Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 41-41, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals were beaten by the Philadelphia Phillies 5-10 at Nationals Park.
Not a great stretch. Dropping one by 5 last night stings. Also weighing on the score: 2-5 over their last 7. The record says it all.
Nationals Game on June 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Oriole Park at Camden Yards |
| First Pitch: | 07:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Andrew Alvarez (1-0, 3.34 ERA) vs Trevor Rogers (4-7, 5.30 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | MASN, Nationals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 7 mph |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals were beaten by the Philadelphia Phillies 5-10 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 2 |
 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Curtis Mead went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Jacob Young went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
48 | 31 | .608 | L4 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
45 | 36 | .556 | 4.0 | W3 |
|
Marlins
|
|
42 | 39 | .519 | 7.0 | W2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
41 | 41 | .500 | 8.5 | L3 |
|
Mets
|
|
34 | 47 | .420 | 15.0 | L6 |
Washington Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -11 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | .286 | .897 | 57 | |
| 20 | .260 | .896 | 49 | |
| 13 | .263 | .787 | 49 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-2 | 3.15 | 1.06 | 91.1 | |
| 1-0 | 3.34 | 1.39 | 32.1 | |
| 5-1 | 3.31 | 1.10 | 51.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .167 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 3 HR, 3 RBI, .375 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.1 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Nationals News
The Washington Nationals fell to the Philadelphia Phillies again last night, losing a heartbreaker 4-5 as the bullpen faltered for the third consecutive game, allowing a go-ahead homer in the ninth. Manager Blake Butera's questionable decisions in the late innings are raising eyebrows as this team struggles to find its footing, now sitting at 41-40, just four games back in the division. On a brighter note, lefty Carson Palmquist showed promise in his debut, hinting at a potential future star for the Nats. CJ Abrams is also making noise, advancing to the final phase of All-Star voting, a glimmer of hope amidst a rough 2-5 stretch. With Cristopher Sanchez on the mound for the Phillies tonight, the Nats have their work cut out for them if they hope to salvage a split in this series.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals visit the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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