Washington Nationals vs New York Mets Picks and Predictions for Friday, September 19, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 09/19/2025, 12:00 AM ET

The Washington Nationals visit the New York Mets on Friday at Citi Field. First pitch is 7:10 PM ET on MLB.TV. Washington comes in off a 9–4 loss to Atlanta, while New York dropped its last game 7–4 to San Diego. The Nationals are last in the NL East, while the Mets sit third in the division. Washington is out of playoff contention, while New York currently holds the third and final wild card in the NL. Hit a homer with our free MLB picks.

Washington Nationals Preview

Washington is 62–91 overall and 31–44 on the road. The Mets have dropped four of the last five games, giving up 31 runs in that span. James Wood leads with 27 home runs and 89 RBI, while CJ Abrams tops the lineup with a .260 batting average. The Nationals rank near the bottom of the league in slugging with only 143 homers, and a team ERA of 5.33 has left them playing from behind often.

Andrew Alvarez starts on the mound for Washington with a 1–0 record, 1.15 ERA, and 0.83 WHIP across 15.2 innings. He has allowed only one home run and struck out 11, though six walks have added baserunners. Alvare will need him to work deep into the game as the bullpen that has struggled most of the year.

New York Mets Preview

New York is 78–74 and 47–30 at home, holding third place in the NL East. The Mets have won just two of the last five. The offense ranks among the league’s top power units with 211 home runs. Juan Soto’s 41 homers and .394 on-base percentage pace the team, while Pete Alonso has 36 home runs and 119 RBI. Francisco Lindor leads the Mets in hits with 160.

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Brandon Sproat takes the ball on Friday. The right-hander is 0-1 and has posted a 2.25 ERA with a 1.08 WHIP in 12 innings. He has not given up a home run, with 10 strikeouts and four walks. New York’s team ERA of 4.03 has helped keep the Mets in the race for a postseason berth.

Washington Nationals vs New York Mets Prediction

The Mets’ stronger lineup and solid home record give them the edge. Alvarez has shown early promise, but New York’s order led by Soto and Alonso will test the Washington starter and bullpen. With Sproat’s steady form at the moment, the Mets should control this matchup. Final Score Prediction: New York Mets win 5-3.