Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 13-16, 3rd in the NL East. The Washington Nationals did not play yesterday.
An even split between good and bad. Only 3 of the last 7 in the win column. Making it worse, allowing 5.3 runs per game drags the whole score down.
Nationals Game on April 28
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citi Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Zack Littell (0-3, 7.56 ERA) vs Clay Holmes (2-2, 2.10 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SNY, Nationals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 53°F, Wind 1 mph |
Nationals Score & Recap
The Washington Nationals did not play yesterday.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Braves
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20 | 9 | .690 | W1 | |
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Marlins
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13 | 16 | .448 | 7.0 | L3 |
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Nationals
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13 | 16 | .448 | 7.0 | W2 |
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Phillies
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9 | 19 | .321 | 10.5 | L1 |
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Mets
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9 | 19 | .321 | 10.5 | L3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | .243 | .972 | 21 | |
| 7 | .268 | .896 | 21 | |
| 3 | .320 | .994 | 7 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 2.67 | 1.07 | 33.2 | |
| 1-3 | 4.85 | 1.18 | 29.2 | |
| 0-3 | 7.56 | 1.68 | 25.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 4 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Nationals News
The Washington Nationals are facing a fresh setback as Opening Day closer Clayton Beeter has been placed on the 15-day Injured List due to right forearm tightness, a blow to a bullpen that has already struggled with consistency. With a record of 13-16 and allowing an average of 5.3 runs per game, the Nats are in dire need of stability. On the brighter side, unexpected contributions from players like Joey Wiemer and Jorbit Vivas are providing some sparks amid a lackluster start to the season. Meanwhile, the farm system is buzzing with promise as prospects like Ronny Cruz are hitting well, hinting at a brighter future. However, for now, the pressure is on the current roster, and they must find a way to turn the tide before the season slips further away.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals host the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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