Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 41-42, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals dropped one to the Baltimore Orioles 1-3 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Not a great stretch. The 2-5 record this week is doing most of the damage. Compounding things, the -10 run differential tells a worse story than the record.
Nationals Game on June 27
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Oriole Park at Camden Yards |
| First Pitch: | 07:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Foster Griffin (8-2, 3.15 ERA) vs Brandon Young (6-2, 3.07 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | MASN, Nationals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 77°F, Wind 2 mph |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals dropped one to the Baltimore Orioles 1-3 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
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49 | 31 | .613 | W1 | |
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Phillies
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46 | 36 | .561 | 4.0 | W4 |
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Marlins
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43 | 39 | .524 | 7.0 | W3 |
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Nationals
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41 | 42 | .494 | 9.5 | L4 |
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Mets
|
|
34 | 48 | .415 | 16.0 | L7 |
Washington Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -10 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | .282 | .885 | 57 | |
| 20 | .260 | .894 | 49 | |
| 13 | .262 | .784 | 49 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-2 | 3.15 | 1.06 | 91.1 | |
| 1-1 | 3.44 | 1.47 | 36.2 | |
| 5-1 | 3.31 | 1.14 | 54.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .273 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 are reeling after another late collapse, dropping their third straight game to the Philadelphia Phillies, this time by a score of 10-5. With a recent 2-5 record and a troubling -11 run differential over the last week, they now face a defining series against the Baltimore Orioles. While CJ Abrams shines as a finalist for the 2026 All-Star Game starting shortstop alongside Mookie Betts, the rest of the team is struggling to find consistency. The bullpen shuffle hints at desperation, as the Nats strive to regain their footing and capitalize on missed opportunities. With rising stars like James Wood coming up short in All-Star voting, fans are left conflicted about the future, while the team seeks to turn the page and prove their resilience against the O's.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals visit the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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