Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 3-6, 5th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals dropped one to the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-8 at Nationals Park.
Just 9 games into the season. Could tip either way. Giving up 6.6 runs a game. That's the biggest issue. Counterbalancing that, the bats have been lively at 6.1 R/G.
Nationals Game on April 06
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Zack Littell (0-1, 5.40 ERA) vs Andre Pallante (1-0, 0.00 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, Cardinals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 49°F, Wind 11 mph |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals dropped one to the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-8 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 11 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- James Wood went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Luis García Jr. went 1-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Marlins
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6 | 3 | .667 | W1 | |
|
Mets
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6 | 4 | .600 | 0.5 | W3 |
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Braves
|
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6 | 4 | .600 | 0.5 | L2 |
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Phillies
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5 | 4 | .556 | 1.0 | L1 |
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Nationals
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3 | 6 | .333 | 3.0 | L5 |
Washington Nationals are 3-6 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | .476 | 1.434 | 4 | |
| 3 | .290 | .970 | 12 | |
| 1 | .324 | .883 | 6 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Nationals News
The Washington Nationals' struggles continue as their bullpen falters once again, leading to a frustrating 10-5 loss against the Dodgers yesterday. Despite a strong offensive showing, which saw James Wood connect for his second homer of the year, the Nats' pitching woes overshadowed any glimmers of hope. The bullpen has now become a glaring liability, reminiscent of last year's issues, contributing to an overall 6.4 runs allowed per game this season. At 3-5 and sitting firmly at the bottom of the division, the Nats need to find consistency fast. Hot bats like Joey Wiemer, who boasts a staggering .588 average, are promising, but without a reliable pitching staff, these efforts may go to waste. With the Dodgers completing a sweep, the Nats need to regroup quickly to salvage their season.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals visit the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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