Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 7-9, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals got routed by the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-16 at PNC Park.
The indicators are pointing down. Lost by 11 last night. Hard to shake that off immediately. On top of that, giving up 6.4 runs a game. That's the biggest issue.
Nationals Game on April 14
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Miles Mikolas (0-3, 12.41 ERA) vs Mitch Keller (1-0, 1.00 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Nationals.TV |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 72°F, Wind 4 mph |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals got routed by the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-16 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 1 |
 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
Highlights
- Nasim Nuñez went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Jacob Young went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
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10 | 7 | .588 | L1 | |
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Marlins
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9 | 8 | .529 | 1.0 | W1 |
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Phillies
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8 | 8 | .500 | 1.5 | W1 |
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Nationals
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7 | 9 | .438 | 2.5 | L1 |
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Mets
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7 | 10 | .412 | 3.0 | L6 |
Washington Nationals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -6 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | .327 | 1.024 | 17 | |
| 5 | .277 | .997 | 14 | |
| 2 | .364 | 1.068 | 4 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Nationals News
The Washington Nationals are riding a wave of momentum after a gritty weekend sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers, which showcased their offensive prowess,averaging 5.7 runs per game over the last week. CJ Abrams is emerging as a key contributor, proving vital to the team's success and fan hopes for the future. But the excitement is tempered by injury concerns, as both Ken Waldichuk and Cole Henry landed on the 15-day injured list, with Waldichuk facing Tommy John surgery. As the Nats head to Pittsburgh to face ace Paul Skenes, this matchup will test their resurgent offense against one of the league's best pitchers. The stakes are high, can the Nationals maintain their momentum against this formidable challenge?
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals host the San Francisco Giants for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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