Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 48-47, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals came up short against the New York Yankees 3-5 at Nationals Park.
The score reflects some real issues. Allowing 6.7 runs per game drags the whole score down. Pair that with last night's loss by 2 drags the score down.
Nationals Game on July 11
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Miles Mikolas (3-7, 5.78 ERA) vs Cam Schlittler (9-5, 2.01 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | YES, Nationals.TV |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals came up short against the New York Yankees 3-5 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 3 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- James Wood went 3-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Keibert Ruiz went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
54 | 39 | .581 | L1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
52 | 43 | .547 | 3.0 | L1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
52 | 43 | .547 | 3.0 | L1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
48 | 47 | .505 | 7.0 | L1 |
|
Mets
|
|
40 | 55 | .421 | 15.0 | L1 |
Washington Nationals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -6 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | .273 | .962 | 62 | |
| 20 | .287 | .882 | 68 | |
| 20 | .276 | .870 | 67 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-2 | 2.77 | 1.02 | 110.1 | |
| 3-1 | 2.96 | 1.21 | 27.1 | |
| 2-2 | 3.64 | 1.40 | 47.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Nationals News
Luis Garcia Jr. is on fire, producing hits like he's in a different league, which is crucial as the Nationals head into a challenging series against the New York Yankees. With Garcia and CJ Abrams both hitting their 20th home runs already this season, the offense is in a solid groove, averaging 6.9 runs per game over the last week. However, pitching woes continue to plague the Nats, allowing 6.3 runs per game, as evidenced by their recent 5-3 loss to the Yankees, where the bullpen faltered when it mattered most. The Nats need to tighten up their pitching if they want to end the first half above .500 and maintain their momentum in this closely contested division. The upcoming games will be pivotal for a team that is riding the highs of their hot bats but desperately needs reliable arms.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals visit the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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