The Mets defied the odds on July 4 by playing a relatively uneventful game against the Washington Nationals. Jesse Winker broke the scoreless tie with a home run in the eighth inning off Adrian Houser. Cole Irvin outperformed Jose Quintana, holding the Mets to only one hit and one walk.

It was a pitcher's duel with both teams struggling to generate offense. Despite solid pitching performances, the Mets fell 1-0 to split the series. The Nats secured the win with Derek Law converting the save, his first of the season.