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Washington Nationals (NL, 1886–1889)

Defunct

Years active: 1886–1889 · City: Washington · League: NL

Listed in the all-time record as Senators (1886-89).

World Series

163-337

All-time record

0.326

All-time win pct

Seasons

1886–1889

All-time record

Regular-season W-L	163-337
Win pct	0.326
World Series titles	0
Total seasons	4
Years active	1886–1889
League(s)	NL

Season-by-season

1886–1889 · 4seasons · click to expand

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1889Washington Nationals

W-L

41-83

Win%

0.331

632

892

NL · 8

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1888Washington Nationals

W-L

48-86

Win%

0.358

482

731

NL · 8

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1887Washington Nationals

W-L

46-76

Win%

0.377

601

825

NL · 7

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1886Washington Nationals

W-L

28-92

Win%

0.233

445

791

NL · 8

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Season	Team	W	L	Win%	RS	RA	Division	Finish	Postseason
1889	Washington Nationals	41	83	0.331	632	892	NL	8	—
1888	Washington Nationals	48	86	0.358	482	731	NL	8	—
1887	Washington Nationals	46	76	0.377	601	825	NL	7	—
1886	Washington Nationals	28	92	0.233	445	791	NL	8	—

Source: methodology. Defunct-franchise totals from the MLB workbook (historical Year by Year + Totals).