Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 76-84, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals squeaked by the New York Mets 7-6 at Nationals Park.
Things are trending well. 5 wins in 7 games. The week's been good. Also helping: +7 run differential. That margin shows up in the score.
Nationals Game on September 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 12:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Connelly Early (7-5, 3.44 ERA) vs Jonah Tong (2-2, 4.21 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SNY, Nationals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 68°F, Wind 18 mph |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals squeaked by the New York Mets 7-6 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 1 |
 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 0 |
Highlights
- CJ Abrams went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
- Dylan Crews went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
93 | 67 | .581 | L2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
87 | 73 | .544 | 6.0 | L3 |
|
Marlins
|
|
79 | 81 | .494 | 14.0 | W1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
76 | 84 | .475 | 17.0 | W3 |
|
Mets
|
|
73 | 87 | .456 | 20.0 | L2 |
Washington Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +7 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | .263 | .838 | 105 | |
| 30 | .265 | .895 | 77 | |
| 22 | .249 | .734 | 89 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-5 | 3.02 | 1.16 | 169.2 | |
| 2-6 | 3.43 | 1.30 | 112.2 | |
| 2-2 | 3.78 | 1.20 | 47.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .444 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
The Washington Nationals are riding a wave of mixed emotions with their AAA affiliate, the Rochester Red Wings, clinching the International League Championship, a significant victory for the organization after a 26-year drought. As the Nats prepare for their final series of the season against the New York Mets, there's a bittersweet excitement in the air, one more win guarantees they won't finish in last place. The return of Josiah Gray, who notched his first career save in an emotional comeback, adds a glimmer of hope as fans look forward to what could be a bright future with talents like Eli Willits already making waves in the minors. With Connelly Early set to make his highly-anticipated return to the big leagues, this weekend's games are more than just a formality,they're a chance to build momentum for the offseason.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
No upcoming series scheduled for the Washington Nationals.
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