Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 24-25, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals topped the New York Mets 9-6 at Nationals Park.
An even split between good and bad. Last night's win by 3 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. The catch: the mound has been a liability at 8.0 RA/G.
Nationals Game on May 20
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Zack Littell (2-4, 6.10 ERA) vs Zach Thornton (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | SNY, Nationals.TV |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals topped the New York Mets 9-6 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 2 |
 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- José Tena went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- James Wood went 3-5 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
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33 | 16 | .673 | W1 | |
|
Phillies
|
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25 | 25 | .500 | 8.5 | L2 |
|
Nationals
|
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24 | 25 | .490 | 9.0 | W1 |
|
Marlins
|
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22 | 27 | .449 | 11.0 | L1 |
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Mets
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21 | 27 | .438 | 11.5 | L1 |
Washington Nationals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -12 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | .259 | .933 | 34 | |
| 9 | .295 | .909 | 39 | |
| 7 | .263 | .755 | 25 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 3.09 | 1.09 | 32.0 | |
| 2-2 | 4.05 | 1.54 | 46.2 | |
| 5-2 | 4.02 | 1.18 | 56.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .533 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 8 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Nationals News
James Wood is officially making a name for himself, hitting the majors' first inside-the-park grand slam since 2022 in last night's thrilling 9-6 victory over the New York Mets. This remarkable feat not only showcases his speed and athleticism but also adds a unique chapter to his rookie season. The Nationals have now surged to a 4-3 record over the past week, yet the pitching staff remains a glaring liability, sporting a dismal 8.0 runs allowed per game. While the offense, led by Wood and CJ Abrams, shows signs of life, the team's inconsistency is still evident in their overall record of 24-25. With another showdown against the Mets on the horizon, fans are left wondering if this spark can light a fire under a struggling rotation.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals visit the Atlanta Braves for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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