NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 14: CJ Abrams #5 of the Washington Nationals steals second base against Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets during the third inning at Citi Field on August 14, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesLast night the bats just could not get going and the bullpen faltered. That led to a disappointing 4-1 loss. Now the boys will have to regroup and try to even the series. Hopefully the leagues highest scoring offense can figure out the Mets makeshift pitching staff.With a lefty on the mound, there will be plenty of changes to the lineup. Dylan Crews will lead off and play right. CJ Abrams is at short again despite the announcement of his move to second base. Andrew Pinckney and Harry Ford are also back in the lineup. Brad Lord will start as his reintegration into the rotation continues.lord on the mound https://t.co/HyMhWpLQbBpic.twitter.com/AeZ2tuGsI1 Washington Nationals (@Nationals) August 15, 2026The Mets have a couple new faces at the bottom of their lineup. Brett Baty will play left field and Jorge Polanco will DH. Otherwise it is the same group as last night. Francisco Lindor will lead the way without Juan Soto. Sean Manaea has been throwing the ball much better lately and will be on the mound today. #LGMpic.twitter.com/xwqGNCcHaK New York Mets (@Mets) August 15, 2026Join the conversation!Sign up for a user accountand get:Fewer adsCreatecommunity postsComment on articles, community postsRec comments, community postsNew, improved notifications system!Game Info:Stadium: Citi FieldTime: 4:10 PM ESTTV: Nationals.TV and FS1Radio: 106.7 The FanLosing this series in New York would be a massive blow. This group needs to buckle down and do whatever it takes to win. Follow along in the comments down below and lets go Nats!