Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 59-62, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals lost to the Chicago Cubs 6-8 at Nationals Park.
Some of this, some of that. Plus-9 in run differential this stretch. Tempering that, dropping one by 2 last night stings.
Nationals Game on August 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jackson Kent (TBD) vs David Peterson (6-7, 5.35 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Nationals.TV, Fox 5 WTTG, Gray Media |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals lost to the Chicago Cubs 6-8 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 0 |
 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
Highlights
- CJ Abrams went 1-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Dylan Crews went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Jacob Young went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
72 | 48 | .600 | W1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
64 | 57 | .529 | 8.5 | L1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
61 | 59 | .508 | 11.0 | W3 |
|
Nationals
|
|
59 | 62 | .488 | 13.5 | L1 |
|
Mets
|
|
53 | 68 | .438 | 19.5 | L1 |
Washington Nationals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +9 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | .286 | .905 | 91 | |
| 15 | .244 | .711 | 61 | |
| 10 | .245 | .719 | 43 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-5 | 3.57 | 1.30 | 128.2 | |
| 5-3 | 3.75 | 1.25 | 36.0 | |
| 0-2 | 3.50 | 1.19 | 36.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 5 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 RBI, .6 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4.1 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Nationals News
The Washington Nationals are feeling the heat as they prepare to face the Chicago Cubs, riding a wave of momentum after their recent sweep of the Cincinnati Reds. With a respectable 4-3 record over the last week, the Nats are outscoring opponents by eight runs, but they'll need all hands on deck against a Cubs team that has been scorching hot. CJ Abrams continues to be a standout player, boasting a 144 wRC+ and leading the team with a .287 batting average, but the pressure mounts with nine players on the injured list. The promotion of top pitching prospect Kent for his MLB debut is a sign of urgency, especially after Jake Irvin's struggles. As the Nats aim for playoff contention, they must capitalize on this critical series against a tough opponent.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals visit the New York Mets for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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