The Washington Nationals and the Colorado Rockies are two of the most exciting teams in Major League Baseball. Both teams are known for their hard-hitting lineups, talented pitching staffs, and passionate fan bases. In this article, we'll take a closer look at these two teams, their histories, and their chances of success in the upcoming season.
The Washington Nationals were founded in 1969 as the Montreal Expos. The team moved to Washington, D.C. in 2005 and became the Nationals. Since then, they have enjoyed a great deal of success, winning the National League East division title four times and the National League pennant once. The Nationals won their first World Series championship in 2019, beating the Houston Astros in seven games.
The Colorado Rockies, on the other hand, were founded in 1993 as an expansion team. They have only made the postseason five times in their history, but they have made the most of those opportunities. In 2007, they made it to the World Series but lost to the Boston Red Sox in four games.
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One of the most exciting things about the Nationals and the Rockies is their high-powered offenses. Both teams have some of the best hitters in the game, capable of crushing home runs and driving in runs in bunches. The Nationals are led by Juan Soto, who is one of the most talented young players in the game. He hit .351 with 13 home runs and 37 RBIs in just 47 games last season. The Rockies, meanwhile, have Nolan Arenado, who has been one of the best players in the game for several years now. He hit .253 with eight home runs and 26 RBIs in 48 games last season.
Cron paces the Rockies with three home runs and runs batted in, driving in seven.
Of all hitters in MLB, Cron's home runs rank him second, and his RBI tally puts him 11th.
Charlie Blackmon has a club-high .333 batting average.
Blackmon is 49th in home runs and 82nd in RBI in the big leagues.
Ryan McMahon is hitting .182 with three doubles, a home run and three walks.
Kris Bryant paces the Rockies with a .333 batting average.
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Victor Robles leads Washington with a .353 batting average. Robles is 153rd in homers and 186th in RBI among all hitters in the big leagues. Lane Thomas leads Washington in runs batted in (four) this season. He's batting . 333 while slugging .417. Overall, Thomas is 153rd in home runs and 57th in RBI this year. Ruiz is slugging .529 this season, with a team-high one home runs. He's also collected two RBI. Alex Call leads Washington in runs batted in (four) this season. He's batting .273 while slugging .273.
The Nationals and the Rockies also have talented pitching staffs. The Nationals have a number of quality starters, including Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg, and Patrick Corbin. Scherzer is a three-time Cy Young Award winner and is considered one of the best pitchers in the game. The Rockies, meanwhile, have a strong bullpen that includes Daniel Bard, who had a 3.65 ERA and six saves in 24 appearances last season.
When it comes to head-to-head matchups, the Nationals and the Rockies have had some memorable battles over the years. In 2017, the two teams played a wild game that went 16 innings before the Nationals came out on top. That game featured a total of 38 strikeouts and lasted nearly six hours.
In 2019, the Nationals and the Rockies faced off in a three-game series in Colorado. The Nationals won the first game 12-3, with Soto hitting two home runs and driving in four runs. The Rockies won the second game 9-5, with Arenado hitting a home run and driving in three runs. The Nationals won the third game 7-4, with Soto hitting another home run and driving in three runs.
As we look ahead to the upcoming season, both the Nationals and the Rockies have reason for optimism. The Nationals have a talented team that should be in the mix for a playoff spot. They will need to get strong performances from their pitching staff, especially Scherzer and Strasburg, if they want to make a deep postseason run.
The Rockies, meanwhile, have a new manager in Bud Black and a number of young players who could be poised for breakout seasons. They will need to improve their pitching if they want to compete in the tough National League West division, but their offense should be able to keep them in games.