Washington Nationals Daily Update
The Washington Nationals are 21-23, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals were crushed by the Cincinnati Reds 1-15 at Great American Ball Park. Today they play the Baltimore Orioles at 06:45 PM EDT on MASN, Nationals.TV, Fox 5 WTTG, Gray Media.
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Not a great stretch. Last night's loss by 14 drags the score down. Also weighing on the score: giving up 6.6 runs a game. That's the biggest issue.
Nationals Game Today
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Zack Littell (1-4, 6.94 ERA) vs Shane Baz (1-4, 5.48 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | MASN, Nationals.TV, Fox 5 WTTG, Gray Media |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 54°F, Wind 9 mph |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals were crushed by the Cincinnati Reds 1-15 at Great American Ball Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 2 |
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
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30 | 14 | .682 | L1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
21 | 23 | .477 | 9.0 | W1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
21 | 23 | .477 | 9.0 | L1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
20 | 24 | .455 | 10.0 | L1 |
|
Mets
|
|
18 | 25 | .419 | 11.5 | W3 |
Washington Nationals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -8 run differential.
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Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | .292 | .922 | 36 | |
| 12 | .234 | .897 | 29 | |
| 6 | .263 | .759 | 22 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 3.53 | 1.14 | 51.0 | |
| 2-0 | 3.21 | 1.14 | 28.0 | |
| 1-2 | 4.02 | 1.59 | 40.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 3 HR, 7 RBI, .385 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2 SV, 1.2 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Nationals News
The Washington Nationals took a beating against the Cincinnati Reds, dropping the series finale 15-1, with Foster Griffin experiencing a rough outing that exposed the pitching staff's vulnerabilities. JJ Bleday's offensive explosion for the Reds overshadowed any bright spots for the Nats, who now sit at 19-22 and remain ensnared in a lukewarm stretch, going 4-3 over the past week with a +5 run differential. While the bats have shown some life, led by promising performances from young talents like CJ Abrams, it's painfully clear that the pitching needs a serious overhaul, especially as Cade Cavalli continues to struggle. The Nats face an uphill battle to turn things around in the coming games, and without a strong showing from their pitchers, the postseason hopes will continue to dim.
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| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 05/16 |
vs Baltimore Orioles
|
4:05 PM |
| Sun 05/17 |
vs Baltimore Orioles
|
1:35 PM |
| Mon 05/18 |
vs New York Mets
|
6:45 PM |
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