Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 35-34, 3rd in the NL East. The Washington Nationals did not play yesterday.
Quietly productive. The +14 run differential backs up the record. On top of that, the bats are producing at 6.0 R/G this week.
Nationals Game on June 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Zack Littell (6-4, 4.76 ERA) vs Bryce Miller (2-0, 1.33 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Mariners.TV, Nationals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 78°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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45 | 23 | .662 | L2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
37 | 31 | .544 | 8.0 | W1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
35 | 34 | .507 | 10.5 | L1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
34 | 35 | .493 | 11.5 | W5 |
|
Mets
|
|
30 | 38 | .441 | 15.0 | W1 |
Washington Nationals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +14 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | .287 | .904 | 51 | |
| 18 | .271 | .941 | 43 | |
| 8 | .264 | .756 | 41 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-0 | 2.30 | 1.05 | 43.0 | |
| 7-2 | 3.46 | 1.09 | 78.0 | |
| 3-4 | 3.88 | 1.44 | 69.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 5 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 5.300000000000001 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Nationals News
The Washington Nationals are feeling the heat after their latest loss, a gut-wrenching 11-10 defeat to the San Francisco Giants, which highlighted their shaky bullpen that desperately needs restructuring. While the offense has been humming, averaging 6.0 runs per game this week and bolstered by hot bats like James Wood, the pitching woes, particularly in the late innings, are glaring. Foster Griffin, with his solid 3.46 ERA, stands out as a rare bright spot amidst the chaos. The new Statcast data paints a grim picture of the pitching staff's struggles, raising urgent questions about how the Nats can remain competitive in a tightly contested division. If the Nationals want to build on their recent run differential of +14, fixing the bullpen has to be priority number one.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals host the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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