The Mets suffered a disappointing 9-6 loss to the Nationals on May 19, 2026, despite initially holding a 5-0 lead. Rookie Nolan McLean struggled, giving up nine runs, including an inside-the-park grand slam by James Wood in the second inning that shifted momentum. Bo Bichette homered twice, but defensive errors and missed opportunities ultimately cost the Mets the game, snapping their three-game winning streak. Manager Carlos Mendoza criticized the team’s recent defensive lapses as a significant factor in the defeat.
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