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The Washington Nationals were 35-35, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals got routed by the Seattle Mariners 2-10 at Nationals Park.

Nationals Daily Vibe Check
50°
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Lukewarm
last night's loss

An even split between good and bad. A loss by 8 last night and the vibes reflect it. The bright spot: averaging 6.1 runs a game. The offense is holding up its end.

Nationals Game on June 13

Opponent:Seattle Mariners (37-34)
Location:Nationals Park
First Pitch:04:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Cade Cavalli (3-4, 3.88 ERA) vs Luis Castillo (2-5, 5.16 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Mariners.TV, Nationals.TV
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 85°F, Wind 8 mph

Nationals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Washington Nationals got routed by the Seattle Mariners 2-10 at Nationals Park.

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Highlights

Nationals Record & Standings

NL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Braves
4524.652 L3
Phillies
3732.5368.0 L1
Marlins
3535.50010.5 W6
Nationals
3535.50010.5 L2
Mets
3138.44914.0 W2

Washington Nationals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +9 run differential.

Nationals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
29
James Wood
19.274.95344
5
CJ Abrams
14.284.89551
2
Luis García Jr.
8.259.74341

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
41
Brad Lord
4-02.301.0543.0
22
Foster Griffin
7-23.461.0978.0
24
Cade Cavalli
3-43.881.4469.2

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
4
Daylen Lile
5 hits, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
29
James Wood
6 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
24
Cade Cavalli
6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
41
Brad Lord
5.300000000000001 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Nationals News

James Wood is officially outshining Juan Soto, climbing the MLB hitter power rankings and giving Nats fans plenty to be excited about. Meanwhile, the Nationals are gearing up to face the Seattle Mariners after a tough loss to the Giants, where they let a commanding 9-1 lead slip away, marking a rare feat as only one of 3,090 teams to lose from that position. As the Nats look to bounce back, their newly acquired pitcher Jhancarlos Lara joins the mix, while the struggling bullpen remains intact despite recent meltdowns. With a record of 35-34, the team is quietly productive, scoring an impressive 6.0 runs per game over the last week. The stage is set for a home stand that may define their resilience as they push towards the season's second half.

Sources
James Wood surpasses Juan Soto in the latest MLB hitter power rankings
Districtondeck
James Wood surpasses Juan Soto in the latest MLB hitter power rankings
The Washington Nationals' James Wood has become even better than the man he was once traded for, Juan Soto, on the latest MLB hitter power rankings that came out.
Nationals' top prospect showing off shocking hidden tool following recent promotion
Districtondeck
Nationals' top prospect showing off shocking hidden tool following recent promotion
Eli Willits, last year's #1 overall pick by the Washington Nationals, is showing off a new tool that might just make him the top prospect in all of baseball.
Washington Nationals vs Seattle Mariners Game Thread
Federal Baseball
Washington Nationals vs Seattle Mariners Game Thread
That loss to the Giants was absolutely brutal, but the great thing about baseball is that there are 162 of these games. The Nats will get a chance to bounce back as they kick off their home stand with a matchup against the Mariners. This team has been resilient all year, but this is a […]
Blake Butera and the Nationals are sticking with their struggling relievers
Federal Baseball
Blake Butera and the Nationals are sticking with their struggling relievers
Despite the bullpen meltdown the other day, the Nationals are not making any changes to the active roster. Mitchell Parker and Paxton Schultz are staying around despite their roles in blowing a 9-1 lead. Teams were 1-3,090 when trailing by 8+ runs after 7 innings, but the Giants got that second win. Honestly the lack […]
Nationals Claim Jhancarlos Lara, Designate Julian Fernandez
Mlbtraderumors
Nationals Claim Jhancarlos Lara, Designate Julian Fernandez
The Nationals announced that they have claimed right-hander Jhancarlos Lara from the Braves and optioned him to Double-A Harrisburg. In a corresponding move, the Nats designated righty Julian Fernandez for assignment. When the Braves selected Lara’s contract last September, Baseball America, MLB.com and FanGraphs each ranked him among the team’s 25 best prospects. There were […]
Littell struggles after rain delay as Nats pivot to unplanned bullpen game
MLB.com
Littell struggles after rain delay as Nats pivot to unplanned bullpen game
WASHINGTON -- A delayed start and an early exit. The Nationals faced the unexpected on Friday, ultimately turning to a bullpen game as they struggled to find offense in their 10-2 loss to the Mariners.

Nationals Upcoming Schedule

The Washington Nationals host the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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