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The Washington Nationals were 42-42, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals escaped with a win against the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Nationals Daily Vibe Check
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a rough stretch

The numbers aren't lying. Only 2 of the last 7 in the win column. Pair that with run differential of -10 this stretch. They're losing and losing badly.

Nationals Game on June 28

Opponent:Baltimore Orioles (39-45)
Location:Oriole Park at Camden Yards
First Pitch:01:35 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Zack Littell (6-6, 5.40 ERA) vs Kyle Bradish (5-7, 3.64 ERA)
TV Broadcast:MASN, Nationals.TV
Forecast:🌤️ Mostly sunny, 70°F, Wind 3 mph

Nationals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Washington Nationals escaped with a win against the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

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The Washington Nationals clinched the win in the 10th inning.

Highlights

Nationals Record & Standings

NL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Braves
4932.605 L1
Phillies
4637.5544.0 L1
Marlins
4439.5306.0 W4
Nationals
4242.5008.5 W1
Mets
3548.42215.0 W1

Washington Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -10 run differential.

Nationals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
5
CJ Abrams
17.279.87657
29
James Wood
20.257.88649
2
Luis García Jr.
14.273.81650

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
22
Foster Griffin
8-22.931.0498.1
39
Clayton Beeter
3-13.201.3025.1
54
Andrew Alvarez
1-13.441.4736.2

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
2
Luis García Jr.
5 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
22
Foster Griffin
7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Nationals News

The Washington Nationals finally snapped their recent slide with a gritty 4-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles, showcasing Foster Griffin's brilliance on the mound and Justin Lawrence's clutch performance in a tense extra innings match. This victory marks a crucial moment for a team that had struggled to find its footing, boasting a disheartening 2-5 record over the past week and a -10 run differential that paints a bleak picture. The addition of a wild veteran reliever from the Twins could provide much-needed support for a bullpen that's faltered under pressure. With only a game separating the Nationals from the .500 mark, fans can only hope this win ignites a turnaround as they face the Orioles again, seeking to build momentum before the season slips further from their grasp.

Sources
Nationals claim wild veteran reliever with electric stuff off waivers from Twins
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Nationals claim wild veteran reliever with electric stuff off waivers from Twins
The latest Washington Nationals waiver claim has electric stuff, but seemingly has no idea where it's going. Can he make an impact for the team's struggling bullpen?
The Washington Nationals survive in an extremely stressful win
Federal Baseball
The Washington Nationals survive in an extremely stressful win
It was not pretty in the slightest, but the Washington Nationals are back in the win column. They eked out a 4-3 win in extra innings. Foster Griffin was brilliant, and they bounced back from yet another bullpen collapse to get the job done. When a hero was needed, Justin Lawrence stepped up in the […]
Checkmate! Griffin gameplans way to more Nats history in 10-inning nailbiter
MLB.com
Checkmate! Griffin gameplans way to more Nats history in 10-inning nailbiter
BALTIMORE -- Foster Griffin and Zack Littell both sat hunched over a small round table in the visitors’ clubhouse on Saturday afternoon. There was little conversation between the two starters; they were immersed in a game of chess. Watching Griffin pitch, as he did in the Nationals’ 4-3 win over
Eli Willits electrifies with leadoff inside-the-park homer at High-A
MLB.com
Eli Willits electrifies with leadoff inside-the-park homer at High-A
Eli Willits and inside-the-park home runs will always have something of a connection, considering that’s how MLB’s No. 4 prospect collected his first professional roundtripper back on April 15. In the more than two months since, the first overall pick from the 2025 Draft swatted 10 homers over various fences
Braves fall to Giants as Bryce Elder gets shelled again
Yahoo Sports
Braves fall to Giants as Bryce Elder gets shelled again
On May 22, Bryce Elder completed six innings against the Washington Nationals to lower his ERA on the season to 1.97. His FIP sat at a reasonable 3.31 and even his 3.84 xFIP was totally palatable. Flash forward to Saturday night — a span of six starts — and after surrendering five more runs to […]
Orioles game chat: vs. Nationals, 7:05
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Orioles game chat: vs. Nationals, 7:05
Can the Orioles improve to 11-2 in Brandon Young’s starts this year?

Nationals Upcoming Schedule

The Washington Nationals visit the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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