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Nationals erase bad memory with quick strike against Norris (Nats win 6-2)

Nationals erase bad memory with quick strike against Norris (Nats win 6-2)
One way to quickly forget a long rain delay that lead to a postponement and to forget an 8-2 11-inning loss is striking early in the first game back against the same opponent. The Nationals jumped on Orioles starter Bud Norris in the top of the first. After a groundout, Anthony Rendon and Jayson Werth hit successive doubles to make it 1-0 Nationals. Adam LaRoche followed with a solid single to right and Werth slid under the Caleb Joseph tag at home to give the Nationals a 2-0 lead. Update: In...
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Williams on Roark's resilience, Espinosa's work ethic and LaRoche's extra effort

Williams on Roark's resilience, Espinosa's work ethic and LaRoche's extra effort
Nationals manager Matt Williams said in his pregame meeting with the media that the Nationals decided to push right-hander Tanner Roark back to the final game before the All-Star break because they can use him out of the bullpen over the next couple of days. "Tanner's got resiliency. We can use him out of the bullpen If need be," Williams said. "That's another factor. So if we get into a game where we need him, he's available today, tomorrow. He's done it before. All of those things come...
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Williams on rotation following rainout, update on tickets for Aug. 4 makeup

Williams on rotation following rainout, update on tickets for Aug. 4 makeup
Nationals manager Matt Williams said right-hander Doug Fister would be pushed back one day to start Wednesday at Baltimore, following Tuesday's rainout in D.C. Williams also laid out the pitching probables for the remaining games before the All-Star break. "So Doug will go tomorrow," Williams said. "And then we will go Gio (Gonzalez), Zimm (Ryan Zimmerman) and Stras (Stephen Strasburg), and Tanner (Roark) will pitch the last game before the break in Philly. (Roark) will be available out of...
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Williams on Harper's struggles at the plate: "He'll be fine" (game postponed)

Williams on Harper's struggles at the plate: "He'll be fine" (game postponed)
Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper went 0-for-3 Monday in the loss to the Orioles. He has gone just 3-for-20 (.150) in the past six games with 10 strikeouts. On Monday, Harper popped out, flew out to center field, struck out looking and was walked twice (once intentionally) in five plate appearances. Manager Matt Williams said during Tuesday's pregame meeting with the media that he saw something in Harper's approach last night that gives him hope that Harper might be able to come out of this...
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Strasburg, Rendon and Stammen on 8-2 loss to Orioles

Strasburg, Rendon and Stammen on 8-2 loss to Orioles
Nationals reliever Craig Stammen said his fastball was fine, but he never was able to command his slider and that contributed to a rough 11th inning. The Orioles slammed two of their three homers in that extra frame off of Stammen as the Nats fell 8-2. "I made some good pitches with my fastball, but my slider was just so bad that it didn't really matter what happened," Stammen said. "But I felt confident, I felt I put it behind me, but it just didn't work out." Chris Davis' two-run...
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Report: Astros and Nationals shared spring training site could be ready in 2017

Report: Astros and Nationals shared spring training site could be ready in 2017
There have been discussions recently about the Nationals and Houston Astros working together on a shared spring training site. According to a Houston Chronicle article, Astros owner Jim Crane confirmed there have been more than talks and a proposed site in West Palm Beach, Fla., could be set to open in as early as 2017. Approval from state and local authorities is still needed for the sight to be confirmed. The Nationals/Expos organization has played at Space Coast Stadium since 2003. The...
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Strasburg and Tillman battling in D.C. (Nats fall 8-2 in 11 innings)

Strasburg and Tillman battling in D.C. (Nats fall 8-2 in 11 innings)
A pair of 48-win teams tangle in the Nation's Capital on Monday night as the Orioles arrive to face the Nationals. The teams opening day starters, Stephen Strasburg and Chris Tillman are off to great starts. Strasburg allowed only a Manny Machado double down the left field line in the first three innings. Machado's hot shot came in the second at-bat of the game. Strasburg has recorded one strikeout in each inning. But Strasburg is at 41 pitches after those three innings. Tillman did not...
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Williams on Rendon's first half success and facing his former manager Buck Showalter

Williams on Rendon's first half success and facing his former manager Buck Showalter
Nationals manager Matt Williams fielded questions about second baseman Anthony Rendon and why he has garnered so much interest to be included in the Final Vote for next week's All-Star Game in Minneapolis. "Anthony continues to understand himself and what he can and can't do," Williams said. "For me, I think he's shown more power than anybody expected him to show. And that's power to his pull side. Everybody understands his swing and fact that he can hit the ball the other way. You talk...
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Rendon reacts to inclusion in the Final Vote for All-Star Game

Rendon reacts to inclusion in the Final Vote for All-Star Game
Major League Baseball on Sunday night announced that Nationals second baseman Anthony Rendon is among the final five players eligible for inclusion in the All-Star Game in Minneapolis on July 15 via the Final Vote. Fans can vote for Rendon here. He's competing against Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo, Marlins third baseman Casey McGehee, Rockies first baseman Justin Morneau and Braves outfielder Justin Upton. Balloting for Final Vote continues until 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 10. Rendon is...
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Zimmerman on his big hit, Zimmermann on his fastball in 2-1 win over Cubs

Zimmerman on his big hit, Zimmermann on his fastball in 2-1 win over Cubs
In a nail-biting pitchers' duel, it can come down to one pitch - and it usually is from a bullpen arm late in the game. Sunday was no exception, as Cubs starter Jake Arrieta and Nationals starter Jordan Zimmermann combined to throw 12 innings and allow one run. With the game tied in the bottom of the eighth, the Nationals got a man in scoring position for Ryan Zimmerman, who was able to square up a pitch from Cubs reliever Pedro Strop and deliver the go-ahead run in a 2-1 series-clinching...
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Werth delivers early for the Nats against Arrieta (Nats win 2-1)

Werth delivers early for the Nats against Arrieta (Nats win 2-1)
The Nationals and Cubs are wrapping up their three-game holiday weekend series with a marquee matchup, with right-hander Jordan Zimmermann against right-hander Jake Arrieta. Zimmermann has allowed two earned runs or less in six consecutive starts, while Arrieta has taken a no-hitter into the seventh inning two starts in a row. The Nationals are looking to go nine games above .500 for the first time this season, keep pace with the Braves and upset Arrieta, all before the much-anticipated Beltway...
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Gonzalez, Zimmerman and Ramos on 13-0 win over Cubs

Gonzalez, Zimmerman and Ramos on 13-0 win over Cubs
Nationals winning pitcher Gio Gonzalez was provided early run support that helped him concentrate on the job at hand. Going eight strong innings, Gonzalez allowed the Cubs only four hits and one walk with no runs allowed. The Nationals ended up pounding the Cubs 13-0. Gonzalez gave credit to the defense behind him and catcher Wilson Ramos guiding him through each inning. "I feel like the team is getting me there," Gonzalez said. "With their help, and everything they are doing, the catcher,...
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Nationals open scoring on Desmond hit in second (Nats win 13-0)

Nationals open scoring on Desmond hit in second (Nats win 13-0)
The Chicago Cubs racked up 14 hits in the first game of the series. Facing Nationals left-hander Gio Gonzalez on Saturday, they showed no signs of letting up. On Friday, the Cubs generated five hits in the first two frames. On Saturday, after Gonzalez pitched a 1-2-3 first inning, which included a pair of strikeouts, Chicago tallied three hits in the second frame. Fortunately for the Nationals, Gonzalez was helped out with a great throw by Wilson Ramos to catch Starlin Castro on a steal...
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Nats announce four more international signings

Nats announce four more international signings
The Nationals have agreed to terms with four international free agents, the team announced Saturday. The four pitchers are right-handers Tomas Alastre, Christian Flores and Pedro Avila and left-hander Gilberto Chu. Here is the team release on the players: Alastre, 16, is a 6-foot-4, 170-pound native of Venezuela. He began his career at shortstop, but recently converted to the mound. Avila, 17, is a strong, durable and competitive right-handed pitcher. He stands 5-foot-11, 170 pounds and is...
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Why Williams put Harper back at No. 6 in order, Soriano's continued effectiveness

Why Williams put Harper back at No. 6 in order, Soriano's continued effectiveness
The Nationals looked to shake things up a bit against (former) Chicago Cubs right-hander Jason Hammel Friday by batting Bryce Harper near the top of the order at No. 2. It didn't work out that day. Harper went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. The Nationals lost the opener 7-2. But really that might have more been because of what Hammel was doing and how well he was pitching. (So good in fact he was shipped to the Oakland A's in a megadeal after the game.) But either way, manager Matt Williams...
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Roark, Span and Barrett after 7-2 loss to Cubs

Roark, Span and Barrett after 7-2 loss to Cubs
Right-hander Tanner Roark suffered his sixth loss of the season Friday, 7-2 to the Cubs at Nationals Park. That is the second loss to Chicago in as many starts. Each time, he allowed four runs. "They did what they did last time, base hit me, just got beat," Roark said. He also had a chance to impact the offense when he came up with two men on and no outs in the fifth, but was unable to lay the bunt down. His bunt went foul toward third base on a 3-2 count and he struck out. The Nationals...
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Werth homer gets Nats going on Fourth of July (Cubs win 7-2)

Werth homer gets Nats going on Fourth of July (Cubs win 7-2)
The Chicago Cubs were able to strike first against Nationals right-hander Tanner Roark. Chris Coghlan and Justin Ruggiano deposited clean singles onto the Nationals Park outfield grass to open the first. Anthony Rizzo's double-play grounder to Ian Desmond scored Coghlan and the Cubs led 1-0. Bryce Harper, batting second for the first time the week, flew out to left field in the bottom of the first. But the next batter, Jayson Werth, absolutely launched a 3-1 pitch from Jason Hammel deep...
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Williams on Harper hitting second, Zimmerman and the Fourth of July

Williams on Harper hitting second, Zimmerman and the Fourth of July
Nationals manager Matt Williams explained during pregame Friday the reasoning for placing Bryce Harper near the top of the lineup at the No. 2 spot against the Cubs and right-hander Jason Hammel. "I think it's a question of trying to create a little bit with Bryce at the top of the lineup, especially against a righty," Williams said. "We faced three lefties the last three games. So I wanted to give him some opportunity certainly to drive runs in. The same holds true with Anthony (Rendon)...
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Tony Tarasco on outfielder Michael Taylor: "The kid's a specimen"

Tony Tarasco on outfielder Michael Taylor: "The kid's a specimen"
It was September 2010 and the Nationals had decided to move Michael Taylor from shortstop to the outfield. The decision was made and presented to Taylor prior to instructional league workouts. Tony Tarasco, currently the Nationals' first base coach, was then the outfield coordinator for the organization. "We told (Taylor) we thought it was a better place for him to shine and take advantage of his athleticism," Tarasco recalled. "Thought he would grow a lot quicker. He didn't take it too...
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Desmond, Fister and Clippard break down Nats' 4-3 win over Rockies

Desmond, Fister and Clippard break down Nats' 4-3 win over Rockies
Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond felt he had hit the ball well enough, but stood at third waiting for the umpires to agree. If it was a homer, it would be the go-ahead run to complete the comeback for the Nationals over the Rockies 4-3. "The way it bounced back hard like that I kind of assumed that it was over," Desmond said. "And the way that (Drew) Stubbs didn't go after it made it a little bit easier. At that point, I am going to get the triple. I thought it was gone, but I wasn't a...
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