NEW YORK — The New York Mets shut out the Washington Nationals 5-0 on June 11, 2025, at Citi Field, powered by David Peterson’s complete-game masterpiece and timely home runs from Brandon Nimmo and Juan Soto. The victory, witnessed by 40,681 fans, solidified the Mets’ position atop the National League East, while the Nationals struggled to generate offense against Peterson’s dominant pitching.
Peterson delivered a stellar performance, tossing nine scoreless innings, allowing six hits, and striking out six without issuing a walk. The Nationals’ only significant threat came in the eighth inning, when Luis García Jr. doubled and Jacob Young singled, but García was thrown out at home by center fielder Tyrone Taylor, preserving the shutout. The Mets’ offense struck early, with Pete Alonso’s RBI double in the first inning scoring Nimmo to give New York a 1-0 lead. Soto’s two-run homer in the third, following Francisco Lindor’s double, extended the lead to 3-0. Nimmo added solo home runs in the fifth and seventh innings, his second multi-homer game of the season, finalizing the score at 5-0.
Jake Irvin took the loss for Washington, surrendering four runs on five hits over five innings, with three walks and four strikeouts. Relievers Zach Brzykcy and Jackson Rutledge pitched three innings, with Rutledge allowing Nimmo’s second homer. The Nationals’ offense managed six hits, including a double from García and two hits from James Wood, but went 1-for-4 with runners in scoring position and left four runners on base. Washington’s defense executed one double play, but they couldn’t overcome Peterson’s command.
The Mets’ bats were led by Nimmo, who went 2-for-3 with two homers, two RBIs, and three runs scored. Soto contributed a homer and two RBIs, while Alonso drove in one run with his double. Lindor and Jeff McNeil each added a hit, and Brett Baty stole a base. New York’s 1-for-8 performance with runners in scoring position was offset by their power hitting, with three extra-base hits fueling the attack. The Mets also turned a double play and benefited from Taylor’s outfield assist.
The game, lasting 2 hours and 16 minutes, began at 7:10 p.m. under clear skies with a temperature of 81 degrees and a 9 mph wind blowing out to right field. Umpires Edwin Moscoso, Chad Whitson, Chris Guccione, and David Rackley officiated.
The Nationals, now 30-37 and third in the NL East, struggled to find rhythm, with CJ Abrams and Andrés Chaparro going hitless. The Mets, 44-24 and first in the NL East, showcased their depth, with Peterson’s gem and Nimmo’s power display highlighting their dominance. The game underscored New York’s strong pitching and opportunistic offense, while Washington looks to regroup in their next matchup.
