Nationals lose 11th straight, 3-1 to Rockies on June 19, 2025. James Wood shines but can't overcome the slump as Trevor Williams' quality start is wasted.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It's a painful case of déjà vu for Nationals fans. Another game at Nationals Park, another quiet night for the offense, and another number added to the losing column. The Washington Nationals fell 3-1 to the Colorado Rockies on Thursday, extending their season-worst losing streak to a staggering 11 games. While the team struggles to find a pulse, rookie sensation James Wood continues to prove he's the real deal, providing the lone offensive spark in an otherwise frustrating defeat.
The Washington Nationals have now dropped 11 consecutive games, averaging just 4.1 runs per game while allowing 5.1 during the skid.
Starting pitcher Trevor Williams did his part, delivering a quality outing that should have given his team a chance to win. Over seven strong innings, Williams allowed just two runs, striking out six Rockies. But the Nats' bats couldn't back him up. The difference came down to the long ball for Colorado, with Michael Toglia breaking a scoreless tie with a solo shot in the 6th and Jordan Beck adding another in the 8th. The Nats' offense was stymied by Rockies starter Chase Dollander, who held them to a single run over 6.2 innings, effectively sealing Washington's fate.
If there's one reason to tune in right now, it's James Wood. The towering rookie outfielder was the only source of life for the Nationals' offense. He went 2-for-4 and drove in the team's only run with a booming double in the 7th inning that scored CJ Abrams. Despite the team's collective slump, Wood's individual performance is a beacon of hope. He now leads the team with 52 RBIs and 18 home runs, maintaining a solid .282 batting average and making a strong case for Rookie of the Year, even on a last-place team.
While the major league club falters, the organization is still focused on building its next wave of talent. Farm director Eddie Longosz spoke highly of the progress being made by top pitching prospects Travis Sykora and Jarlin Susana, praising their focus on preparation and adjustments between starts. Also making noise is hard-throwing lefty Alex Clemmey, acquired in the Lane Thomas trade. While his control needs refinement, his high strikeout numbers are turning heads in the minor leagues. It's a necessary reminder that even in the darkest of times, the farm system is working to cultivate a brighter future.
It's a tough time to be a Nationals fan, there's no sugarcoating it. An 11-game losing streak tests the patience of even the most die-hard supporters. The immediate goal is simple: win a baseball game. Just one. To do that, the offense needs to wake up and provide some semblance of support for a pitching staff that has been decent, if not spectacular. While the present is bleak, the future, personified by James Wood's bat and the arms developing in the minors, remains the narrative we cling to. The Nats will look to snap this dreadful streak tomorrow, hoping for a spark from anyone, anywhere in the lineup.
