Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 67-78, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals dropped one to the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-7 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
Tough week to look at. 2-5 in their last 7. Not the week they wanted. Making it worse, a -11 run differential. Even the close losses add up.
Nationals Game on September 07
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 05:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jake Irvin (2-8, 5.57 ERA) vs Nick Pivetta (1-2, 4.50 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, Nationals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 1 mph |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals dropped one to the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-7 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 1 |
Highlights
- CJ Abrams went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
85 | 58 | .594 | W1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
80 | 63 | .559 | 5.0 | L1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
72 | 72 | .500 | 13.5 | W1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
67 | 78 | .462 | 19.0 | L4 |
|
Mets
|
|
65 | 78 | .455 | 20.0 | W1 |
Washington Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -11 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | .264 | .842 | 95 | |
| 30 | .268 | .928 | 74 | |
| 20 | .256 | .751 | 82 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-5 | 3.12 | 1.18 | 158.2 | |
| 1-2 | 3.89 | 1.17 | 39.1 | |
| 2-6 | 3.60 | 1.32 | 95.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Nationals News
The Washington Nationals are on the brink of being swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers after a tough 5-6 loss, marking yet another heartbreaker in a week of disappointing outcomes. With a run differential of -8 in the last seven days and struggling to hold leads, the Nats' pitching staff is clearly showing cracks, allowing 5.4 runs per game. On a brighter note, CJ Abrams and James Wood have both blasted their way into the record books, becoming the first Nats teammates to hit 30 home runs in a season since the likes of Anthony Rendon and Juan Soto. As the Nats aim to avoid a sweep tonight, fans are left both hopeful for a turnaround and reflective on the future, especially as the organization lays the groundwork for its next competitive phase.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals host the Los Angeles Angels for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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