Chaparro two homers — Nats close 2026 with 6-4 win over Mets

Final — Washington Nationals 6, New York Mets 4

The Nationals closed 2026 with a 6-4 win over the Mets on Sunday, Sep. 27 at Nationals Park (ESPN). First pitch was moved up to 1:05 p.m. ET.

Locked scoring (ESPN)

| Inning | Play | Score |

| --- | --- | --- |

| 1st | Benge single (Lindor scored) | 1-0 NYM |

| 1st | Abrams triple (House scored) | 1-1 |

| 2nd | Mauricio 2-run HR; Lindor solo HR | 4-1 NYM |

| 2nd | Nuñez double (Ford scored) | 4-2 |

| 3rd | Chaparro solo HR; Young scores Crews | 4-4 |

| 5th | Chaparro solo HR | 4-5 WSH |

| 7th | House single (Wood scored) | 4-6 WSH |

Pitching

• DJ Herz — 3 IP, 4 ER (start after Tommy John return)
• Will Dion — W (3-2), 2 scoreless
• Erik Tolman — S (5)
• Sean Manaea — L (6-8)

Season wrap

Washington 77-85. Mets 74-88. Attendance 23,753.

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*Sunday evening desk, Sep. 27, 2026. Box from ESPN.*