New york mets washington nationals
A great matchup between two National League East rivals!
Here are some interesting facts and stats about the New York Mets and Washington Nationals:
New York Mets:
- The Mets were founded in 1962 and have won two World Series titles (1969 and 1986).
- They play their home games at Citi Field in Queens, New York.
- The team is known for its iconic blue and orange uniforms and the "Mets" logo.
- The Mets have a fierce rivalry with the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, but their rivalry with the Nationals is growing in intensity.
Washington Nationals:
- The Nationals were founded in 1969 as the Montreal Expos and moved to Washington, D.C. in 2005.
- They won their first World Series title in 2019, defeating the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the Fall Classic.
- The team plays its home games at Nationals Park in Southeast Washington, D.C.
- The Nationals have a strong rivalry with the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, but their rivalry with the Mets is also growing in intensity.
Head-to-Head Matchup:
- The Mets and Nationals have played each other 244 times, with the Mets leading the series 124-120.
- The Nationals have won 7 of the last 10 matchups between the two teams.
- The Mets' Jacob deGrom and the Nationals' Max Scherzer are two of the best pitchers in the National League, and their matchups are always highly anticipated.
Recent Games:
- The Mets and Nationals have played each other 6 times this season, with the Nationals winning 4 of those games.
- The Mets' Pete Alonso has been on a tear against the Nationals, hitting.333 with 3 home runs and 7 RBIs in their last 6 meetings.
- The Nationals' Anthony Rendon has also had success against the Mets, hitting.320 with 2 home runs and 5 RBIs in their last 6 meetings.
I hope this information helps!