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Fisters settles down, Werth and Desmond crush homers (Nats win 4-3)

Fisters settles down, Werth and Desmond crush homers (Nats win 4-3)
The Rockies have been desperate to get their offense going in this series. They finally were able to deliver a big inning against the Nationals and Doug Fister early in the series finale. Fister got through the first unscathed. But in the second, the Rockies started a rally with singles from Troy Tulowitzki and Corey Dickerson. With two men on in the second, backup catcher Michael McKenry slammed a three-run shot over the left field wall, to give the Rockies a 3-0 lead. It was McKenry's...
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Williams has no issue with Harper's comments (first pitch moved to 6:30 p.m.)

Williams has no issue with Harper's comments (first pitch moved to 6:30 p.m.)
Nationals manager Matt Williams was able to shed more light on what he thought Bryce Harper meant when talking about where he would like to hit in the lineup and what position he would prefer to play. Williams said he understands if Harper would want to hit higher in the lineup than sixth. "With regard to scrutiny regarding the lineup, that's on me," Williams said. "I make the lineup. And that's all that Bryce said. He makes the lineup, I'll play left field, or I'll play center. I'll...
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Strasburg and Werth key Nationals' series win over Colorado

Strasburg and Werth key Nationals' series win over Colorado
The Nationals got the all-around performance they wanted from Stephen Strasburg on Tuesday. He almost was able to close out the game, leaving after 7 2/3 innings after he allowed just one run on five hits with eight strikeouts. It was a more consistent outing for Strasburg after three previous starts in which he had allowed 14 earned runs. "I just tried to execute pitches better," Strasburg said. "I wasn't trying to reinvent the wheel. I think I just wanted to go out there and trust my...
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Strasburg works with early advantage against Rockies (Nats win 7-1)

Strasburg works with early advantage against Rockies (Nats win 7-1)
Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg, as with any starter, pitches better with a lead. But it really seems to help Strasburg, who has had a tendency of giving up early runs, and then never being able to get into a groove. In his last three starts, Strasburg has allowed 14 earned runs. So having his offense give him an early advantage allows him to not have to worry about the game situation and just throw strikes. But on Tuesday, Strasburg was able to exhale early thanks to control issues...
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Williams on Strasburg's mechanics and Harper's comments

Williams on Strasburg's mechanics and Harper's comments
Nationals manager Matt Williams' two main topics Tuesday prior to their game against the Rockies dealt with Stephen Strasburg's mechanics and Bryce Harper's comments. Williams said Strasburg worked on his mechanics during his side session this week following his last start June 25 at Milwaukee. In that game, Strasburg allowed seven runs, all earned, on eight hits with three walks over 4 2/3 innings. The seven runs were the most he has allowed this season and the eight hits were tied for...
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Harper happy to be back on field, and a take on his center field comments

Harper happy to be back on field, and a take on his center field comments
Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper was back in the lineup Monday for the first time in 57 games. He contributed with an RBI single, a run scored and some laser-beam outfield throws. It didn't create an out that time, but his throw was Harper-like stunning for its power and force. "I just thought (Justin) Morneau came off a little hot and tried to back-door him and thought it was a good play," Harper said. "Pretty much had him." But many remembered his pregame quote where he didn't...
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Clubhouse chatter from Harper, Zimmerman, Desmond and Zimmermann after 7-3 win

Clubhouse chatter from Harper, Zimmerman, Desmond and Zimmermann after 7-3 win
Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper returned to the lineup for the first time since April 25 and contributed an RBI single and a run scored in a 7-3 win over Colorado. He said he was really pumped up when he scored on Ian Desmond's three-run game-changing double in a five-run sixth inning. "I was fired up. I crossed the plate and looked out and Desi yelled," Harper said. "I think having such a deep lineup is huge. One through eight, pick your poison. Because you're gonna get a guy that...
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Bryce Harper and the Nationals take the field (Nats win 7-3)

Bryce Harper and the Nationals take the field (Nats win 7-3)
It was subtle, but Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper made his presence felt early in his first game back in the lineup since April 25. Harper, who had missed 57 games with a torn ligament in his left thumb, fired a laser beam to first base after Rockies first baseman Justin Morneau connected on a base hit towards him in the first inning. The throw caught Morneau in no man's land, between first and second baseman. Because Jordan Zimmermann was covering home plate, Adam LaRoche had no one to...
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Harper glad to be back, but thinks Zimmerman should be playing left field

Harper glad to be back, but thinks Zimmerman should be playing left field
Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper is back for the first time since April 25. Harper is batting sixth and playing left field. With his team in first place on June 30, Harper is enjoying where the Nationals are as he returns from a torn ligament in his left thumb. "They played well when I was gone," Harper said. "Be able to come back and enjoy this team and enjoy being out there. It's going to be a lot fun. I am excited (to) get back out there and play and see where we are and have some...
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Morrow on Taylor: "I think he will be a future starter and possible All-Star for the Nationals"

Morrow on Taylor: "I think he will be a future starter and possible All-Star for the Nationals"
Double-A Harrisburg Senators center fielder Michael Taylor continues a very impressive season at the plate to go a long with spectacular defense. A high-ranking American League scout told me Taylor has all the tools defensively to play in the majors right now. On Sunday's "Nats Insider" heard on 106.7 The Fan, PennLive.com and Harrisburg Patriot-News Senators beat reporter Geoff Morrow told me Taylor's defense is unlike any he has ever seen come through the Nationals organization. "I...
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Harper crushes three home runs on road back to D.C.

Harper crushes three home runs on road back to D.C.
Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper slammed three homers in his fifth rehab game as Double-A Harrisburg defeated Akron 10-4. Harper has been recovering from a torn ligament in his left thumb. Harper hit two of the homers off of Akron right-handed starter Duke von Schamann in the third and fifth innings. The other was a three-run shot in the eighth. Four of his RBIs on Saturday night came with two outs. He finished 4-for-5 with three runs scored and five RBIs. He also was caught stealing once...
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Bryce Harper plays center field again, has two RBIs for Harrisburg

Bryce Harper plays center field again, has two RBIs for Harrisburg
Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper went 1-for-2 with two RBIs in Double-A Harrisburg's 4-3 win at Akron. He has now completed four minor league rehab games as he recovers from a surgery to repair torn ligament in his left thumb. It was an eventful night for Harper on the basepaths. He stole two bases and was caught stealing in a rundown that allowed Michael A. Taylor to score the game's first run. Harper also earned a pair of walks. Harper batted third and played center field. He told us at...
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Bryce Harper went 1-for-3 with a double for Harrisburg

Bryce Harper went 1-for-3 with a double for Harrisburg
Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper has been added to the Double-A Harrisburg Senators roster as he continues to rehab from thumb ligament surgery. Harrisburg plays at Akron tonight. Harper's brother Bryan Harper is a left-handed reliever for the Senators. So Bryce is reunited with his brother at least for the weekend on a professional team. Harper has gone 3-for-4 in two games with high Single-A Potomac, hitting a three-run homer in the second contest. After that game, Harper did not confirm...
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Strasburg looks to complete sweep in Milwaukee (Brewers win 9-2)

Strasburg looks to complete sweep in Milwaukee (Brewers win 9-2)
The Nationals have recently done an excellent job of getting off to good starts on road trips against first place teams. Two weeks ago, after winning a series in San Diego, the Nationals took on a then 42-21 San Francisco team and won three straight games. This week, facing a 47-30 Milwaukee team, the Nationals won the first two games of the series and held the Brewers to two runs in those games. On Tuesday night, the Nationals won what felt like one of their more significant gut-check...
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Harper "felt great" after three-run homer, Ramos drives in two for Potomac

Harper "felt great" after three-run homer, Ramos drives in two for Potomac
WOODBRIDGE, Va. - Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper slammed a three-run homer in his second game of the rehab process on Tuesday for Single-A Potomac Nationals. Harper went 2-for-3 with a single, homer, walk, scored a run and drove in four. In his final at-bat, facing Salem right-hander Kyle Kraus, Harper crushed a 3-1 pitch over the right center field fence for a three-run shot to give Potomac a 10-0 lead in the fifth inning. "It felt really good," Harper said. "Trying to go up there...
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Harper has single, walk and run scored, Ramos three-run homer for Potomac

Harper has single, walk and run scored, Ramos three-run homer for Potomac
WOODBRIDGE, Va. - Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper played three innings in left field for the high Single-A Potomac Nationals in his first minor league rehab game as he recovers from a left thumb ligament injury. Wearing jersey No. 32, Harper went 1-for-1 with a single, a walk and a run scored. He came home on a three-run shot by catcher Wilson Ramos in a four-run third inning that gave the P-Nats a 4-1 lead over the Salem Red Sox. Ramos finished 3-for-4 with a single, double and three-run...
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Espinosa widens stance at plate to help improve batting numbers

Espinosa widens stance at plate to help improve batting numbers
Second baseman Danny Espinosa has rebounded from a difficult month of May to have a positive month of June so far at the plate. In May, Espinosa struggled to a .125 batting average (10-for-80) before hitting .303 (20-for-66) so far this month. In April, he struck out only 20 times. In May, that ballooned to 37 whiffs. In June, he is back down to 25 with a handful of games to play. In the just-completed four-game series against the Braves, Espinosa connected for five base hits and was able to...
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Williams on Roark, Espinosa, Werth, Desmond, beating Atlanta

Williams on Roark, Espinosa, Werth, Desmond, beating Atlanta
Nationals manager Matt Williams was proud the team was able to bounce back after losing the first two games of its series with Atlanta to earn a pair of victories on Saturday and Sunday and remain atop the National League East. "After the first two, I am proud of the guys for staying in there and battling," Williams said. "We have talked about it many times - you have to have a short memory. After the first two, got two real good pitching performances and the guys battled to get some runs...
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Roark, Zimmerman, Stammen, Espinosa know importance of split against Braves

Roark, Zimmerman, Stammen, Espinosa know importance of split against Braves
The Nationals earned a much-needed 4-1 win over the Braves Sunday to split the series between the top two teams in the National League East. Craig Stammen got five outs in relief to help the cause and said the Nationals are too good to not be able to stay competitive with the Braves, despite their recent struggles in the series. "I think the odds were in our favor to finally win a game against them," Stammen said. "Two in a row is definitely good, we were able to split with them in a...
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Nationals hit Santana and Braves early to grab lead (Nats win 4-1)

Nationals hit Santana and Braves early to grab lead (Nats win 4-1)
Braves right-hander Ervin Santana has lost two in a row, to the Rockies and the Phillies. He has given up 10 runs, nine of them earned during those stints. He came in 0-0 with a 3.67 ERA in four career starts against the Nationals, allowing 11 runs and 24 hits in 27 innings with 27 strikeouts and 10 walks. On Sunday, the Nationals jumped on him quickly in the first inning. After almost plunking the hot-hitting Anthony Rendon on his first delivery, Santana walked him. Jayson Werth followed...
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