Mon Apr 28 20:20:00 UTC 2025: **Nationals Stage Stunning Comeback, Defeat Mets 8-7 on Walk-Off Error**
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington Nationals pulled off a dramatic 8-7 victory over the first-place New York Mets on Sunday afternoon at Nationals Park, capitalizing on a late-game error and a remarkable seventh-inning rally. Down 7-1 heading into the seventh, the Nationals mounted a five-run comeback, fueled by Riley Adams’ three-run homer, his first of the season.
The Mets’ lead was short-lived, however. Alex Call led off the ninth with a double, and after a groundout advanced the runner to third, CJ Abrams tied the game with a single. The winning run scored in the bottom of the ninth when Luis García Jr.’s grounder to first resulted in a throwing error by Pete Alonso, allowing Abrams to score from second.
Adams’ home run, off Mets reliever José Buttó, was a pivotal moment. Manager Dave Martinez opted to stick with Adams, despite his two strikeouts earlier in the game, proving to be a shrewd decision. Adams’ powerful hit, clocked at 109.6 mph, injected life into the Nationals’ offense, bringing them within one run.
The Nationals’ victory marks their fourth comeback win of the season and their second walk-off win against the Mets in this series. The team has now secured seven one-run victories, tying an MLB high. Manager Martinez credited his team’s collective determination and their growing ability to close out close games. The win underscores the Nationals’ resilient spirit and their capacity for dramatic comebacks.
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