The Washington Nationals find themselves matching the NY Mets in runs scored this season, yet the Mets dominate due to superior starting pitching. The Nationals' struggles against left-handed pitchers are highlighted by a low OPS of .606, one of the worst in the league. Manager Dave Martinez acknowledges that poor hitting and guessing at pitches are significant issues. Additionally, the article reflects on the impact of Juan Soto's departure, emphasizing how the Nationals' current roster benefits from the trade and discusses their performance in comparison to Soto's.
"We're just not hitting left-handed starters, and that's been the key. I truly believe we're guessing. We've got to stay on the fastball..." - said manager Dave Martinez.
"Think about what this Nationals team would be if they never traded Soto, and he left for the Mets... Statistically speaking, Wood is having a better 2025 season than Soto...".
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