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MLB Game Preview · August 20, 2025

New York Mets at Washington Nationals

Current matchup information, probable starters, batting orders, and qualified game notes.

FinalNationals Park8:15 p.m.

Game at a glance

New York Mets visits Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, with first pitch scheduled for 8:15 p.m.. Both batting orders are confirmed and listed below.

Batting orders

New York Mets

  1. 1Francisco LindorSS
  2. 2Juan SotoRF
  3. 3Brandon NimmoLF
  4. 4Pete Alonso1B
  5. 5Jeff McNeil2B
  6. 6Mark VientosDH
  7. 7Brett Baty3B
  8. 8Cedric MullinsCF
  9. 9Luis TorrensC

Washington Nationals

  1. 1James WoodLF
  2. 2CJ AbramsSS
  3. 3Josh Bell1B
  4. 4Luis García2B
  5. 5Paul DeJong3B
  6. 6Daylen LileDH
  7. 7Dylan CrewsRF
  8. 8Drew MillasC
  9. 9Robert HassellCF

Pitching matchup

Kodai Senga is lined up for New York Mets, opposite Brad Lord for Washington Nationals. The confirmed starters and batting orders shown here come from the latest official MLB game feed.

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