Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 3-4, 5th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals were blown out by the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-13 at Nationals Park.
Small sample size at 7 games. Hard to read this team right now. Last night's loss by 7 drags the score down. Working in their favor, 6.3 R/G this week. The lineup is doing its job.
Nationals Game on April 04
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jake Irvin (1-0, 3.60 ERA) vs Tyler Glasnow (0-0, 3.00 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet LA, Nationals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 61°F, Wind 3 mph |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals were blown out by the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-13 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 16 | 0 |
 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
Highlights
- CJ Abrams went 2-5 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Braves
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6 | 2 | .750 | W3 | |
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Marlins
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5 | 2 | .714 | 0.5 | L1 |
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Phillies
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4 | 3 | .571 | 1.5 | W3 |
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Mets
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4 | 4 | .500 | 2.0 | W1 |
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Nationals
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3 | 4 | .429 | 2.5 | L3 |
Washington Nationals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | .588 | 1.741 | 4 | |
| 2 | .269 | .821 | 10 | |
| 1 | .346 | .933 | 3 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 7 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Nationals News
In a shocking turn of events, the Washington Nationals released a former Cubs prospect after a fleeting audition, showcasing their commitment to reshaping the roster amid a rocky start to the season. The Nats' home opener quickly spiraled into a nightmare as Miles Mikolas, touted for his potential, was hammered by the Dodgers, culminating in an 11-4 loss that turned a promising 3-0 lead into futility. CJ Abrams gave fans a glimmer of hope with a homer, but the defending champs reminded everyone why they’re elite. As Nationals Park welcomed fans for the first time this season, the stark reality is that Washington's pitching remains a considerable question mark. With their record now 3-4, it's clear the Nats must find a way to recover quickly, or risk being overwhelmed by the competition.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals host the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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