Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 71-81, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals downed the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 at Nationals Park.
The score reflects a tug of war. A W by 3 last night. The most recent result always counts most. Working against that, carrying 9 on the injured list. It adds up.
Nationals Game on September 16
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jared Simpson (1-0, 6.75 ERA) vs Zack Wheeler (12-5, 3.14 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP, Nationals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 64°F, Wind 1 mph |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals downed the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Andrés Chaparro went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
89 | 63 | .586 | W1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
83 | 68 | .550 | 5.5 | L1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
75 | 77 | .493 | 14.0 | W1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
71 | 81 | .467 | 18.0 | W4 |
|
Mets
|
|
69 | 82 | .457 | 19.5 | L3 |
Washington Nationals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -3 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | .264 | .833 | 96 | |
| 30 | .267 | .916 | 75 | |
| 21 | .250 | .739 | 85 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .571 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 stepping into a crucial two-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies, a chance to play spoiler as Philly fights for a Wild Card spot. After a much-needed sweep of the Angels, the Nats are looking to build on that momentum, though they'll need to tighten up their play to avoid costly mistakes. As they navigate the final stretch of the season with a 70-81 record, they also have some exciting developments off the field. Nasim Nuñez has been named the team's nominee for the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award, highlighting his community contributions, while Jarlin Susana, the last piece from the Juan Soto trade, is knocking on the door of the big leagues. With the season winding down, every game is a chance to make a statement for the future.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals visit the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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