Brady House’s first career grand slam powered the Washington Nationals to a commanding 14-2 victory over the New York Mets on Wednesday night at Citi Field. The Nationals established a season-high in runs scored, showcasing a potent offensive display.

Nationals' Offensive Explosion

The Nationals’ offense erupted, highlighted by Curtis Mead’s four hits, including a late-game home run, and four runs scored. James Wood contributed three RBIs and three runs, while CJ Abrams added three hits and two RBIs, demonstrating the team’s depth at the plate.

House's Historic Hit

Brady House capped off a seven-run fourth inning with his grand slam, the Nationals’ first of the season. This pivotal moment significantly contributed to the team’s dominant performance.

Cavalli's Dominant Pitching

Cade Cavalli (1-1) delivered a strong pitching performance, recording 10 strikeouts over six innings. This matched his career high, previously set against Atlanta.

Strikeout Streak

Cavalli’s final 24 pitches were all strikes, representing the longest streak in Major League Baseball this season. He became the first Washington pitcher to achieve 10+ strikeouts in consecutive starts since Max Scherzer in July 2020.

Mets' Struggles Continue

Despite Juan Soto’s continued success against his former team – hitting his second consecutive home run and finishing with three hits – the Mets’ pitching struggled. David Peterson (0-4) allowed seven runs in 3 2/3 innings after being demoted to the bullpen.

Pitching Woes

Reliever Sean Manaea surrendered House’s grand slam, and Freddy Peralta (1-3, 3.90 ERA) has now lost three consecutive starts. The Mets have fallen in 16 of their last 19 games.

Looking Ahead

Miles Mikolas (0-3, 8.49 ERA) is scheduled to pitch for Washington in the series finale, aiming to maintain the team’s offensive momentum. The Nationals rebounded from an 8-0 loss in the series opener, improving their road record to 11-7.