Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets • Mar 16, 2026

In a thrilling contest, the Washington Nationals rallied late to defeat the New York Mets 12-6, overcoming a shaky start from Zach Penrod, who struggled through 1 inning, while Christian Arroyo's late-game homer briefly tied the game before the Nationals exploded for six runs in the ninth, highlighted by a clutch double from Joey Wiemer and solid relief work from Jackson Rutledge, who earned the win despite blowing a save opportunity.