Mets vs. Nationals: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 8/16/26

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 15: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets singles in the winning run in the ninth inning of a 5-4 win against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field on August 15, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) | Getty Images Mets lineup

1. A.J. Ewing – CF
2. Francisco Lindor – SS
3. Bo Bichette – 3B
4. Carson Benge – RF
5. Jared Young – 1B
6. Luis Robert – LF
7. Brett Baty – 2B
8. Jorge Polanco – DH
9. Luis Torrens – C

SP: Christian Scott – RHP

Nationals lineup

1. CJ Abrams – SS
2. Abimelec Ortiz – 1B
3. Dylan Crews – RF
4. Daylen Lile – LF
5. Brady House – 3B
6. Jorbit Vivas – 2B
7. Andres Chaparro – DH
8. Keibert Ruiz – C
9. Jacob Young – CF

SP: Jake Irvin – RHP

Broadcast info

First pitch: 1:40 PM EDT
TV: SNY
Radio: Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880AM, Audacy App, 92.3 HD2