The Washington Nationals are currently 13-9 since May 14 and are set to face the New York Mets with ace MacKenzie Gore pitching. However, the team is amidst an offensive slump, scoring only 11 runs over the past seven games, averaging 1.5 runs per game. The defense is also lacking, with a combined value of -25.0 defensive runs, complicating the situation for the pitchers. Key players like Keibert Ruiz and James Wood have recorded poor offensive numbers, while some lesser-known players are performing unexpectedly well.
The Nats pitchers deserve better. A hit saved on defense is sometimes worth more than a hit made on offense - it depends on the situation.
The team has only managed 9-walks in that span that averages just 1.29 per game.
In the past seven games, Washington has only been able to score 11 runs combined for an average a tick over 1.5 runs per game.
Over a full season, that is 134.5 runs in differential there based on the cERA.
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