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Washington Nationals final chapter of 2026 season comes with 3 games against Mets

In what has been a tumultuous season with plenty of exciting highs and crushing lows, the last series of 2026 is finally here. With just two games separating these two clubs for the 4th and 5th spots in the National…

By Ian Harper · Federal Baseball

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 7:00 PM

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The Washington Nationals conclude their 2026 regular season with a three-game series against the New York Mets.
Both clubs have been eliminated from playoff contention and are separated by two games in the NL East standings.
Andrew Alvarez starts Game One for Washington, followed by Jonah Tong in Game Two and DJ Herz in Game Three.

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The Washington Nationals and New York Mets meet for a final three-game series to conclude the 2026 MLB regular season. Both NL East clubs enter the matchup having been eliminated from postseason contention, separated by only two games in the standings. Washington has won or tied its last four series heading into the final weekend.

The series opens Friday with left-hander Andrew Alvarez starting for Washington against an unannounced Mets pitcher. Saturday features Washington's Jonah Tong facing New York's Jake Irvin, while Sunday's season finale matches DJ Herz against Mets left-hander Sean Manaea.

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