Washington Nationals defeat New York Mets 5-4: Recap & Betting Results
Thu, Apr 30, 2026 · MLB · Washington Nationals 5, New York Mets 4
The Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 5-4 on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Citi Field. The Washington Nationals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 8, with 9 runs combined.
Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets final score and game recap
The Washington Nationals won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Miles Mikolas (Washington Nationals): 4.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- CJ Abrams (Washington Nationals): 2-for-3, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
- Freddy Peralta (New York Mets): 6.0 innings, 1 earned run, 6 strikeouts.
- MJ Melendez (New York Mets): 2-for-2, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets?
The Washington Nationals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at New York Mets -1.5.
Did Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets go over or under the total?
The game went over: 9 runs combined against a closing total of 8, over by 1.
The total opened at 7.5 and closed at 8.
Washington Nationals and New York Mets betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Washington Nationals 15-17 in the 2026 regular season (3-10 at home, 12-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 17 of 31 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 20 times and under 9 times, with 2 pushes. That made it two straight wins for the Washington Nationals.
This result left the New York Mets 10-21 in the 2026 regular season (6-12 at home, 4-9 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 9 of 29 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 12 times and under 15 times, with 2 pushes. That made it two straight losses for the New York Mets.
What's next for Washington Nationals and New York Mets?
Next for the Washington Nationals: the Milwaukee Brewers at home on Friday, May 1, 2026. Next for the New York Mets: at the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, May 1, 2026.