Washington Nationals vs New York Mets Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 8/20/25, 2:49 PM  by Travis Pulver | Modified on 1/13/26 at 9:20 AM in MLB Picks

The New York Mets will try to keep the good times rolling today when they take on the Washington Nationals in Game Two of a three-game series at Nationals Park in our nation’s capital. Fans can follow the action when the game gets underway at 6:45 p.m. EST.

New York took Game One of the series yesterday, 8-1. David Peterson set the tone, pitching eight innings and giving up four hits and one earned run while striking out ten. The win was the third in a row for the Mets and improved their record to 67-58, 5.5 games back of the Phillies in the NL East and a game up on the Reds for the last wild card spot in the NL. Kodai Senga is scheduled to get the start for the Mets. He has gone 7-4 in 19 starts with a 2.35 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, and .207 OBA. He has been strong on the road this year, going 2-3 in nine starts with a 2.19 ERA and .197 OBA. As for the Nationals, they’ll give the ball to Brad Lord to start the day. Used primarily as a reliever this year, he’s been in 40 games but started 11 and has a 3-6 record with a 3.26 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and .243 OBA. He’s gone 0-3 at home in six starts (20 appearances) with an OBA of .264.