Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 4-7, 5th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals were edged out by the St. Louis Cardinals 6-7 at Nationals Park.
Hard to feel good about the data. A 1-6 week weighs heavy on the score. Making it worse, allowing 7.6 runs per game drags the whole score down.
Nationals Game on April 08
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Miles Mikolas (0-2, 14.46 ERA) vs Michael McGreevy (0-1, 2.53 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, Cardinals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 40°F, Wind 9 mph |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals were edged out by the St. Louis Cardinals 6-7 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 1 |
 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 2 |
Highlights
- Curtis Mead went 3-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- James Wood went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mets
|
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7 | 4 | .636 | W4 | |
|
Braves
|
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7 | 5 | .583 | 0.5 | W1 |
|
Phillies
|
|
6 | 5 | .545 | 1.0 | L1 |
|
Marlins
|
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6 | 5 | .545 | 1.0 | L2 |
|
Nationals
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|
4 | 7 | .364 | 3.0 | L1 |
Washington Nationals are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -14 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | .440 | 1.293 | 4 | |
| 4 | .308 | 1.028 | 14 | |
| 1 | .333 | 1.079 | 3 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 HR, 7 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Nationals News
The Washington Nationals are in desperate need of pitching help, sporting the worst starter ERA in Major League Baseball as they prepare for a pivotal matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals. While their bats have been on fire,highlighted by James Wood's impressive three-game home run streak,it's the pitching staff that continues to drag the team down. CJ Abrams is also making noise with another solid performance, but a lack of consistent arms has left the team with a run differential of -1 over the last week. With Paxton Schultz back in the bullpen and looking to make an impact, there’s a glimmer of hope that the pitching woes can be addressed. Tonight's game is a chance for the Nats to build momentum after last night's 9-6 victory but they need to put up zeroes to truly seize it.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals visit the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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