Nats vs Mets: Series Showdown in NY

0:00It's April 28th. Welcome in. This is Washington Nationals News Today, where team coverage meets AI. The Washington Nationals are heading up to New York for their first series against the Met's this season, kicking off Tuesday night in a three-game. Set. The Met's have been the most baffling squad in 2026 so far, limping through April with just six wins and 17 losses. This matchup gives the Nats a real shot to build momentum, as May rolls in. Pitching sets the tone right away, was Zach Letel taking the hill for Washington in game one, despite his rough 7.56 ERA after, getting hammered by homers last week. The Met's counter with Clay Holmes, who's shining at 2.10 ERA, 8th best in the majors. Wednesday pits Cade Cavali against the TBD arm, while Thursday's Miles Mikolas faces Freddie Peralta. Both teams pack vulnerabilities that could flip the script. New York's bats have been ice cold all year, but the Nationals lead the National League and runs given up at 171.

1:01Still, Washington's got firepower from James Wood, topping the league with 10 homers and 28 walks, even if strikeouts knack him and Dalyne. Leo leading at 0.278 with 32 hits. Injuries hit hard too, especially for the Met's missing Francisco Lindor on the I.L. with a calf strain since April 23rd. Keep eyes on Boba Shed sliding over to shortstop, where he's scorching at 0.292 over his last 6 games and owns Letel historically. Baseball's wild like that, so the Nats could snag a series win exporting these gaps, or the Met's might spark up at home. Either way, it's Prime N.L. East Drama unfolding north of the border.