Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 19-22, 4th in the NL East. The Washington Nationals did not play yesterday.
Not much is separating the good from the bad. The bats are producing at 5.7 R/G this week. Also helping: plus-5 in run differential this stretch.
Nationals Game on May 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Great American Ball Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Miles Mikolas (1-3, 7.44 ERA) vs Brady Singer (2-2, 5.63 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Reds.TV, Nationals.TV |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 52°F, Wind 2 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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28 | 13 | .683 | W2 | |
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Phillies
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19 | 22 | .463 | 9.0 | W2 |
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Marlins
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19 | 22 | .463 | 9.0 | W2 |
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Nationals
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19 | 22 | .463 | 9.0 | L2 |
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Mets
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15 | 25 | .375 | 12.5 | L2 |
Washington Nationals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | .287 | .916 | 36 | |
| 11 | .244 | .918 | 28 | |
| 3 | .295 | .911 | 8 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 2.12 | 1.03 | 46.2 | |
| 1-2 | 4.02 | 1.59 | 40.1 | |
| 1-0 | 3.55 | 1.18 | 25.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Nationals News
Despite the Washington Nationals' recent loss to the Miami Marlins, the organizational outlook is looking brighter thanks to the emergence of promising talent. Curtis Mead, once a Top 50 prospect, is finally hitting his stride in 2026, providing much-needed offensive firepower. Meanwhile, Ronny Cruz has made a splash by breaking into MLB Pipeline's Top 100 prospects, signaling that the farm system is producing valuable players. On top of that, outfielder Yeremy Cabrera's promotion to High-A after an impressive start,boasting a staggering 1.114 OPS,underscores the depth of young talent ready to make an impact. While the big league club struggles at 19-22 and slips to fourth in the division, these developments suggest a brighter future is on the horizon, especially as fans witness the potential of the next generation.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals host the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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