Washington Nationals Daily Update
The Washington Nationals are 47-45, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals held off the Houston Astros 12-11 at Nationals Park. Today they play the Houston Astros at 06:45 PM EDT on Space City Home Network, Nationals.TV.
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The foundation feels stable. Offense humming at 6.9 R/G this week. On the other hand, 6.1 RA/G this week. Hard to keep the score up with that.
Nationals Game Today
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Andrew Alvarez (2-1, 3.05 ERA) vs Tatsuya Imai (5-4, 6.14 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, Nationals.TV |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals held off the Houston Astros 12-11 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 2 |
 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 0 |
Highlights
- CJ Abrams went 3-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Nasim Nuñez went 3-4.
- Curtis Mead went 3-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
52 | 37 | .584 | L2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
50 | 41 | .549 | 3.0 | L2 |
|
Marlins
|
|
49 | 42 | .538 | 4.0 | W3 |
|
Nationals
|
|
47 | 45 | .511 | 6.5 | W1 |
|
Mets
|
|
38 | 53 | .418 | 15.0 | W2 |
Washington Nationals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.
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Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | .268 | .939 | 60 | |
| 19 | .281 | .869 | 65 | |
| 19 | .274 | .860 | 64 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-2 | 2.87 | 1.04 | 103.1 | |
| 2-1 | 3.05 | 1.38 | 41.1 | |
| 3-1 | 3.00 | 1.22 | 27.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .286 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Nationals News
After a disheartening 11-5 loss to the Pirates, the Nationals are left scrambling for answers as they welcome the Houston Astros to town. The Nats' pitching staff has been a sore spot, leaking 23 runs in their last three games, a trend that can’t continue if they hope to stay competitive in the Wild Card race. In a bold move, they claimed lefty Matt Krooks off waivers to bolster their beleaguered bullpen. Meanwhile, former top prospect Cade Cavalli is now facing a five-game suspension, further complicating their pitching depth. Amidst the turmoil, James Wood continues to shine, recently smashing his second career grand slam, reminding fans that the offense is capable, averaging six runs a game over the last week. With the Astros looming and pressure mounting, the Nationals need to find their footing quickly.
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| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 07/08 |
vs Houston Astros
|
6:45 PM |
| Fri 07/10 |
vs New York Yankees
|
6:45 PM |
| Sat 07/11 |
vs New York Yankees
|
4:05 PM |
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