Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 76-85, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals took a beating from the New York Mets 1-7 at Nationals Park.
Not a great stretch. Last night's 6-run loss is fresh and it shows. And down 7 in run differential this week. That's significant.
Nationals Game on September 27
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | DJ Herz (0-1, 9.00 ERA) vs Sean Manaea (6-7, 4.67 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SNY, Nationals.TV |
| Forecast: | 🌦️ Light drizzle, 59°F, Wind 10 mph |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals took a beating from the New York Mets 1-7 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
94 | 67 | .584 | W1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
87 | 74 | .540 | 7.0 | L4 |
|
Marlins
|
|
79 | 82 | .491 | 15.0 | L1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
76 | 85 | .472 | 18.0 | L1 |
|
Mets
|
|
74 | 87 | .460 | 20.0 | W1 |
Washington Nationals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -7 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | .261 | .833 | 105 | |
| 30 | .267 | .895 | 77 | |
| 22 | .247 | .729 | 89 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-5 | 3.02 | 1.16 | 169.2 | |
| 7-5 | 3.33 | 1.23 | 94.2 | |
| 2-6 | 3.43 | 1.30 | 112.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 5.2 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Nationals News
CJ Abrams continues to impress as he cements his place in the 30-30 club, showcasing the speed and power that have become a hallmark of this Nationals squad. As the season winds down, Connelly Early made his much-anticipated debut, throwing three scoreless innings against the Mets, a promising sign after his lengthy recovery from elbow inflammation. With only two games remaining, the Nationals are looking to finish strong, but the weather might complicate their plans, prompting a schedule adjustment for tomorrow's game. Meanwhile, the team made room for Early by designating Chase Hampton for assignment, a move that reflects their focus on future potential. As the Nats wrap up a solid week with a 5-2 record, the excitement around young talent is palpable, even as the specter of the offseason looms.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
No upcoming series scheduled for the Washington Nationals.
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