Harper's 17th HR sparks Nationals past Orioles 3-2
BALTIMORE (AP) — The season is barely two months old, and the Washington Nationals have already been asked to adjust to a new manager, overcome a rash of injuries and jump into bounce-back mode...
View ArticleScherzer, Harper carry Nationals past Orioles 2-0 for sweep
BALTIMORE (AP) — In a game that matched Max Scherzer against Baltimore's anemic offense, the result played out exactly as expected. Scherzer pitched eight innings of two-hit ball to earn his eighth...
View ArticleFoltynewicz pitches first career complete game, Braves win
ATLANTA (AP) — Mike Foltynewicz had everything working so well that he was ready to keep pitching after the game ended. Foltynewicz pitched a two-hitter for his first career complete game, Dansby...
View ArticleLEADING OFF: Price vs Verlander in duel of former Cy winners
A look at what's happening around baseball today: CY vs. CY Two former Cy Young Award winners will face off when AL division leaders Boston and Houston continue their four-game series at Minute Maid...
View ArticleScherzer strikes out 13 to earn 10th win, Nats defeat Rays
WASHINGTON (AP) — Max Scherzer kept throwing strikes and the Tampa Bay Rays kept making outs. It was just another efficient outing for the Washington Nationals ace, who pitched eight strong innings...
View ArticleRendon has 4 hits as Nationals rout Rays 11-2
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington's Tanner Roark hasn't had a lot to show for some solid pitching of late. Nationals hitters, including Roark, made sure he was rewarded on Wednesday. Anthony Rendon had four...
View ArticleStrasburg exits with tight shoulder, Giants beat Nats 9-5
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has spent time on the disabled list during each of the past three seasons. The Nats are hoping he doesn't make it four in a row. Strasberg exited...
View ArticleHarper hits 19th homer and Nats hold off Giants 7-5
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Capitals showed off their newly won Stanley Cup as part of a pregame ceremony Saturday before the Nationals met the San Francisco Giants. Bryce Harper has his mind on...
View ArticleTeenage dream: Soto, 19, powers Nats' win at Yankee Stadium
NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto is barely old enough to be in college, let alone lighting it up at Yankee Stadium. The teenage rookie homered twice and drove in four runs, becoming the youngest player in 29...
View ArticleSolarte homers from both sides of plate, Jays beat Nats 6-5
TORONTO (AP) — Yangervis Solarte provided power from both sides of the plate to help the Toronto Blue Jays end a record stretch of futility against left-handed pitchers. Solarte hit two home runs,...
View ArticleBradley, Red Sox complete sweep, Nationals fall below .500
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Boston Red Sox players donned red, white and blue outfits to celebrate a 3-0 victory on the 4th of July that completed a sweep, the Washington Nationals held a players-only meeting...
View ArticleLEADING OFF: Nationals, Verlander look to end skids
A look at what's happening around the majors today: MIDSUMMER SKID The Nationals open a series against Miami hoping to end a five-game skid and get back to .500. Washington fell to 42-43 with a loss to...
View ArticleMilone shuts down Mets, Nationals earn 2-game sweep
WASHINGTON (AP) — As he slogged through a season at Triple-A Syracuse that didn't appear to be leading anywhere, Tommy Milone started rediscovering the control that made him a reliable starter in the...
View ArticleLEADING OFF: Archer to make Pirates debut, Rays roll at home
A look at what's happening around the majors today: MORE THAN A RENTAL Chris Archer makes his first start for the Pirates in what the team hopes could be the beginning of a long and productive stint in...
View ArticleBryce Harper pulled after being hit in knee by pitch
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nationals star Bryce Harper has been pulled from a game after being hit by a pitch in the right knee. Harper was struck in the sixth inning of Washington's doubleheader nightcap...
View ArticleHarper, Votto hit, Nats beat Reds 6-2 to split doubleheader
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nationals slugger Bryce Harper got hit by a pitch and soon left the field. Then Reds star Joey Votto got hit and immediately went off — on the Nats. The second game of a doubleheader...
View ArticleLEADING OFF: Scioscia sees, DC heat, Osuna back, Yanks-Bosox
A look at what's happening around the majors Sunday: SCIOSCIA'S FUTURE Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia might address a report that he plans to step down at the end of the season. Ken Rosenthal...
View ArticleNats walked off again, this time by Cards' DeJong
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nationals manager Dave Martinez was awake most of the night after Washington lost on a walk-off grand slam Sunday. He likely won't be catching up on that missed sleep Monday. Paul...
View ArticleScherzer picks up 16th win, Nationals beat Marlins 8-2
WASHINGTON (AP) — Max Scherzer is using all his tools to help keep the Nationals' playoff hopes alive. Scherzer pitched six scoreless innings, doubled and scored twice as the Nationals beat the Miami...
View ArticleNats shut out record 3rd game in row; Wheeler, Mets win 3-0
NEW YORK (AP) — The Washington Nationals tried everything: two straight bunts to begin the game, a hit-and-run play, plus a delayed steal. Once more, it added up to zero. Bryce Harper and the Nationals...
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