Nationals Seek to Avoid Historic Losing Streak Against Rockies Tonight

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Nationals are set to play against the Colorado Rockies tonight at 6:45 p.m. EDT, aiming to snap a troubling nine-game losing streak. The stakes are high as loss No. 10 would match the team’s sole 10-game losing streak from August 2008, the year they began playing at Nationals Park.

The Nationals are facing a Rockies team led by starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela, who has struggled significantly this season. With a 1-10 record and a 7.23 ERA, Senzatela’s only victory came against Washington earlier this season when the Nationals could only muster one run in six innings against him.

Washington’s own starting pitcher, Michael Soroka, is hoping to turn his season around as he seeks consistency on the mound. Despite a decent WHIP of 1.119 and a solid strikeout-to-walk ratio of 4-to-1, Soroka has a 5.14 ERA, attributed in part to giving up eight home runs over just 42 innings.

Nationals manager Davey Martinez has acknowledged Soroka’s need to limit critical mistakes in order to help the team secure a much-needed win tonight. “He’s got to avoid those killer mistakes,” Martinez said.

The Nationals lineup features key players including CJ Abrams, James Wood, and Nathaniel Lowe. Meanwhile, the Rockies will rely on their batting order that includes Mickey Moniak and Tyler Freeman.

The game will be broadcast on MASN and MLB.tv, with radio coverage on 106.7 FM (English) and 87.7 FM (Spanish). Tonight’s weather forecast includes thunderstorms with a temperature of 78 degrees and an 8 mph wind blowing out to left field.

As both teams take the field tonight, the Nationals are focused on breaking their losing streak and avoiding a repeat of 2008’s historic downturn.