Washington Nationals Daily Update
The Washington Nationals are 67-77, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals couldn’t hold off the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-6 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium. Today they play the Los Angeles Dodgers at 10:10 PM EDT on SportsNet LA, Nationals.TV.
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The numbers aren't lying. Down 8 in run differential this week. That's significant. Also weighing on the score: the staff giving up 5.4 RA/G this week.
Nationals Game Today
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 10:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Andrew Alvarez (2-6, 3.47 ERA) vs Justin Wrobleski (11-5, 3.65 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet LA, Nationals.TV |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals couldn’t hold off the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-6 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Daylen Lile went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
84 | 58 | .592 | L1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
80 | 62 | .563 | 4.0 | W1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
71 | 72 | .497 | 13.5 | L3 |
|
Nationals
|
|
67 | 77 | .465 | 18.0 | L3 |
|
Mets
|
|
64 | 78 | .451 | 20.0 | L1 |
Washington Nationals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -8 run differential.
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Postseason Picture
Nationals are 67–77, 18 games behind the Braves in the NL East.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | .265 | .837 | 94 | |
| 30 | .267 | .925 | 74 | |
| 20 | .254 | .746 | 82 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-5 | 3.12 | 1.18 | 158.2 | |
| 1-1 | 3.38 | 1.13 | 37.1 | |
| 2-6 | 3.47 | 1.31 | 90.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Nationals News
Cade Cavalli is the bright spot for the Washington Nationals as they look to bounce back against the formidable Dodgers tonight after a narrow 5-3 loss yesterday. Cavalli, who has dazzled with 8 strikeouts in his last outing, has a knack for rising to the occasion against elite competition. As the Nats sit at 67-76, they've shown resilience lately, going 4-3 over the last week, but their pitching and defense remain areas of concern, especially with CJ Abrams struggling defensively at second base. Tonight's game is crucial for the Nats to regain momentum and prove they can compete with the big boys. The Dodgers are not an easy target, but if Cavalli continues his second-half surge, there might just be a chance for a series split.
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| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 09/07 |
@ San Diego Padres
|
5:10 PM |
| Tue 09/08 |
@ San Diego Padres
|
9:40 PM |
| Wed 09/09 |
@ San Diego Padres
|
4:10 PM |
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