Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 22-23, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals escaped with a win against the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 at Nationals Park.
Balanced, and not in the fun way. 6.1 RA/G over the last 7. The pitching is leaking. On top of that, outscored by 9 this week.
Nationals Game on May 16
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Cade Cavalli (1-2, 4.02 ERA) vs Chris Bassitt (3-2, 5.21 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | FS1, FS1, MASN, Nationals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 55°F, Wind 3 mph |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals escaped with a win against the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Daylen Lile went 3-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
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31 | 14 | .689 | W1 | |
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Phillies
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22 | 23 | .489 | 9.0 | W2 |
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Nationals
|
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22 | 23 | .489 | 9.0 | W1 |
|
Marlins
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20 | 25 | .444 | 11.0 | L2 |
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Mets
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18 | 26 | .409 | 12.5 | L1 |
Washington Nationals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -9 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | .291 | .912 | 36 | |
| 12 | .234 | .888 | 29 | |
| 7 | .274 | .798 | 24 |
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, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .417 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 are in a tight spot after yesterday's crushing 1-15 loss to the Cincinnati Reds, highlighting a pitching rotation that has become a glaring liability, allowing an alarming 6.6 runs per game over the last week. In response, the Nats have recalled lefty Andrew Alvarez, hoping to find fresh arms to stabilize the staff, while Brad Lord emerges as a potential savior amid this pitching struggle. As the Nats gear up to face the Baltimore Orioles for the first Battle of the Beltway this season, they can take solace in their recent series win in Cincinnati, thanks in large part to standout performances by Luis Garcia Jr. and Daylen Lile. With both teams sporting similar records, this showdown could set the tone for the rest of the season, but the Nats must address their pitching woes if they hope to stay competitive.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals host the New York Mets for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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