Mets close out 2026 season against Nationals

The New York Mets took two out of three games against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field, earning 6-3 and 7-2 victories before dropping the finale 3-1. The series win elevated the Mets to 73 victories on the year, ensuring they will avoid a 90-loss season. Prior to the series, the team officially signed interim skipper Andy Green to a three-year contract as permanent manager.

During the series, Brett Baty hit a ninth-inning pinch-hit grand slam following an intentional walk to Juan Soto, his third intentional walk of that contest. Since August 1, Baty has led Mets hitters with a 159 wRC+ and a .383 on-base percentage while driving in 23 runs. Under Green's tenure as interim manager, the Mets produced a 39-39 record.