The Nationals are one of 2 teams in the MLB (The Mariners is the other) that have never made a World Series Appearance. Will this change in the Year 2013? So far the club has managed a 15 – 14 Record and are now just 2 1/2 Games Behind the Braves for 1st place – After Atlanta has gone 5 – 10 since a 12 -1 Start. The Nationals have played one of the toughest schedules despite playing two series versus the Miami Marlins. The second half of play eases off the reigning NL East champions.