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Nationals lineup versus Mets 9/4

September 04, 2011, 7:09am

Nationals lineup versus Mets for Sunday: Ian Desmond SS Roger Bernadina LF Ryan Zimmerman 3B Jayson Werth CF Rick Ankiel RF Danny Espinosa 2B Chris Marrero 1B Wilson Ramos C Livan Hernandez P

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Desmond says Nationals are producing "winners" down on the farm

September 03, 2011, 8:41pm

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Looking out at the field Saturday night you got to witness the future of the Nationals. You also got to witness the first fruit of a Nationals' system rebuilt by the likes of general manager Mike Rizzo and staff over the past few seasons. There was a lot of home grown talent on the field for first pitch against the New York Mets. Left-hander Tommy Milone was making his major league debut. He was on the mound. Shortstop Ian Desmond and second baseman Danny Espinosa were a tandem built from...

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Milone gets no decision in debut, but certainly left lasting impression with his bat

September 03, 2011, 8:19pm

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Milone gets no decision in debut, but certainly left lasting impression with his bat

Even though left-hander Tommy Milone did not get the victory or the loss Saturday, he certainly left his mark in his major league debut with the Washington Nationals. Milone lasted 4 1/3 innings on the mound and gave up four runs, setting down the first seven hitters he faced and striking out two. But the most dramatic moment for Milone came in the bottom of the second inning when he launched a three-run homer off of Mets starter Dillon Gee that easily cleared the right field wall and dropped...

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Zimmerman "always happy to get chance" to win it all

September 03, 2011, 7:50pm

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Zimmerman "always happy to get chance" to win it all

It was the moment the Nationals were hoping for in the ninth against the Mets. Down 7-6, after leading 5-0, it appeared Washington might be headed to a painful loss after New York had rallied twice to take the lead. The Mets brought in Bobby Parnell and Jesus Flores greeted him with a single into left field. Brian Bixler pinch ran for him and Parnell uncorked a wild pitch while facing pinch-hitter Jonny Gomes. Bixler went to second and Gomes was walked. After Ian Desmond battled to lay down...

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Zimmerman broken-bat single stuns Mets in ninth 8-7

September 03, 2011, 5:59pm

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Zimmerman broken-bat single stuns Mets in ninth 8-7

The Nationals rallied in the bottom of the ninth off reliever Bobby Parnell to stun the New York Mets 8-7. Jesus Flores led off with a base hit to left field and was replaced by pinch runner Brian Bixler. Bixler then got to second base on a wild pitch. Pinch hitter Jonny Gomes walked to put men on first and second with no outs. The Mets then intentionally walked Roger Bernadina to face Ryan Zimmerman. Yes, that Ryan Zimmerman. Ryan Zimmerman talks on the field with Debbi about his...

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Nationals' Milone three-run shot; but Bay blast ties it 6-6 (updated)

September 03, 2011, 3:46pm

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Making his major league debut already one to remember, Nationals left-hander Tommy Milone hit a three-run homer into the right field bullpen in the second inning to give Washington a 5-0 advantage. Early on, things looked good for Milone. He fired 13 pitches, 10 for strikes in a 1-2-3 first frame, getting a groundout and a pair of flyouts against Jose Reyes, Justin Turner and Lucas Duda. He also enjoyed a three up, three down second inning, which included his first major league strikeout of...

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Milone gets off to good start in major league debut, Nats stake early lead

September 03, 2011, 3:14pm

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Milone gets off to good start in major league debut, Nats stake early lead

Nationals left-hander Tommy Milone came out with precision in his major league debut against the New York Mets Saturday night at Nationals Park. He fired 13 pitches, 10 for strikes in a 1-2-3 first frame, getting a groundout and a pair of flyouts against Jose Reyes, Justin Turner and Lucas Duda. The Nationals led off their half of the first with a home run curving just around the inside of the left field foul pole by Ian Desmond, against Dillon Gee, and the Nationals lead, 1-0. It was the...

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Milone selected, LaRoche to 60-day, Rodriguez returns

September 03, 2011, 1:45pm

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Milone selected, LaRoche to 60-day, Rodriguez returns

The Nationals announced they have selected the contract of left-hander Tommy Milone from Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs and he will start Saturday night in his major league debut against the New York Mets. The 24-year old Milone went 12-6 with a 3.22 ERA in 24 starts this season with Syracuse. He struck out a league-best 155 batters and yielded only 16 walks in 148 1/3 innings. To make room for Milone on the 40-man roster, first baseman Adam LaRoche, recovering from shoulder surgery, was...

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Strasburg says he will make four starts in September, excited for return Tuesday

September 03, 2011, 1:34pm

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Strasburg says he will make four starts in September, excited for return Tuesday

Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg is scheduled to make his first major league start since August 21, 2010 this Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers. It will be 368 days since he underwent Tommy John surgery and he said Saturday that he is a different pitcher as he makes his second season debut with the Nationals. "I kind of know what to expect (this year)," Strasburg said. "I am just going to go out there and do my thing. It is something that I worked extremely hard for....

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Nationals starting lineup against Mets in Milone debut

September 03, 2011, 12:58pm

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The starting lineup tonight for the Washington Nationals in Tommy Milone's major league debut: Ian Desmond SS Roger Bernadina RF Ryan Zimmerman 3B Michael Morse LF Jayson Werth CF Danny Espinosa 2B Chris Marrero 1B Jesus Flores C Tommy Milone P

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Detwiler struggles to find range against Mets

September 02, 2011, 5:45pm

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Detwiler struggles to find range against Mets

Nationals left-hander Ross Detwiler had been on the best roll of his young career coming in to Friday's series home opener against the New York Mets. He had won two of his last three decisions and allowed just five earned runs in those three games. But Friday was a different story entirely, in what Detwiler described as "definitely" his worst outing of the season. He lasted just 48 pitches in three innings, the big blow a David Wright three-run homer in the first inning that changed the...

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Hagerstown outfielder Kevin Keyes headed to instructs after season

September 02, 2011, 2:38pm

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Hagerstown outfielder Kevin Keyes headed to instructs after season

Single-A Hagerstown Suns right fielder Kevin Keyes has made the most of his opportunity in his second season in the Nationals organization after a rough opening campaign in Vermont. "Last year this time I was disappointed (with my play). I didn't do so well in Vermont. It was a wake up call," Keyes said. "I worked very hard to get better and it has paid off. I have concentrated on improving my swing and defense." Keyes said it was difficult to get his approach at the plate down on a...

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Potomac moves within half-game of first place with another win

September 02, 2011, 3:31am

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Potomac moves within half-game of first place with another win

The Single-A Potomac Nationals have not only advanced to the postseason again, but now have their sights set on the Northern Division crown after a 5-1 victory at Lynchburg. Paul Demny was at the top of his game over seven innings, allowing just five hits, no runs, one walk and six strikeouts for his 10th win of season. Zach Walters had three hits and scored two runs to lead Potomac's offense. With the win and Frederick's loss in Kinston, the P-Nats move within a half-game of the Keys for...

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Three Potomac hitters named to Carolina League All-Stars

September 01, 2011, 4:32pm

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Three Potomac hitters named to Carolina League All-Stars

Three Potomac Nationals' batters have been honored as postseason Carolina League All-Stars. Outfielder Destin Hood, infielder Jeff Kobernus and catcher Sandy Leon were named Thursday, making Single-A Potomac the only team in the league with three players on the elite squad. The Mobile, Ala., native Hood leads the League in RBIs with 82 and is batting .279. He has stolen 20 bases and totaled 126 hits with 13 home runs. Kobernus, hailing from San Leandro, Calif., is hitting .274 with seven...

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Potomac into the playoffs again with another win over Lynchburg

August 31, 2011, 6:25pm

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Potomac into the playoffs again with another win over Lynchburg

The Single-A Potomac Nationals downed the Lynchburg Hillcats 6-3 to advance to the playoffs again and a chance to defend their 2010 Mills Cup Carolina League crown. A four-run eighth inning broke open a close game and the P-Nats led 5-1 before holding off a late Lynchburg rally. Eight of the nine players in the starting lineup notched at least one base knock as the P-Nats have now won nine of their last 12 games. Jeff Kobernus, Justin Bloxom and Zach Walters each had two hits and combined for...

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Harrisburg clinches playoff berth after dropping Portland

August 31, 2011, 5:54pm

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Harrisburg clinches playoff berth after dropping Portland

The Double-A Harrisburg Senators edged Portland 2-1 to clinch at least a tie atop their division over Richmond. Bowie lost Wednesday so they are eliminated from contention for the division title. The Senators (78-59) have five straight games remaining at home. Any combination of one Senators win and a loss by Richmond (73-64) and Harrisburg clinches the top spot in the division. Right-hander Stephen Strasburg can clinch the division and will pitch his final minor league rehab assignment...

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Potomac fights to within one win of another postseason berth

August 31, 2011, 9:12am

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Potomac fights to within one win of another postseason berth

It is almost September. Must be time for another P-Nats postseason push. The Single-A Potomac Nationals are putting together the finishing touches on another second half surge as they attempt to return to the Carolina League postseason and defend their Mills Cup championship. Following Tuesday's thrilling 5-4 win in 10 innings at Lynchburg, the P-Nats are now one win away from clinching a berth in the postseason. The Frederick Keys already secured the first-half division crown. If the...

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Harper, Solis and Norris head Arizona Fall League roster

August 30, 2011, 12:48pm

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Harper, Solis and Norris head Arizona Fall League roster

The Arizona Fall League has announced the 2011 roster for the Washington Nationals affiliated Scottsdale Scorpions. Outfielder Bryce Harper, pitcher Sammy Solis and catcher Derek Norris head the roster for the defending champions. It will be Harper's second season with the Scorpions, but his first as a full-time starter. Last year, he was on the taxi squad and was eligible to play only on Wednesdays and Saturdays. George Washington University pitcher Pat Lehman and Rafael Martin from the...

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Boras: Goodwin could be a Michael Bourn-type center fielder

August 29, 2011, 4:27pm

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Boras: Goodwin could be a Michael Bourn-type center fielder

The Nationals selected outfielder Brian Goodwin from Miami-Dade Junior College with one of their three first-round selections. His combination of speed and skill was a perfect match for the Nationals' seemingly never-ending quest for a lead-off center fielder of the future. Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said on draft night that they felt the 6-foot, 195-lb., Goodwin had a "huge upside." Goodwin batted .382 (60-for-157) with 11 doubles, two triples, eight home runs, 37 RBIs and 42...

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6-foot-9 prospect Meyer has overpowering fastball, and is still growing

August 28, 2011, 5:15pm

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6-foot-9 prospect Meyer has overpowering fastball, and is still growing

Wait a minute. He's 6-foot-9. He played at Kentucky. Shouldn't we contact John Calipari? Or John Wall? Kentucky right-hander Alex Meyer said he knows Washington Wizards star guard Wall pretty well (they had the same academic adviser at UK), and the Wildcats did pretty well without him playing basketball (2011 Final Four appearance), so he will stick instead to throwing 97 mph fastballs, thank you very much. The tall and lanky pitcher was introduced last week with Rice third baseman Anthony...