Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 49-50, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals were blown out by the Athletics 1-15 at Sutter Health Park.
The numbers aren't lying. The 14-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today. Pair that with 2-5 over their last 7. The record says it all.
Nationals Game on July 19
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Foster Griffin (10-2, 2.77 ERA) vs Jacob Lopez (4-3, 6.83 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Nationals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 76°F, Wind 10 mph |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals were blown out by the Athletics 1-15 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 0 |
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
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56 | 41 | .577 | L1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
55 | 44 | .556 | 2.0 | W1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
52 | 47 | .525 | 5.0 | L5 |
|
Nationals
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|
49 | 50 | .495 | 8.0 | L1 |
|
Mets
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|
41 | 58 | .414 | 16.0 | L1 |
Washington Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a +2 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | .275 | .968 | 66 | |
| 20 | .280 | .860 | 68 | |
| 20 | .274 | .855 | 68 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-2 | 2.77 | 1.02 | 110.1 | |
| 6-4 | 3.78 | 1.31 | 104.2 | |
| 3-2 | 3.62 | 1.32 | 27.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 8 RBI, .625 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Nationals News
After a stunning 23-4 victory over the Athletics, the Washington Nationals are buzzing with offensive momentum, thanks in part to Andrés Chaparro's historic game that has flipped his season narrative upside down. However, the excitement was quickly dampened by a grim 15-1 defeat in the follow-up, reminding fans that consistency remains elusive. Meanwhile, trade talks are heating up around Luis García Jr., attracting interest from multiple teams as the August 3 deadline looms. With the Nats currently sitting at 49-49, the pressure is on to capitalize on their offensive firepower, especially against a vulnerable Athletics bullpen. As they prepare for another matchup today, the hope is that last night’s scoring spree didn’t exhaust their bats.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals visit the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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