Mets' Explosive 12th Inning Overwhelms Nationals
New York erupted for ten runs in the twelfth inning, turning a tightly contested game into a 16‑7 rout of the Washington Nationals that stretched to four hours and eight minutes. The outburst represents the most runs scored in an extra inning since 1983, underscoring the rarity of the Mets' late‑game explosion.
The victory not only snapped a four‑game skid but also lifted the Mets to a 6‑4 record in extra‑inning games this season, a stretch that includes six wins in their last seven outings. Their recent surge reflects a team that has learned to thrive when the pressure mounts beyond the ninth inning.
Carson Benge delivered the decisive blow with a go‑ahead swing that capped a flurry of late‑inning hits, while Bo Bichette contributed a solo homer in the seventh and a double in the twelfth. Their timely hits illustrated the depth of the lineup and the ability to generate runs from multiple spots in the order.
Washington’s offense sputtered, leaving 19 runners on base — the most in the majors this year — highlighting the Nationals’ inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities despite a steady stream of baseroaders throughout the contest.
The Mets’ late‑game fireworks come at a pivotal juncture, reinforcing their reputation as a clutch team and positioning them favorably as the season’s pennant race intensifies. With a winning streak that now spans six of the last seven games, New York appears poised to carry this momentum into the final stretch of the schedule.