Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 18-20, 2nd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals handled the Minnesota Twins 7-5 at Nationals Park.
Cruising at a nice clip. A W by 2 last night. The most recent result always counts most. And the 4-3 stretch tells you most of what you need to know.
Nationals Game on May 08
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | loanDepot park |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Foster Griffin (3-1, 2.27 ERA) vs Robby Snelling (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 56°F, Wind 7 mph |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals handled the Minnesota Twins 7-5 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Curtis Mead went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Keibert Ruiz went 3-4 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
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26 | 12 | .684 | L1 | |
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Nationals
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18 | 20 | .474 | 8.0 | W2 |
|
Phillies
|
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17 | 21 | .447 | 9.0 | L1 |
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Marlins
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17 | 21 | .447 | 9.0 | W1 |
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Mets
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14 | 23 | .378 | 11.5 | L1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | .290 | .933 | 33 | |
| 10 | .243 | .908 | 27 | |
| 3 | .310 | .946 | 8 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 2.27 | 1.08 | 39.2 | |
| 1-2 | 4.15 | 1.70 | 34.2 | |
| 1-4 | 5.22 | 1.36 | 39.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .231 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Nationals News
Keibert Ruiz stole the spotlight in the Nationals' impressive 15-2 rout of the Minnesota Twins, showcasing his skills with an outstanding performance that is sure to boost his confidence. The Nats not only secured their first home series win of the season but also saw their catchers come alive at the plate, with Drew Millas contributing significantly in the previous game. Miles Mikolas turned in his longest outing of the year, allowing just two runs and setting the stage for a solid bullpen effort. However, it's hard to overlook Zack Littell's ongoing struggles, as he risks leaving a less-than-flattering mark on the franchise's history if he continues to serve up home runs like candy. With a recent record of 4-3 and a +11 run differential over the last week, the Nationals are finally showing signs of life as they look to build momentum.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals visit the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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