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Game Recap
🔥 Nationals Beat the Mets
Final Score: Nationals 9, New York Mets 6
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Location: Nationals Park
⚾ DUGOUT DISPATCH
After a rough start to the game, the Nationals came back from a 5-0 deficit to beat the Mets nine to six and tie the series one to one. The Nationals had a great night batting with nine hits, one solo home run, and the most impressive highlight of the evening, which came when James Wood hit an inside-the-park grand slam, only the second time this feat has been accomplished by a National.
📊 THE BOX SCORE
Winning Pitcher: Foster Griffin ([5–2], 5 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 0 BB, 5 K)
Losing Pitcher: Nolan McLean ([2–3], 5.2 IP, 8 H, 9 R, 6 ER, 2 BB, 5 K)
Key Hitters:
James Wood: 3-for-5, HR, 4 RBI
Nasim Nunez: 2-for-4, 2 RBI
Jose Tena: 1-for-4, HR, 1 RBI
Team RISP: [3-for-7]
Errors: Nats 6, Mets 6
Attendance: 22,754
🎙️ LOCKER ROOM LORE
According to MLB.com reporter Brent Maguire, “Wood became the 26th player to accomplish this feat in the Divisional Era (Since 1969).” Post-game, James Wood was asked about his inside-the-park grand slam. “I was hype,” Wood said. “Everyone was hype. It was fun. Everyone was celebrating.”
📅 NEXT AT BAT
Next Game: vs. New York Mets, May 20th, 6:45 PM ET, Nationals Park
Probables: Nats — Zach Littell, Mets — Zach Thornton
Key Storyline: Can the Nats win the series and get back to .500? How will Dylan Crews play in his second game back in the big leagues?
💬 FAN’S CHOICE
Who was tonight’s MVP?
✅ Wood
✅ Tena
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Dylan Crews Is Back
⚾ DUGOUT DISPATCH
The Nationals brought Dylan Crews back to the majors, and Brady House was assigned to Rochester. After temporarily spending time in the minor league, the outfield prospect made his return to the big leagues. In Tuesday's game, Crews went 1-for-4 and is slated to start tonight in the series finale against the Mets.
📊 THE BOX SCORE:
Dylan Crews was the second overall pick in the 2023 MLB draft and was the fourth-ranked MLB prospect in 2025.
In his 41 games played in Rochester, Crews had a batting average of .258 and an OBP of .345, compared to his 2025 MLB batting average of .208 and OBP of .280.
💬 FAN’S CHOICE
What do you think about Brady House moving down and Dylan Crews moving up?
📬 SUBSCRIBER CTA
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Nationals Send Seaver King to Triple-A
⚾ DUGOUT DISPATCH
The 23-year-old has been promoted to Triple-A. While he primarily plays shortstop, he has also played second base in Double-A. King has been assigned to the Rochester Redwings from the Harrisonburg Senators.
📊 THE BOX SCORE:
Throughout his minor league career, he posted a .267 batting average, but this season he took a step up, hitting .336 and posting a .427 OBP.
King was the tenth overall pick in 2024
King has gotten on base in all 35 games he has played this season.
🗣️ LOCKER ROOM LORE
King’s promotion to Triple-A is not surprising, considering his speed and plate skills that he's showcased in Double-A so far this year. He posted a .631 OPS across two levels and has drawn 22 walks in 35 game appearances, as well as stolen five bases in 2026. Prospects and coaches believe these will transfer well while playing for Rochester.
💬 FAN’S CHOICE
What do you think about Seaver King making the jump to Triple-A? Do you think he can make the jump to the MLB?
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