Nationals lose topsy-turvy game after allowing 8 runs to the Phillies in the 9th inning
The Nationals’ nightmarish ninth inning just wouldn’t end.
Nationals open critical 4-game series against Phillies with a masterful outing from Foster Griffin
Griffin threw 7 1/3 innings of one-run ball, striking out nine and issuing zero walks. He was aggressive and precise — 70% of his pitches were strikes — keeping the Phillies off-balance all night.
‘He’s never going to get outworked’: How bullpen coach Dustin Glant has made an impact with the Nationals
“He loves what he does, so he’s really bought in and trying to have as much information as he possibly can to help us out,” reliever Clayton Beeter said.
Nationals righty Zack Littell allows 4 homers, offense silenced in loss to Royals
Washington’s offense, the backbone of this team, was dominated by Royals starter Luinder Avila, who recorded two outs and allowed eight runs in his previous start against the Houston Astros.
How Daylen Lile’s unique pre-pitch setup has sparked his defensive turnaround
Lile’s defensive improvements allow him to add more value even when he’s not raking. He’s almost eclipsed his FanGraphs wins above replacement total from last season (1.4) in 22 fewer games (1.3).
5-run fourth inning lifts Nationals to series win over Mariners
The Nationals improved to 37-35 overall and 14-21 at home. They’ve won three straight series after being swept against the Marlins at the beginning of the month.
Nationals stop 2-game skid in blowout win over Mariners
Luis García Jr.’s two-run homer reenergized the team and the fans after two demoralizing losses.
Nationals’ pitching falters in blowout loss to Mariners
The Nationals fell to 12-21 at home with their 10-2 loss.
Nationals blow 8-run lead, lose to Giants on walk-off grand slam
Bryce Eldridge’s slam lifts the Giants to an 11-10 win after they trailed 9-1.
Nationals strike first again and go on to claim fifth straight road series
Washington improved to 23-13 on the road and clinched its second series win of their West Coast road trip.
CJ Abrams comes through in the clutch as Nationals show a lot of fight in 9th-inning comeback to beat Giants
Monday’s 4-3 win was a thrilling way for the Nationals to begin their three-game set against the Giants.
Diamondbacks’ 2 homers help them avoid sweep against Nationals
Sunday’s start was an unusual one for Cade Cavalli. He allowed four runs on seven hits with one walk. Cavalli’s two strikeouts — both on his sweeper — were tied for his fewest this season.
Nationals pitchers stifle Diamondbacks; bats shine in series win
Since May 3 Littell has been one of the team’s best pitchers, and his improved play continued.
Luis García Jr.’s first career grand slam powers Nationals to blowout win over Diamondbacks
García hit two of the Nationals’ five homers. They had 16 hits as they sucked the life out of Chase Field.
Nationals mailbag: Surprises, timeline for prospect call-ups and CJ Abrams’ future
Given the ups and downs of the season, now felt like a good point to open the mailbag.
Offense silenced as Nationals swept by Marlins
That Nationals could not solve Max Meyer.
Miles Mikolas allows back-to-back-to-back homers in fifth inning to sink Nationals
The Nationals and Marlins were both throwing no-hitters entering the fifth inning. Washington exited it trailing 4-0.
Nationals outfielder James Wood’s ‘stubborn’ plate approach leading to stellar start
“Patience and trust has been the biggest thing,” manager Blake Butera said recently. “He does a really good job of walking and getting on base, and he just keeps getting better and better [in] understanding how he’s getting attacked.”
Nationals grab an early lead, only for bullpen to falter in series-opening loss to Marlins
Cade Cavalli didn’t have his sharpest, most efficient outing Monday night, requiring 89 pitches to get into the sixth inning.
10 stats that explain the Nationals’ surprising start to the season
Here are 10 stats that explain how the team got to this point.
