Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 55-57, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals were beaten by the Atlanta Braves 3-8 at Truist Park.
Everything is pointing the wrong way. Last night's 5-run loss is fresh and it shows. Pair that with winning just 2 of 7 this week pulls the temperature down.
Nationals Game on August 02
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Cade Cavalli (8-4, 3.55 ERA) vs TBD (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 77°F, Wind 5 mph |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals were beaten by the Atlanta Braves 3-8 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 3 |
Highlights
- CJ Abrams went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
66 | 45 | .595 | W4 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
58 | 53 | .523 | 8.0 | W1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
57 | 55 | .509 | 9.5 | W2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
55 | 57 | .491 | 11.5 | L4 |
|
Mets
|
|
47 | 65 | .420 | 19.5 | L2 |
Washington Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -9 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | .290 | .925 | 85 | |
| 30 | .267 | .939 | 72 | |
| 23 | .283 | .873 | 76 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-3 | 3.06 | 1.07 | 129.1 | |
| 8-4 | 3.55 | 1.29 | 116.2 | |
| 3-3 | 3.58 | 1.26 | 32.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games | |
| 3.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 5 K in 2 recent games |
Nationals News
The Washington Nationals are struggling to find their footing after dropping the first two games against the Atlanta Braves, managing to go 0 for 17 with runners in scoring position. Despite this disappointing stretch, Luis Garcia Jr. returns to the lineup tonight after a brief scare with knee soreness, adding some much-needed stability. As the trade deadline approaches, Garcia has emerged as one of the Nats' top trade chips, shifting focus away from CJ Abrams and Foster Griffin. With a record of 55-56, the Nats need to turn things around quickly to salvage their season and prove they're not just a stepping stone for the powerhouse Braves. There's pressure to perform this weekend, and the hope is that the bats will finally wake up and deliver.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals visit the Philadelphia Phillies for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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