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The Washington Nationals are 4-8, 5th in the NL East.

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The Washington Nationals are 4-8, 5th in the NL East. They are 1-6 over their last 7 games.

Washington Nationals News & Updates

April 09, 2026

The Washington Nationals were 4-8, 5th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 1-6 at Nationals Park.

Nationals Daily Vibe Check

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a rough stretch

Everything is pointing the wrong way. A 1-6 week weighs heavy on the score. Pair that with dropping one by 5 last night stings.

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Nationals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Washington Nationals lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 1-6 at Nationals Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	2	0	0	1	0	1	0	2	6	8	0
	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	0

Nationals Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	8	5	.615		W2
Marlins	7	5	.583	0.5	W1
Mets	7	5	.583	0.5	L1
Phillies	6	6	.500	1.5	L2
Nationals	4	8	.333	3.5	L2

Washington Nationals are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -18 run differential.

Nationals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
21 Joey Wiemer	2	.440	1.293	4
5 CJ Abrams	4	.286	.959	14
45 Curtis Mead	1	.333	1.079	3

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
45 Curtis Mead	4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games
29 James Wood	6 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games

Nationals News

The Washington Nationals are reeling after a disheartening loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, falling 6-1 and extending a painful 1-6 stretch that has left their pitching staff looking overwhelmed, allowing an alarming 7.6 runs per game over the last week. While the bullpen continues to falter, the excitement around rising star James Wood is undeniable, he showcased his power yet again with a 114.3 mph home run against the Cardinals, marking his sixth career hit at over 116 mph. As the team sits at a disappointing 4-7 and fifth in the division, the Nats need to rally and shake off this rough patch quickly. With a game against the same Cardinals looming, they must find a way to harness their offensive potential and get back on track, or risk falling further behind.

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From the stands: A firsthand look at the Nationals’ 2026 home opener

The 2026 Washington Nationals' home opener did not go well for the home team, but the game itself and overall experience was something to marvel at.

Federal Baseball

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals Game Thread

After the bullpen blew it again, the Nats need to get off the mat. Last night was a really disheartening loss that showed just how bad this bullpen is. The offense continues to get the job done though, which is really exciting for the present and future of the club. With a righty on the […]

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Davey Lopes Passes Away

The Dodgers announced today that Davey Lopes passed away today at the age of 80. Lopes made his debut as a player in the early 1970s and went on to have a career as a coach and manager, making him a staple of the game for the bulk of five decades. Lopes was a late […]

MLB.com

Wood shows off power vs. Cards with 6th career 116+ mph hit

WASHINGTON -- It is unsurprising when Nationals sensation James Wood slams a home run with a 114.3 mph exit velocity, like he did on Monday against the Cardinals’ Ryne Stanek. The ball traveled a Statcast-projected 409 feet off a 99.3 mph fastball. It makes sense that all four of Wood's

MLB.com

'I’d play on top of a mountain': Get to know Nats prospect Seaver King

This story was excerpted from Jessica Camerato’s Nationals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Yahoo Sports

Burleson’s 3 RBI’s, McGreevy’s Quality Start Helps Cardinals Beat Nationals 6-1

Cardinals win game 6-1, series 2-1

Nationals Upcoming Schedule

The Washington Nationals visit the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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