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The Washington Nationals were 48-46, 4th in the NL East. The Washington Nationals did not play yesterday.

Nationals Daily Vibe Check
58°
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Lukewarm
the bats are locked in

It's a wash right now. 6.9 R/G this week. The lineup is doing its job. Tempering that, pitching at 6.3 RA/G. That's a problem.

Nationals Game on July 10

Opponent:New York Yankees (51-42)
Location:Nationals Park
First Pitch:06:45 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Carson Palmquist (0-1, 7.11 ERA) vs Ryan Weathers (3-7, 4.29 ERA)
TV Broadcast:YES, Nationals.TV, Fox 5 WTTG, Gray Media
Forecast:🌤️ Mostly sunny, 74°F, Wind 3 mph

Nationals Score & Recap

The Washington Nationals did not play yesterday.

Nationals Record & Standings

NL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Braves
5438.587 W2
Phillies
5242.5533.0 W1
Marlins
5242.5533.0 W6
Nationals
4846.5117.0 W1
Mets
4054.42615.0 W2

Washington Nationals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +4 run differential.

Nationals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
29
James Wood
25.269.94861
2
Luis García Jr.
20.291.89468
5
CJ Abrams
20.276.87267

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
22
Foster Griffin
10-22.771.02110.1
39
Clayton Beeter
3-13.001.2227.0
54
Andrew Alvarez
2-23.641.4047.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
5
CJ Abrams
5 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
29
James Wood
3 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .375 AVG in last 3 games
2
Luis García Jr.
6 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
26
Nasim Nuñez
5 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
22
Foster Griffin
7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
39
Clayton Beeter
2.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games
64
Orlando Ribalta
3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Nationals News

Foster Griffin cemented his All-Star case with a dazzling performance against the Astros, further solidifying a pitching staff that has surprisingly become a backbone for this explosive Nationals team. With an offense that leads the league in runs scored and home runs, James Wood is at the forefront, contributing to a staggering 25 home runs and helping the Nats eclipse the 500-run mark. Meanwhile, the dynamic play of All-Star CJ Abrams, with his bilingual skills enhancing team culture, showcases the depth and camaraderie within this lineup. As Dylan Crews continues to search for consistency in his game, Luis García Jr. has found his power at first base, adding to the potent mix that has the Nationals feeling like contenders. The energy is palpable as this team looks to maintain momentum heading into the All-Star break.

Sources
Foster Griffin puts finishing touches on All-Star case with dazzling start vs Astros
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Foster Griffin puts finishing touches on All-Star case with dazzling start vs Astros
Washington Nationals lefty Foster Griffin made his final case to be selected to the 2026 National League All-Star team with his incredible performance on Wednesday night.
What to make of Dylan Crews' inconsistent first half for the Nationals
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What to make of Dylan Crews' inconsistent first half for the Nationals
As we approach the All-Star break and cross the official halfway point of the 2026 season, Dylan Crews is still trying to figure things out for the Washington Nationals.
James Wood is lapping the field when it comes to scoring runs
Federal Baseball
James Wood is lapping the field when it comes to scoring runs
As we all know by now, the Washington Nationals are scoring a lot of runs. They are the only team in baseball to cross the 500 run threshold, and also lead baseball in home runs and stolen bases. James Wood is a massive part of this run scoring machine, not just due to his 25 […]
All-Star Abrams' bilingual skills enhance Nats' team culture
MLB.com
All-Star Abrams' bilingual skills enhance Nats' team culture
WASHINGTON – If the Nationals were a basketball team, CJ Abrams would be their point guard. With the ability to converse with his teammates in not one, but two languages, the All-Star shortstop is like an extra coach on the field for manager Blake Butera. “Let’s say one of our
Andrew Alvarez Attacks Batters With an Atypical Breaking Ball Combination
FanGraphs
Andrew Alvarez Attacks Batters With an Atypical Breaking Ball Combination
The Washington Nationals southpaw features a curveball and a slider that are much the same, yet very different.
Luis García Jr. Has Found His Power at First Base
Justbaseball
Luis García Jr. Has Found His Power at First Base
The 2026 Washington Nationals have soared to heights they haven’t experienced in years, largely thanks to their incredible offense. While All-Stars like CJ Abrams and James Wood might steal the show at first glance, an offense doesn’t end up leading the league in runs scored and sitting amongst the top five in home runs, OPS […] The post Luis García Jr. Has Found His Power at First Base appeared first on Just Baseball.

Nationals Upcoming Schedule

The Washington Nationals visit the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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