Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 61-71, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals lost to the Miami Marlins 2-6 at loanDepot park.
Rock bottom territory. 1-6 in their last 7. Not the week they wanted. Compounding things, a 4-run loss last night is the biggest weight on the score.
Nationals Game on August 24
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Cade Cavalli (11-5, 3.22 ERA) vs Ryan Feltner (5-7, 5.97 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rockies.TV, Nationals.TV |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals lost to the Miami Marlins 2-6 at loanDepot park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 1 |
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
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76 | 55 | .580 | W1 | |
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Phillies
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73 | 58 | .557 | 3.0 | W9 |
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Marlins
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|
67 | 64 | .511 | 9.0 | W3 |
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Nationals
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61 | 71 | .462 | 15.5 | L4 |
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Mets
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59 | 72 | .450 | 17.0 | L1 |
Washington Nationals are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -9 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | .279 | .884 | 91 | |
| 15 | .242 | .692 | 66 | |
| 8 | .280 | .763 | 43 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 2.84 | 1.04 | 31.2 | |
| 11-5 | 3.22 | 1.22 | 142.2 | |
| 0-2 | 3.20 | 1.14 | 39.1 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.1 scoreless IP, 12 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Nationals News
The Washington Nationals have hit a new low, falling to 10 games below .500 after a disheartening sweep at the hands of the Miami Marlins. With a recent 1-6 stretch and a meager 2.4 runs per game over the last week, their offensive struggles are glaring. Jake Irvin's latest outing, giving up four runs in six innings, epitomizes the pitching inconsistency that has plagued the team. Yet amid the gloom, Jacob Young's jaw-dropping Spider-Man catch provided a rare moment of excitement, showcasing the flashes of talent that keep fans hoping. In a bid to address their pitching woes, the Nationals claimed knuckleballer Matt Waldron off waivers, signaling a desperate search for answers. As the 2026 season looms, this year's squad feels increasingly discouraging to watch, with fans left wondering if there's light at the end of the tunnel.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals host the Miami Marlins for a 4-game series starting Friday.
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