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The latest headlines and analyses around the Washington Nationals for May 12, 2022.
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Upcoming Game Schedule
Thursday, May 12, 2022: New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals; 1:05 p.m. EDT
Friday, May 13, 2022: Houston Astros vs. Washington Nationals; 7:05 p.m. EDT
Saturday, May 14, 2022: Houston Astros vs. Washington Nationals; 7:05 p.m. EDT
Sunday, May 15, 2022: Houston Astros vs. Washington Nationals; 1:35 p.m. EDT
Leading this Morning's Briefing: Behind the power of Juan Soto and Nelson Cruz, the Nationals put up five runs in the bottom of the first to beat the first-place New York Mets 8-3. Juan Soto hit a monster two-run home run, and Nelson Cruz (436-foot) followed with a home run in the second. The Nationals would add three in the bottom of the second; that is all that was needed to beat the first-place Mets.
Upcoming Nationals Schedule
This afternoon, the Nationals will finish this three-game series against the New York Mets with the first pitch at 1:05 p.m. EDT.
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Cole Henry vs. Cade Cavalli; Has Henry overtaken Cavalli as the Nationals’ top Pitching Prospect? Nats Report writer Henry takes a deep dive into Cole Henry and his recent success and asks whether Cole Henry has overtaken Cade Cavalli as the Nationals' top pitching prospect. It is a must-read! Click here to read the full article.
Perspective: In Rizzo, We Trust. This season will be a true test of this. Over the past few years, "InRizzoWeTrust" has been the motto of the Washington Nationals for a while, but is it time to come up with a new strategy. Click here to read the full article.