Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 74-84, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals downed the Detroit Tigers 3-1 at Comerica Park.
Things are trending well. Won by 2 last night and the score reflects it. Plus, outscoring teams by 4 over 7 games. The margins are real.
Nationals Game on September 23
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Comerica Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Richard Lovelady (3-4, 3.86 ERA) vs Framber Valdez (10-11, 4.06 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, Detroit SportsNet |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals downed the Detroit Tigers 3-1 at Comerica Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- CJ Abrams went 2-4 with 2 HR and 3 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
92 | 65 | .586 | L1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
87 | 70 | .554 | 5.0 | W2 |
|
Marlins
|
|
77 | 80 | .490 | 15.0 | W1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
74 | 84 | .468 | 18.5 | W1 |
|
Mets
|
|
72 | 85 | .459 | 20.0 | W1 |
Washington Nationals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +4 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | .261 | .835 | 102 | |
| 30 | .265 | .897 | 76 | |
| 22 | .247 | .733 | 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, 3 HR, 5 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Nationals News
Cade Cavalli's impressive season has been cut short as the Nationals shut him down for the final week, capping off a campaign where he went 13-5 with a 3.02 ERA over a career-high 169 2/3 innings. This move comes on the heels of a tough loss to the Tigers, indicating that the Nats are already looking to the future. Meanwhile, CJ Abrams continues to solidify his status as a star, joining an elite group with over 100 RBIs this season, a bright spot amid the team's struggles. The organization is also shaking things up behind the scenes, hiring a new international scouting director to address past failures, while parting ways with a former second-round pick who couldn't find his footing. As the Nationals look to rebuild, the focus should be on nurturing young talent like Abrams and Cavalli.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals host the New York Mets for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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