Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 73-83, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals were outplayed by the St. Louis Cardinals 3-5 at Busch Stadium.
The foundation feels stable. A 5-2 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up. Add in +11 run differential. That margin shows up in the score.
Nationals Game on September 21
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Comerica Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | DJ Herz (TBD) vs River Ryan (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, Detroit SportsNet |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals were outplayed by the St. Louis Cardinals 3-5 at Busch Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 | |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- CJ Abrams went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
92 | 64 | .590 | W3 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
86 | 70 | .551 | 6.0 | W1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
76 | 80 | .487 | 16.0 | L3 |
|
Nationals
|
|
73 | 83 | .468 | 19.0 | L1 |
|
Mets
|
|
71 | 85 | .455 | 21.0 | L1 |
Washington Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | .261 | .828 | 99 | |
| 30 | .265 | .903 | 76 | |
| 22 | .251 | .743 | 88 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-5 | 3.02 | 1.16 | 169.2 | |
| 2-6 | 3.17 | 1.26 | 108.0 | |
| 1-2 | 3.74 | 1.16 | 45.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Nationals News
The Washington Nationals are riding a wave of momentum after an 8-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, marking a strong 6-1 stretch over the last week. With a solid run differential of +14, the Nats are looking to sweep the Cardinals this afternoon, capitalizing on their recent turnaround since snapping a seven-game losing streak. As they engage in this clash, the excitement is palpable not just for the game but also for the future, especially after the team locked in Cade Cavalli with a four-year extension. Players like CJ Abrams and James Wood are in the spotlight as potential candidates for similar treatment, signaling a bright outlook amidst the final week of the season. Meanwhile, the activation of DJ Herz from the injured list adds depth to a pitching staff that is eager to build on this late-season resurgence.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals host the New York Mets for a 3-game series starting Friday.
About Small Ball
This Washington Nationals digest was built by Small Ball to save you from bouncing between five apps to follow your team. It's fan-run and made to deliver what matters each morning.
Got thoughts? Tell us. Want to support it? Ko-fi tips help keep it running.
