NEW YORK (Interstat) — The Washington Nationals defeated the New York Mets 5-4 on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Citi Field before 34,621 in 2 hours, 31 minutes. Washington improved to 15-17, while New York fell to 10-21.

CJ Abrams went 2 for 3 with a three-run homer in the eighth inning to break a 4-4 tie, also driving in a run with a single in the third. MJ Melendez homered for the Mets, a three-run shot in the third inning that tied the game at 3. Mark Vientos doubled in a run in the sixth to give New York a 4-3 lead.

Mitchell Parker (2-0) earned the win, allowing one run in three innings of relief. Gus Varland recorded his third save, pitching 1⅓ scoreless innings. Luke Weaver (2-1) took the loss. Freddy Peralta struck out six over six innings, allowing one earned run.

Washington scored twice in the second on an error and a Jacob Young single, then added a run in the third. The Mets answered with three in the third and one in the sixth before Abrams’ decisive blow.