Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 3-1, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals creamed the Philadelphia Phillies 13-2 at Citizens Bank Park.
Small sample size at 4 games. Room to grow, but the floor is solid. Last night's 11-run victory is the freshest data point. Factor in run differential of +12 this week. They're not just winning, they're winning comfortably.
Nationals Game on March 31
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citizens Bank Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | PJ Poulin (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs Andrew Painter (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, NBCSP+, MLBN, MLBN |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 66°F, Wind 8 mph |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals creamed the Philadelphia Phillies 13-2 at Citizens Bank Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
Highlights
- Daylen Lile went 2-6 with 2 RBI.
- José Tena went 3-5 with 2 RBI.
- Luis García Jr. went 2-6 with 3 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nationals
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3 | 1 | .750 | W2 | |
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Marlins
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3 | 1 | .750 | L1 | |
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Mets
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3 | 1 | .750 | W1 | |
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Braves
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3 | 1 | .750 | W1 | |
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Phillies
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1 | 3 | .250 | 2.0 | L3 |
Washington Nationals are 3-1 in their last 7 games, with a +12 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | .800 | 2.446 | 4 | |
| 1 | .286 | .964 | 3 | |
| 1 | .316 | .824 | 3 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .8 AVG in last 3 games |
Nationals News
Joey Wiemer is making history for the Nationals, becoming just the second player in 106 years to achieve a stunning feat, solidifying his role as a key player early this season. After a mixed bag on opening weekend, the Nats showed resilience by bouncing back from a 10-2 loss to the Phillies with a commanding 6-3 victory over the Cubs, marking their first series win since 2018. Their offensive explosion, highlighted by Wiemer's three-run blast, helped the team to an encouraging 2-1 start. While the pitching staff remains a concern, allowing 5.7 runs per game, the offense is alive, as evidenced by their recent 13-2 thrashing of the Phillies. As the Nats gear up for the next series, the hope is that this momentum can continue and carry them through a challenging season.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals host the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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