Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 72-82, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals pummeled the St. Louis Cardinals 9-1 at Busch Stadium.
The trend line looks fine. Took last night by 8. That matters. Add in the 5-2 stretch tells you most of what you need to know.
Nationals Game on September 19
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Busch Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Andrew Alvarez (2-6, 3.35 ERA) vs Michael McGreevy (7-9, 3.83 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365 |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 71°F, Wind 7 mph |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals pummeled the St. Louis Cardinals 9-1 at Busch Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
Highlights
- Yohandy Morales went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Dylan Crews went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
90 | 64 | .584 | W1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
85 | 69 | .552 | 5.0 | L1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
76 | 78 | .494 | 14.0 | L1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
72 | 82 | .468 | 18.0 | W1 |
|
Mets
|
|
70 | 84 | .455 | 20.0 | W1 |
Washington Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +4 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | .264 | .831 | 97 | |
| 30 | .266 | .911 | 76 | |
| 21 | .250 | .738 | 86 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-5 | 3.02 | 1.16 | 169.2 | |
| 2-6 | 3.35 | 1.27 | 102.0 | |
| 1-2 | 3.92 | 1.17 | 43.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Nationals News
Cade Cavalli's four-year contract extension is the big news today, solidifying the ace's role in the Nationals' future and bringing a much-needed spark to a team that's been plagued by bullpen woes. With a record of 71-82 and an up-and-down week, the Nats are inching closer to the end of the season, but their recent performance,4-3 over the last seven days,suggests they’re not rolling over just yet. As they gear up for a series against the St. Louis Cardinals, who they haven't faced since April, fans are hopeful that Cavalli's confidence will shine through on the mound. However, the recent struggles of the bullpen loom large, especially after tying an embarrassing record for failures. This team is still searching for a consistent identity, but with promising young talent like James Wood and CJ Abrams, there's a flicker of optimism amidst the chaos.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals host the New York Mets for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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