Game Notes: Washington Nationals vs. Texas Rangers (May 1, 2024)
The Nationals drop game one of their series against the Texas Rangers 7-1, look to bounce back tonight.
Game Details
Washington Nationals (14-15) vs. Texas Rangers (16-14)
Pitching Matchup: RHP Trevor Williams (2-0, 2.70) vs. LHP Andrew Heaney (0-3, 6.26)
Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | 8:05 p.m. ET | Game #30 / Road #18
Location: Globe Life Field | Arlington, TX
Game storylines and notes
Washington's 14 wins in March and April were the most since April 2017, when the club went 17-8 to start the season.
This series against Texas begins a stretch of 14 consecutive games against the American League.
Last time out.
On Tuesday, the Washington Nationals fell to the Texas Rangers, 7-1, snapping their four-game winning streak. MacKenzie Gore struck out seven batters against just one walk in 5.0 innings of two-run ball.
Despite the loss, the Nationals are 12-9 (.571) and have won four of their last six series since April 7.
I want to be forever YOUNG.
OF Jacob Young is coming off a series in which he went 8-for-16 (.500) with a double, four RBI, one hit by pitch, six stolen bases, and nine runs scored in four games against the Marlins.
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