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Early Fish miscues stake Nats to lead (Nationals win 8-3)

Early Fish miscues stake Nats to lead (Nationals win 8-3)
MIAMI - The Nationals manufactured a run and benefitted from sloppy Marlins defense to take an early lead. Facing right-hander Tom Koehler in the third, Danny Espinosa led off with a walk. He moved to second on a 3-4 sacrifice bunt by Max Scherzer. Koehler then tried to pick off Espinosa at second base but the throw was off target and rolled to center field. Espinosa went to third. Christian Yelich mishandled the ball in center field, allowing Espinosa to keep going and score. The Nationals...
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Murphy unable to take step forward in recovery

Murphy unable to take step forward in recovery
MIAMI - Second baseman Daniel Murphy will miss his fourth straight start tonight for the Nationals as they finish their series against the Marlins in Miami. Manager Dusty Baker listed the injury as leg soreness on Monday, but progress to recovery has been slow the past couple of days, even though Murphy was employed as a pinch-hitter late in the first two games of the series. "Well, it's the same thing. He hasn't been responding to treatment," Baker said. "So with a day off tomorrow,...
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Game 152 lineups: Nats at Marlins

Game 152 lineups: Nats at Marlins
MIAMI - The Nationals look to salvage the final installment of a three-game series in South Florida tonight, but maybe more importantly, look to get some positive results for their slugger Bryce Harper. There was a bit of a buzz yesterday at Marlins Park regarding Tom Verducci's latest update on Harper's presumed ailing shoulder. Manager Dusty Baker said that report was "inaccurate," but did say that Harper had dealt with a neck issue early in August. He placed Harper back in the lineup in...
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Fatigue not an issue for Nats, who need to find key hits

Fatigue not an issue for Nats, who need to find key hits
MIAMI - The Nationals have now lost four in a row. The biggest concern recently has been the offense. But getting runners home from scoring position has been an issue off and on for most of the season. Following Tuesday's 1-0 loss to the Marlins, the Nationals have scored only eight runs in their last four games, a span of 34 innings. That statistic might be a little bit skewed because they had to face Marlins ace Jose Fernandez on Tuesday. But then again, they will have to figure out a way to...
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Fernandez outduels Roark, losing streak now at four games

Fernandez outduels Roark, losing streak now at four games
MIAMI - The Nationals were unable to solve Jose Fernandez. Tanner Roark came within one pitch of solving the Marlins. Miami downed the Nationals 1-0 on a Giancarlo Stanton home run in the sixth, his 27th of the season and second in this series. The Nats' losing streak has reached four games. Roark pitched seven strong innings again, allowing one run and three hits with three walks and five strikeouts. He has reached 200 innings for the first time in his career (200 1/3), working at least seven...
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Roark and Fernandez duel in Miami (Marlins win 1-0)

Roark and Fernandez duel in Miami (Marlins win 1-0)
MIAMI - As one might have expected, a pair of pitchers with identical 15-8 records and sub-3.00 ERAs are locked in a pitchers' duel at Marlins Park on Tuesday night. Right-hander Jose Fernandez, who is 6-0 against the Nationals, has struck out five through four innings, allowing only a first-inning double to Stephen Drew. Nationals right-hander Tanner Roark got into trouble in the bottom of the third when he allowed a two-out single to Dee Gordon and then a pair of walks to load the bases. But...
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Baker says report regarding Harper's shoulder is "inaccurate"

Baker says report regarding Harper's shoulder is "inaccurate"
MIAMI - Nationals manager Dusty Baker declared before Tuesdays game that an article written by Sport Illustrated's Tom Verducci on right fielder Bryce Harper's shoulder causing problems in his swing was not accurate. Baker also said his quote about Harper's shoulder causing lingering issues was taken out of context. "The story is inaccurate," Baker said. "They asked me about his shoulder problem before. I said exactly that, we gave him four or five days off. I don't even know how long...
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Game 151 lineups: Nats at Marlins

Game 151 lineups: Nats at Marlins
MIAMI - It's a marquee matchup tonight, as the Nationals' Tanner Roark challenges the Marlins' Jose Fernandez. Roark, who is 15-8 with a 2.75 ERA, is seeking a career-high 16th win. Fernandez is also 15-8, with a 2.99 ERA. Fernandez has never lost to the Nationals: He is 6-0 with a 1.13 ERA in nine starts, with 72 strikeouts and just seven earned runs allowed. He is 3-0 with a 1.42 ERA against the Nationals this season, surrendering only three earned runs in 19 innings. Roark is 3-7 with a...
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On a mellower, calmer Baker: "If I'm good, the team's good"

On a mellower, calmer Baker: "If I'm good, the team's good"
MIAMI - Manager Dusty Baker was away from the team last week to attend to a death in the family. During that time, bench coach Chris Speier managed the club. Speier spoke about his close friendship with Baker and how their relationship has been solidified with trust built over decades of working together. Speier commented this time around he has seen a change in Baker's demeanor as a manager. Baker relishes the victories. But Speier noted that Baker now doesn't take the losses as hard as he...
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Split-second plays go against the Nats in 4-3 loss at Miami

Split-second plays go against the Nats in 4-3 loss at Miami
MIAMI - The Nationals and Marlins went back and forth Monday night, but in the end, Miami delivered the final punch in a 4-3 comeback win. The game turned on a couple of key plays, a hot shot right at center fielder Trea Turner and a baserunning mistake by Michael A. Taylor. Trailing 3-2 in the sixth, the Marlins answered with a double from pinch-hitter Derek Dietrich on a ball that was hit well but appeared Turner might have a chance to catch. Turner was unable to make the play on the hot shot...
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Stanton gets to Cole early with solo homer (Marlins win 4-3)

Stanton gets to Cole early with solo homer (Marlins win 4-3)
MIAMI - Right-hander A.J. Cole did well to keep the Marlins off the board in the first inning in his first-ever appearance in his home state at the major league level. Cole grew up in Oviedo, Fla., which is 233 miles north of Miami. A strong contingent of friends and family cheered Cole's effort. But Cole could not avoid Giancarlo Stanton. In the second with one out, Stanton launched a 448-foot homer to left field that left that bat at 115 mph. The solo homer, his 26th of the season, provided...
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Solis encouraged by throwing sessions, but knows clock is ticking

Solis encouraged by throwing sessions, but knows clock is ticking
MIAMI - Left-hander Sammy Solis said he is progressing in his throwing program as he looks to recover from left shoulder inflammation that has had him on the shelf since mid-August. "We are kind of taking it day-by-day based on how it is feeling," Solis said. "The inflammation is pretty much knocked out. But strengthening-wise and maintaining the area and make sure it is stable enough to get back off the mound is No. 1 right now." Solis said he is not throwing game-type pitches like he...
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Game 150 lineups: Nats at Marlins

Game 150 lineups: Nats at Marlins
MIAMI - After a couple of losses in a row in Atlanta, the Nationals are glad to be rid of Turner Field forever and set their sights on getting back on track in South Florida. The club is still completely focused on clinching their third National League East pennant in the past five seasons. The magic number remains at six as the Mets keep winning. But the Nationals don't have to concern themselves with the team from New York. Just win six games and it's on to the second season. The Nationals...
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Opposite dugout: Injuries have cost Marlins in otherwise strong season

Opposite dugout: Injuries have cost Marlins in otherwise strong season
Manager: Don Mattingly (1st season) Record: 74-75 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: C J.T. Realmuto (.312), 3B Martin Prado (.311 with 70 RBIs), LF Christian Yelich (.300 with 19 HR, 90 RBIs), CF Marcell Ozuna (23 HR, 72 RBIs), RF Giancarlo Stanton (25 HR, 71 RBIs), RHP Jose Fernandez (15-8, 2.99 ERA), RHP A.J. Ramos (37 saves, 3.05 ERA) Season series vs. Nationals: 5-7 Pitching probables: Sept. 19: RHP A.J. Cole vs. LHP Wei-Yin Chen, 7:10 p.m., MASN2 Sept. 20 : RHP Tanner Roark vs. RHP Jose...
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Notes after the non-waiver trade deadline

Notes after the non-waiver trade deadline
The Cleveland Indians acquired a game-changing lefty, Andrew Miller, for their bullpen and an outfielder with a dependable bat, Brandon Guyer. The Texas Rangers picked up Jeremy Jeffress, Carlos Beltran and Jonathan Lucroy. So as the non-waiver trade deadline rumors end and the dust settles, the Rangers and Indians are the most improved teams in baseball. A couple of months after the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Golden State Warriors to win the NBA championship, the Indians are set to make a...
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David Huzzard: The Marlins are now the Nats' biggest threat

David Huzzard: The Marlins are now the Nats' biggest threat
All this time, we, Nats fans, have been focused on the Mets, and after a horrific road trip by the Nationals and a sweep of New York, there is a new contender. It would have been nice if the sweep of the Mets reset the terrible occurrence of the road trip, but it instead gave rise to a new threat: the Miami Marlins. There is only a half-game difference between the Marlins and Mets in the standings, but the Fish are in second when they weren't expected to even be contending for the division....
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Byron Kerr

Scherzer getting to "midseason form" following win at Miami

Scherzer getting to "midseason form" following win at Miami
MIAMI - It was back to normal for Max Scherzer on Sunday, another close to dominant performance. Scherzer (5-3) went eight innings and allowed just two runs for the win as the Nationals dropped the Marlins 8-2. The Marlins managed only six hits off of him all day. The biggest was a two-run shot from Justin Bour, his second homer of the series. But that was it. Only six of 29 Marlins batters faced reached base. Scherzer struck out eight batters and walked none. He felt it was his second positive...
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Revere scores early run to give Nats head start (Nats win 8-2)

Revere scores early run to give Nats head start (Nats win 8-2)
MIAMI - The Nationals did a nice job of manufacturing a run in the first inning to go up on the Marlins in the series finale. Ben Revere singled to lead off the first inning for the second game in a row. He stole second for his first stolen base of the season. Jayson Werth grounded out to second to move Revere to third. Bryce Harper then lofted a ball to shallow center field. Marcell Ozuna's throw home was way over the head of catcher Jeff Mathis. Revere slid home safely and the Nationals...
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Game 44 lineups: Nats at Marlins

Game 44 lineups: Nats at Marlins
MIAMI - Manager Dusty Baker spoke Friday prior to Game 1 about how important it was to try to win the series after splitting 10 games against the Fish to begin the season. Baker said winning games in the division is critical against the Marlins as they do not face them again until late September after today's contest. The two teams continue to trade blows and play even baseball following the Marlins' 3-2 win Saturday night. Today will finally put one team ahead of the other in the season...
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Ross on tough loss: "I thought I pitched pretty well"

Ross on tough loss: "I thought I pitched pretty well"
MIAMI - Nationals right-hander Joe Ross deserved better on his 23rd birthday. And despite falling 3-2 to the Marlins, he really stood toe-to-toe with Marlins ace Jose Fernandez for most of the game. Manager Dusty Baker had said in pregame the one way they could stay in the game against Fernandez is if Ross could hang with him. He pretty much did. "His total outing was outstanding," Baker said. "He was matching, other than the strikeouts. Every time Fernandez got a 3-2 count it was either out...
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