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Roark steady and strong as Nats shut out Phillies 8-0

Roark steady and strong as Nats shut out Phillies 8-0
Right-hander Tanner Roark got out of a major jam early against the Phillies on Saturday. And he was quickly rewarded. Coming off his shortest stint of the season at Cincinnati, there certainly had to be some anxiety when the Phillies got men on second and third with two quick base hits with no outs to begin the second. But just like the five runs the Reds scored last Sunday, Roark was unfazed in this challenge at Nats Park. Roark then struck out the side and dodged the first rally by the...
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Looming free agency hasn't bothered Wilson Ramos one bit

Looming free agency hasn't bothered Wilson Ramos one bit
It is a contract year for catcher Wilson Ramos, but that has not seemed to bother the six-year veteran. The 28-year-old has been with the Nationals since a mid-season trade with the Twins in 2010. For the last month, he has scorched the ball for the Nationals, hitting .340 with 33 hits, six of those home runs, and 22 RBIs. On the season, he is slashing .345/.395/.962. Ramos is set to be a free agent in 2017, currently earning $5.35 million. Shortstop Ian Desmond appeared to squeeze his bat a...
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Strasburg first major league pitcher to reach 10-0 this season

Strasburg first major league pitcher to reach 10-0 this season
Right-hander Stephen Strasburg became Major League Baseball's first 10-game winner with seven strong innings in which he bounced back from a slow start to lift the Nationals past the Phillies 9-6. Strasburg allowed four runs before the fourth inning, highlighted by a Tommy Joseph two-run shot that lifted the Phillies to the early 4-0 lead. The Nationals answered with two runs in the bottom of the third. Strasburg then rolled the Phillies, giving up no runs and no hits the rest of the way. He...
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Mike Rizzo on selecting eight position players out of first 11 picks

Mike Rizzo on selecting eight position players out of first 11 picks
The Nationals selected nine Division I college baseball players out of their first 11 picks in the 2016 First-Year Player Draft. In that lot, eight were position players, including two catchers. In a rare move for the Nationals, only three of their top 11 selections were pitchers. But when asked about that development, Nationals president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo was not surprised. "The players that we took certainly fell to us where we felt we were very, very...
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Espinosa, Drew spark offense in Nats' 9-6 comeback win

Espinosa, Drew spark offense in Nats' 9-6 comeback win
The Nationals pulled off another comeback win during what has become a confidence-building run for the offense. Down 4-0 early, the Nationals reeled off nine unanswered runs. They ended up beating the Phillies 9-6, behind seven extra base hits. The Nats have now scored nine or more runs in four of their last five games. The beneficiary of the offensive burst Friday night was right-hander Stephen Strasburg, who became the first 10-0 starter in the majors. Strasburg struck out 10 batters - his...
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Phillies get to Strasburg early, Nats rally for 9-6 victory

Phillies get to Strasburg early, Nats rally for 9-6 victory
The Phillies grabbed the early lead in the second inning against Stephen Strasburg. Cody Asche's RBI single scored Carlos Ruiz. Tyler Goeddel added a bunt single that plated Freddy Galvis and the Phillies jumped out to a 2-0 advantage. In the third, Tommy Joseph homered to left-center with a man on and suddenly it was 4-0 Phillies. The Nationals answered in their half of the third. Jayson Werth's sharp line drive turned into a double to left field, scoring Danny Espinosa and Ben Revere,...
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Dunning "extremely grateful" to be selected by the Nats

Dunning "extremely grateful" to be selected by the Nats
The Nationals went to the college ranks with their second selection in Thursday's night's first round of the First-Year Player Draft And as it turned out, seven of their first nine selections were from Division I college baseball. With the 29th pick, the Nats selected right-hander Dane Dunning out of the University of Florida. The Gators are in the NCAA super regionals against Florida State this weekend. The winner gets a ticket to Omaha and the College World Series. Florida's starting...
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Baker to adjust Saturday personnel after quick turnaround

Baker to adjust Saturday personnel after quick turnaround
Manager Dusty Baker and the Nationals arrived home early this morning, and the manager didn't get back to his place until 5 a.m., making for a stressful back-to-back tonight in D.C. as the Nats open a home series against the Phillies. "They are tough," Baker said. "You wish baseball could do something about this. Baseball is trying to make the game more competitive and more parity, but this is going the complete opposite way. We are not the only ones. There are a bunch of teams. Today is...
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Carter Kieboom on Nats' selection: "Really a dream come true"

Carter Kieboom on Nats' selection: "Really a dream come true"
The Nationals' top selection in the 2016 First-Year Player Draft met with the media on a conference call Friday. Shortstop Carter Kieboom, the younger brother of Double-A catcher Spencer Kieboom, was selected with the 28th pick in the opening round on Thursday night. "To be selected by the Nationals, that's very special," said the 6-foot-2, 185 lb. Carter Kieboom. "I've never been able to play with my older brothers. Now to be given the opportunity to potentially to play with Spencer in a...
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Game 61 lineups: Phillies at Nats

Game 61 lineups: Phillies at Nats
The Nationals finally return home to face the team they started their most recent road trip against, the Phillies. Friday night's opener begins a six-game homestand for the Nats before they embark on another long trip June 16-26. The Nationals went 5-5 on their first long road trip. This time, against the Phillies, Reds and White Sox, they tallied an impressive 6-3 mark. The Nats were swept in their last matchup against the Phillies at Nationals Park, but returned the favor last week at...
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Nats select left-hander Jesus Luzardo (updated through 10th round)

Nats select left-hander Jesus Luzardo (updated through 10th round)
With the 94th pick in the third round of the First-Year Player Draft, the Nationals selected left-hander Jesus Luzardo out of Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. The southpaw underwent successful Tommy John surgery in March, according to Baseball America. The surgery was performed by Dr. James Andrews. His fastball was around 90 to 93 mph and touched 97 mph. Luzardo, 18, is listed at 6-foot-1, 205 1bs., played for the Elite Squad Prime U17, was a first team All-American Perfect Game...
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Nationals select Carter Kieboom and Dane Dunning in first round (updated)

Nationals select Carter Kieboom and Dane Dunning in first round (updated)
The Nationals have been impressed with the growth and ability of catcher Spencer Kieboom. The fifth-round selection in 2012 was placed on the 40-man roster November 20, 2015, alongside left-hander Nick Lee and infielder Chris Bostick. Kieboom is currently a catcher at Double-A Harrisburg. And staying in the family to begin the 2016 First-Year Player Draft, the Nationals selected Spencer's little brother, shortstop Carter Kieboom, out of Walton (Ga.) high school. Carter was selected with the...
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Nats well represented at Single-A All-Star games on June 21

Nats well represented at Single-A All-Star games on June 21
The Nationals announced a big haul of minor league All-Stars today. From the high Single-A Potomac Nationals, right-hander Ryan Brinley, left fielder Alec Keller, center fielder Andrew Stevenson and third baseman Drew Ward have been named 2016 Carolina League mid-season All-Stars. From the low Single-A Hagerstown Suns, right-handers Mariano Rivera III and Jefry Rodriguez, second baseman Max Schrock, third baseman Kelvin Gutierrez and outfielder Victor Robles all made the South Atlantic League...
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Middle of the order needs consistency to pair well with starting pitching

Middle of the order needs consistency to pair well with starting pitching
Sunday's 10-9 win over the Reds was the best offensive output for the Nationals during the three-game set. Bryce Harper, Daniel Murphy and Wilson Ramos combined for nine hits, seven runs, two homers and five RBIs. Manager Dusty Baker said it was a welcome sight to see, following losses in the first two games of the series in which the club combined for five runs on 10 hits. "That was big for Harp, that's the first time he's had three hits in long time," Baker said. "You'd like to see...
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Bullpen with questions and answers as Nats move on to Chicago

Bullpen with questions and answers as Nats move on to Chicago
CINCINNATI - The bullpen was certainly tested Sunday when starter Tanner Roark had to be pulled after three innings with the Nationals trailing by five runs. Left-hander Sammy Solis was solid again, pitching three innings of scoreless baseball and racking up a career-high six strikeouts. In 13 games, he now has a 1.59 ERA in 17 innings. Last season, he said at times his off speed offerings were not as repeatable. This season, he has much more confidence in every pitch he throws. "Just staying...
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In seesaw offensive affair, Papelbon finally saves the day

In seesaw offensive affair, Papelbon finally saves the day
CINCINNATI - After a seesaw battle that saw the Nationals get down early, battle back to take the lead and watch the Reds cut it to one, they finally earned the elusive last out. The Nationals trailed 5-0 and then tied the game at 5-5. They went up 10-5 only to watch the Reds cut it to 10-8. Closer Jonathan Papelbon arrived in the ninth inning to try to get three outs. It was not easy. Tyler Holt started the rally with a single. Joey Votto walked. Brandon Phillips doubled down the left field...
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Second-inning barrage by Reds roughs Roark (Nats win 10-9)

Second-inning barrage by Reds roughs Roark (Nats win 10-9)
CINCINNATI - The Reds were able to score four runs in the second inning of Friday's series opener en route to a 7-2 victory over the Nationals. On Sunday, the Reds picked the second frame to go after Nats right-hander Tanner Roark. The first five batters reached base, thanks to four straight hits, highlighted by an Ivan De Jesus two-run double. A third run scored on a Ben Revere error. Tyler Holt later added a two-run broken-bat bloop single to center and the Reds lead 5-0 after two...
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Game 57 lineups: Nats at Reds

Game 57 lineups: Nats at Reds
CINCINNATI - The Nationals have fallen in seven of their last eight games against the Reds and have lost only their second road series of the season following 7-2 and 6-3 setbacks here at Great American Ball Park. Right-hander Tanner Roark will look to change that trend today. He comes in 4-4 with a 2.70 ERA and has allowed two earned runs or less in three consecutive starts. Jayson Werth gets today off, with Ben Revere sliding over to left field and Michael A. Taylor starting in center. Reds...
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Nats' aggressiveness thwarted so far in series against Reds

Nats' aggressiveness thwarted so far in series against Reds
CINCINNATI - The Nationals have not had the offense ignite in this series against the Reds as they might have anticipated after a good start to the nine-game road trip. In the first two games against the Reds, the Nats have combined to score just five runs on 10 hits. The Nats have zero stolen bases in the series on three attempts and have grounded into one double play. In the first game, Trea Turner appeared to have gone first to third on a hard-hit ball by Bryce Harper, but video replay...
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Strasburg sets strikeout mark, but calf cramps in no-decision vs. Reds

Strasburg sets strikeout mark, but calf cramps in no-decision vs. Reds
CINCINNATI - Right-hander Stephen Strasburg didn't finish his usual six or more innings in a rain-delayed start Saturday. But of more concern was what looked like a leg injury during a Reds comeback in the sixth inning. The Reds won the game 6-3 on a late three-run shot by Adam Duvall, sending the Nationals to only their fourth series loss of the season. Manager Dusty Baker revealed that Strasburg suffered from a cramp in his calf during the Reds rally. "He says he's had it before when he...
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