Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 69-81, 5th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals held off the Los Angeles Angels 6-5 at Nationals Park.
The score reflects some real issues. Only 2 of the last 7 in the win column. Compounding things, outscored by 10 over 7 games. The deficit is real.
Nationals Game on September 13
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jake Irvin (2-9, 5.52 ERA) vs Grayson Rodriguez (4-7, 6.28 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals held off the Los Angeles Angels 6-5 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 1 |
Highlights
- Keibert Ruiz went 3-4.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
88 | 61 | .591 | W3 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
82 | 67 | .550 | 6.0 | L3 |
|
Marlins
|
|
73 | 76 | .490 | 15.0 | W1 |
|
Mets
|
|
69 | 79 | .466 | 18.5 | W1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
69 | 81 | .460 | 19.5 | W2 |
Washington Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -10 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | .262 | .831 | 96 | |
| 30 | .266 | .916 | 75 | |
| 20 | .246 | .727 | 81 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-5 | 3.12 | 1.17 | 164.2 | |
| 2-6 | 3.35 | 1.27 | 102.0 | |
| 1-2 | 4.17 | 1.17 | 41.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Nationals News
The Washington Nationals are finding glimmers of hope amid a tumultuous season, thanks to the emergence of Cade Cavalli as a genuine ace. After narrowly walking off the Angels 4-3 yesterday, the Nats showcased resilience, overcoming a bullpen collapse that has plagued them all year. Young stars CJ Abrams and James Wood made headlines by joining the elite 30 HR-20 SB club, proving their worth in a season that has seen their team languish at 68-81. However, the decision to demote their former closer after an effective outing raises eyebrows about management's strategy. With the acquisition of Chase Hampton from the Yankees, the Nats are clearly looking to the future, while fans hope this young squad can build on their late-season fight and turn the tide as they face the Angels again.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals host the Philadelphia Phillies for a 2-game series starting Tuesday.
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