Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 25-27, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals were edged out by the Atlanta Braves 4-5 at Truist Park.
Balanced, and not in the fun way. The lineup producing 6.4 R/G this stretch. That's fuel for the score. Working against that, opponents putting up 6.1 per game. The staff is struggling.
Nationals Game on May 23
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jake Irvin (1-4, 5.79 ERA) vs Grant Holmes (3-1, 3.80 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 54°F, Wind 6 mph |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals were edged out by the Atlanta Braves 4-5 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
Highlights
- CJ Abrams went 2-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Curtis Mead went 2-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
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36 | 16 | .692 | W4 | |
|
Phillies
|
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25 | 26 | .490 | 10.5 | L3 |
|
Nationals
|
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25 | 27 | .481 | 11.0 | L2 |
|
Marlins
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|
23 | 29 | .442 | 13.0 | W1 |
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Mets
|
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22 | 29 | .431 | 13.5 | L1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | .299 | .947 | 45 | |
| 13 | .254 | .907 | 34 | |
| 7 | .267 | .759 | 26 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-3 | 3.86 | 1.43 | 53.2 | |
| 2-0 | 3.09 | 1.09 | 32.0 | |
| 5-2 | 4.02 | 1.18 | 56.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Nationals News
The Washington Nationals' struggles continued as they fell to the Atlanta Braves 5-4 in an agonizing 11-inning affair, marking their 27th loss of the season and pushing them further under .500 at 25-27. Despite the heartbreak, the mood in the clubhouse remains surprisingly upbeat, perhaps buoyed by the bright future represented by rising star Devin Fitz-Gerald, who recently cracked MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list thanks to his acquisition in the MacKenzie Gore trade. Meanwhile, on the anniversary of Juan Soto's big league debut, Elian Soto made an impressive splash in Single-A, reminding fans of the family's talent lineage. As the Nats look to rebound from a tough start against their division rivals, they will have to channel this optimism to turn things around in a competitive environment.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals visit the Cleveland Guardians for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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