Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 71-82, 4th in the NL East. The Washington Nationals did not play yesterday.
Not much is separating the good from the bad. Opponents have them by 5 runs this week. Counterbalancing that, they've taken 4 of 7 this week. Moving right along.
Nationals Game on September 18
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Busch Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 08:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Cade Cavalli (12-5, 3.12 ERA) vs Kyle Leahy (10-4, 3.33 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365 |
Nationals Score & Recap
The Washington Nationals did not play yesterday.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
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89 | 64 | .582 | L1 | |
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Phillies
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|
85 | 68 | .556 | 4.0 | W2 |
|
Marlins
|
|
76 | 77 | .497 | 13.0 | W2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
71 | 82 | .464 | 18.0 | L1 |
|
Mets
|
|
69 | 84 | .451 | 20.0 | L5 |
Washington Nationals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -5 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | .264 | .834 | 96 | |
| 30 | .265 | .909 | 75 | |
| 21 | .251 | .742 | 85 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-5 | 3.12 | 1.17 | 164.2 | |
| 2-6 | 3.35 | 1.27 | 102.0 | |
| 1-2 | 3.92 | 1.17 | 43.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Nationals News
Cade Cavalli's impending contract extension talks signal the Nationals' commitment to building a competitive future, even as they navigate a challenging season. His next start has been pushed back to Friday for extra rest, highlighting the team's cautious approach to managing their ace. Meanwhile, the long-awaited return of Josiah Gray to the big leagues marks a notable moment for a player who has battled through injuries for over two years. With Gray back and a prized acquisition, Connelly Early, set to make his debut soon, the Nats are slowly piecing together a roster that could surprise in the coming seasons. However, as evidenced by yesterday's 0-3 loss to the Phillies and a recent run differential of -5 over the last week, the current campaign remains frustratingly mediocre, leaving fans wanting much more.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals host the New York Mets for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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