Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 39-36, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals lost to the Kansas City Royals 2-6 at Nationals Park.
Treading water. The 4-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today. On the plus side, the offense at 6.4 R/G is a clear positive right now.
Nationals Game on June 18
No game on this date.
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals lost to the Kansas City Royals 2-6 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
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46 | 27 | .630 | L3 | |
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Phillies
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40 | 34 | .541 | 6.5 | L1 |
|
Nationals
|
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39 | 36 | .520 | 8.0 | L1 |
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Marlins
|
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37 | 38 | .493 | 10.0 | W1 |
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Mets
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33 | 41 | .446 | 13.5 | W1 |
Washington Nationals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +7 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .277 | .954 | 48 | |
| 14 | .284 | .875 | 54 | |
| 9 | .260 | .738 | 45 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-0 | 2.44 | 1.02 | 48.0 | |
| 7-2 | 3.32 | 1.11 | 84.0 | |
| 1-0 | 3.49 | 1.45 | 28.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .222 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 RBI, .857 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Nationals News
The Washington Nationals are looking to continue their winning streak against the Kansas City Royals today, with the possibility of pushing their record to 40-35 and solidifying their playoff aspirations. After a strong 6-4 victory yesterday, the Nats have been on a tear, winning five of their last seven games while averaging a hefty 7.0 runs per game. Meanwhile, Dylan Crews is on the verge of breaking out, which could be a game-changer for the lineup. However, the team also made waves by releasing Julian Fernández, a move that signals a shift in roster dynamics as they prioritize performance. As the Nationals navigate a favorable stretch of their schedule, a sweep of the struggling Royals would not only boost their confidence but also their standing in the division.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals visit the Tampa Bay Rays for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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