Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 11-15, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals dropped one to the Atlanta Braves 2-7 at Nationals Park.
The indicators are pointing down. A loss by 5 last night and the vibes reflect it. Also weighing on the score: 2 wins in 7 games. The math speaks for itself.
Nationals Game on April 24
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Rate Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Miles Mikolas (0-3, 9.15 ERA) vs Bryan Hudson (0-0, 1.69 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Chicago Sports Network, Nationals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 62°F, Wind 3 mph |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals dropped one to the Atlanta Braves 2-7 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Highlights
- CJ Abrams went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- James Wood went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
18 | 8 | .692 | W2 | |
|
Marlins
|
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12 | 13 | .480 | 5.5 | W1 |
|
Nationals
|
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11 | 15 | .423 | 7.0 | L2 |
|
Mets
|
|
9 | 16 | .360 | 8.5 | W2 |
|
Phillies
|
|
8 | 17 | .320 | 9.5 | L9 |
Washington Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -8 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | .255 | 1.010 | 21 | |
| 7 | .292 | .975 | 20 | |
| 3 | .348 | 1.064 | 6 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 3.38 | 1.20 | 26.2 | |
| 0-3 | 7.56 | 1.68 | 25.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 3 HR, 3 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Nationals News
The Washington Nationals fell 7-2 to the Atlanta Braves, marking a disheartening end to a series where the bullpen once again failed to deliver, with Cionel Perez and Gus Varland unable to contain the damage in a crucial seventh inning. Despite James Wood's impressive leadoff homer against Braves rookie JR Ritchie, which showcased his potential, it was not enough to change the tide. On a brighter note, the Nats are set to recall Riley Cornelio, hinting at a fresh injection of talent as they continue to grapple with their pitching woes. With a record of 11-13, the Nats are still searching for consistent performances and will need to shore up their bullpen if they hope to stay competitive in the NL East.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals visit the New York Mets for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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