Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 64-73, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals blew out the Miami Marlins 9-2 at Nationals Park.
Quietly productive. Last night's win by 7 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. On the other hand, carrying 9 on the injured list. It adds up.
Nationals Game on August 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Cade Cavalli (12-5, 3.21 ERA) vs Sandy Alcantara (13-8, 3.38 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals blew out the Miami Marlins 9-2 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Brady House went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Dylan Crews went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Harry Ford went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
80 | 55 | .593 | W5 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
75 | 60 | .556 | 5.0 | W2 |
|
Marlins
|
|
68 | 67 | .504 | 12.0 | L1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
64 | 73 | .467 | 17.0 | W2 |
|
Mets
|
|
60 | 75 | .444 | 20.0 | L3 |
Washington Nationals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | .272 | .864 | 92 | |
| 18 | .251 | .729 | 75 | |
| 9 | .281 | .773 | 45 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-5 | 3.21 | 1.21 | 148.2 | |
| 1-1 | 3.67 | 1.14 | 34.1 | |
| 5-4 | 3.61 | 1.37 | 42.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .182 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Nationals News
CJ Abrams is making waves, joining elite company in Nationals history with his stellar season, a bright spot as the team navigates a disappointing run. After a 7-1 victory over the Rockies, the Nationals are set to face the Miami Marlins, who have dominated them all season. The pressure is on manager Blake Butera to find a way to flip the script in this four-game series. Meanwhile, James Wood's injury continues to loom large, and shutting him down for the year may be the prudent choice. On a more optimistic note, rookie pitcher Jackson Kent shined with a seven-inning gem for his first Major League win, offering a glimpse of hope for the future amidst the struggles. The Nats sit at 63-73, and every game against Miami is crucial as they seek to build momentum.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals host the Atlanta Braves for a 2-game series starting Tuesday.
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