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Hearing from Span, Cabrera and Zimmermann after 6-2 win over Giants

August 23, 2014, 5:02pm

Right-hander Jordan Zimmermann notched his ninth win in a 6-2 Nationals defeat of the Giants, but the first question for him at his locker was how Hunter Pence crushed his high fastball over the fence for a 2-0 San Francisco lead in the first inning? "Very surprised. There's only one guy in the game that is going to hit that pitch and that's him," Zimmermann said. "I threw it right where I wanted to, 0-2, up by his shoulders, beats me how he hit it that far." Zimmermann wasn't the only...

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Giants and Nats tied after one inning (Nats win 6-2)

August 23, 2014, 1:38pm

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Giants and Nats tied after one inning (Nats win 6-2)

The Giants and Nationals began play after a 1-hour, 12-minute rain delay. San Francisco wasted no time in scoring a few runs against Jordan Zimmermann and the Nats. Zimmermann allowed a leadoff double to Giants center fielder Angel Pagan. Two pitches later, Hunter Pence hit a two-run homer to center field. Zimmermann quickly retired the next three batters, but the damage was done. The Giants took a 2-0 lead into the bottom of the first. But things did not go smoothly for the Tim...

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Schierholtz excited to join "winning environment" with Nats

August 23, 2014, 11:15am

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Schierholtz excited to join "winning environment" with Nats

The Nationals welcomed new outfielder Nate Schierholtz on Saturday prior to their game with the Giants. Outfielder Michael A. Taylor was moved to Triple-A Syracuse to make room for Schierholtz. Schierholtz, who played his last game for the Cubs on August 5, was thrilled to move to a winning team and is anxious to help the Nationals win games. "For many reasons. I've got some friends here," Schierholtz said of why he likes the move to D.C. "But beyond that, obviously, it's been a winning...

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Nats select the contract of Schierholtz, Taylor optioned to Triple-A (plus lineup)

August 23, 2014, 8:31am

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Nats select the contract of Schierholtz, Taylor optioned to Triple-A (plus lineup)

The Nationals didn't wait long before bringing Nate Schierholtz up to the big leagues. Signed to a minor league contract just five days ago, Schierholtz will be in uniform for the Nats this afternoon. The team has selected the contract of the 30-year-old outfielder, with Michael A. Taylor getting optioned to Triple-A Syracuse to clear a spot for Schierholtz. In order to open up a spot on the 40-man roster, Nate McLouth has been transferred to the 60-day disabled list. McLouth underwent...

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Fister, Span and LaRoche reflect on end of 10-game win streak

August 22, 2014, 7:37pm

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Fister, Span and LaRoche reflect on end of 10-game win streak

The Giants dropped the Nationals 10-3 on Friday night, ending the club's longest win streak in nine years at 10 games. After the game, first baseman Adam LaRoche and center fielder Denard Span reflected on the run. "Yeah, I don't know, we haven't had that feeling in awhile, fortunately," LaRoche said. "Tough loss, no question, just the way we got beat." "Other than that, looking back, an awesome stretch. Frustrating, but we're still in great position here for this time of year. Got...

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Nationals select contract of outfielder Nate Schierholtz, option Michael A. Taylor to Triple-A

August 23, 2014, 8:26am

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The Washington Nationals today selected the contract of outfielder Nate Schierholtz, optioned outfielder Michael A. Taylor to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League and placed outfielder Nate McLouth (right shoulder inflammation) on the 60-Day Disabled List. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Schierholtz, a .254 career hitter (520-for-2050) with 117 doubles, 51 home runs and 224 RBI in 776 career games with the Cubs (2013 -...

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Nats, Astros expected to submit new plans for shared spring training site soon

August 22, 2014, 7:13pm

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Nats, Astros expected to submit new plans for shared spring training site soon

The Nationals and Houston Astros are still hoping to construct and share a new spring training facility in Palm Beach County, and are expected to submit a revised plan for a complex in the coming weeks. Springtrainingonline.com reports that the teams are hoping to finalize arrangements for the project by the end of the year, despite being courted by other cities in both Florida and Arizona. Giles Kibbe, general counsel for the Astros, told the Palm Beach Post that the tract near West Palm Beach...

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Williams discusses Nats' first loss in 11 games

August 22, 2014, 7:08pm

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Williams discusses Nats' first loss in 11 games

It couldn't go on forever. The Nationals' winning streak ends at 10 after a 10-3 loss to the Giants tonight. There would be no dramatic late comeback or a walk-off finish in this one. Doug Fister allowed four runs over six innings and Tim Hudson limited the Nats to two runs (one earned) over 5 1/3 innings. The Giants went 5-for-8 with runners in scoring position and hit two homers, including a three-run shot by rookie Joe Panik. This marked the first time since June 15 that Fister had allowed...

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Williams on Harper's baserunning errors

August 23, 2014, 6:28am

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Matt Williams has tried to instill an aggressive mentality on his ballclub this season. He's willing to tolerate some miscues on the bases, because he feels like if his players take an aggressive mindset and push the issue, it will pay off more often than not. Williams has needed to answer quite a few questions about Bryce Harper's baserunning style this season, however. Part of that is because he's Bryce Harper, and anytime Bryce Harper makes an error or runs into an out, people are going...

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Nationals strike first against Giants (Nats lose 10-3, win streak ends at 10)

August 22, 2014, 3:35pm

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The Nationals have had a tough go of it against Tim Hudson over the years. In June, he dropped the Nationals 7-1, limiting them to no earned runs over seven innings. The Nationals looked to get off to a quick start against the veteran in the bottom of the first. With one out, Anthony Rendon walked. With two outs, Adam LaRoche singled. With Ian Desmond at the plate, catcher Buster Posey looked to catch LaRoche stealing at second on the back end of a double steal. Second baseman Joe Panik could...

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Williams updates on Zimmerman, McLouth, Schierholtz and win streak

August 22, 2014, 1:48pm

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Williams updates on Zimmerman, McLouth, Schierholtz and win streak

During pregame Friday, Nationals manager Matt Williams provided an update on Ryan Zimmerman's every-other-day throwing session. Friday Zimmerman successfully finished his second throwing session of the week. Zimmerman is on the disabled list with a right hamstring strain. "He came out good," Williams said. "He's continuing his rehab. No issues with that. So we'll ramp him up there within that throwing program, strengthening and all that stuff. So he should be good. He's on his...

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Span, Gonzalez and Rendon after another walk-off winner

August 21, 2014, 4:33pm

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Span, Gonzalez and Rendon after another walk-off winner

Another walk-off winner for the Nationals, this time 1-0 over the Diamondbacks, on a hot shot by third baseman Anthony Rendon off reliever Evan Marshall that turned into a two-base error that plated the winning run. Arizona third baseman Jordan Pacheco fielded the ball on the grass, but his throw to first got away from Mark Trumbo and went into the camera well adjacent to the Nationals dugout. The two-base error allowed Denard Span to score from second and the celebration was on again. "He...

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Span getting closer to a personal milestone

August 22, 2014, 6:38am

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Span getting closer to a personal milestone

After last night's win, the Nationals' 10th straight, Denard Span was asked how it felt to notch his 28th stolen base on the season, given how close he is to reaching his personal goal of 30 bags in a single year. "Twenty-seven," Span responded, cracking a smile. "Twenty-seven. I know. I know these things." He's on top of it, all right. Span's 27th stolen base of the season was a big one. And according to him, it might've just been the most meaningful bag of his career. With the game...

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Nationals lineup against Giants, Hudson

August 22, 2014, 12:02pm

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The Nationals try for their 11th straight victory tonight, which would establish a new franchise record. But in order to get there, they've got to beat a guy who's decidedly had their number. Tim Hudson will be on the hill for the Giants. In 30 career starts against the Nats, he's 17-5 with a 2.37 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP. Ironically, though his career dates to 1999, he never faced the Expos before they moved to the nation's capital. All of that damage has come against guys with interlocking Ds...

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Opposite dugout: Up-and-down Giants heating up after latest slump

August 22, 2014, 7:18am

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Opposite dugout: Up-and-down Giants heating up after latest slump

Manager: Bruce Bochy, eighth year Record: 67-59 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: LF Michael Morse (.283/.339/.482, 29 doubles, 16 HR, 57 RBIs); RF Hunter Pence (.283/.335/.465, 26 doubles, 9 triples, 17 HR, 54 RBIs, 85 R); RHP Tim Hudson (8-9, 3.03 ERA, 1.18 WHIP); RHP Ryan Vogelsong (7-9, 3.73 ERA, 1.25 WHIP) Season series vs. Nats: 1-3, 12 runs scored, 18 runs allowed Pitching probables Aug. 22: Tim Hudson vs. Doug Fister, 7 p.m., MASN HD Aug. 23: Tim Lincecum vs. Jordan Zimmermann, 4 p.m.,...

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Williams on Desmond's day off, Zimmerman, Gonzalez and Souza

August 21, 2014, 10:43am

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Williams on Desmond's day off, Zimmerman, Gonzalez and Souza

Manager Matt Williams gave shortstop Ian Desmond off from the starting lineup Thursday in the final game of the series against the Diamondbacks. Danny Espinosa will play shortstop today for the Nationals, while Asdrubal Cabrera remains at second base. So on Desmond's bobblehead day at Nationals Park, the shortstop gets a well-deserved game off. "I figured it would be good to give him today," Williams said. "Definitely didn't want him to miss the Giants series, give him today through the...

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Williams on the Nats' 10th straight win and his Babe Ruth impersonation

August 21, 2014, 4:16pm

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Williams on the Nats' 10th straight win and his Babe Ruth impersonation

The Nationals' winning streak hit double digits. And, of course, win No. 10 came on a walk-off. What else would you expect? The Nats notched their 10th straight win on their fifth walk-off in their last six games. They are the first team to have five walk-off wins in a six-game span since the 1986 Astros, according to Elias. This win means that at some point, Matt Williams will have to follow through on his promise to do his Babe Ruth impersonation. The Nats' skipper agreed to break out the...

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Gonzalez and Miley in southpaw battle (Nats walk off again 1-0 for 10th win in row)

August 21, 2014, 12:26pm

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Gonzalez and Miley in southpaw battle (Nats walk off again 1-0 for 10th win in row)

The Nationals seek their first 10-game win streak since June 12, 2005, as they wrap up their four-game set against the Diamondbacks today. A pair of lefties in Gio Gonzalez and Wade Miley tangle on Ian Desmond bobblehead day. Gonzalez is seeking his first win since July 5. He is 2-0 with a 2.03 ERA in two starts lifetime versus the D-Backs. Gonzalez was able to go three up and three down to start the game. Miley allowed a base hit to Denard Span to open the bottom of the first. One out later,...

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Hearing from Rendon, Harper, Roark and Frandsen after Nats' 3-2 walk-off win

August 20, 2014, 7:52pm

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Hearing from Rendon, Harper, Roark and Frandsen after Nats' 3-2 walk-off win

Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon was given the day off to rest. But he still managed to produce the biggest hit of the ballgame. Rendon's walk-off single down the left field line scored Bryce Harper from third base and the Nationals upended the Diamondbacks 3-2 for their ninth win in a row. It is their longest winning streak since 2005. Rendon admitted pinch-hitting was "different to say the least, but it was awesome." "I talked to a lot of the veteran guys, (Greg) Dobbs when he...

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Harper coming around of late

August 21, 2014, 7:14am

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Bryce Harper scored the game-winning run in the bottom of the ninth last night, coming in from third on Anthony Rendon's single down the left field line. He touched the plate with the Nationals' third run of the night, giving them their ninth straight win, fourth walk-off in five games and sixth one-run victory during this winning streak. All good stuff. But what Matt Williams liked most about what Harper did last night wasn't the leadoff single in the ninth to set up the game-winning run....