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Nats know Roark and Ross key to series win

Nats know Roark and Ross key to series win
A lot of the talk to begin the season was about how important the likes of Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg, Bryce Harper, Daniel Murphy and Ryan Zimmerman are to the Nationals' chance at repeating as National League East champions. But this week, some different names stepped to the forefront to try to snap a trend of two series losses in a row at Pittsburgh and at Atlanta. Tanner Roark and Joe Ross pitched well to begin the series against the Mariners, paving the way for two victories in a...
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Rendon takes advantage of rest with big series versus Seattle

Rendon takes advantage of rest with big series versus Seattle
The Nationals were unable to hold the lead Thursday, but the offense of Anthony Rendon was again the reason they had a shot at the win. Rendon's solo homer was the first run in a two-run fifth inning, lifting the Nationals to a 2-0 lead over Seattle. The Mariners rode a Nelson Cruz three-run shot to salvage the series 4-2. Rendon's ninth homer was his fourth homer in the series. He accumulated two homers Tuesday, a three-run shot in the first-inning Wednesday and the solo shot Thursday. He...
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Baker will miss Padres series to be at son's graduation (M's win 4-2)

Baker will miss Padres series to be at son's graduation (M's win 4-2)
Dusty Baker will not manage the Nationals this weekend in a three-game series against the Padres because he will be attending his son Darren's high school graduation. Darren will attend UC Berkeley in the fall. Bench coach Chris Speier will manage the club Friday, Saturday and Sunday against San Diego. Without their manager this weekend due to the family event, the Nationals are allowed to call on an extra coach for the weekend. That consideration could go to co-field coordinator Jeff...
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Chris Heisey to undergo MRI for biceps tendon injury

Chris Heisey to undergo MRI for biceps tendon injury
On a night when the Nationals extended their win streak to three games with a 5-1 win over the Mariners, utility outfielder Chris Heisey confirmed that he has ruptured his right biceps tendon and will undergo an MRI Thursday. Brian Goodwin was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse and Heisey was placed on the 10-day disabled list. Heisey tore the biceps tendon during batting practice Wednesday but said his arm and shoulder have not felt right since spring training. He said the soreness in his biceps...
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Rendon keeps rolling (Nats win 5-1)

Rendon keeps rolling (Nats win 5-1)
The Seattle Mariners scored first against Tanner Roark. But he quickly extinguished any thought of a big inning. With one out in the first, Kyle Seager doubled to right-center field. Seager rounded first and then challenged Michael A. Taylor and was safe into second base. Robinson Canó followed with a run-scoring single. Roark then got Danny Valencia and Ben Gamel to strike out looking. In the bottom of the first, the Nationals quickly answered back with a vengeance, taking on Mariners...
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Advance scouts help Dusty Baker prepare for unfamiliar opponent

Advance scouts help Dusty Baker prepare for unfamiliar opponent
The Nationals have 19 games scheduled each against their four divisional foes. They have already played the Phillies 13 times in the first two months of the season. The have taken on the Braves six times, all on the road. The have faced the Mets six times and battle again June 15-18 in New York. They played the Marlins three times to open the season, but don't face Miami again until June 19-21. But this week's opponent in interleague play? The Seattle Mariners. A team they have not faced...
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Dusty Baker says Trea Turner will have to adjust as league adjusts to him

Dusty Baker says Trea Turner will have to adjust as league adjusts to him
Shortstop Trea Turner got out of the blocks quickly to begin this season. But he has recently slowed down a bit at the plate. Prior to Tuesday's game, manager Dusty Baker said there is always a period of adjustment when the league sees you can hit the fastball. "What I've seen is the league has adjusted to him," Baker said. "Now it's up to him to adjust back. "This is the big leagues, man, with the video and the advanced charts. They're not going to let you keep killing them in this...
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For Joe Ross, it was just like old times in 10-1 win over Seattle

For Joe Ross, it was just like old times in 10-1 win over Seattle
Joe Ross looked like the Joe Ross from the start of 2016 on Tuesday night, as the Nationals steamrolled the Mariners 10-1 at wet and rainy Nats Park. You remember that Joe Ross, right? He went 3-0 with a 0.79 ERA in his first four starts last season. But this season began with a win in Atlanta, and then a pair of starts where he didn't get through the fourth inning and allowed a combined 10 runs. This time, hours after being called up from Triple-A Syracuse, Ross was back and his velocity was...
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Stephen Drew rehabbing in Florida (Nationals roll 10-1)

Stephen Drew rehabbing in Florida (Nationals roll 10-1)
Nationals manager Dusty Baker updated the rehab of infielder Stephen Drew prior to Tuesday's matchup against Seattle. Drew has been the disabled list since April 12 with a right hamstring strain. Tonight's game marks the 36th game out 44 he has missed to begin the season. Baker said Drew was supposed to rehab at an affiliate near D.C., but the inclement weather made that difficult. The team decided to try another solution. "Yeah, he's supposed to (play nearby), but it got rained out,"...
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Dusty Baker on the Joe Ross call, Jacob Turner and Brian Goodwin

Dusty Baker on the Joe Ross call, Jacob Turner and Brian Goodwin
Manager Dusty Baker explained the reasoning behind calling back up right-hander Joe Ross to start tonight's series opener against the Seattle Mariners and sending outfielder Brian Goodwin to Triple-A Syracuse. Baker said Ross' velocity is starting to get back to where it was when he was successful last season. "Well, I just heard his velocity was back up and he had maintained that velocity," Baker said. "His arm slot was better. Mike (Maddux) gave him some arm things to do. Our fitness...
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Baker likes work Murphy puts in on defense

Baker likes work Murphy puts in on defense
Second baseman Daniel Murphy continues to hit for the Nationals, something he has been able to do in his two seasons with the team. He has not stopped hitting since the National League playoffs in 2015. One of the red flags that some brought up in Murphy's move to D.C. was that his defense would be a question mark. But Murphy has made steady progress on defense. He works well in the infield with Trea Turner and Ryan Zimmerman. Manager Dusty Baker spoke recently about Murphy's reputation when...
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Joe Ross to start Tuesday versus Seattle

Joe Ross to start Tuesday versus Seattle
Right-hander Joe Ross will make his fourth start of the season Tuesday night for the Nationals when they return home to take on the Seattle Mariners, the team announced this afternoon. Ross went 1-0 with a 7.47 ERA in three starts for the Nationals in April. His first start at Atlanta on April 19 was solid. He went seven innings, allowing three runs on six hits with one walk and struck out seven for the victory. But in his next two starts - at Colorado and home against the Mets - he gave up a...
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Glover feeds off Strasburg, looks comfortable as closer

Glover feeds off Strasburg, looks comfortable as closer
ATLANTA - All the issues the Nationals had faced during their four-game skid, which included laboring starters and a bullpen that couldn't close the door, almost completely vanished Sunday afternoon as the Nationals found a way to stop the Braves 3-2. Stephen Strasburg pitched 7 2/3 innings, striking out a season-high 11 batters and allowing only two runs. Koda Glover, who was going to close Friday night if the Nationals had a late lead, came in and notched a four-out save. Strasburg came...
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Strasburg strikes out 11 as Nats end losing streak 3-2

Strasburg strikes out 11 as Nats end losing streak 3-2
ATLANTA - When things get a little rough around the edges, the Nationals turn to their streak-buster. Stephen Strasburg came within one out of pitching eight innings and surrendered only two runs. He struck out a season-high 11 against one walk, scattering five hits as the Nationals edged the Braves 3-2. The win snapped a season-high four-game losing streak. "You can't really let what happened the day prior affect what you do out there," Strasburg said. "I just wanted to go out there and...
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Murphy's power earns early advantage for Strasburg (Nats win 3-2)

Murphy's power earns early advantage for Strasburg (Nats win 3-2)
ATLANTA - The Nationals are seeing Braves left-hander Jaime García well to begin this one. Wilmer Difo hit a long triple in the first inning. In the second frame, Daniel Murphy led off with a solo homer to center field to give the Nationals a 1-0 lead. It was his ninth homer of the season and third in the past four games. Later in the inning, Michael A. Taylor singled and stole second. But Jose Lobaton grounded out and Stephen Strasburg struck out swinging. Strasburg has put down the Braves...
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Game 43 lineups: Nats at Braves

Game 43 lineups: Nats at Braves
ATLANTA - Today's series finale at SunTrust Park marks the last game of the road trip. The Nationals look to salvage a game in this series and get the offense on track again. They have been able to piece together one rally the last couple of games but would prefer to have several shots at scoring. The Braves bullpen has done a nice job of keeping the late innings quiet. Even with the two losses this weekend, the Nationals have won 18 of their last 24 matchups with the Braves and lead the...
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Braves bullpen douses Nats comeback attempts again

Braves bullpen douses Nats comeback attempts again
ATLANTA - During a losing streak, it is rarely just one part of the club that is not playing well. For the Nationals of 2017, losing streaks have been few. Heading into Saturday's game in Atlanta, the Nationals had endured only two losing streaks of three games apiece: May 7-9 and May 17 to the present. On a rainy Saturday night in SunTrust Park, the Nationals fell for the fourth time in a row, 5-2 to the Braves. The four-game skid is a season-worst total. When the Nationals haven't been...
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Scherzer lasts only five innings, homers hurt in 5-2 loss

Scherzer lasts only five innings, homers hurt in 5-2 loss
ATLANTA-- Max Scherzer allowed only three runs in a rain-delayed loss Saturday. But he again surrendered home runs. The Braves racked up two of them: a two-run shot for Rio Ruiz, his first career roundtripper, and a Matt Kemp solo homer. Scherzer (4-3) has now given up nine homers in his past six starts. At five innings of work, this game was his shortest stint against the Braves since 2009, when he was still with the Diamondbacks. Leading 3-2 when the game was delayed, Atlanta went on to win...
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Baker respects Scherzer's inner drive (Braves win 5-2)

Baker respects Scherzer's inner drive (Braves win 5-2)
ATLANTA - Manager Dusty Baker knows he has a very special pitcher in his Cy Young award winner Max Scherzer. He said one reason why Scherzer is the pitcher he is today is his inner drive to get better every start. "You can count on Max taking the ball. He trains for it," Baker said. "He trains as hard as anyone I've ever seen. We hope that rubs off, which it has on some of the younger players, the value of training and working out. It adds to longevity and it adds to being dependable. "The...
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Baker says deciding bullpen usage "the most difficult part of the job"

Baker says deciding bullpen usage "the most difficult part of the job"
ATLANTA -- The bullpen quandary might force even Nationals' starters to try to push too far. So would the likes of Max Scherzer or Stephen Strasburg try to attempt complete games because the bullpen has not been consistent in the late innings? Manager Dusty Baker said they look to not try to push the innings with starters from start to start. "Invariably after they have a tremendous workload that we always shorten them up the next time," Baker said. "But as I keep telling you, somebody has...
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