Mets @ Nationals · May 20, 2026 — MLB Central

Pre-Game Wed, May 20, 2026

Nationals Park Regular Season

New York Mets Mets 0

5:45 PM CDT

NIGHT game

0 Washington Nationals Nationals

Away starter

Zach Thornton

Home starter

Zack Littell

Game state Pre-Game · 5:45 PM CDT

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Matchup desk

Wed, May 20, 2026 · 5:45 PM CDT

MetsAway

21–27

Record 21–27Last 10 6–4Streak L1RD -10Div 5th

OPS 0.658HR 43ERA 3.820WHIP 1.290

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NationalsHome

24–25

Record 24–25Last 10 5–5Streak W1RD -19Div 3rd

OPS 0.740HR 59ERA 5.060WHIP 1.430

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Probable starter

Zach ThorntonSeason pitching line not loaded yet.

Probable starter

Zack Littell2–4 · ERA 6.100 · WHIP 1.500 · 20 SO

LineupsProjected bats are available now; official batting order takes over when MLB posts it.

BoxFull MLB box score is loaded for both clubs.

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Game facts

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First pitch5:45 PM CDT VenueNationals Park ConditionsOvercast · 89F · 8 mph, L To R Hits / Errors0-0 · 0-0

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Mets

L 6–9May 19 vs Nationals
W 16–7May 18 vs Nationals
W 7–6May 17 vs Yankees
W 6–3May 16 vs Yankees
L 2–5May 15 vs Yankees

Nationals

W 9–6May 19 vs Mets
L 7–16May 18 vs Mets
L 3–7May 17 vs Orioles
W 13–3May 16 vs Orioles
W 3–2May 15 vs Orioles

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Bench availability for Washington, May 20 vs Mets00:00:08

Bench availability for Washington, May 20 vs Mets

Fielding alignment for Washington, May 20 vs Mets00:00:11

Fielding alignment for Washington, May 20 vs Mets

Bullpen availability for New York, May 20 vs Nationals00:00:09

Bullpen availability for New York, May 20 vs Nationals