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Martinez on getting production from the pitcher's spot in the batting order

Martinez on getting production from the pitcher's spot in the batting order
Nationals manager Davey Martinez believes he has a pitching staff that can also hit, can put the bat on the ball, move runners and have a positive effect on game for the offense. Martinez said the pitcher's spot can change a game and allow him to flip his lineup over instead of it being the end of an inning. "Well, it's been huge. Tanner (Roark two starts ago) driving in some big runs for us. It gives you options when you know the pitcher can swing the bat. He can't hit, so we got to bunt....
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Hellickson on his cutter; Soto on success in both games of twinbill

Hellickson on his cutter; Soto on success in both games of twinbill
Nationals manager Davey Martinez said the second game of the doubleheader turned back into starter Jeremy Hellickson's favor Saturday night when he started to use his fastball more. The Reds were looking for his off-speed stuff, but when he regained his confidence in his fastball, results arrived. The Nats defeated the Reds 6-2, and Hellickson recorded his fifth win of the season. He allowed only two runs on four hits, did not walk a batter and struck out three. Hellickson agreed with his...
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Harper leaves game; Madson "didn't mean to hit" Votto in win

Harper leaves game; Madson "didn't mean to hit" Votto in win
The Nationals dropped the Reds 6-2 by scoring early and getting a solid performance from Jeremy Hellickson, who went 5 2/3 innings for his fifth win of the season. Coupled with a 7-1 setback in game one, the Nats ended up splitting the day-night twinbill. The concern after the game was the status of star outfielder Bryce Harper, who had to leave in the top of the seventh after getting hit by pitch from Austin Brice with two outs in the sixth. Harper said the pitcher apologized afterwards. "He...
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Bats keep pressure on Harvey early (Nats win 6-2)

Bats keep pressure on Harvey early (Nats win 6-2)
The Reds jumped on top in the first, thanks to a leadoff homer by José Peraza. His sixth homer of the season came on an 0-1 pitch. Jeremy Hellickson then got out of the rest of the inning and went onto hold the Reds scoreless the next two frames. Against Matt Harvey, the Nationals scored a run on two hits in each of their first two innings. In the first, Juan Soto and Anthony Rendon contributed back-to-back doubles to get the Nats on the board. In the second, the Nats took their first lead...
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Gonzalez on 7-1 loss to Reds: "It's hit or miss right now"

Gonzalez on 7-1 loss to Reds: "It's hit or miss right now"
Nationals left-hander Gio Gonzalez was inconsistent in the first inning in game one of their doubleheader against the Reds. After fighting his way through six batters, allowing three hits and only one run, it looked like he would be able to use that confidence to build into the second frame. But it just got worse from there. The Reds connected on a three-run shot by Phillip Ervin in the second, to pull away for a 7-1 victory in game one of a split doubleheader at Nats Park. "They came out,...
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Game 110 lineups: Nats vs. Reds

Game 110 lineups: Nats vs. Reds
The Nationals have surprisingly been inconsistent this season but one newcomer that has been a pleasant addition to the organization is starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson. The veteran right-hander has gone 4-2 with a 3.59 ERA for the Nats in 15 starts. He has allowed three earned runs or less in 13 of his 14 starts. Hellickson gets the nod in game two of the doubleheader. The Nats are looking for a split of the two games, after falling in game one 7-1. Martinez was asked earlier today how...
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Rodriguez likely Tuesday; Strasburg update (Nats fall 7-1)

Rodriguez likely Tuesday; Strasburg update (Nats fall 7-1)
With a doubleheader today and a doubleheader Tuesday, manager Davey Martinez will have to be a bit creative in deciding where to place a starter for the Tuesday games against Atlanta. Max Scherzer will start one of those games. It would make sense based on past results that Scherzer will be the starter for the night cap. So who will start game one Tuesday? "We are probably going to need a pitcher," Martinez said. "Definitely for Tuesday. We haven't decided yet. I think right now if you look...
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Game 109 lineups: Nats vs. Reds

Game 109 lineups: Nats vs. Reds
The Nationals' momentum from their four-game winning streak was temporarily halted last evening due to inclement weather. Standing pat at the deadline has Davey Martinez's club rolling, albeit against a disappointing Mets' squad, and currently to the team dead-last in the NL Central. Gio Gonzalez's start last night got pushed back a day and he gets the nod in the first matchup of today's twinbill against the Reds. He's in the hunt for his first victory since May 28 against Baltimore....
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Miller's versatility becoming critical with exits of Kintzler, Kelley

Miller's versatility becoming critical with exits of Kintzler, Kelley
Reliever Justin Miller pitched a scoreless seventh inning Thursday night, taking over for starter Max Scherzer in the Nationals 10-4 win over the Reds in the series opener. He allowed one two-out single, but then got Jose Peraza to pop up weakly to catcher Matt Wieters to end the inning. Wieters bumped fists with Miller as if to say 'good job!" as the big right-hander worked his way back to the dugout. It symbolized the importance of Miller to the Nationals relieving corps. His position has...
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Harper in nice rhythm after Home Run Derby, reversing recent trend

Harper in nice rhythm after Home Run Derby, reversing recent trend
Nationals manager Davey Martinez elected to place first baseman Ryan Zimmerman in the No. 7 hole in the lineup in Friday's matchup against the Reds. This is the first time Zimmerman will bat seventh in a game this season. Zimmerman has started 24 games in the No. 7 hole, out of 1,536 career major league starts. Martinez said the emphasis wasn't on Zimmerman being dropped down that far in the order, but rather the groupings of hitters he wanted to keep in place. Adam Eaton, Trea Turner,...
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Fedde says he has benefited from throwing sessions with Strasburg

Fedde says he has benefited from throwing sessions with Strasburg
Right-hander Erick Fedde reports he has been throwing for about one week. He has been on the disabled list with right shoulder inflammation since July 5. Fedde expected to throw from 115 feet Thursday prior to the Nats' 10-4 win over the Reds. Fedde detailed his pitching progression as he looks to get back to starting. "I have been playing catch with Strasburg, so that's been fun, too. Hopefully, in the next week or so I'll be back on the mound." Fedde has thrown from 90 feet, and every...
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Sure, Scherzer can pitch, but have you seen him hit?

Sure, Scherzer can pitch, but have you seen him hit?
Max Scherzer makes the strikeout look commonplace and expected. For the 12th time in 23 starts this season, Scherzer struck out 10 or more hitters. Behind another workmanlike performance from Scherzer, the Nationals dropped the Reds 10-4 to open the four-game series and win their third in a row. Scherzer (15-5) has struck out 10 or more batters 76 times in his career and 12 times so far this season. His pitch count did get up there: 110 pitches over six innings, with 77 strikes. Scherzer lasted...
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Offense gets going early again to help Scherzer (Nats win 10-4)

Offense gets going early again to help Scherzer (Nats win 10-4)
The Nationals made the game difficult for Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle in the first two innings. With four hits, four walks (one intentional) and a hit batter, the Nats scored six runs on four hits in the second inning. Mahle lasted only 1 2/3 innings, firing 49 pitches, 30 for strikes. Trea Turner had a two-run single and Max Scherzer a run-scoring single. In the third, the Nats scored again on a RBI single by Adam Eaton. Scherzer surrendered a double to Scooter Gennett in the first. But he...
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Riggleman remembers his time with Nats, proud to have another shot to manage

Riggleman remembers his time with Nats, proud to have another shot to manage
Reds interim manager Jim Riggleman returned to D.C. as his team opens a four-game series against the Nationals. Riggleman said he is focusing on preparing for the game, but he does have fond memories for the area because he grew up here. "Really, your thoughts are about the ballgame ahead of us," Riggleman said from his desk in the visitors clubhouse at Nationals Park. "It's home for me. This is where I grew up, so I have friends and family here. And that's always great. I wish we came in...
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Turner's speed game is a plus the Nats need to take advantage of

Turner's speed game is a plus the Nats need to take advantage of
The Nationals are looking to get Trea Turner more involved in generating opportunities on offense. It was a strategy they used at the beginning of the season when he was at the top of the order and everything was clicking. Turner stole 12 bases in April. He stole four bases in May. That was 16 in the first two months. In June he had six stolen bases. In the month of July, up to the 27th, he had no stolen bases. So from June 1 to July 27 he stole only six bases. That time frame coincided with up...
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Milone nets first triumph since April 2017 in Nats' win over Mets

Milone nets first triumph since April 2017 in Nats' win over Mets
Left-hander Tommy Milone looked the part Wednesday of a starting pitcher that could help the Nationals as they attempt to climb back to the top of the National League East. In only his second start this season, Milone allowed just one run over seven innings as the Nats subdued the Mets 5-3 for his first win since April 14, 2017 while with the Brewers. "It's been kind of a rollercoaster ride, really," Milone said. "I spent the last couple years trying to get back to my old self and midway...
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Milone and offense start quick against Mets (Nats win 5-3)

Milone and offense start quick against Mets (Nats win 5-3)
The Nationals continued their early offense by going after Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard. Bryce Harper lined a run-scoring single into the shift in right field in the first inning to plate Trea Turner, who had reached on a fielder's choice and stolen second. Turner doubled in the third and swiped third before Anthony Rendon slugged a two-run homer, his 16th of the season. Turner has two stolen bases for the second time in the series. Nationals left-hander Tommy Milone retired the first...
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Cordero didn't sleep after getting first call to majors

Cordero didn't sleep after getting first call to majors
The Nationals welcomed right-hander Jimmy Cordero to the club after right-hander Shawn Kelley was designated for assignment. Cordero, 26, has done well with Triple-A Syracuse. He is 4-1 with a 1.67 ERA, compiling six saves in 38 games. "He's been lights out," said Nationals manager Davey Martinez. "He's throwing 97 mph to 99 mph. He's got a really good slider. The biggest thing for us after seeing him in spring training is that he's throwing strikes both with his fastball and his...
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Game 107 lineups: Nats vs. Mets (Cordero up, Kelley DFA)

Game 107 lineups: Nats vs. Mets (Cordero up, Kelley DFA)
The Nationals rolled to an impressive offensive display for the second consecutive series with a 25-4 win over the Mets last night at Nationals Park. Last weekend in Miami, the Nats dropped the Marlins 10-3 and 9-1 to begin their four-game series. But on Saturday and Sunday, the club managed just one run in 19 innings in losing two in a row. First baseman Ryan Zimmerman smacked a two-run homer and a run-scoring single in the rou last nightt, but fully understands his team must find a way to...
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Roark continues to build confidence in 25-4 dispatch of Mets

Roark continues to build confidence in 25-4 dispatch of Mets
It helps when your offense scores 19 runs in your first five innings of work. But it also is important if you are pitching with confidence, again. Last Wednesday in Milwaukee, right-hander Tanner Roark tossed eight shutout innings for his first win since June 6, a 7-3 defeat of the Brewers at Miller Park. He had lost six straight decisions before breaking through in Wisconsin. Tuesday night back home, Roark put two solid starts together by firing seven innings, allowing only one run on four...
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