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An assist from CJ Abrams helped Eddie Rosario break out at the plate

The Nationals outfielder got his hands on his teammate’s bat, and that helped him overcome a rough start.

By Andrew GoldenJune 10, 2024

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A seven-run outburst boosts the Nats to a third straight win over the Braves

As their rotation gained a little clarity, the Nationals erupted in the fourth inning to score an 8-5 victory.

By Spencer NusbaumJune 9, 2024

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Nick Senzel’s 3-for-3 day powers the Nats to another win over the Braves

The offseason addition had a home run and two doubles in a 7-3 victory.

By Spencer NusbaumJune 8, 2024

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Stephen Strasburg leaves D.C. with a mix of gratitude and regret

As Strasburg enters retirement, he knows there’s a difference between what he accomplished and what might have been.

By Barry SvrlugaJune 8, 2024

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With midgame course correction, Nationals end four-game skid

Jake Irvin pitches six scoreless innings, and the Nationals get to Braves ace Chris Sale in a 2-1 victory at Nationals Park.

By Spencer NusbaumJune 7, 2024

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Mitchell Parker’s dream start winds up a Nationals nightmare in loss to Braves

Nationals rookie Mitchell Parker carries a no-hitter into the sixth before making one crucial mistake, and the bullpen does him no help against the Braves.

By Andrew GoldenJune 6, 2024

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All these summers later, Chad Cordero is back and working for the Nats

Chief? No, Coach. Chad Cordero is back in D.C. and helping out at the Nationals Youth Baseball Academy.

By Barry SvrlugaJune 6, 2024

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Nationals get swept by the Mets as CJ Abrams’s struggles continue

Washington fell, 9-1, as its young shortstop went 0 for 3.

By Andrew GoldenJune 5, 2024

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After Trevor Williams hits IL, DJ Herz makes MLB debut in Nats’ loss

Williams’s career season is derailed with a right flexor muscle strain; Herz pitches into the fifth inning of a 6-3 defeat.

By Andrew GoldenJune 4, 2024

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Relief pitchers stay neutral when nothing is normal. Here’s how they do it.

How do MLB relievers train their minds to stay calm? By never, ever, ever changing their routine.

By Spencer NusbaumJune 4, 2024

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On rare rough night for MacKenzie Gore, Nats rally late but fall short

MacKenzie Gore didn’t make it through the fifth inning and was charged with six runs. And a ninth-inning rally wasn’t enough as the Nats lost, 8-7, to the Mets.

By Spencer NusbaumJune 3, 2024

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A noisy winter put Luis García Jr. on track for a loud summer with the Nats

García has been one of Washington’s best hitters and has improved his range at second base.

By Andrew GoldenJune 3, 2024

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Jake Irvin sets the tone as the Nationals leave Cleveland with a win

Irvin allowed two runs in six innings of a 5-2 victory over the Guardians that sent the Nationals home with a 4-3 record on a challenging road trip.

By Andrew GoldenJune 2, 2024

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Sloppy, strange game sees Dave Martinez ejected and ends in loss for Nats

A bunch of early mistakes proved costly against the Guardians in a 3-2 defeat.

By Andrew GoldenJune 1, 2024

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Nationals lose some sleep over a road loss to Guardians

The Nationals are quiet on offense after an early-morning arrival in Cleveland messes with their routine before a loss to the Guardians.

By Andrew GoldenMay 31, 2024

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Nationals’ formula equals a series win over Braves

Washington gets a strong start from Trevor Williams, steady relief and just enough offense for a third win in four days in Atlanta.

By Andrew GoldenMay 30, 2024

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Lane Thomas provides a needed spark as the Nats surge by the Braves

Recently back from the injured list, Thomas hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning to put the Nationals ahead on their way to a 7-2 win.

By Andrew GoldenMay 29, 2024

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Jake Irvin shuts down the Braves but gets no help in the Nats’ 2-0 loss

The young right-hander struck out a career-high 10 in six innings, but reliever Jacob Barnes surrendered both Atlanta runs in the seventh.

By Andrew GoldenMay 28, 2024

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Victor Robles, out of chances with Nats, is designated for assignment

Victor Robles was inconsistent at the plate and made mental errors in the field. Lane Thomas was reinstated from the injured list before an 8-4 win at Atlanta.

By Andrew GoldenMay 27, 2024

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In a throwback loss to the Mariners, the Nats get burned by the bullpen

After the Nationals rallied to lead after seven innings, Dylan Floro’s dominant stretch ended in the eighth of a 9-5 loss to Seattle.

By Spencer NusbaumMay 26, 2024