Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 67-79, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals let it slip away against the San Diego Padres 2-3 at Petco Park.
The score reflects some real issues. The 2-5 record this week is doing most of the damage. And getting outscored by 8 is dragging the score south.
Nationals Game on September 08
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Riley Cornelio (2-2, 5.96 ERA) vs Casey Mize (5-9, 3.64 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, Nationals.TV |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals let it slip away against the San Diego Padres 2-3 at Petco Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Dylan Crews went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
85 | 59 | .590 | L1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
81 | 63 | .562 | 4.0 | W1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
72 | 73 | .497 | 13.5 | L1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
67 | 79 | .459 | 19.0 | L5 |
|
Mets
|
|
66 | 78 | .458 | 19.0 | W2 |
Washington Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -8 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | .262 | .836 | 95 | |
| 30 | .268 | .927 | 74 | |
| 20 | .255 | .748 | 82 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-5 | 3.12 | 1.18 | 158.2 | |
| 1-2 | 3.89 | 1.17 | 39.1 | |
| 2-6 | 3.60 | 1.32 | 95.0 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 2 recent games |
Nationals News
Orlando Ribalta's 15-day stint on the Injured List due to forearm inflammation is yet another blow to a beleaguered Nationals bullpen that has struggled all season. The team finds itself in a tailspin, having dropped their last four games and now sitting 11 games under .500 after getting swept by the Dodgers. With the offense averaging just 3.4 runs per game in that stretch, the Nationals must find a way to ignite their bats if they hope to spoil the San Diego Padres' playoff aspirations this week. Fans are left wondering if the season can turn around or if things will continue to spiral downward as injuries pile up and the pressure mounts. The urgency is palpable as the Nats look for even a glimmer of momentum heading into 2027.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals host the Los Angeles Angels for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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