Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 48-49, 4th in the NL East. The Washington Nationals did not play yesterday.
Not a great stretch. A 2-5 stretch over the last 7 is hard to spin. Pair that with pitching at 6.3 RA/G. That's a problem.
Nationals Game on July 16
No game on this date.
Nationals Score & Recap
The Washington Nationals did not play yesterday.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
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55 | 40 | .579 | W1 | |
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Phillies
|
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54 | 43 | .557 | 2.0 | W2 |
|
Marlins
|
|
52 | 45 | .536 | 4.0 | L3 |
|
Nationals
|
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48 | 49 | .495 | 8.0 | L3 |
|
Mets
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|
40 | 57 | .412 | 16.0 | L3 |
Washington Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -8 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | .279 | .985 | 64 | |
| 20 | .284 | .871 | 68 | |
| 20 | .275 | .862 | 67 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-2 | 2.77 | 1.02 | 110.1 | |
| 5-4 | 3.83 | 1.35 | 98.2 | |
| 3-2 | 3.62 | 1.32 | 27.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 3 HR, 3 RBI, .583 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, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Nationals News
Foster Griffin shone in his All-Star Game debut, a bright spot for the Nationals amidst a season riddled with ups and downs. Meanwhile, the resignation of Tres Barrera from the 2019 World Series squad serves as a reminder of the glory days that now feel distant. With the Nationals hovering around .500, the signing of first-rounder Chris Hacopian to a deal below slot value shows a calculated approach to bolster future talent while balancing the present. As Max Kranick rejoins an inconsistent pitching staff and Harry Ford prepares for his MLB debut, the front office faces a crucial decision: should they continue to build for tomorrow or become buyers at the trade deadline? The Nats have exceeded expectations, yet their recent struggles call for a serious reevaluation of their direction.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals visit the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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