US EditionJosh Bell’s Homer, Rookie Cole Henry’s Clutch Relief Help Nationals Beat Mets 5
Josh Bell's 16th home run and Cole Henry's relief pitching helped the Nationals overcome the Mets, ending New York's three-game winning streak.
- On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, the Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 5-4 in Washington, ending the Mets' three-game winning streak.
- The Nationals' victory followed a rough outing from Mets ace Kodai Senga, who allowed five runs and lasted just over five innings during the game.
- Josh Bell launched his 16th home run, a 420-foot line drive to right field, while rookie reliever Cole Henry helped preserve the lead by escaping a tough situation in the sixth inning to secure the Nationals' victory.
- In his last six outings, Senga has given up 18 earned runs across 27 innings pitched, resulting in a 6.00 ERA, which has caused some fans to question his role as the team's ace.
- The Mets now hold a 67-59 record and sit 6.5 games behind the division-leading Phillies, making their playoff hopes increasingly uncertain amid ongoing pitching challenges.
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Josh Bell’s homer, rookie Cole Henry’s clutch relief help Nationals beat Mets 5
Josh Bell homered and drove in two runs, rookie reliever Cole Henry pitched out of a jam in the sixth inning and the Washington Nationals held on to beat the Mets 5-4 on Wednesday night, ending New York’s three-game winning streak.
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My Mother LodeJosh Bell’s homer, rookie Cole Henry’s clutch relief help Nationals beat Mets 5-4
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Josh Bell's homer, rookie Cole Henry's clutch relief help Nationals beat Mets 5-4
WASHINGTON (AP) — Josh Bell homered and drove in two runs, rookie reliever Cole Henry pitched out of a jam in the sixth inning and the Washington Nationals held on
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