Washington Nationals Offense Plummets in June Slump Amid Fifth Straight Loss to Mets

The Washington Nationals are experiencing a severe offensive slump, marked by struggles at the plate and a lack of run production throughout June. The team has scored just 15 runs in nine games this month, with multiple shutouts and very few multi-run games, a stark contrast to their more promising performance in May. Key players like James Wood, who showed flashes of potential earlier, have struggled significantly, with Wood batting .115 in June and visibly frustrated during games. The Nationals' offense has reverted to poor habits such as frequent ground outs, lack of extra-base hits, and an inability to draw walks, which has compounded their woes against strong pitching from teams like the Mets. Despite a resilient bullpen performance keeping games within reach, the offense's inability to capitalize has resulted in a five-game losing streak with several games ending in shutouts or low scoring. Calls are growing for changes, including potentially replacing the hitting coach if the team does not show improvement soon.