Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 68-81, 5th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals squeaked by the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 at Nationals Park.
Rock bottom territory. A 1-6 week weighs heavy on the score. On top of that, a -13 run differential over the last 7. The margins are ugly.
Nationals Game on September 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Andrew Alvarez (2-6, 3.60 ERA) vs Walbert Ureña (9-10, 2.74 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 1 mph |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals squeaked by the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jorbit Vivas went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
87 | 61 | .588 | W2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
82 | 66 | .554 | 5.0 | L2 |
|
Marlins
|
|
72 | 76 | .486 | 15.0 | L4 |
|
Mets
|
|
68 | 79 | .463 | 18.5 | L1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
68 | 81 | .456 | 19.5 | W1 |
Washington Nationals are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -13 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | .261 | .830 | 95 | |
| 30 | .266 | .919 | 75 | |
| 20 | .248 | .731 | 81 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-5 | 3.12 | 1.17 | 164.2 | |
| 1-2 | 3.79 | 1.14 | 40.1 | |
| 2-6 | 3.60 | 1.32 | 95.0 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Nationals News
The Washington Nationals finally broke their disheartening seven-game losing streak with a gritty 4-3 win against the Los Angeles Angels, providing a glimpse of hope for a team that has found itself in a rut during its recent 0-7 stretch. Andrew Pinckney's return to the big leagues adds a layer of intrigue as the Nats navigate this shaky period, especially with Nasim Nunez placed on the bereavement list. Meanwhile, fans are eager for the debut of pitcher Connelly Early, a trade deadline acquisition who could inject some much-needed life into the rotation. Despite the recent struggles, hot bats like CJ Abrams and James Wood will need to step up, as the team's offensive woes have been painfully evident. With the Angels in town, there’s a chance for redemption,if they can rally one at-bat at a time.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals host the Philadelphia Phillies for a 2-game series starting Tuesday.
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