Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 46-45, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals got routed by the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-11 at Nationals Park.
Treading water. Dropped last night by 6 and the temperature took a hit. Counterbalancing that, averaging 6.0 runs a game. The offense is holding up its end.
Nationals Game on July 06
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Miles Mikolas (2-7, 5.44 ERA) vs Mike Burrows (4-8, 5.58 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, Nationals.TV |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals got routed by the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-11 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 1 |
Highlights
- Dylan Crews went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Luis García Jr. went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
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52 | 36 | .591 | L1 | |
|
Phillies
|
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50 | 40 | .556 | 3.0 | L1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
49 | 42 | .538 | 4.5 | W3 |
|
Nationals
|
|
46 | 45 | .505 | 7.5 | L2 |
|
Mets
|
|
37 | 53 | .411 | 16.0 | W1 |
Washington Nationals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +6 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | .266 | .926 | 56 | |
| 19 | .282 | .874 | 64 | |
| 18 | .269 | .846 | 61 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-2 | 2.87 | 1.04 | 103.1 | |
| 2-1 | 3.05 | 1.38 | 41.1 | |
| 3-1 | 3.16 | 1.29 | 25.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 3 HR, 5 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 13 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Nationals News
In a surprising shakeup, the Nationals designated former top prospect Robert Hassell III for assignment, clearing a path for newly called-up right-hander Eddy Yean, who made a strong impression in his MLB debut. As the Nats reeled from a tough 1-7 loss to the Pirates, Cade Cavalli struggled yet again, further raising questions about the rotation's reliability. With a 5-2 record over the last week, there's a silver lining in the form of offensive contributions from James Wood and Luis García Jr., both hitting above .265. However, the sting of last night's defeat lingers, underscoring the volatility of this season. As Washington prepares to face Pittsburgh again, the pressure mounts to turn this lukewarm momentum into something more tangible.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals host the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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