Coming off a close series loss to the San Diego Padres, Washington is going through one of the worst stretches of the season. Back-to-back tough series come to an end with the Nationals on the losing end. Things may get easier while the Nationals continue their West Coast trip, heading back to Los Angeles not to take on the Dodgers, but the Angels.
Washington’s young stars have been turning heads all season. CJ Abrams has been one of the best offensive shortstops in baseball, and James Wood has been among the best players in the sport. MacKenzie Gore has solidified himself as a top left-hander in the game, but the rest of the team has yet to perform anywhere near the young stars of the team.