During the Washington Nationals’ day off on Thursday before the start of their first homestand of the 2026 season, they had to be feeling pretty good about themselves.
Not only did they take two out of three against the Chicago Cubs to begin the year, but they were competitive against the Philadelphia Phillies and should have won that series, as well. However, things are in a much different place now following a three-game sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers, as the flaws of the Nationals were on full display throughout the weekend.
Entering the season, everyone knew the pitching staff was a weak point of this roster. And while some upgrades were made, there were still questions if this unit could get Washington into the winner’s circle on a consistent basis. Well, after three games facing the Dodgers, that group was exposed.
Starting Pitching Got Ripped Apart