Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 41-39, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals came up short against the Philadelphia Phillies 9-14 at Nationals Park.
A rough patch, by the numbers. Lost by 5 last night. Hard to shake that off immediately. On top of that, a -7 run differential over the last 7. The margins are ugly.
Nationals Game on June 24
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Miles Mikolas (2-6, 5.47 ERA) vs Aaron Nola (3-4, 5.71 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP, Nationals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 5 mph |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals came up short against the Philadelphia Phillies 9-14 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 17 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 1 |
Highlights
- Nasim Nuñez went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
- Jorbit Vivas went 2-3 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- José Tena went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
48 | 30 | .615 | L3 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
43 | 36 | .544 | 5.5 | W1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
41 | 39 | .512 | 8.0 | W1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
41 | 39 | .512 | 8.0 | L1 |
|
Mets
|
|
34 | 44 | .436 | 14.0 | L3 |
Washington Nationals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -7 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | .286 | .896 | 57 | |
| 20 | .269 | .923 | 49 | |
| 12 | .262 | .771 | 48 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-2 | 3.15 | 1.06 | 91.1 | |
| 1-0 | 3.34 | 1.39 | 32.1 | |
| 5-1 | 3.31 | 1.10 | 51.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .222 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.1 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Nationals News
The Washington Nationals find themselves at a crossroads after a promising win over the Philadelphia Phillies in their series opener, but last night's 14-9 loss puts a damper on their recent momentum. With a record of 41-38, they are clinging to playoff hopes, yet they must address their pitching woes amid the news that DJ Herz is sidelined with a flexor strain, complicating their rotation further. The dominant outing by Foster Griffin in game one felt like a statement, but the bullpen faltered, highlighted by Brad Lord’s misstep that cost them the game. As the Nats navigate this rollercoaster season, the front office is rumored to be eyeing controllable starting pitching options to bolster their roster for the long haul. With their playoff aspirations hanging in the balance, every game against division rivals like the Phillies becomes essential.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals visit the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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