Mets Walk Off Nationals 5-4 in 10th on McNeil's Double

Tuesday, June 10th, 2025

Jeff McNeil doubled home the winning run in the 10th inning as the New York Mets rallied past the Washington Nationals 5-4 on Tuesday night. This was the opener of a three-game series between NL East foes.

Juan Soto contributed significantly for the Mets against his original team, hitting a solo homer and an RBI double. He also made a key defensive play, throwing out a runner at home plate from right field.

Pete Alonso delivered a tying single in the eighth inning. This followed Soto's two-out double that had trimmed the Nationals' lead to 4-3.

With this win, New York improved to 43-24, holding the best record in the National League. The Mets have won four straight games and 13 of their last 16, moving 19 games over .500 for the first time since finishing 101-61 in 2022.

For the Nationals, CJ Abrams had a strong game, hitting a homer, doubling twice, and driving in two runs.

Nathaniel Lowe launched a two-run homer off Mets starter Griffin Canning in the first inning.

MacKenzie Gore delivered another terrific performance, pitching six steady innings.

Gore, a left-hander, recorded six strikeouts, taking over the major league lead with 114. He did not issue any walks.

Washington pitchers had retired 12 consecutive batters before Starling Marte drew a two-out walk from reliever Jose A. Ferrer in the eighth inning.

Soto then laced an RBI double that eluded a diving Robert Hassell III in right field. This was New York's first hit since the fourth inning.

Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan was then summoned to face Pete Alonso, who has been red-hot. Alonso lined a single off the left-field wall, tying the game at 4-4. He was thrown out at second base trying for a double.

Mets reliever Reed Garrett earned the win (2-2) after pitching a perfect 10th inning.

In the bottom of the 10th, McNeil lined the first pitch he saw from Nationals reliever Cole Henry (0-1) into right field. The hit scored pinch-runner Luisangel Acuña, who was the automatic runner placed at second base, for the winning run.

Earlier in the game, McNeil also contributed with a bloop RBI single in the second inning, getting the Mets on the scoreboard.

Key Moment

The interaction between Juan Soto and MacKenzie Gore in the third inning was a key moment. Soto homered to left-center off Gore, his former teammate. After connecting, Soto appeared to exchange words and stared down Gore as he rounded the bases.

This added a layer of intrigue, as Soto and Gore were the central pieces traded for each other in a blockbuster deal in 2022. That trade also sent prospects CJ Abrams, Robert Hassell III, and James Wood from the San Diego Padres to the Washington Nationals.

Key Stats

Pete Alonso continues his hot hitting, recording 19 RBI in his last nine games.

MacKenzie Gore has been dominant over his last four starts, permitting just three earned runs and four walks across 25 innings. This impressive stretch has lowered his season ERA to 2.88.

Up Next

The three-game series continues on Wednesday night. The Washington Nationals are scheduled to send right-hander Jake Irvin (5-2, 4.02 ERA) to the mound. The New York Mets counter with left-hander David Peterson (4-2, 2.80 ERA).

In summary

The New York Mets defeated the Washington Nationals 5-4 in 10 innings on June 10, 2025, thanks to a walk-off double by Jeff McNeil. Juan Soto starred for the Mets with a homer, RBI double, and an outfield assist, while Pete Alonso hit a key tying single. The Mets improved their NL-best record to 43-24 with the win. For the Nationals, CJ Abrams had a strong offensive night, and MacKenzie Gore delivered a solid six-inning start, leading the majors in strikeouts.

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