Strasburg hits and pitches Nationals to 13-4 win over Braves
ATLANTA (AP) — Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez may have found a new pinch-hitter in his team's latest win. Stephen Strasburg showed he can shine in the batter's box as well as on the mound....
View ArticleMets rally for 4 in 9th, rock Nats 7-6 for 7th win in row
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Conforto celebrating with his jersey ripped off. Dominic Smith joining the party on his scooter. A crowd that kept cheering long after the last swing. Hard to believe for a team...
View ArticleCabrera stings Mets, Nats hold on to end NY's streak, 7-4
NEW YORK (AP) — Nationals closer Sean Doolittle became a favorite at Citi Field after blowing a three-run lead Friday night. Mets fans cheered the All-Star closer when he went to the bullpen Saturday,...
View ArticleNationals put up 10 runs in 5th, 6 in 6th, beat Reds 17-7
WASHINGTON (AP) — It all started with Stephen Strasburg flicking his bat to reach for an outside cutter and loop a flare into right field for a tiebreaking RBI single. With that, the Washington...
View ArticleThames' HR in 14th, Yelich's 2 help Brewers beat Nats 15-14
WASHINGTON (AP) — After witnessing two dozen runs and multiple comebacks over nine innings, Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell knew he had never seen something quite like the Brewers' game against the...
View ArticleNationals match team HR record with 8, rout Brewers 16-8
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington manager Dave Martinez wanted his team to shake off any ill effects from Saturday's marathon loss to Milwaukee by getting out to a fast start in the series finale. The...
View ArticleNationals continue onslaught with 4 HRs, pound Pirates 13-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Nationals are on a hot streak at the plate that defies explanation. "If anyone knew the answer to that, they could write a book and make millions of dollars," Adam Eaton said. The...
View ArticleCorbin pitches 8 scoreless, Nationals beat Pirates 11-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Patrick Corbin gave the Nationals another stellar outing in his first season in Washington. Corbin, signed to a six-year, $140 million deal last winter, pitched eight scoreless...
View ArticleSánchez pitches into 9th, slugging Nats roll past Cubs 9-3
CHICAGO (AP) — Aníbal Sánchez wanted to help his weary teammates with a strong performance on the mound. The solid afternoon at the plate was an unexpected bonus. Sánchez pitched one-hit ball into the...
View ArticleSuzuki HR caps Nats' best 9th-inning rally, beats Mets 11-10
WASHINGTON (AP) — A few cheering fans caught the attention of Nationals manager Dave Martinez as he finally began his nightly debrief with reporters. "Thank you for staying," Martinez said. They...
View ArticleOctober debuts for stars like Nats' Soto, Astros' Álvarez
WASHINGTON (AP) — Juan Soto and Victor Robles took a moment to themselves off to the side of the clubhouse mayhem as the Washington Nationals celebrated clinching an NL wild card. They chatted, then...
View ArticleDodgers start 1 of 4 rookies in Game 1 of NLDS
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers are starting just one of their four rookies in Game 1 of the National League Division Series. Will Smith is catching right-handed starter Walker Buehler on...
View ArticleStrasburg, 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 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...
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