Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 75-84, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2 at Comerica Park.
Solid ground right now. Took last night by 2. That matters. Add in 4 wins in 7 games. The week's been good.
Nationals Game on September 24
No game on this date.
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2 at Comerica Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Yohandy Morales went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
93 | 65 | .589 | W1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
87 | 71 | .551 | 6.0 | L1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
78 | 80 | .494 | 15.0 | W2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
75 | 84 | .472 | 18.5 | W2 |
|
Mets
|
|
73 | 85 | .462 | 20.0 | W2 |
Washington Nationals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | .262 | .838 | 103 | |
| 30 | .262 | .890 | 77 | |
| 22 | .247 | .732 | 88 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-5 | 3.02 | 1.16 | 169.2 | |
| 2-6 | 3.17 | 1.26 | 108.0 | |
| 2-2 | 3.78 | 1.20 | 47.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 5.2 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Nationals News
Cade Cavalli’s breakout 2026 season comes to an unexpected halt as the Nationals shut down their ace righty, but the mood remains upbeat after a solid week of play, including a recent series win over the Tigers to push their record to 75-84. The team is thriving post-West Coast swing, boasting an impressive 8-3 record since the seven-game losing streak, with Nasim Nuñez stealing headlines,and bases,as he sets a new franchise record for stolen bases in a season. With his sights set on 80, Nuñez is embodying the team’s renewed energy. Players like Yohandy Morales and a resilient bullpen are proving that the Nats can finish strong, despite the challenges of injuries and inconsistent performances earlier in the season.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals host the New York Mets for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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