NL East · 2026

Washington Nationals

48-47 · 4th in NL East · 7 GB · L1

The Ninjas' October odds

Make playoffs

29%

Win division

2%

top seed 0%

Win World Series

0%

Proj wins

82

of 162

The Ninjas' read

Run diff

+11

511 RS / 500 RA

Pythag record

48-47

51% deserved

Luck

-0.4

W vs Pythag

Proj wins

82

of 162

At 48-47 with a +11 run differential, the Nationals are on pace for about 82 wins. By Pythagorean expectation — the record their run scoring and prevention actually justify — they're in line with its runs. Run differential is the single best predictor of future record, so it's the number to watch as the season plays out.

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