Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 38-35, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3 at Nationals Park.
Not much to complain about. Last night's win by 4 gives the score a boost. Add in the 5-2 stretch tells you most of what you need to know.
Nationals Game on June 16
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Foster Griffin (7-2, 3.46 ERA) vs Michael Wacha (4-5, 3.58 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, Royals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 5 mph |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Dylan Crews went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Curtis Mead went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Luis García Jr. went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
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46 | 25 | .648 | L1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
39 | 33 | .542 | 7.5 | W1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
38 | 35 | .521 | 9.0 | W3 |
|
Marlins
|
|
36 | 37 | .493 | 11.0 | L1 |
|
Mets
|
|
32 | 40 | .444 | 14.5 | L1 |
Washington Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +13 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .282 | .975 | 46 | |
| 14 | .285 | .882 | 53 | |
| 9 | .259 | .743 | 45 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-0 | 2.44 | 1.02 | 48.0 | |
| 7-2 | 3.46 | 1.09 | 78.0 | |
| 1-0 | 3.49 | 1.45 | 28.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .231 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Nationals News
The Washington Nationals are officially turning heads, breaking the .500 barrier for the first time since 2019 with a commanding 10-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners. This week, the lineup has been a force, averaging an impressive 5.9 runs per game and showcasing young talent like Dylan Crews, whose recent homer helped clinch the series win. CJ Abrams continues to make his case for the All-Star Game, leading the fan voting, but the question remains: where's the buzz for James Wood? With the Kansas City Royals next on the slate, the Nats have a golden opportunity to extend their momentum and solidify their place in the standings. As they ride this wave of success, the organization has certainly responded to the challenges of the past, and it's becoming clear that they are ready to make noise in the league.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals visit the Tampa Bay Rays for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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