Mets @ Nationals · May 18, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Mon, May 18, 2026

Nationals Park Regular Season

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Christian Scott

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Jake Irvin

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Mets achieve rare extra-inning feat not seen in 43 years

WASHINGTON -- One by one and two by two, they came around to score, rapidly transforming a close game into a laugher. Throughout the 10th and 11th innings at Nationals Park, the mood was tense. In the 12th, things changed entirely.

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The Mets' offense breaks out in 16-7 extras win 00:03:11

The Mets' offense strings together 10 runs in the 12th for a massive win 16-7 win over the Nationals

Condensed Game: NYM@WSH - 5/18/2600:17:10

Condensed Game: Brett Baty and the Mets take on James Wood and the Nationals on May 18, 2026

Mets set club record with 10-run 12th inning00:02:53

The Mets set a club record for most runs in an extra inning by posting 10 in the 12th inning against the Nationals #CurtainCall

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Mets @ Nationals · 16–7

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