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Opposite dugout: A lot on line for Rockies in final regular season series

September 27, 2018, 11:00am

Manager: Bud Black (2nd season) Record: 89-70 Last 10 games: 7-3 (update) Who to watch: 3B Nolan Arenado (.296/.374/.545 with 34 HR, 105 RBIs), SS Trevor Story (.291/.346/.562 with 35 HR, 105 RBIs, 26 SB), CF Charlie Blackmon (.287, 26 HR), 2B DJ LeMahieu (15 HR, 61 RBIs), 1B Ian Desmond (21 HR, 86 RBIs), RHP Kyle Freeland (16-7, 2.84 ERA), RHP Wade Davis (42 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: 3-1 Pitching probables: Sept. 28: RHP Joe Ross (0-1) vs. LHP Kyle Freeland (16-7), 8:10 p.m., MASN2...

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Stagnant offense, sloppy defense contribute to 5-1 loss

April 12, 2018, 6:50pm

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Stagnant offense, sloppy defense contribute to 5-1 loss

The Nationals offense was clicking well in the season's first four games. In three wins at Cincinnati and then the first game at Atlanta, the bats put together 29 runs on 38 hits, racing out to a 4-0 record. Since Monday, April 2, however, the offense has slowed down. The club has won only two of their last nine games. Their two wins in the last 10 days were by scores of 2-0 and 4-1, with major contributions from Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg in those two games. The 1-2 duo combined to...

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Martinez on Eaton, bench-clearing brawls, plus other notes

April 12, 2018, 3:25pm

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Martinez on Eaton, bench-clearing brawls, plus other notes

Nationals manager Davey Martinez had some good news on the progress of outfielder Adam Eaton who is on the disabled list with a left ankle bone bruise. Martinez predicted it might be a short stay on the 10-day for Eaton. "I saw him today and he's getting his workouts in," Martinez said. "We miss him on the field, but it's actually pretty good that he's able to continue to do his strengthening for his knees. But he'll be back. I think he's going to be back sooner than we think. He's...

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LeMahieu solves Gonzalez; offense searching (Rockies win 5-1)

April 12, 2018, 4:05pm

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LeMahieu solves Gonzalez; offense searching (Rockies win 5-1)

Nationals left-hander Gio Gonzalez struggled a bit early on, but his defense didn't exactly do him any favors either. DJ LeMahieu led off with a solo shot to left-center on a 1-1 pitch. With a man on and two outs, former Nats star Ian Desmond popped up behind second base. Howie Kendrick dropped the fly ball for an error, allowing Chris Iannetta to score. In the second inning, LeMahieu continued to solve Gonzalez with an RBI double. Manwhile, Chad Bettis did a nice job through three frames...

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Opposite Dugout: Up-and-down Rockies awaiting word on brawl-related discipline

April 11, 2018, 2:43pm

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Opposite Dugout: Up-and-down Rockies awaiting word on brawl-related discipline

Manager: Bud Black (3rd year) Record: 6-7 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: CF Charlie Blackmon (4 HR, 6 RBIs), 3B Nolan Arenado (.311 with 1 HR, 6 RBIs), SS Trevor Story (3 HR, 6 RBIs), 2B DJ LeMahieu (.308 with 2 HR, 4 RBIs), RF Carlos GonzÃ¡lez (2 HR, 6 RBIs), RHP Chad Bettis (1-0, 2.53 ERA), RHP Wade Davis (3.38 ERA, 5 saves) â€‹ Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (3-4 in 2017) Pitching probables: April 12: RHP Chad Bettis (1-0) vs. LHP Gio Gonzalez (1-0) 7:05 p.m., MASN...

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David Huzzard: Nats need not concern themselves with playoff matchups

September 15, 2017, 5:48am

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David Huzzard: Nats need not concern themselves with playoff matchups

There is going to be a side story to the Dodgers-Nationals series this weekend, and like many side stories, it is flat and pointless, a time-filler to help get to the end of the season. Kind of like my run on sentences. This story is not a tale as old as time but it is one that is asked all the time of fans, players, media and front office staff: Who would you rather play in the first round? The Cubs have suffered a World Series hangover and limped through the season, but still have Anthony...

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Lind, Goodwin and Difo highlight a complete Nats offense

July 30, 2017, 7:42pm

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Lind, Goodwin and Difo highlight a complete Nats offense

The Nationals offense, especially their 3-4-5-6 hitters, has set the tone for a high scoring band of brothers that makes most National League starters uncomfortable. However, with Bryce Harper and Ryan Zimmerman out of the starting lineup in the nightcap of a doubleheader against the Rockies on Sunday, runs were certain to be at a premium. Rockies starter Jon Gray threw a perfect game for four innings. It was the second time in the series the Nats had gone without a hit or a baserunner for at...

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Edwin Jackson provides boost again as Nats prevent series sweep

July 30, 2017, 7:07pm

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Edwin Jackson provides boost again as Nats prevent series sweep

The Nationals got another major boost from veteran Edwin Jackson. After signing June 16, Jackson returned to pitching for the Nats July 18 in a 4-3 win at Anaheim. He went seven innings that night and surrendered only two runs on three hits. Then came an 8-0 setback against Milwaukee in which he gave up seven runs (three earned) in five innings for the loss. Sunday night the Nats desperately needed innings after the bullpen had been taxed in Game 1 of a doubleheader when manager Dusty Baker had...

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Pitchers dominate early in Game 2 (Nats win 3-1)

July 30, 2017, 4:30pm

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Pitchers dominate early in Game 2 (Nats win 3-1)

As one might expect after a long, drawn-out first game, the start of the second game of the doubleheader has been dominated by the quality pitching of Nationals right-hander Edwin Jackson and Rockies right-hander Jon Gray. Jackson has allowed two hits but has struck out five in the first three innings. Gray has countered by retiring nine straight hitters and striking out four. Game 1 went to the Rockies 10-6 and lasted three hours and 48 minutes. After three innings, the Nats and Rockies are...

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Game 103 lineups: Rockies at Nats

July 30, 2017, 1:54pm

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An extended game one that turned into a difficult 10-6 loss for the Nationals to the Rockies means the first pitch Game 2 of today's doubleheader has been pushed back to 7:40 p.m. EDT. With the way Game 1 went for the Nationals pitching staff, the club hopes veteran Edwin Jackson can eat a good amount of innings before the club embarks on a week-long road trip through Miami and Chicago. Jackson arrives with a 1-1 record and a 4.76 ERA. He will be opposed by Rockies right-hander Jon Gray (3-1,...

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Rockies' MÃ¡rquez too much for Nats this time in 4-2 setback

July 29, 2017, 7:02pm

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Rockies' MÃ¡rquez too much for Nats this time in 4-2 setback

The Nationals faced off against a hot pitcher in German MÃ¡rquez and lost to Colorado 4-2. There was a big chance for the Nats to get back in the game in the sixth with their newest hitter Howie Kendrick in the middle of the rally, but it fell a little bit short. Kendrick's pinch-hit double and a two-run single by Wilmer Difo were the highlights for the Nats, but the night belonged to MÃ¡rquez and the Rockies bullpen. MÃ¡rquez struck out a career-high 10 and did not allow a hit or a base...

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Strasburg has solid bullpen session plus notes on Werth and trade deadline

July 29, 2017, 4:06pm

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Strasburg has solid bullpen session plus notes on Werth and trade deadline

Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg took a solid step forward in his recovery from a right elbow nerve impingement with a smooth bullpen session on Saturday, according to general manager and president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo. Right-hander Erick Fedde will be called up Sunday to make his major league debut as Strasburg takes at least one start off. "He threw a bullpen today and came through it very well," Rizzo said. "We'll see how he feels tomorrow and feel it from...

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Postponed: Sunday split doubleheader scheduled

July 28, 2017, 1:08pm

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Postponed: Sunday split doubleheader scheduled

The Nationals announced tonight's game against the Colorado Rockies has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up Sunday night as part of a day-night doubleheader. There will be separate admissions for Sunday's two games. Tickets for tonight's game will be honored for Sunday night's game. If you had tickets for tonight's game and cannot make Sunday's game, you can exchange your tickets online at nationals.com/rain. Manager Dusty Baker was asked about where a...

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Opposite dugout: Rockies hope potent offense carries them to postseason

July 27, 2017, 12:08pm

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Opposite dugout: Rockies hope potent offense carries them to postseason

Manager: Bud Black (1st season) Record: 58-45 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: 2B DJ LeMahieu (.312), 3B Nolan Arenado (.313 with 23 HR, 89 RBIs), 1B Mark Reynolds (22 HR, 70 RBIs), CF Charlie Blackmon (.326/.379/.609), LHP Kyle Freeland (10-7, 3.64 ERA), RHP Greg Holland (31 saves, 1.72 ERA) Season series vs. Nationals: 1-3 Pitching probables: July 28: RHP German MÃ¡rquez vs. RHP Tanner Roark, 7:05 p.m., MASN July 29: LHP Kyle Freeland vs. RHP Erick Fedde, 7:05 p.m., MASN July 30: RHP Jon...

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Ross allowing too many home runs in first three starts

May 01, 2017, 3:16am

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Ross allowing too many home runs in first three starts

With the unusual conditions in Denver, a start where your breaking ball doesn't break and your velocity is a tick off might be brushed aside. But when you can't go six or seven innings for the second straight start, is that cause for concern? Right-hander Joe Ross was held back at Triple-A Syracuse a couple of weeks before a fifth starter was needed in the Nationals rotation. Was that strategy simply meant to lessen Ross' work load? Or was it also a red flag concerning where his stamina is...

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Gonzalez savors another quality start to the season

April 27, 2017, 4:18pm

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Gonzalez savors another quality start to the season

DENVER - Left-hander Gio Gonzalez started last season with by pitching at least six innings in five straight games. To begin this season, he has done it again. Gonzalez went 6 2/3 innings Thursday as the Nationals crushed the Rockies 16-5 to win the series and finish the road trip 9-1. They head home with the best record in baseball at 16-6, which also matches the 1970 Expos for the best start in franchise history. Gonzalez allowed only two runs on seven hits, walking three and striking out...

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Nats conclude record-breaking road trip with 16-5 blowout in Denver

April 27, 2017, 3:57pm

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Nats conclude record-breaking road trip with 16-5 blowout in Denver

DENVER - The Nationals scored 11 runs Wednesday to topple the Rockies. In Thursday's series finale, they scored that many runs in the seventh inning. The Nationals pummeled the Rockies 16-5 to finish with their best record ever on a 10-plus game road trip (9-1, .900). Gio Gonzalez pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing only two runs on seven hits to improve his record to 3-0. But the headliner on this day was the unstoppable offense. The Nationals scored a season-high 16 runs on 19 hits, including...

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A pair of doubles helps Nats take early lead (Nats win 16-5)

April 27, 2017, 12:13pm

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A pair of doubles helps Nats take early lead (Nats win 16-5)

DENVER - The Rockies were able to score first in the series finale, facing left-hander Gio Gonzalez. With two outs in the bottom of the first, Nolan Arenado launched a solo homer over the left field wall on a 2-0 offering to give the Rockies a 1-0 lead. The homer was his seventh of the season and travelled an estimated 408 feet. Bryce Harper walked in the first, but the Nationals were unable to score. He has reached base nine times in the three full games he has started this series. In the...

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Dusty Baker has talk with struggling reliever Joe Blanton

April 26, 2017, 3:52pm

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Dusty Baker has talk with struggling reliever Joe Blanton

DENVER - With the news that Koda Glover has a sore hip, the Nationals realize what might have been causing the right-hander's struggles against the Rockies last night. He ended up allowing two runs in the seventh inning. But as for right-hander Joe Blanton, there is no obvious injury that could be pinpointed as the reason for the struggles the veteran has had recently. Blanton had allowed four runs in three appearances two weeks ago against St. Louis and Philadelphia. Then, after six days off,...

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Glover lands on DL with hip injury, Matt Grace called up from Syracuse

April 26, 2017, 3:39pm

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Glover lands on DL with hip injury, Matt Grace called up from Syracuse

DENVER - The Nationals announced that right-hander Koda Glover has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a left hip impingement. The club has called up left-hander Matt Grace from Triple-A Syracuse. "Had a little mishap last night," Glover said. "I think I landed wrong or something. A little pinch in the hip. It's just a precautionary thing. We talked about it. I'm good. I'm staying on top of my therapy. It's just one of those things where it's more important late than it is...