Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 67-81, 5th in the NL East. The Washington Nationals did not play yesterday.
The math is ugly. Only 0 of the last 7 in the win column. Also weighing on the score: 6.3 RA/G this week. Hard to keep the score up with that.
Nationals Game on September 11
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Cade Cavalli (12-5, 3.12 ERA) vs Yusei Kikuchi (1-5, 4.96 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 79°F, Wind 1 mph |
Nationals Score & Recap
The Washington Nationals did not play yesterday.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
86 | 61 | .585 | W1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
82 | 65 | .558 | 4.0 | L1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
72 | 75 | .490 | 14.0 | L3 |
|
Mets
|
|
68 | 78 | .466 | 17.5 | W4 |
|
Nationals
|
|
67 | 81 | .453 | 19.5 | L7 |
Washington Nationals are 0-7 in their last 7 games, with a -23 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | .259 | .827 | 95 | |
| 30 | .266 | .919 | 74 | |
| 20 | .249 | .733 | 81 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Nationals News
The Washington Nationals continue to spiral further into the abyss, suffering another humiliating defeat, this time to the San Diego Padres, 2-9, marking their seventh consecutive loss. With a dismal run differential of -23 over that stretch, the team's struggles are glaring, particularly the late-season collapse of CJ Abrams, who has gone from a promising .275 average in the first half to disappointing performances down the stretch. Injuries are compounding the issues as catcher Drew Millas prepares for finger surgery, pushing the team deeper into turmoil. Meanwhile, recently recalled righty Eddy Yean has a chance to make a name for himself, but with the current state of the roster, the Nats are running out of time to salvage anything from this season. The atmosphere is freezing, and fans are left wondering if the franchise can pick up the pieces in time for next year.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals host the Philadelphia Phillies for a 2-game series starting Tuesday.
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