(Streaming>>>>) New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals live match 5 September 2023
Blankenhorn will get a third consecutive start and looks as though he could get an extended run as the Nationals' everyday left fielder in September so long as he's swinging a hot bat. The 27-year-old held his own through his first two starts since his call-up from Triple-A Rochester on Friday, going 2-for-5 with a solo home run and three walks....
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49 over his last five starts. Overall, he's 7-11 with a 4. 13 ERA, 1. 50 WHIP and 122:75 K:BB across 27 starts (141. 2 innings) this season. Gray's currently in line to face Pittsburgh in his next outing, though the Nats could elect to give him some extra rest between starts.... See Less Nationals' Travis Blankenhorn: Getting regular run in left field Blankenhorn will start in left field and bat cleanup in Sunday's game against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.
The 28-year-old Thomas has now homered in three straight games, going 6-for-13 in the series against Miami. He's broken out as a legitimate fantasy contributor this season, slashing. 285/. 334/. 484 with 23 homers, 91 runs scored, 74 RBI and 17 stolen bases across 584 plate appearances.... See More...
See Less Nationals' Josiah Gray: Goes four innings vs. Miami Gray did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing three runs on four hits and four walks over four innings against the Marlins. He struck out two. Gray's struggles continued early Sunday as he allowed three runs in the opening inning, including two on a pair of bases-loaded walks. While the 25-year-old Gray ultimately blanked the Marlins over his final three innings, his ERA is now up to 8.
Meneses will head to the bench for just the ninth time all season and for the first time since July 28. His day off comes after he went 0-for-11 with four strikeouts over the first three games of the series. Prior to the dry spell at the dish, Meneses had cobbled together a seven-game hitting streak during which he batted. 345 with seven RBI and three runs.... See Less Nationals' Trevor Williams: Lit up in loss Williams (6-9) took the loss Saturday, allowing nine runs (eight earned) on 12 hits over four innings against Miami. He struck out three without issuing a walk.
Prior to being deactivated, the young southpaw had been lined up to make his next start Tuesday against the Mets, but Washington is no longer expecting him back for that game. The Nationals are listing Patrick Corbin and Joan Adon as their starters for their two-game set with the Mets, leaving next weekend's series with the Dodgers as the more likely target date for Gore's return to the rotation....
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It was a rough afternoon for Williams, as the right-hander allowed season highs in hits (12), earned runs (eight) and homers (four). He surrendered runs in all four innings in which he appeared and failed to make it through five frames for the fourth time in his last six outings. Williams has now lost five of his last six decisions (spanning 10 starts) and has given up at least three home runs in three of his last five starts.... See Less Nationals' MacKenzie Gore: May miss next start Sep 2, 2023 Gore may remain on bereavement list through his next scheduled start Tuesday against the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports. No official decision has been made yet regarding Gore's status for Tuesday, but Patrick Corbin would be in line to start in Gore's place if need be.
New York Mets vs Washington Nationals Prediction, 9/5