Nationals Weekly Round-Up

By Stephen ThompsonMLB, Washington Nationals

Since May 7th, the Nationals has lost a few more games. They have faced bullpen struggles and just better teams along the way. Despite that, they still are the leaders in the NL East.

Game Results

vs Orioles

  • Game 1: 4-6, L
  • Game 2: 4-5 (12), L
  • Game 3: 7-6, W
  • Game 4: Postponed

vs Phillies

  • Game 1: 6-4, W
  • Game 2: 3-4, L
  • Game 3: 6-5, W
  • Game 4: 8-4, W

vs Pirates

  • Game 1: 8-4, W
  • Game 2: 1-6, L
  • Game 3: 4-10, L

vs Braves

  • Game 1: 4-7, L
  • Game 2: 2-5, L
  • Game 3: 3-2, W

Pulse of the Pitching Staff

Tanner Roark (3-2): 42 K’s, 4.73 ERA, in 9 games

Max Scherzer (4-3): 76 K’s, 3.02 ERA, in 9 games

Stephen Strasburg (5-1): 59 K’s, 3.28 ERA, in 9 games

Gio Gonzalez (3-1): 46 K’s, 2.86 ERA, in 9 games

Bullpen Performance: D+ (Not Good at All)

Team Statistical Leaders

  • Hits: Zimmerman with 55 Hits
  • Runs: Harper with 42 Runs
  • RBI’s: Zimmerman with 38 RBI’s
  • HR: Zimmerman and Harper with 13 HR’s
  • Stolen Bases: Trea Turner with 9 Stolen Bases
  • Batting Average: Zimmerman with a .362 Batting Average
  • OPS: Zimmerman with a 1.382 OPS
  • Wins: Strasburg with 5 wins
  • Strikeouts: Max Scherzer with 76 Strike Outs

Week Ahead

The Nats will face Seattle and San Diego this week. First time facing either team this season.

Stephen Thompson