Mets Vs Nationals Game 3 starts at 1:35 pm

🔥 Pitching Duel: Megill vs. Parker

The Mets (19-8, MLB’s best record) face the Nationals (12-15) in a pivotal rubber match at Nationals Park. Today’s game features a thrilling pitching matchup:

- RHP Tylor Megill (3-2, 1.09 ERA) has been dominant, ranking second in MLB ERA. Manager Carlos Mendoza credits his aggressive approach: “He’s attacking the zone, trusting his stuff, and maturing on the mound” .

- LHP Mitchell Parker (3-1, 1.39 ERA) is coming off an 8-inning, one-hit gem against Baltimore. However, he struggles historically against the Mets (0-1, 9.31 ERA) .

Key Stat: The Mets’ MLB-leading 2.36 ERA and five shutouts this season highlight their pitching dominance .

⚾ Offensive Firepowe

Mets’ Hot Bats:

- Francisco Lindor (.314 AVG) is on fire, with hits in 20 of 23 April games and a .480 average when leading off .

- Pete Alonso leads the team with 8 HRs and 26 RBI, including a .333 average and 5-for-12 lifetime vs. Parker .

- Francisco Alvarez returned from injury with a clutch two-run homer in Saturday’s 2-0 win .

Nationals’ Threats:

- CJ Abrams (.375 AVG in recent games) and James Wood (8 HRs, 19 RBI) anchor Washington’s lineup. Abrams tripled and stole a base in Friday’s walk-off win .

-Dylan Crewsis riding a 10-game hit streak (.366 AVG) .

🩹 Injury Updates

- Mets:

- A.J. Minter (tricep) left Saturday’s game and will undergo an MRI Will be out

📉 Betting Lines

- Odds: Mets -146 | Nationals +123 | Over/Under 8 .

Top Players Anthony's Picks

1. Francisco Lindor 3-4. HR1 RBI 2 SB 2 SB 1

2. Mets im going to select Mark Vientos in this one to gratis the bat going 2-4 with 1 HR 3 RBIs

3. Juan Soto 3-4. HR 1. RBI. 3. DD 2

Anthony's 🎯 My Predictions

Expect a low-scoring duel with Megill’s elite command (30 Ks in 24.2 IP) neutralizing Washington’s lefty-heavy lineup. However, Parker’s recent form suggests he’ll keep the Mets in check early. Final Score: Mets 3-1, with Alonso delivering the go-ahead RBI .

📺 How to Watch

- Time: 1:35 PM ET

- TV SNY, MASN2

- Stream: MetsXMFanZone.org (ad-free)

- Social: Live highlights on TikTok, Instagram, and Rumble (@MetsXMFanZone).