not keep the dam from breaking as Michael Conforto laced the go-ahead RBI single into left field.

Pete Alonso ties a franchise record as the New York Mets extend their winning streak to five games, closing in on a sweep of the Nationals.

The Nationals almost did everything they needed to in order to win Tuesday’s series opener against the Mets. They got a strong pitching performance from starter MacKenzie Gore. They got production from the top of the lineup,

Pete Alonso and the New York Mets fell short in their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, undone by a costly error in the eighth inning of the game.

Its Thursday, June 12 and the Nationals (30-37) are in Queens to take on the Mets (44-24). Michael Soroka is slated to take the mound for Washington against Kodai Senga for New York.

The Mets, who opened the month by beating Colorado 5-3 at home, and the San Francisco Giants are the only teams in the majors with six wins this June. In eight games this month, New York has scored at least five runs in a game six times and has scored 50 runs overall -- tied for the most in the majors with the Boston Red Sox.

Through 33 home games, the Mets have seen the biggest increase in MLB attendance at Citi Field in 2025, a jump of more than 12,000 fans per game.

It was a travel day Thursday for the Rays while the Mets were in action completing a series sweep of the Washington Nationals. Jeff McNeil went yard for the seventh time this season to pace the attack against the Nats. The Mets are now 27-7 at Citi Field.