Washington Nationals struggle, losing seven of eight games this week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 6:25 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Washington Nationals lost seven of their last eight games, falling from one game out of a wild card spot to 5.5 games back. Following a series win against the D-Backs, their decline began with a loss to the last-place Blue Jays and continued with a four-game sweep by the Braves. The team's offensive struggles, especially with runners in scoring position, have been a major factor in their poor performance. After the trade deadline, the Nationals opted to sell key pieces, indicating a shift in focus towards future seasons.
- •Nationals are now 1-7 in their last eight games.
- •Offense has struggled, scoring over four runs only once during this stretch.
- •Team lost to the Braves in a comprehensive four-game sweep.
- •Key player Curtis Mead was traded amid worsening performance.
- •Paul Toboni indicated a shift towards building for next season.
- 6:25 PMYahoo Sports — Looking back at the week where the Washington Nationals season went off the rails
"The Nats went from one game out off a wild card spot to swan diving down the standings in just one horrific week
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