Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 62-72, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals were outplayed by the Colorado Rockies 1-3 at Nationals Park.
Some of this, some of that. Winning just 2 of 7 this week pulls the temperature down. But holding teams to 3.0 runs a game. That's the foundation right now.
Nationals Game on August 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Matt Waldron (1-2, 7.54 ERA) vs Tanner Gordon (0-4, 5.75 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rockies.TV, Nationals.TV |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals were outplayed by the Colorado Rockies 1-3 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Highlights
- Daylen Lile went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
77 | 55 | .583 | W2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
73 | 60 | .549 | 4.5 | L2 |
|
Marlins
|
|
67 | 66 | .504 | 10.5 | L2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
62 | 72 | .463 | 16.0 | L1 |
|
Mets
|
|
60 | 72 | .455 | 17.0 | W1 |
Washington Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | .276 | .877 | 92 | |
| 17 | .249 | .715 | 72 | |
| 8 | .279 | .758 | 43 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 2.84 | 1.04 | 31.2 | |
| 12-5 | 3.21 | 1.21 | 148.2 | |
| 0-2 | 3.20 | 1.14 | 39.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.1 scoreless IP, 12 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Nationals News
The Washington Nationals delivered a resounding 13-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies last night, igniting a spark in an offense that has struggled for most of the season. With the win, they snapped a 2-5 slump, illustrating the need for consistency moving forward. Cade Cavalli's recent performances have been less than stellar, as he grapples with his mechanics, but the Nats are bringing in fresh talent with the promotion of Luis Perales, offering a glimmer of hope for the pitching staff. In a surprising turn, Trevor Williams has been designated for assignment, making room for new opportunities. The Nats must build on this offensive momentum against the Rockies in the next three games, as they attempt to climb out of the NL East basement and create a more competitive finish to the season.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals host the Miami Marlins for a 4-game series starting Friday.
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