Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 40-37, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals squeaked by the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 at Tropicana Field.
More good than bad right now. 5-2 over the last 7. That record does the talking. On top of that, a +14 run differential over the last 7. They're winning the math.
Nationals Game on June 21
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Andrew Alvarez (1-0, 3.49 ERA) vs Nick Martinez (6-2, 2.60 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, Rays.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 1 mph |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals squeaked by the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 at Tropicana Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- CJ Abrams went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Dylan Crews went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
48 | 27 | .640 | W2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
41 | 35 | .539 | 7.5 | W1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
40 | 37 | .519 | 9.0 | W1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
39 | 38 | .506 | 10.0 | W3 |
|
Mets
|
|
34 | 42 | .447 | 14.5 | L1 |
Washington Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +14 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .272 | .936 | 48 | |
| 16 | .283 | .886 | 56 | |
| 10 | .264 | .755 | 46 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-0 | 2.29 | 1.00 | 51.0 | |
| 7-2 | 3.32 | 1.11 | 84.0 | |
| 1-0 | 3.49 | 1.45 | 28.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Nationals News
The Washington Nationals' lukewarm performance hit another bump as they fell to the Tampa Bay Rays 5-2 yesterday, marking a missed opportunity to seize momentum in a tightly contested series. After showing offensive promise with a +5 run differential over the last week, the Nats' batters have gone quiet, leaving fans wondering if they can rebound before the series slips away. Meanwhile, with the 2026 MLB Draft looming just three weeks away, the franchise's future is taking shape with the 11th overall pick and a chance to secure impactful college talent. As they prepare to face Tampa Bay again, the Nats need to shake off last night's sleepy effort and lean into their strong defensive capabilities, like Jacob Young's impressive catch, to ignite a turnaround and avoid a rare series loss.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals host the Philadelphia Phillies for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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