Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 54-53, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals were edged out by the Toronto Blue Jays 2-3 at Nationals Park.
The foundation feels stable. Plus-14 in run differential this stretch. Factor in putting up 5.9 runs per game. That pace keeps the score healthy.
Nationals Game on July 28
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Cade Cavalli (7-4, 3.58 ERA) vs Shane Bieber (2-1, 4.70 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Sportsnet, Nationals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 5 mph |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals were edged out by the Toronto Blue Jays 2-3 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
62 | 44 | .585 | L1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
57 | 50 | .533 | 5.5 | L1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
54 | 53 | .505 | 8.5 | L1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
53 | 54 | .495 | 9.5 | W1 |
|
Mets
|
|
45 | 62 | .421 | 17.5 | W2 |
Washington Nationals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +14 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | .295 | .938 | 82 | |
| 30 | .272 | .954 | 72 | |
| 21 | .280 | .857 | 71 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-2 | 2.76 | 1.03 | 124.0 | |
| 7-4 | 3.58 | 1.29 | 110.2 | |
| 3-3 | 3.69 | 1.29 | 31.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 3 HR, 6 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Nationals News
The Washington Nationals stand at a pivotal moment in their season, sitting just above .500 with a crucial series against the Toronto Blue Jays on the horizon. After a solid 5-2 week, including a thrilling 10-7 victory over the Diamondbacks, the Nats are trying to prove they deserve to be contenders, especially with the trade deadline looming. All-Star lefty Foster Griffin is drawing attention from other franchises, which highlights the urgency for the Nationals to perform and potentially retain their key players. As the team welcomes back a former fan favorite to pitch at Nationals Park for the first time in five years, the atmosphere is charged with nostalgia and hope. With Paxton Schultz returning from Triple-A, the stakes are high as the Nats aim to solidify their playoff dreams against a Blue Jays team that, despite its struggles, still boasts significant offensive firepower.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals visit the Atlanta Braves for a 4-game series starting Thursday.
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