TBD TBD
Starter not announced
Today · 6:45 PM ETLineup pendingNL East
New York Mets vs Washington Nationals Preview
September 25, 2026
Starting pitchers, lineup status, recent form and weather at Nationals Park.
6:45 PM ET · Nationals ParkStats availableLineups not confirmed
Starting pitchers
Andrew Alvarez LHP
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
ERA
3.17
35th
WHIP
1.26
96th
K/9
8.92
70th
BB/9
4.00
175th
P-Score61i
FIP
3.26
HR/9
0.42
5th
OPS/R
0.626
IP
108.0
2026 ERA splits
Home ERA3.41
Road ERA3.27
Last 5 starts
Advanced starter metricsERA−, FIP, WAR, career vs opponent
| Metric | Starter | Alvarez | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERA− | – | 78 | Park- and league-adjusted; 100 is average. |
| FIP | – | 3.26 | |
| WAR | – | 2.3 | Season value. |
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Offense vs pitcher hand
Lineups
Lineup pendingOrder from the stored snapshot; treat as unofficial until the card is filed.Full lineup page
Team comparison
NYM·WSH+20820th
Run differential
+3165th
73–85 Record75–84
Last 10 games
2026 head-to-head
Season Series
0—0
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Mets?+
New York Mets has not announced a starter for this game.
Who is starting for the Nationals?+
Andrew Alvarez is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
6:45 PM ET at Nationals Park.
Where is the game being played?+
Nationals Park, home of the Washington Nationals.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
P-Score is available for one starter only.