Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 10-13, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals were outplayed by the Atlanta Braves 4-9 at Nationals Park.
The indicators are pointing down. A 5-run loss last night is the biggest weight on the score. Pair that with outscored by 8 this week.
Nationals Game on April 21
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Foster Griffin (2-0, 3.05 ERA) vs Reynaldo López (1-0, 2.18 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 41°F, Wind 7 mph |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals were outplayed by the Atlanta Braves 4-9 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 1 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Highlights
- Daylen Lile went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Jacob Young went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
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16 | 7 | .696 | W6 | |
|
Marlins
|
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11 | 12 | .478 | 5.0 | W2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
10 | 13 | .435 | 6.0 | L1 |
|
Phillies
|
|
8 | 14 | .364 | 7.5 | L6 |
|
Mets
|
|
7 | 15 | .318 | 8.5 | L11 |
Washington Nationals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -8 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | .312 | 1.016 | 19 | |
| 7 | .237 | .893 | 18 | |
| 2 | .341 | .988 | 5 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Nationals News
The Nationals face a daunting challenge against the surging Atlanta Braves, who boast a 15-7 record and a five-game lead in the NL East. Last night’s 3-0 victory over the Giants was a much-needed boost, but with a 6.6 runs allowed per game over the past week, the pitching staff remains a major concern. Players like Keibert Ruiz and Miles Mikolas must elevate their game if the Nats want to stay competitive. Meanwhile, rookie Jake Irvin showed promise by pitching into the sixth inning for the first time this season, yet the team’s self-inflicted wounds ultimately cost them. As the Nats look to prove themselves against the Braves' high-octane lineup, consistency will be key in a pivotal four-game series.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals visit the Chicago White Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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