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For one night, Souza and company showed why they belong

For one night, Souza and company showed why they belong
It did not result in a victory, but it was certainly intriguing to watch what amounted to the Nationals' 1A team stay with the Braves, and even lead 1-0 heading into the bottom of the sixth. The Braves ended up winning 3-1, but the Nationals' starters Wednesday displayed why they belong. Tyler Moore and Steven Souza Jr., both former minor league Players of the Year in the organization, were starters. Moore was at first base hit cleanup and when 1-for-4, while Souza played left field. Souza...
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Quick notes on the playoff rotation, today's lineup, who makes October roster

Quick notes on the playoff rotation, today's lineup, who makes October roster
The Nationals are the 2014 National League East division champions. Tonight, it's likely that manager Matt Williams will give several regulars the day off. The Braves had scheduled right-hander Alex Wood. Here's a possible starting scenario for the Nationals tonight: Starting pitcher - right-hander Blake Treinen Catcher - Sandy Leon First base - Tyler Moore Second base - Asdrubal Cabrera Shortstop - Danny Espinosa Third base - Kevin Frandsen Left field - Scott Hairston Center field -...
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Desmond and Roark lift Nationals past Braves for NL East crown

Desmond and Roark lift Nationals past Braves for NL East crown
The Nationals have done it again. For the second time in three seasons, after a 3-0 shutout of the Atlanta Braves, the Nationals have won the National League East. They become the first team to clinch a division title and a playoff berth in the 2014 major league postseason, and they were able to win the pennant on Atlanta's home turf of Turner Field. Ian Desmond smacked a towering two-run homer and Tanner Roark (14-10) twirled seven shutout innings as Washington eliminated Atlanta from...
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Strasburg exorcises demons in dominant win over Braves; now Roark's turn

Strasburg exorcises demons in dominant win over Braves; now Roark's turn
This season has been about dominant pitching. Right-hander Stephen Strasburg continued that trend with seven innings on Monday in a 4-2 win over the Braves that brought the Nationals' magic number down to two to win the National League East. The San Diego State product allowed five hits, no runs, no walks and struck out seven for his 12th win. He has never pitched this far into a season (202 innings), not to mention this far into September, when the Nationals had a great opportunity to...
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Mets series demonstrates Rendon's long-term value

Mets series demonstrates Rendon's long-term value
Third baseman Anthony Rendon had a memorable series against the Mets. With a base hit Sunday, Rendon finished with 11 hits in the four-game set. He scored five runs and had two doubles, two homers and three RBIs. Overall, Rendon hit an amazing .579 (11-for-19) against the Mets over the four-game series. His season average is now .289 with 20 homers and 80 RBIs. Last season in 98 games, he had seven homers and 35 RBIs. "Nats Xtra" co-host Ray Knight believes, as many scouts do, that Rendon...
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Harper, Span homer as Nats beat Mets 10-3, reduce magic number to six

Harper, Span homer as Nats beat Mets 10-3, reduce magic number to six
The Nationals were able to fight through the rain and get to Zack Wheeler in the second inning. After a walk to Ian Desmond, Bryce Harper blasted a two-run homer to the second deck in right field at Citi Field for a 2-0 Nationals lead. It was Harper's 13th homer of the season. Before the blast, Harper was 1-for-11 with six strikeouts against Wheeler, who came into tonight's game with a 7-1 record since July 1. Doug Fister allowed just one hit in the first two frames. He is 3-0 in three starts...
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LaRoche's hot streak, lengthy experience a huge benefit as Nats get closer to division title

LaRoche's hot streak, lengthy experience a huge benefit as Nats get closer to division title
The Nationals' magic number is down to nine after Thursday's 6-2 win over the Mets. Following a loss to the Braves, the Nationals bounced back with a quick win. They have done this time and again this season, where they follow a loss with a victory, eliminating the possibility of a losing streak. The hottest hitter in the National League, Adam LaRoche, set the tone with a monster shot that hit way up on the foul pole in the first inning. The two-run homer came with two outs in the inning,...
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LaRoche stays hot in New York (Nats win 6-2)

LaRoche stays hot in New York (Nats win 6-2)
Adam LaRoche has brought his hot bat to New York. With a man on first in the first inning, LaRoche launched a two-run home run to right field off of Mets starter Bartolo Colon. The blast was LaRoche's fourth in the last seven days. The Nationals first baseman has nine RBIs in that stretch. Tanner Roark will start the game with a 2-0 lead. Update: This is Adam LaRoche's world and we're all living in it. LaRoche picked up another hit in the third inning to drive in Jayson Werth and...
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Nationals deflect clinching queries, continue to focus on next game

Nationals deflect clinching queries, continue to focus on next game
It is a question that Nationals players and their manager have deflected for what seems like an entire six-game homestand. Do the Nationals feel like they're close to clinching the National League East? Manager Matt Williams has repeated the mantra, whether his team wins or loses, of "one game at a time." His players have followed suit. Whether they are winning two in a row to take a series from the Braves or falling 6-2 in the finale, the company line has been don't get too high or too low...
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Hearing from Strasburg, Harper and Span after 6-2 loss to Braves

Hearing from Strasburg, Harper and Span after 6-2 loss to Braves
Right-hander Stephen Strasburg was fairly pleased with his outing, even though he took the loss in a 6-2 setback to the Braves. In a scoreless game in the fifth, B.J. Upton was able to connect on Strasburg's first offering and hit it over the fence for a 1-0 Atlanta lead. "Ball just found his bat," Strasburg said. 'I just got to make a better pitch 0-0. I felt great out there. I felt like I was hitting my spots and just couple hits that (were) just out of our reach that was the ball game."...
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Strasburg lasts six innings (Braves win 6-2)

Strasburg lasts six innings (Braves win 6-2)
The Nationals, looking for the series sweep against the Braves, got a couple of men on against right-hander Aaron Harang in the second inning. Asdrubal Cabrera led off with a single. After a loud out to deep right field by Bryce Harper, Danny Espinosa singled to put men on the corners. But Jose Lobaton was caught looking and Stephen Strasburg lined out to first base. Strasburg has allowed one hit and struck out three in two innings. No score heading to the top of the third. Update: B.J. Upton,...
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Williams on Soriano, Strasburg, Rendon, Desmond and more before Braves finale

Williams on Soriano, Strasburg, Rendon, Desmond and more before Braves finale
Nationals manager Matt Williams said it is important for reliever Rafael Soriano to get into today's game after spending a few days refining his mechanics following a rough stretch. During Soriano's time off, Drew Storen has saved three consecutive games. "Oh, yeah, very important," Williams said of getting Soriano some game action. "We gave him a couple of days. He worked on some things. He had a day (off) after that work. Now it's important for him to get in a game, of course. We want...
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Update on Desmond's back and the pitchers speak after 6-4 win

Update on Desmond's back and the pitchers speak after 6-4 win
The Nationals' quick start paid dividends late in a 6-4 series-clinching victory over the Braves on Tuesday night. First baseman Adam LaRoche, the co-Player of the Week in the National League, had two singles and two RBIs has the Nationals built a 5-0 lead against right-hander Ervin Santana after two innings. "That doesn't happen too often against that guy," LaRoche said. "He's a pretty good pitcher. He's got a few different pitches and a lot of times they all look the same coming out of...
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Zimmermann twirls six innings (Nats win 6-4 for series victory)

Zimmermann twirls six innings (Nats win 6-4 for series victory)
Never underestimate the importance of getting the leadoff man on base. Factor in that your team is facing a 14-game winner in Ervin Santana and the importance ramps up. The Nationals offense has scored three runs or less in eight of its last 11 nine-inning games. So if Santana could get going, it would add pressure to the offense as the innings progressed. Denard Span made everything easier for his teammates in his first at-bat, smacking a 1-2 Santana offering into right field for a double....
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Zimmerman takes live batting practice for first time since injury

Zimmerman takes live batting practice for first time since injury
Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman took another step in his rehabilitation from a right hamstring strain by taking live batting practice on the field prior to Tuesday's game with the Atlanta Braves. Zimmerman was happy to get back on the field, but he said that running at full speed will be more critical to him getting back into games. And he is still a ways away from from that milestone. "Running is the biggest thing," Zimmerman said. "I don't want to downplay hitting and throwing...
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Williams' confidence in Fister key to 2-1 win over Braves

Williams' confidence in Fister key to 2-1 win over Braves
It was an important decision in a nail-biting moment of the game. With the Nationals leading 1-0 over the Braves and two out in the seventh, right-hander Doug Fister had walked two batters. The dangerous Andrelton Simmons was ready to dig in. Manager Matt Williams jumped out of the dugout and made his way to the mound. Fister at first did not see Williams coming toward him, but he knew he wanted to have a shot and getting Simmons. "I always hope for that chance," Fister said. "My back was...
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Nationals strike first versus Braves (Nats win 2-1)

Nationals strike first versus Braves (Nats win 2-1)
The Nationals were able to break the ice early against the rival Braves. Each of these games are so important, but manager Matt Williams repeated during pregame that it is just another game. But a sweep either way would make a huge statement with games, and the season, dwindling down to a precious few. Doug Fister allowed just a Freddie Freeman base hit in the first. With two outs in the bottom of the first and Anthony Rendon on base, Adam LaRoche and Ian Desmond had back-to-back singles to...
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Zimmerman works in outfield during batting practice

Zimmerman works in outfield during batting practice
Manager Matt Williams gave the latest update on third baseman Ryan Zimmerman, who is in the process of rehabbing a right hamstring strain. Zimmerman has continued running and agility drills. He was seen doing some baseball-related activities during batting practice Monday prior to the Nationals' series opener against the Braves, throwing the ball to his teammates while in the outfield. The turning and running for Zimmerman, including pivoting and twisting defensively along with running the...
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Soriano "felt good" during bullpen session, could pitch in game soon

Soriano "felt good" during bullpen session, could pitch in game soon
Prior to Monday's game versus the Braves, Nationals manager Matt Williams updated Rafael Soriano's progress as he tries to work on his mechanics following a rough stretch. Soriano has not pitched since Friday. Williams did not personally witness Soriano's bullpen session today, but got the full report from pitching coach Steve McCatty. He did get to speak to Soriano after the workout. "He's working on his mechanics," Williams said. "I talked to him in there and he said he felt good....
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Nationals offense needs more consistency; Hagerstown and Potomac playoff updates

Nationals offense needs more consistency; Hagerstown and Potomac playoff updates
Have you noticed how the Nationals offense has been more all or nothing this season? That is one reason why their record when scoring more than four runs jumps out at you. The Nationals are 66-9 when scoring four or more runs in a game this season. They are 14-52 when scoring three or fewer. Ironically, the Phillies series had two games that were against that average - the 11-inning 9-8 loss on Friday and the 3-2 win on Sunday. But it just seems that the Nationals score zero to three runs...
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