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Solis, Uggla and Williams after 2-1 loss to Marlins

Solis, Uggla and Williams after 2-1 loss to Marlins
The Nationals lost a tough 2-1 decision to the Marlins on Tuesday night, and were only able to squeeze out three hits on the night. The Nationals went 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position and left eight men on base. In the ninth, the Nationals got a potential rally off to a good start against Marlins late inning specialist Steve Cishek. Thanks to a base hit by Wilson Ramos and a fielding error, the Nationals had men on first and second with no one out. In a critical moment, Dan Uggla...
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Nationals showing ability to connect with two-out base hits and runners on base

Nationals showing ability to connect with two-out base hits and runners on base
During his media availability before Tuesday's game, Nationals manager Matt Williams was asked about the team building confidence in its offense after winning six of seven games. The Nationals have been able to win these games in a variety of ways, whether it be a late-inning comeback or grinding out a one-run lead for innings on end. On Saturday and Sunday, the Nats scored only two runs, but won each game in New York against the Mets. Last week, the current streak started with a comeback from...
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Zimmermann and Roark find a way to deliver another Nationals win

Zimmermann and Roark find a way to deliver another Nationals win
The Nationals once again got seven innings from their starter, but needed to rally in the eighth inning to come back and beat the Marlins 6-4. Jordan Zimmermann allowed a couple of hits in the first. Marcell Ozuna's RBI single game Miami the early 1-0 lead. But then Zimmermann did not give up another run until the seventh inning. Zimmermann knew after the first frame he would have to rely on other pitches to get guys out. "The first inning, I was right over the middle with the fastball and I...
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One-run wins are good, but can offense help out some more?

One-run wins are good, but can offense help out some more?
The Nationals hung on for a pair of thrilling 1-0 wins over the Mets over the weekend to win the four-game series in New York. The pitching was incredible, allowing the Mets only 11 hits over the last two games. But the Nationals left 21 men on base and scored only two runs in those final two wins at Citi Field. In Sunday's series finale, the Nationals had several chances to score more than one run. They left the bases loaded in the sixth inning. Two men were left on in the first, fourth,...
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Club source: Giolito and Lopez joining high Single-A Potomac (updated)

Club source: Giolito and Lopez joining high Single-A Potomac (updated)
Two of the Nationals' top right-handed pitching prospects, Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez, will officially join high Single-A Potomac this week, a high-ranking club source confirmed to MASNsports.com. The duo has been working out and logging innings at the Nationals training facility in Viera, Fla., over the past month. Giolito and Lopez's first starts with the P-Nats are imminent, and will be announced this week. Potomac's published game notes list "TBA" for Wednesday night's scheduled...
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Bullpen success never more important than in one-run wins

Bullpen success never more important than in one-run wins
The bullpen has started to set itself recently. After Saturday's contest, the Nationals' relievers had put together 8 2/3 innings over their last four games, allowing only four hits, three earned runs and one walk, and registering 10 strikeouts. Then Sunday, Tanner Roark notched two huge outs, including a strikeout of Ruben Tejada in the seventh. Matt Thornton battled past two walks to get two outs himself. Aaron Barrett struck out Michael Cuddyer to end the threat. As we noted on "Nats...
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Rendon rehabs in Bowie, MLB amends rule though Turner remains with Padres

Rendon rehabs in Bowie, MLB amends rule though Turner remains with Padres
Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon (knee) played second base for Double-A Harrisburg Friday night, batting second and going 0-for-2 with a walk. This was a good sign to see him finally return to his rehab schedule after a couple of days off. With the team playing in Bowie, Rendon could finish up with two more games this weekend and then rejoin the Nationals on Monday when they return home to host the Marlins and start a six-game homestand. More on the Senators later in this blog. * Triple-A...
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Solis pitches to form in major league debut (with quotes), plus minor league notes

Solis pitches to form in major league debut (with quotes), plus minor league notes
The Nationals dropped the Mets 8-2 Thursday, handing New York its first loss in 11 games at Citi Field this season. With a 5-2 lead in the sixth, left-hander Sammy Solis made his major league debut, firing two scoreless innings. Solis tossed 22 pitches, 16 for strikes, allowing one hit and no runs while striking out one batter. Facing seven hitters, it was a nice introduction for Solis in a game the Nats provided him with a three-run cushion. As my colleague Chris Johnson wrote, Solis was...
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Solis has battled injuries to finally get big league chance

Solis has battled injuries to finally get big league chance
Left-hander Sammy Solis was called up to the big leagues Wednesday, finally getting a shot with the Nationals after showing so much promise coming out of the University of San Diego. Yes, Solis is that other great pitcher in the Nationals system from San Diego. Back in 2010, then-minor league pitching coach and current Nationals pitching coordinator Paul Menhart thought Solis' stuff could play at the highest levels because he could pitch well against Arizona Fall League competition, and he...
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Uggla's home run could have lasting effect on Nationals season

Uggla's home run could have lasting effect on Nationals season
The Nationals needed someone, anyone, to make a play. Denard Span and Jose Lobaton made plays to get the Nationals back in the game. But it was a former Braves player, who is still drawing a paycheck from Atlanta (the Braves owe Uggla $12,692,500 in 2015, the most of any player on their current roster in 2015), who was still booed by the home team each early at-bat (drawing the admiration of a Braves legend) that provided the most dramatic of swings for a struggling team. Disappointed with...
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The road traveled by A.J. Cole as he debuts with the Nationals in Atlanta

The road traveled by A.J. Cole as he debuts with the Nationals in Atlanta
It is exciting to see one of the Nationals' top prospects, A.J. Cole, get a shot tonight and a chance to stop his club's longest losing streak of the season in his major league debut. I remember saying hello to the tall, lanky and quiet right-hander at a minor league game a couple of seasons ago. He was charting pitches, and was cool and calm, just like he is on the mound. It all starts with Cole's difference-making fastball, plus a changeup and an improving slider. Baseball America...
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Renda, Difo, Skole, Suero, Lively, Ward and Taylor shining early in Nats system

Renda, Difo, Skole, Suero, Lively, Ward and Taylor shining early in Nats system
Double-A Harrisburg Senators second baseman Tony Renda in a groove at the plate to begin season. Renda is hitting .299 with four doubles, five stolen bases and six RBIs in 17 games. He has four walks and has struck out only seven times in 67 at-bats. Outfielder Rick Hague leads the Senators with a .735 OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage) for batters with a minimum of 40 plate appearances. He leads the team with five doubles. He has two stolen bases, but would like to trim the strikeout total...
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Scherzer says he could have done better, thumb is OK

Scherzer says he could have done better, thumb is OK
Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer went seven innings and allowed only six hits, but suffered his second loss in three decisions in a 4-1 setback to the Cardinals on Thursday. In the first and sixth innings, St. Louis plated single runs against Scherzer. Matt Carpenter led off the game with a double and Jason Heyward quickly followed with a single. Later, Scherzer uncorked a wild pitch with Matt Adams at the plate, and the Cardinals had the lead 1-0. "I thought he pitched well. The first...
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Reetz making big strides in less than one full year with Nationals

Reetz making big strides in less than one full year with Nationals
Nationals catching prospect Jakson Reetz is making nice gains nearing his first full year in the organization. The 6-foot-1, 195 lb. backstop from Norris, Neb., was selected in the third round of the 2014 First-Year Player Draft Nationals catching coordinator Michael Barrett has seen the acceleration by the 19-year-old Reetz firsthand. Barrett said Reetz looked the part of a catcher, offensively and defensively. "I saw him in the summer last year and he did a phenomenal job," Barrett said....
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Williams: Accelerated pace of games has not affected quality of play

Williams: Accelerated pace of games has not affected quality of play
Major League Baseball's enhanced pace-of-play initiatives have been in place since spring training, first in the Grapefruit and Cactus leagues and now at ballparks around the American and National leagues. A timer can be seen counting down at the end of each half inning. It is located below the giant video board in right-center field at Nationals Park and is used under these MLB guidelines: "Immediately following the third out of each half-inning, the timer will count down from 2:25 for...
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Severino's advanced mechanics have allowed him to start season quickly

Severino's advanced mechanics have allowed him to start season quickly
Double-A Harrisburg catcher Pedro Severino made a big splash to begin the season by throwing out seven consecutive would-be base stealers. His range factor, which is his per game average of putouts and assists, is 9.10. After a slow start at the plate, Severino's bat has heated up. He has gone 9-for-16 (.563) with two doubles and seven RBIs. He had started the season going six games without a hit. But his arm and his defense have been the buzz to begin the season. Nationals catching...
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Pregame notes on Uggla, Werth, Span, Harper, Roark and Martin

Pregame notes on Uggla, Werth, Span, Harper, Roark and Martin
Nationals manager Matt Williams was asked during his pregame media session Thursday about second baseman Dan Uggla and how the veteran must change his preparations each game now that he comes off the bench. "It's never easy. Being an everyday player his whole career, it's not easy to learn how to do it," Williams said. "The objective when he walks up there is to be him and not try to be something that he is not. His thought process when he goes up there is(to) get a good one to hit and...
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Matt Grace's "whirlwind" day ends with scoreless frame in major league debut

Matt Grace's "whirlwind" day ends with scoreless frame in major league debut
Early in the day, left-handed reliever Matt Grace was suited up and ready to go for Triple-A Syracuse in its game versus Rochester. Then he got the call that he was headed to D.C. to join the Nationals because left-hander Felipe Rivero had to be placed on the disabled list due to a gastrointestinal issue. Grace then hurried to catch a flight to D.C., only to be delayed before taking off from Syracuse. "Kind of a whirlwind. I was in Syracuse, game's about to start," Grace said. "Kind of...
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Nationals' lineup versatility has been early bright spot for Williams

Nationals' lineup versatility has been early bright spot for Williams
Nationals manager Matt Williams has had to juggle his lineup again this year, fighting his way through the first two weeks of the season. Left fielder Jayson Werth has returned from shoulder surgery. Center fielder Denard Span is back for core muscle surgery. Third baseman Anthony Rendon is set to start his rehab assignment Friday for Double-A Harrisburg after missing time with a left knee injury. New infield additions Dan Uggla and Yunel Escobar, coupled with young outfielder Michael A. Taylor...
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Williams on Storen: "All in all, not as sharp as he would like to be"

Williams on Storen: "All in all, not as sharp as he would like to be"
Nationals third baseman Yunel Escobar was the hero tonight with a walk-off home run in the 10th inning to beat the Cardinals 2-1. But closer Drew Storen was unable to hold the 1-0 Nationals lead in the top of the ninth. He allowed an RBI single by Matt Holliday that evened the game. Matt Carpenter had started the Cardinals rally with a line single to left field. Manager Matt Williams was not too concerned after the game, and broke down how St. Louis was able to get a couple of hits off of...
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