Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 61-67, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals dominated the Texas Rangers 6-0 at Globe Life Field.
Could tip either way. A W by 6 last night. The most recent result always counts most. The catch: the 2-5 record this week is doing most of the damage.
Nationals Game on August 20
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Globe Life Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Andrew Alvarez (2-4, 3.72 ERA) vs Jacob deGrom (8-8, 3.95 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive, FS1, FS1 |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals dominated the Texas Rangers 6-0 at Globe Life Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Highlights
- Andrés Chaparro went 3-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- José Tena went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
74 | 53 | .583 | L3 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
70 | 58 | .547 | 4.5 | W6 |
|
Marlins
|
|
64 | 64 | .500 | 10.5 | L3 |
|
Nationals
|
|
61 | 67 | .477 | 13.5 | W1 |
|
Mets
|
|
58 | 70 | .453 | 16.5 | W1 |
Washington Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -3 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | .279 | .884 | 91 | |
| 15 | .243 | .697 | 65 | |
| 10 | .250 | .713 | 43 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-5 | 3.22 | 1.22 | 142.2 | |
| 1-0 | 3.14 | 1.05 | 28.2 | |
| 5-3 | 3.55 | 1.26 | 38.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 8.1 scoreless IP, 9 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Nationals News
The Washington Nationals stumbled to a 0-5 loss against the Texas Rangers, extending their recent woes to a dismal 1-6 stretch as they cling to a fading playoff hope at 60-67. Cade Cavalli, the bright spot on the mound, remains a beacon of hope with his impressive 11 strikeouts and a scoreless streak that now stands at 17 innings, but he can't carry this team alone. The lifeless offense, averaging just 3.9 runs per game over the past week, needs a serious wake-up call to avoid a complete season collapse. With Erik Tolman’s recent contract selection, the front office is clearly looking to shake things up. As the Nationals prepare for a chance to even the series, the urgency to lift themselves out of this free-fall has never been more pressing.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals visit the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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