Washington Nationals defeat New York Mets 9-6: Recap & Betting Results
Tue, May 19, 2026 · MLB · New York Mets 6, Washington Nationals 9
The Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 9-6 on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Nationals Park. The Washington Nationals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 8.5, with 15 runs combined.
New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals final score and game recap
The Washington Nationals won by 3 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Nolan McLean (New York Mets): 5.2 innings, 6 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Bo Bichette (New York Mets): 2-for-4, 2 home runs, 4 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Foster Griffin (Washington Nationals): 5.0 innings, 5 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- James Wood (Washington Nationals): 3-for-5, 1 home run, 4 RBIs, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals?
The Washington Nationals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 3 runs.
The run line opened and closed at New York Mets -1.5.
Did New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals go over or under the total?
The game went over: 15 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, over by 6.5.
The total opened at 9 and closed at 8.5.
New York Mets and Washington Nationals betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the New York Mets 21-27 in the 2026 regular season (11-13 at home, 10-14 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 19 of 46 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 19 times and under 24 times, with 3 pushes.
This result left the Washington Nationals 24-25 in the 2026 regular season (9-15 at home, 15-10 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 27 of 48 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 30 times and under 15 times, with 3 pushes.
What's next for New York Mets and Washington Nationals?
Next for the New York Mets: at the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Next for the Washington Nationals: the New York Mets at home on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.