Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 11-13, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals crushed the Atlanta Braves 11-4 at Nationals Park.
Not much to complain about. Last night's win by 7 gives the score a boost. Tempering that, a 5.6 RA/G from the pitching staff weighs on everything.
Nationals Game on April 22
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Zack Littell (0-2, 7.11 ERA) vs Martín Pérez (1-1, 2.21 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 48°F, Wind 5 mph |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals crushed the Atlanta Braves 11-4 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jacob Young went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Luis García Jr. went 4-5 with 3 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
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16 | 8 | .667 | L1 | |
|
Marlins
|
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11 | 13 | .458 | 5.0 | L1 |
|
Nationals
|
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11 | 13 | .458 | 5.0 | W1 |
|
Phillies
|
|
8 | 15 | .348 | 7.5 | L7 |
|
Mets
|
|
7 | 16 | .304 | 8.5 | L12 |
Washington Nationals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -2 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | .242 | .948 | 19 | |
| 6 | .296 | .976 | 19 | |
| 2 | .341 | .988 | 5 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 3.38 | 1.20 | 26.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .222 AVG in last 3 games |
Nationals News
The Washington Nationals continue to face challenges as they fell to the Atlanta Braves 9-4 last night, extending their record to 10-13. With a recent 3-4 stretch and a troubling run differential of -8 over the last week, it's clear the Nats need to address their defensive woes, particularly behind the plate where catchers have been underperforming. Adding to the dynamic, the Nats recalled a flamethrowing righty to shake up their pitching staff after last night's disappointing outing. Yet, amidst the struggles, James Wood is making headlines, flaunting his power and discipline as he leads the team with eight home runs this season. The Nats will need every bit of that energy as they attempt to even the series against the Braves, who are currently setting the pace in the division.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals visit the Chicago White Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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