Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 25-26, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals couldn’t hold off the New York Mets 1-2 at Nationals Park.
Hard to read this team right now. 6.3 R/G this week. Enough pop in the lineup to matter. Working against that, allowing 5.7 runs per game drags the whole score down.
Nationals Game on May 22
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Miles Mikolas (1-3, 6.91 ERA) vs TBD (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 59°F, Wind 3 mph |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals couldn’t hold off the New York Mets 1-2 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Braves
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35 | 16 | .686 | W3 | |
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Phillies
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25 | 25 | .500 | 9.5 | L2 |
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Nationals
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25 | 26 | .490 | 10.0 | L1 |
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Mets
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22 | 28 | .440 | 12.5 | W1 |
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Marlins
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22 | 29 | .431 | 13.0 | L3 |
Washington Nationals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +4 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | .297 | .924 | 42 | |
| 13 | .254 | .913 | 34 | |
| 7 | .269 | .767 | 26 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-3 | 3.86 | 1.43 | 53.2 | |
| 2-0 | 3.09 | 1.09 | 32.0 | |
| 5-2 | 4.02 | 1.18 | 56.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Nationals News
The Washington Nationals are looking to build on their recent offensive surge after a solid 9-6 victory over the New York Mets, where they showcased their ability to score runs in bunches. With a 4-3 record over the last week, the Nats are eager to finally break through the .500 barrier, relying on emerging stars like CJ Abrams and James Wood to lead the charge. Meanwhile, the return of Clayton Beeter from the IL is a welcome addition to a struggling bullpen that needs all the help it can get. With lefty PJ Poulin heading to AAA, the Nats are reshuffling their roster in hopes of finding stability. Curtis Mead's increased role at third base could also be a game changer as he steps in for Brady House. As the Nats face the Mets again, the onus is on both the offense and Beeter to deliver.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals visit the Cleveland Guardians for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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