Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 23-23, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals blasted the Baltimore Orioles 13-3 at Nationals Park.
The foundation feels stable. Last night's win by 10 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. Plus, putting up 6.3 runs per game. That pace keeps the score healthy.
Nationals Game on May 17
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Miles Mikolas (1-3, 7.00 ERA) vs Brandon Young (3-1, 4.15 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | MASN, Nationals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 7 mph |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals blasted the Baltimore Orioles 13-3 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
Highlights
- CJ Abrams went 3-5 with 1 RBI.
- Jacob Young went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Keibert Ruiz went 3-5 with 1 HR and 5 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
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31 | 15 | .674 | L1 | |
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Phillies
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23 | 23 | .500 | 8.0 | W3 |
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Nationals
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23 | 23 | .500 | 8.0 | W2 |
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Marlins
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21 | 25 | .457 | 10.0 | W1 |
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Mets
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19 | 26 | .422 | 11.5 | W1 |
Washington Nationals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | .301 | .933 | 37 | |
| 12 | .236 | .895 | 29 | |
| 7 | .272 | .788 | 25 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 3.53 | 1.14 | 51.0 | |
| 2-2 | 4.05 | 1.54 | 46.2 | |
| 2-0 | 3.21 | 1.14 | 28.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 7 RBI, .357 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Nationals News
The Washington Nationals are riding a wave of optimism after last night's nail-biter against the Baltimore Orioles, edging out a 3-2 victory that puts them at .500 for the first time this season. Keibert Ruiz shone brightly with a career-best five RBIs, underscoring his recent hot streak and providing a glimmer of hope in a season marked by injuries and pitching woes. While the addition of veteran reliever Alex Young aims to shore up the bullpen, the Nats must also keep an eye on their promising youngsters in the minors, as they’ll need to make tough decisions ahead. With the team finally matching up against the Phillies for second place in the NL East, can they break the trend of falling short at this juncture? The spotlight is firmly on them as they look to capitalize on this momentum.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals host the New York Mets for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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