Nationals 14, Mets 2: More like David Peters-out

TL;DR

The Washington Nationals defeated the New York Mets 14-2, with David Peterson struggling as the starting pitcher. Juan Soto hit a solo home run for the Mets, but they failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

Key points

Nationals won 14-2 against the Mets
David Peterson struggled as the starting pitcher
Juan Soto hit a solo home run for the Mets
Brady House hit a grand slam for the Nationals
Mets failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities

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Apr 29, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson (23) follows through on a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the third inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images After the bats woke up in the first game of the series with the Nationals, David Peterson and Sean Manaea collectively got shelled in another terrible loss, 14-2. On Gary Cohen’s birthday no less. The Mets were down from the top of the first, when Peterson allowed singles to three of the first four hitters in the game, which resulted in the first run of the game. A passed ball and an RBI ground out made it 2-0 before the Mets came to the plate. The Mets loaded the bases in the bottom of the first against Cade Cavalli, but Tyrone Taylor struck out to end the frame without any scoring. The Mets added their first run in the bottom of the third when Juan Soto hit an opposite-field solo home run. Peterson started to tire in the fourth. After striking out CJ Abrams, he walked and allowed back to back singles to and , scoring Young. Two more walks with a strikeout sandwiched in between made it 4-1, and Peterson was done. Sean Manaea entered the game and promptly forced in a run when he hit . then hit his first career grand slam, and it was 9-1. The pain continued. The Mets put men on in almost every inning, but only managed to score in the fifth, when three straigth singles to lead off the inning led to scoring the second run of the game. However, a Francisco Alvarez double play and a strikeout ended the bases loaded, no-out threat right quick. The Nats continued to tattoo Manaea, adding a tenth run in the sixth and two more in the seventh. That would be enough for Carlos Mendoza, who pulled him in favor of . An infield single, a strikeout, a walk, and a single by Young brought in the thirteenth run of the game for Washington. At one point, Edwards had struck out five Nationals in a row, but that streak was ended when Curtis Mead hit a solo home run, making it 14-2. Two small bits of Mets minutia/Immaculate Grid information: made his first appearance as a Met, flying out in his only at-bat and playing left field, and made his first appearance since 2021 (and first as a Met at first base). The Mets hope to take the series tomorrow afternoon with facing .

Q&A

What were the key moments in the Nationals vs. Mets game on April 29, 2026?

Key moments included David Peterson allowing multiple runs early, a grand slam by Brady House, and Juan Soto's solo home run for the Mets.

How did David Peterson perform in the game against the Nationals?

David Peterson struggled significantly, allowing several runs and finishing with a -30.0% WPA, leading to his early exit from the game.

What was the final score of the Mets vs. Nationals game on April 29, 2026?

The final score was Washington Nationals 14, New York Mets 2.

Who were the starting pitchers in the April 29, 2026 game between the Mets and Nationals?

David Peterson started for the Mets, while Cade Cavalli was the starting pitcher for the Nationals.

Nationals 14, Mets 2: More like David Peters-out

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