The Washington Nationals defeated the New York Mets 14-2, led by Cade Cavalli's strong pitching and Brady House's grand slam. The Nats dominated the game from start to finish, showcasing both offensive and defensive prowess.
Key points
Nationals defeated Mets 14-2
Cade Cavalli struck out 10 batters
Brady House hit a grand slam
Curtis Mead had four hits including a home run
Nats bullpen pitched three scoreless innings
Washington NationalsNew York MetsCade CavalliBrady House
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 29: Brady House #12 of the Washington Nationals, center, celebrate with teammates at home plate after he hits a grand slam during the fourth inning of a game against the New York Mets at Citi Field on April 29, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Heather Khalifa/Getty Images) | Getty Images
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 29: Brady House #12 of the Washington Nationals, center, celebrate with teammates at home plate after he hits a grand slam during the fourth inning of a game against the New York Mets at Citi Field on April 29, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Heather Khalifa/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Nats lit up the Mets like a Christmas tree in their 14-2 mauling on a rainy night in Queens. This was a comprehensive beatdown, where the Nats dominated from start to finish. The bats and the arms were both top tier in this one, which led to the big win.
On the mound, Cade Cavalli followed up an excellent start against the Braves with an even better one tonight. The Nats right hander threw six innings of two run ball while striking out 10. This is the second straight outing that Cavalli has fanned 10 batters. He joins Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg, Patrick Corbin and Gio Gonzalez as the only Nats to do that. Scherzer accomplished that feat on a crazy 20 occasions.
Cavalli’s curve was dominant tonight, getting both whiffs and called strikes. This is the second straight outing where his curveball has looked like a dominant pitch. After a rocky start to the season, Cavalli is starting to come into his own.
However, the offense is an even bigger story. The unit cooled off a bit after a red hot start to the season, but they picked it up in a big way in this game. They came out of the gates hot, scoring two runs off of in the 1st inning. opened the scoring with an RBI knock. The Nats shortstop had a big day, racking up 3 hits to bust out of his mini-slump.
Abrams was one of four Nats to have multi-hit days. had the most hits on the night, with four, including a home run. The Aussie seemed to be in the middle of everything good that was happening for the Nats offense tonight. In the fateful fourth inning, Mead drove in a run by getting hit by a pitch. Mead already has a career high in home runs, with four. He has been a solid addition for the Nats.
also had a multi-hit day, which was nice to see. While Wiemer has inevitably cooled off from his historic start to the season, he has still been a useful contributor, particularly against left handed pitching. He also seems like a big personality in the locker room.
The Nats effectively won the game with one swing of the bat, and it came from a softer spoken figure in Brady House. After a great Spring Training and good start to the season, House had cooled off these past few weeks. He has not been on time for fastballs, which has led to the strikeouts piling up. However, he was on time for ’s 90 MPH heater and hit it into the stands for a grand slam.
It turned a 3 run inning into a 7 run inning, and broke the game open. After the grand slam, boos rained down, as Mets fans accepted that they were about to fall to 10-20. It was a team effort, but House was the man who busted it open.
On a rainy night at Citi Field, it felt like both teams wanted to go home once the 7th inning rolled around. The Nats bullpen fired off three scoreless innings against a hapless Mets offense to win it 14-2. After a pair of blowout wins for both teams, the stage is set for a rubber match tomorrow afternoon.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Nationals vs. Mets game on April 29, 2026?
The Washington Nationals won the game against the New York Mets with a final score of 14-2.
Who hit a grand slam for the Nationals in the game against the Mets?
Brady House hit a grand slam during the game, significantly contributing to the Nationals' victory.
How many strikeouts did Cade Cavalli have in the game against the Mets?
Cade Cavalli recorded 10 strikeouts during his six innings of pitching against the Mets.
What notable performance did Curtis Mead have in the Nationals' win over the Mets?
Curtis Mead had four hits in the game, including a home run, and was a key player in the Nationals' offensive success.
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