Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 48-49, 4th in the NL East. The Washington Nationals did not play yesterday.
Not a great stretch. Going 2-5 lately. That drags everything down. Compounding things, 6.3 RA/G this stretch. The arms aren't holding up.
Nationals Game on July 15
No game on this date.
Nationals Score & Recap
The Washington Nationals did not play yesterday.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
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55 | 40 | .579 | W1 | |
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Phillies
|
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54 | 43 | .557 | 2.0 | W2 |
|
Marlins
|
|
52 | 45 | .536 | 4.0 | L3 |
|
Nationals
|
|
48 | 49 | .495 | 8.0 | L3 |
|
Mets
|
|
40 | 57 | .412 | 16.0 | L3 |
Washington Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -8 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | .279 | .985 | 64 | |
| 20 | .284 | .871 | 68 | |
| 20 | .275 | .862 | 67 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-2 | 2.77 | 1.02 | 110.1 | |
| 5-4 | 3.83 | 1.35 | 98.2 | |
| 3-2 | 3.62 | 1.32 | 27.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 3 HR, 3 RBI, .583 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 13 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Nationals News
James Wood's electric performance has earned him the National League Player of the Week honors, a much-needed highlight for the Washington Nationals as they sit at 48-49 and try to shake off a dismal 2-5 stretch. With a .279 batting average, Wood's emergence adds a spark to a team grappling with pitching woes, allowing 6.3 runs per game in the past week. Curtis Mead's impressive first half also showcases the Nats' potential for growth, making the trade that brought him from the White Sox look brilliant. Meanwhile, left-hander Matt Krook's decision to elect free agency highlights the ongoing roster churn as the team continues to search for stability. As the All-Star Game buzz hangs in the air, the Nats have some bright spots, but they need to address their pitching liabilities if they hope to climb the standings.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals visit the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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