Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 67-80, 5th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals couldn’t hold off the San Diego Padres 4-5 at Petco Park.
Everything is pointing the wrong way. 1-6 over 7 games. That leaves a mark. Also weighing on the score: opponents have them by 12 runs this week.
Nationals Game on September 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jackson Kent (1-3, 5.55 ERA) vs Walker Buehler (8-6, 4.56 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 71°F, Wind 1 mph |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals couldn’t hold off the San Diego Padres 4-5 at Petco Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Brady House went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Yohandy Morales went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
85 | 60 | .586 | L2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
81 | 64 | .559 | 4.0 | L1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
72 | 74 | .493 | 13.5 | L2 |
|
Mets
|
|
67 | 78 | .462 | 18.0 | W3 |
|
Nationals
|
|
67 | 80 | .456 | 19.0 | L6 |
Washington Nationals are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -12 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | .261 | .832 | 95 | |
| 30 | .265 | .919 | 74 | |
| 20 | .253 | .742 | 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 Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Nationals News
In a disappointing stretch, the Washington Nationals fell to the San Diego Padres 2-3 yesterday, marking their fifth loss in seven games and leaving them with a dismal run differential of -8 during that span. The struggles have been evident, especially in the bullpen, as rookie Riley Cornelio's stellar three-inning effort was overshadowed by the team’s inability to close out tight contests. Injuries continue to haunt the roster, with catcher Drew Millas seeking a second opinion on a long-standing issue, while Connelly Early is finally making strides in his recovery just when the Nats need reinforcements. As they prepare for another matchup against the Padres, the Nationals are looking to recapture their earlier road warrior spirit, which has all but disappeared since late July. With a season record of 67-79, time is running out for this young squad to display their potential.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals host the Los Angeles Angels for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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