Strasburg, Scherzer pitch Nats past Dodgers to even NLDS
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The bullpen gate swung open and out trotted ... Max Scherzer? Yep, Washington's ace surprised the Los Angeles Dodgers and even a few teammates in the eighth inning Friday night. "All...
View ArticleScherzer, Zimmerman lead Nats past LA 6-1 to force Game 5
WASHINGTON (AP) — Max Scherzer is 35. So is Ryan Zimmerman. The Washington Nationals would not be headed to a win-or-go-home Game 5 in their NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers without...
View ArticleLEADING OFF: Verlander on short rest, both NLDS go to Game 5
A look at what's happening around the majors today: RESTED ENOUGH Justin Verlander will start on three days of rest as the Astros try to put away the Rays in Game 4 of their AL Division Series at Tampa...
View ArticleKendrick slam in 10th lifts Nats over Dodgers 7-3, into NLCS
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Howie Kendrick and the Washington Nationals got down again but were never out — and they finally ended their streak of playoff series futility in grand fashion. Kendrick hit a...
View ArticleSánchez shines as Nationals beat Cards 2-0 in NLCS opener
ST. LOUIS (AP) — It turns out Washington's Big Three is a Big Four. Don't forget about Aníbal Sánchez. The right-hander carried a no-hit bid into the eighth inning, Howie Kendrick had two more big...
View ArticleScherzer no-hit try into 7th, Nats top Cards, lead NLCS 2-0
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Max Scherzer was strength and fire. Aníbal Sánchez was artistry and deception. Two different styles, two absolute gems for the Washington Nationals. Scherzer followed Sánchez's near...
View ArticleThere from the start for Nationals, Zimmerman in 1st Series
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bottle of beer in hand, Ryan Zimmerman stood alone in the Nationals Park home clubhouse for a few moments, taking in the scene while his teammates celebrated reaching Washington's...
View ArticleNats eye good Series starts from Scherzer, Strasburg et al
WASHINGTON (AP) — It had the feel of spring training Friday at Nationals Park, what with the clear blue sky, the crisp breeze and temperature in the low 60s that made it feel like time for the Fall...
View ArticleWaiting game: Nationals get 6 days off before World Series
WASHINGTON (AP) — Doing a little research ahead of the World Series, Washington Nationals second baseman Brian Dozier came across some numbers that made him feel OK about his team's long layoff. "I saw...
View ArticleA capsule look at the World Series
A look at the best-of-seven World Series between the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros: Schedule: (All times EDT) Game 1, Tuesday, at Houston, 8:08 p.m.; Game 2, Wednesday, at Houston, 8:07 p.m.;...
View ArticleWorld Series: How the Nationals and Astros match up
A position-by-position look at the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros going into the World Series, starting Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park: First Base: Nationals: Ryan Zimmerman. The longtime...
View ArticleMax-imum effort: Scherzer, Nats wiggle to win Series opener
HOUSTON (AP) — He could have been Mad Max on a night his best was missing. Instead, he fenced and fought, shuffled and juggled. And so did the Washington Nationals bullpen. As the Houston Astros kept...
View ArticleSoto, Nationals top Cole, Astros 5-4 in World Series opener
HOUSTON (AP) — Juan Soto and the Washington Nationals quickly derailed the Cole Express. A 20-year-old prodigy with a passion for the big moment, Soto homered onto the train tracks high above the left...
View ArticleAiling Suzuki delivers big swing as Nats near title
HOUSTON (AP) — Kurt Suzuki is beat up physically, with a sore back and other ailments after grinding behind the plate from spring training through late October. All of that would be worthwhile for the...
View ArticleAstros' Verlander 1st pitcher to go 0-5 in World Series
HOUSTON (AP) — All of Justin Verlander's illustrious accomplishments mean little right now. Not those 225 wins, not the 3,006 regular season strikeouts, not the record 202 postseason Ks. Not the eight...
View ArticleStrasburg stars as Nats rout Astros 12-3 for 2-0 Series lead
HOUSTON (AP) — Stephen Strasburg's time had come. Famously held out of the postseason seven years ago, Strasburg delivered on the biggest stage of all Wednesday night. The right-hander outpitched...
View ArticleNats lead Astros 2-0 as World Series finally returns to DC
WASHINGTON (AP) — Walking off the field after the final out, Juan Soto smiled as he approached manager Dave Martinez and held up a pair of fingers. "Two more," Soto told his skipper. By then, Minute...
View ArticleKendrick out of Washington's lineup for World Series Game 3
WASHINGTON (AP) — NL Championship Series MVP Howie Kendrick is out of the Washington Nationals' lineup for Game 3 of the World Series. Kendrick was the designated hitter in the first two games, which...
View ArticleThe Latest: Astros cut their deficit to 2-1
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Game 3 of the World Series (all times local): 12:10 a.m. José Altuve doubled twice and scored both times, Zack Greinke repeatedly worked out of trouble, and the Houston...
View ArticleAltuve, Astros show up in World Series, win Game 3 in DC 4-1
WASHINGTON (AP) — From the moment George Springer jumped on the game's third pitch for a single, then quickly swiped a base, to the way he and his teammates sprinted off the field after the final out a...
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