Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 16-19, 2nd in the NL East. The Washington Nationals did not play yesterday.
Balanced, and not in the fun way. A 4-3 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up. The catch: 3.7 R/G this week. The bats need to wake up.
Nationals Game on May 05
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Cade Cavalli (1-1, 3.82 ERA) vs Taj Bradley (3-1, 2.85 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 63°F, Wind 4 mph |
Nationals Score & Recap
The Washington Nationals did not play yesterday.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
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25 | 11 | .694 | L1 | |
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Nationals
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16 | 19 | .457 | 8.5 | W1 |
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Marlins
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16 | 19 | .457 | 8.5 | L2 |
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Phillies
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15 | 20 | .429 | 9.5 | W2 |
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Mets
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13 | 22 | .371 | 11.5 | W2 |
Washington Nationals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -1 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | .297 | .940 | 27 | |
| 10 | .231 | .890 | 24 | |
| 3 | .310 | .946 | 8 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 2.27 | 1.08 | 39.2 | |
| 1-1 | 3.82 | 1.66 | 30.2 | |
| 1-4 | 4.93 | 1.30 | 34.2 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Nationals News
The Washington Nationals made headlines again with a flurry of moves designed to bolster their struggling bullpen, claiming righty Zak Kent off waivers from the Twins and signing Shawn Dubin to a minor-league deal. These transactions come amid a lukewarm stretch for the team, which has managed a 4-3 record over the past week but has struggled with offensive consistency, averaging just 3.7 runs per game. Meanwhile, excitement is brewing in the minor leagues, as Yohandy Morales is making noise with the AAA Rochester Red Wings, pushing for a call-up with his impressive performance. As the Nats hover at a 16-19 record, the need for a spark is apparent, and they might find it in their young talent as they look to shake up a roster that has seen its ups and downs.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals visit the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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