Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 34-33, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals held off the San Francisco Giants 4-3 at Oracle Park.
Some of this, some of that. +4 run differential. That margin shows up in the score. Pulling the other way, 3-4 over 7 games. That leaves a mark.
Nationals Game on June 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Oracle Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Andrew Alvarez (1-0, 3.54 ERA) vs Adrian Houser (2-5, 5.49 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, NBCS BA |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 62°F, Wind 1 mph |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals held off the San Francisco Giants 4-3 at Oracle Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 |
Highlights
- CJ Abrams went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
45 | 21 | .682 | W3 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
36 | 30 | .545 | 9.0 | W2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
34 | 33 | .507 | 11.5 | W1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
31 | 35 | .470 | 14.0 | W2 |
|
Mets
|
|
29 | 36 | .446 | 15.5 | W1 |
Washington Nationals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +4 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | .289 | .915 | 51 | |
| 17 | .265 | .930 | 40 | |
| 7 | .261 | .736 | 38 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 2.45 | 0.99 | 40.1 | |
| 7-2 | 3.63 | 1.10 | 72.0 | |
| 3-4 | 3.88 | 1.44 | 69.2 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 5.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Nationals News
The Washington Nationals may have stumbled in their quest for a series sweep against the Arizona Diamondbacks, losing 5-1, but they still managed to walk away with a series win,a silver lining in an otherwise lukewarm week. Cade Cavalli's rough outing, allowing four runs in five innings, highlighted a performance that still left the team sitting at .500 with a 33-33 record. Despite the setback, the offense showed promise with James Wood's continued emergence, while top prospects are making headlines after recent promotions. With a chance to bounce back, the Nats now turn their focus to a road series against the struggling San Francisco Giants, where their recent resiliency will be tested yet again. This team has shown they can be stubborn, and fans are hopeful that consistency will follow.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals host the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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