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Mets Turn the Eighth-Inning Key, Leave Nationals Locked Out at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches

The New York Mets moved to 11-3 while the Washington Nationals went to 10-5, as the Mets posted an 8-3 result at 6:05 PM EDT.


Mar 13, 2026; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. (52) delivers a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

First inning


The Mets opened with 1 run on 2 hits in the top of the inning.


The Nationals answered with 0 runs and 0 hits in the bottom half.


Second inning


The Mets went scoreless while recording 1 hit.


The Nationals stayed scoreless with 0 hits.


Mar 13, 2026; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; New York Mets third baseman Christian Arroyo (28) defends his position against the Washington Nationals during the second inning at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Third inning


The Mets posted 0 runs on 0 hits.


The Nationals produced 0 runs on 0 hits while committing 1 error.


Fourth inning


The Mets finished the inning with 0 runs and 0 hits.


The Nationals matched it with 0 runs and 0 hits.


Mar 13, 2026; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; New York Mets right fielder Carson Benge (93) hits and RBI single against the Washington Nationals during the fifth inning hits  at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Fifth inning


The Mets added 1 run on 2 hits and committed 1 error.


The Nationals put up 2 runs on 2 hits.


Sixth inning


The Mets recorded 0 runs and 0 hits.


The Nationals scored 1 run on 1 hit and committed 1 error.


Seventh inning


The Mets stayed at 0 runs while collecting 1 hit.


The Nationals logged 0 runs and 0 hits.


Eighth inning


The Mets broke the game open with 3 runs on 1 hit while committing 1 error, a swing that shaped the Mets vs Nationals recap.


The Nationals posted 0 runs and 0 hits.


Ninth inning


The Mets tacked on 3 runs on 3 hits while committing 1 error, finishing with 10 hits and 8 runs on the day for a Mets match rating anchored by timely contact with runners in scoring position.


The Nationals closed with 0 runs and 0 hits, ending with 3 hits, 3 errors, and 3 runs in the post-game report Mets.


The Mets pitching line produced 11 strikeouts with a 0.778 WHIP, and the staff allowed 3 hits while facing 34 batters for a Mets final whistle reaction focused on run prevention.


The Nationals lineup finished with 3 runs on 3 hits, and the game included 3,226 in attendance over a 2:29 duration.


The Mets next game is scheduled for 6:10 PM EDT on 2026-03-13 at Clover Park in Port St Lucie, Florida, and the broadcast is set for WPIX.


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