Washington Nationals at New York Mets Game Preview - June 12, 2025

Thursday, June 12th, 2025

Game Details

The New York Mets (44-24) host the Washington Nationals (30-37) on June 12, 2025.

The game is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. EDT in New York. The Mets are first in the NL East, while the Nationals are third.

Pitching Matchup

Nationals: Mike Soroka (3-3, 4.86 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 35 strikeouts)

Mets: Kodai Senga (6-3, 1.59 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 65 strikeouts)

Betting Information

Mets -251, Nationals +204; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

Key Storylines

The New York Mets will look to extend their five-game home win streak when they face the Washington Nationals.

New York holds a strong home record at 26-7 and is 44-24 overall. The Mets rank seventh in MLB with 87 total home runs.

Washington is 15-19 on the road and 30-37 overall. The Nationals have a solid 21-5 record in games where they outhit their opponents.

This game is the seventh meeting between the teams this season, with the Mets currently leading the series 4-2.

Top Performers

For the Mets, Juan Soto is hitting .252 with 13 doubles, 13 home runs, and 35 RBI. Pete Alonso has been hot, going 15 for 40 with three doubles and six home runs in the last 10 games.

For the Nationals, James Wood leads with 16 doubles, 16 home runs, and 45 RBI. Josh Bell has contributed with a double, two home runs, and seven RBI over his last 10 games, going 8 for 36.

Recent Form

Mets: 8-2 record in their last 10 games, with a .255 batting average and a 2.67 ERA. They have outscored opponents by 29 runs in this span.

Nationals: 3-7 record in their last 10 games, with a .211 batting average and a 4.19 ERA. They have been outscored by 18 runs in this span.

Injuries

Mets: Mark Vientos (hamstring), Jesse Winker (side), Danny Young (elbow), A.J. Minter (lat), Frankie Montas (lat), Brooks Raley (elbow), Sean Manaea (oblique), Jose Siri (shin), Nick Madrigal (shoulder), Drew Smith (elbow), Christian Scott (elbow).

Nationals: Dylan Crews (back), Paul DeJong (face), Orlando Ribalta (biceps), Derek Law (forearm), DJ Herz (elbow), Mason Thompson (elbow), Josiah Gray (elbow).

In summary

The New York Mets host the Washington Nationals on June 12, 2025, at 1:10 p.m. EDT. The Mets, leading the NL East with a 44-24 record and a strong 26-7 home stand, send Kodai Senga (6-3, 1.59 ERA) to the mound. The Nationals are 30-37, third in the NL East, and counter with Mike Soroka (3-3, 4.86 ERA). New York holds a 4-2 series lead this season. Key players include the Mets' Juan Soto and Pete Alonso, and the Nationals' James Wood and Josh Bell. The Mets are in better recent form, going 8-2 in their last 10 games compared to the Nationals' 3-7. Both teams have multiple players on the injury list.

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