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A pair of left-handers battle in Philly (Phillies win 4-3)

A pair of left-handers battle in Philly (Phillies win 4-3)
A pair of southpaws doing battle tonight in Philadelphia. Cole Hamels was off to smooth start with two quick outs in the first. Against Anthony Rendon, a grounder to third base was fielded by Andres Blanco, who threw to first for the out. But first base umpire Gary Cederstrom ruled that first baseman Darin Ruf drifted off the bag and called Rendon safe. Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg requested a video review. The video replay in New York overturned the call and Rendon was out. Nationals...
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Souza named International League MVP; Gardner, Burriss and Laird honored

Souza named International League MVP; Gardner, Burriss and Laird honored
Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs outfielder Steven Souza Jr. has been named International League Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year, according to a club press release. Souza becomes the sixth International League MVP in Syracuse history and first since Chad Mottola in 2000. He's also the seventh IL Rookie of the Year in Chiefs history and first since Shawn Green in 1994. Souza is hitting .354 with an on-base percentage of .435 and slugging percentage of .601. All three statistics lead the...
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Burnett not allowing contact (Phillies win 3-2)

Burnett not allowing contact (Phillies win 3-2)
Right-hander A.J. Burnett is on his game after two innings. He already has three strikeouts, including the last two of the second inning. He caught both Ian Desmond and Bryce Harper looking at a called strike three. Right-hander Tanner Roark was not as fluid as he wanted to be in the first inning. He gave up a hit to Jimmy Rollins who stole second base. He also walked Ryan Howard. But he was able strike out Marlon Byrd to end the threat. Roark then rebounded with a three-up, three-down second...
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LaRoche on magic number: "My advice is to keep winning"

LaRoche on magic number: "My advice is to keep winning"
It felt like it happened in the blink of an eye. Eight hits in one inning. Some wondered when the Giants would be able to record an out after all the hits in a row. "I tell you what, you talk to the opposing pitchers on that, and it happens real quick," said Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche. "I've been on that end, too, unfortunately. Just keep putting pressure on them. Again it was nice to be able to pick (Stephen) Strasburg up. He had a rough start, obviously. We could easily (have)...
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Hearing from Strasburg, Lobaton, Hairston, Harper and Espinosa after 14-6 win

Hearing from Strasburg, Lobaton, Hairston, Harper and Espinosa after 14-6 win
It did not work out for right-hander Stephen Strasburg on Sunday, after allowing five runs on eight hits in four innings. But his teammates got back in the game and then overtook the Giants 14-6. "Yeah, it's huge. They picked me up," Strasburg said of his teammates. "Obviously, I didn't go out there and pitch like I wanted to, but there's going to be games like that and they came up big." Home runs by leadoff man Gregor Blanco and Travis Ishikawa set the tone as the Giants piled up a...
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Nats score 12 runs after fifth inning, stun Giants 14-6

Nats score 12 runs after fifth inning, stun Giants 14-6
Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg allowed another first inning run and it came from the lead off man. Center fielder Gregor Blanco launched a 3-2 95 mph fastball over the right field wall and the Giants led 1-0. It was Blanco's second career leadoff home run after hitting one at Turner Field against the Braves last season. It was also the third leadoff home run by a Giants player this season. Angel Pagan accomplishing the feat the other two times. It is the second game in a row the...
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Hearing from Span, Cabrera and Zimmermann after 6-2 win over Giants

Hearing from Span, Cabrera and Zimmermann after 6-2 win over Giants
Right-hander Jordan Zimmermann notched his ninth win in a 6-2 Nationals defeat of the Giants, but the first question for him at his locker was how Hunter Pence crushed his high fastball over the fence for a 2-0 San Francisco lead in the first inning? "Very surprised. There's only one guy in the game that is going to hit that pitch and that's him," Zimmermann said. "I threw it right where I wanted to, 0-2, up by his shoulders, beats me how he hit it that far." Zimmermann wasn't the only...
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Giants and Nats tied after one inning (Nats win 6-2)

Giants and Nats tied after one inning (Nats win 6-2)
The Giants and Nationals began play after a 1-hour, 12-minute rain delay. San Francisco wasted no time in scoring a few runs against Jordan Zimmermann and the Nats. Zimmermann allowed a leadoff double to Giants center fielder Angel Pagan. Two pitches later, Hunter Pence hit a two-run homer to center field. Zimmermann quickly retired the next three batters, but the damage was done. The Giants took a 2-0 lead into the bottom of the first. But things did not go smoothly for the Tim...
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Schierholtz excited to join "winning environment" with Nats

Schierholtz excited to join "winning environment" with Nats
The Nationals welcomed new outfielder Nate Schierholtz on Saturday prior to their game with the Giants. Outfielder Michael A. Taylor was moved to Triple-A Syracuse to make room for Schierholtz. Schierholtz, who played his last game for the Cubs on August 5, was thrilled to move to a winning team and is anxious to help the Nationals win games. "For many reasons. I've got some friends here," Schierholtz said of why he likes the move to D.C. "But beyond that, obviously, it's been a winning...
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Source: Giolito shut down after reaching innings limit, transferred to Auburn (game under way)

Source: Giolito shut down after reaching innings limit, transferred to Auburn (game under way)
Nationals top pitching prospect Lucas Giolito has been transferred to short-season Single-A Auburn after reaching a club-mandated innings limit, according to a team source. The right-handed Giolito exceeded expectations this season at Single-A Hagerstown and is not injured, according to source. Giolito will continue strength and conditioning plus baseball related activities as he prepares for instructional league in September and October in Viera, Fla. Giolito is only a year removed from...
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Fister, Span and LaRoche reflect on end of 10-game win streak

Fister, Span and LaRoche reflect on end of 10-game win streak
The Giants dropped the Nationals 10-3 on Friday night, ending the club's longest win streak in nine years at 10 games. After the game, first baseman Adam LaRoche and center fielder Denard Span reflected on the run. "Yeah, I don't know, we haven't had that feeling in awhile, fortunately," LaRoche said. "Tough loss, no question, just the way we got beat." "Other than that, looking back, an awesome stretch. Frustrating, but we're still in great position here for this time of year. Got...
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Nationals strike first against Giants (Nats lose 10-3, win streak ends at 10)

Nationals strike first against Giants (Nats lose 10-3, win streak ends at 10)
The Nationals have had a tough go of it against Tim Hudson over the years. In June, he dropped the Nationals 7-1, limiting them to no earned runs over seven innings. The Nationals looked to get off to a quick start against the veteran in the bottom of the first. With one out, Anthony Rendon walked. With two outs, Adam LaRoche singled. With Ian Desmond at the plate, catcher Buster Posey looked to catch LaRoche stealing at second on the back end of a double steal. Second baseman Joe Panik could...
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Williams updates on Zimmerman, McLouth, Schierholtz and win streak

Williams updates on Zimmerman, McLouth, Schierholtz and win streak
During pregame Friday, Nationals manager Matt Williams provided an update on Ryan Zimmerman's every-other-day throwing session. Friday Zimmerman successfully finished his second throwing session of the week. Zimmerman is on the disabled list with a right hamstring strain. "He came out good," Williams said. "He's continuing his rehab. No issues with that. So we'll ramp him up there within that throwing program, strengthening and all that stuff. So he should be good. He's on his...
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Span, Gonzalez and Rendon after another walk-off winner

Span, Gonzalez and Rendon after another walk-off winner
Another walk-off winner for the Nationals, this time 1-0 over the Diamondbacks, on a hot shot by third baseman Anthony Rendon off reliever Evan Marshall that turned into a two-base error that plated the winning run. Arizona third baseman Jordan Pacheco fielded the ball on the grass, but his throw to first got away from Mark Trumbo and went into the camera well adjacent to the Nationals dugout. The two-base error allowed Denard Span to score from second and the celebration was on again. "He...
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Gonzalez and Miley in southpaw battle (Nats walk off again 1-0 for 10th win in row)

Gonzalez and Miley in southpaw battle (Nats walk off again 1-0 for 10th win in row)
The Nationals seek their first 10-game win streak since June 12, 2005, as they wrap up their four-game set against the Diamondbacks today. A pair of lefties in Gio Gonzalez and Wade Miley tangle on Ian Desmond bobblehead day. Gonzalez is seeking his first win since July 5. He is 2-0 with a 2.03 ERA in two starts lifetime versus the D-Backs. Gonzalez was able to go three up and three down to start the game. Miley allowed a base hit to Denard Span to open the bottom of the first. One out later,...
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Williams on Desmond's day off, Zimmerman, Gonzalez and Souza

Williams on Desmond's day off, Zimmerman, Gonzalez and Souza
Manager Matt Williams gave shortstop Ian Desmond off from the starting lineup Thursday in the final game of the series against the Diamondbacks. Danny Espinosa will play shortstop today for the Nationals, while Asdrubal Cabrera remains at second base. So on Desmond's bobblehead day at Nationals Park, the shortstop gets a well-deserved game off. "I figured it would be good to give him today," Williams said. "Definitely didn't want him to miss the Giants series, give him today through the...
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Hearing from Rendon, Harper, Roark and Frandsen after Nats' 3-2 walk-off win

Hearing from Rendon, Harper, Roark and Frandsen after Nats' 3-2 walk-off win
Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon was given the day off to rest. But he still managed to produce the biggest hit of the ballgame. Rendon's walk-off single down the left field line scored Bryce Harper from third base and the Nationals upended the Diamondbacks 3-2 for their ninth win in a row. It is their longest winning streak since 2005. Rendon admitted pinch-hitting was "different to say the least, but it was awesome." "I talked to a lot of the veteran guys, (Greg) Dobbs when he...
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Roark throws seven impressive innings (Rendon walk-off single, Nats win 3-2)

Roark throws seven impressive innings (Rendon walk-off single, Nats win 3-2)
Wednesday's game was delayed a grand total of 12 minutes thanks to a late afternoon rain shower. The Nationals and Diamondbacks got under way with right-hander Tanner Roark facing fellow righty Trevor Cahill. The Nationals are seeking their ninth straight win which would be the first nine-game winning streak for the team since 2005. The Nationals got some work done in the second inning against Cahill. After a one out walk to Ian Desmond, Bryce Harper singled. Desmond moved to second base...
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Williams on Rendon day off, Zimmerman return date and Soriano status

Williams on Rendon day off, Zimmerman return date and Soriano status
Nationals manager Matt Williams had an update on third baseman/outfielder Ryan Zimmerman as he recovers from a severe hamstring injury. Zimmerman has been on the disabled list since July 23 with a right hamstring strain. "I know that he's strengthening, I know he's been on the AlterG (anti-gravity treadmill). Certainly no baseball activity as of yet," Williams confirmed. "It's a question of him feeling good and then taking a little extra time, because the natural tendency is 'oh, I feel...
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Strasburg, Desmond and Cabrera on 8-1 defeat of D-backs

Strasburg, Desmond and Cabrera on 8-1 defeat of D-backs
The Nationals steamrolled the Diamondbacks 8-1 Tuesday thanks to big offense from their double-play combination of shortstop Ian Desmond and second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera. Desmond went 3-for-4 with three singles and four RBIs while Cabrera had a game-changing three-run double in a six-run third inning that broke open the game. With the bases loaded and no one out in that explosive frame, Cabrera was just trying to get the run home from third, but instead got so much more with a good...
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