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Ronny Mauricio, Francisco Lindor hit back-to-back home runs, but Mets lose season finale to Nationals, 6-4

The New York Mets wrapped up their campaign with a 6-4 defeat against the Washington Nationals, concluding the schedule at 74-88. Francisco Lindor reached a major milestone during the contest by slugging his 300th career home run in the second inning, immediately following a blast from teammate Ronny Mauricio.

Despite building an early advantage, the pitching staff could not hold on as Sean Manaea surrendered five earned runs over six innings, including a pair of long balls to Andrés Chaparro.

On the bright side for New York, rookie Carson Benge finished out a strong season with a three-hit performance, capping off a stellar stretch where he led the squad with a .282 batting average alongside twenty home runs and sixty-five RBIs. Andrés Chaparro claimed game MVP honors after driving in multiple runs with three hits for Washington.

The Mets now face a lengthy winter to address roster concerns before returning to action next year.

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