Nats seek to even the series vs. Rangers

Washington Nationals (14–15) at Texas Rangers (16–14)

RHP Trevor Williams (2–0, 2.70) | LHP Andrew Heaney (0–3, 6.26)

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 l 8:05 p.m. ET / 7:05 p.m. CT l Game #30 / Road #18

Globe Life Field | Arlington, Texas

TV: MASN 2 | Radio: 106.7 FM / DC 87.7 FM & La Pantera 100.7 FM (Spanish)

MOVING ON

The Washington Nationals fell to the Texas Rangers, 7–1, on Tuesday, 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.
• Washington’s 14 wins in March/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.

SAVES AND HOLDS

The back end of Washington’s bullpen is anchored by two pitchers atop the leaderboards:

• Kyle Finnegan is tied for third in Major League lead with nine saves and is eighth among National League relievers with a .146 opponents’ average…He has allowed just one baserunner (BB) over his last seven outings, a win and five converted saves.
• Hunter Harvey is third in the National League with nine holds, while his 19 strikeouts are tied for fourth among National League relievers with teammate Derek Law.