Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 59-63, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals were crushed by the Chicago Cubs 6-12 at Nationals Park.
The signals are split. Dropping one by 6 last night stings. Working in their favor, 6.4 R/G this week. Enough pop in the lineup to matter.
Nationals Game on August 13
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Cade Cavalli (9-5, 3.57 ERA) vs Kevin Gausman (6-10, 4.29 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Nationals.TV |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals were crushed by the Chicago Cubs 6-12 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 2 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 1 |
Highlights
- Daylen Lile went 2-4 with 3 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
73 | 48 | .603 | W2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
64 | 58 | .525 | 9.5 | L2 |
|
Marlins
|
|
62 | 59 | .512 | 11.0 | W4 |
|
Nationals
|
|
59 | 63 | .484 | 14.5 | L2 |
|
Mets
|
|
53 | 69 | .434 | 20.5 | L2 |
Washington Nationals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | .284 | .902 | 91 | |
| 15 | .247 | .713 | 64 | |
| 10 | .248 | .720 | 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, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .571 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 |
Nationals News
The Washington Nationals are in a bit of a tailspin after losing to the Chicago Cubs 8-6, marking a tough blow as they look to climb back into contention with a record of 59-62. The team is embracing youth, with rookie Jackson Kent making his MLB debut tonight after the surprising DFA of veteran righty Miles Mikolas, who couldn’t find his stride in a crowded rotation. Meanwhile, Jacob Young continues to impress, boasting the most runs in baseball and showcasing his evolution as a power hitter this season. The Nats' offense has been clicking lately, but they’ll need to tighten up on pitching to outlast a Cubs lineup that looked dangerous in the first game. This mix of emerging talent and tough roster decisions highlights the transitional phase the Nationals are in, as they seek to strike a balance between developing prospects and competing now.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals visit the New York Mets for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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