New, Exciting Headline: Nationals Thrash D.C. Senators 10-3 in Historic Washington Victory!

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Nolan McLean #26 of Team United States warms up before a World Baseball Classic Pool B game between Italy and the United States at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Houston Astros/Getty Images) | Getty Images Meet the Mets The Mets fell to the Nationals 12-6 as Washington erupted for six runs in the ninth to break a 6-6 tie. David Peterson allowed four runs in his four innings of work, while Christian Scott took the loss after allowing three earned runs in three-plus innings.

Carson Benge went 2-for-2, Ronny Mauricio went 2-for-4, and Francisco Alvarez went 1-for-3, while Mark Vientos struggled, taking an 0-for in his four at-bats. Huascar Brazoban returned from the WBC and will be part of the team’s bullpen on Opening Day so long as he remains healthy to close out the spring. Tim Britton made the case for Benge to start on Opening Day in the latest edition of “This Week in Mets”.

Britton and Will Sammon shared some notes on the final spot in the team’s bullpen, their fascination with the cutter, and more. As Benge competes for a spot on the team, his goal is to help the team win any way that he can. Nolan McLean will start tonight’s championship game for Team USA, and he confidently exclaimed, ‘I’m built for this’ as he looks to fulfill his patriotic duty and delivery a win for Team USA.

All signs point to McLean being ready for his big moment on the big stage tonight. Carlos Mendoza has mixed feelings about McLean starting tonight’s WBC final. Needless to say, Juan Soto was not happy with how the WBC ended for the Dominican Republic.