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Williams says Gonzalez's shoulder is fine, but Gonzalez is not so sure

Williams says Gonzalez's shoulder is fine, but Gonzalez is not so sure
Manager Matt Williams said in his postgame news conference following a 5-2 loss to the Mets Saturday that Gio Gonzalez's shoulder issue from earlier in the season is not the reason for the Nationals left-hander's two rough outings in a row. But if it is not a health reason for Gonzalez's problems on the hill, what is it? "I can't put a finger on that because I don't know," Williams said. "There's no difference in velocity. He's running it in there at 94 mph. It doesn't feel like...
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Werth and Ramos on 5-2 win over the Mets

Werth and Ramos on 5-2 win over the Mets
The Nationals returned home with a 5-2 victory over the New York Mets, thanks to timely hits by Jayson Werth, Scott Hairston and Tyler Moore. Wilson Ramos also had a big RBI sac fly and scored a run in support of winning pitcher Tanner Roark. Werth went 2-for-4 with a first inning run-scoring single. But his catch at the right field wall to prevent a three-run shot by Daniel Murphy, that would have tied the contest in the ninth inning, turned into a game-changing moment. "When it was hit, I...
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Hagerstown spotlight: Starters and bullpen getting it done

Hagerstown spotlight: Starters and bullpen getting it done
It is amazing the amount of talent that is building up from rookie-level to low Single-A for the Nationals this season. A good amount of the players that helped guide the Gulf Coast Nationals to a 52-9 record and a league championship now play for the Hagerstown Suns. So far, the success this team had at the GCL level is translating to the South Atlantic League. Sixteen of the players on the current roster played for the GCL Nats, 10 of them pitchers. The Suns are managed by Patrick Anderson....
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Williams: Desmond getting better defensively, doesn't need days off

Williams: Desmond getting better defensively, doesn't need days off
Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond had a home run early in the Arizona series. On Wednesday, he delivered a clutch two-run single to put the Nationals ahead for good in a 5-1 series-clinching victory over the Diamondbacks. He finished with five RBIs in the three-game set. Thursday marks a rare day off for Desmond. Despite this week's recent uptick at the plate, does manager Matt Williams believe Desmond needs a day or two off? "I want to give him some time, but we have had a lot of off-days,"...
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Williams: Fister needs to sink the ball; updates LaRoche's recovery

Williams: Fister needs to sink the ball; updates LaRoche's recovery
Wednesday's starter Doug Fister would like nothing more than to put aside his season debut from last Friday in an 8-0 loss at Oakland. Manager Matt Williams believes Fister will have a better showing in today's start against Arizona. "I think he just needs to be down in the strike zone," Williams said. "I anticipate that today being on normal rest. We pushed him through an inning the last time out just to make sure his pitch count stayed up there and all of that worked the way we wanted it...
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Desmond with another extra-base hit to get Nationals on board (D-backs win 3-1)

Desmond with another extra-base hit to get Nationals on board (D-backs win 3-1)
Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond slammed a home run on Monday for his first extra-base hit since May 2. Sometimes when a hitter finally puts a charge in the ball, it can start something bigger. Desmond continued his good feeling at the plate in the second inning Tuesday in Arizona. After Wilson Ramos singled off of Diamondbacks starter Bronson Arroyo, Desmond hit a RBI triple to deep right field to give the Nationals a 1-0 lead. It was Desmond's first triple of the season. Right-hander Stephen...
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Right-hander Suero advances to Potomac, continues to impress

Right-hander Suero advances to Potomac, continues to impress
Right-hander Wander Suero was called up to high Single-A Potomac last week. And for good reason. All he has been is impressive. Suero went 3-0 with one save and a 1.98 ERA in six games for the low Single-A Hagerstown Suns. In 27 1/3 innings, Suero allowed 24 hits, six earned runs, two walks and struck out 19 batters. Suero also went 8-1 with a 1.65 ERA for the Rookie-level champion Gulf Coast Nationals last season, striking out 46 batters in 49 innings over 13 games. The 2010 non-drafted...
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Williams updates Zimmerman, McLouth, Ramos, Desmond, Storen and Frandsen

Williams updates Zimmerman, McLouth, Ramos, Desmond, Storen and Frandsen
Nationals manager Matt Williams received X-ray results on third baseman Ryan Zimmerman and his broken thumb. Zimmerman has been on the disabled list since April 13. Unfortunately, Zimmerman will not be able to begin strength exercises yet. "X-rays were good, but it is not fully healed yet," Williams said. "So the doctor is not comfortable with him starting any strengthening stuff yet. I imagine we will go back to that in about a week and see where he is at. It's only four weeks, doesn't...
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Nationals look to forget Oakland at Arizona (Nats rally for 6-5 win)

Nationals look to forget Oakland at Arizona (Nats rally for 6-5 win)
After being unable to ever get comfortable against the Oakland A's and getting swept, the Nationals could ask for nothing more than to get off to a quick start in Arizona against the vulnerable Diamondbacks, a team that has won just three of their first 18 games at home. Facing Josh Collmenter, leadoff hitter Denard Span fought through four straight cutters before getting a changeup and lacing it for a triple to center field to begin the game. Anthony Rendon brought him home on a sacrifice fly...
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Williams on being back in Arizona, updates Zimmerman and Harper injuries

Williams on being back in Arizona, updates Zimmerman and Harper injuries
Tonight, Matt Williams makes his return to Phoenix where he was a coach for the Diamondbacks, but now he is in his new role as the manager of the Nationals. Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson was excited to see his old friend back in Arizona, but that doesn't change his competitive fire to try to beat the opponent. "I want to beat his (butt), too," Gibson said. "That is mutual. But (Williams) does it right. We have a lot in common. Just the way we were brought up. We talked a lot when he was...
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Nats down to 67 percent of opening day offense

Nats down to 67 percent of opening day offense
With the news the Nationals will be without first baseman Adam LaRoche for what could be until the end of the month of May, the offense is now without three of its top hitters. It feels like catcher Wilson Ramos just got back from a left hand fracture. Now, LaRoche takes his place on the sidelines, out with a quad injury on the 15-day disabled list. And it is not like any of the three players will be coming back any time soon. Third baseman Ryan Zimmerman is likely out until mid-June with a...
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Nationals need confident Detwiler to solidify left side of bullpen

Nationals need confident Detwiler to solidify left side of bullpen
Losing 8-0 is never fun. But getting Ross Detwiler some extended work is a promising sign. Doug Fister struggled in his first start for the Nationals, surrendering seven runs, five of them earned runs, in 4 1/3 innings. Detwiler had a very difficult May 6 against the Dodgers, giving up four runs on three hits himself, over one inning. But Friday he was able to hang in there, getting out of the fifth inning for Fister. Detwiler went 2 1/3 frames, scattering three hits, one hit batter, striking...
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Notes on LaRoche, Zimmerman, Rendon, Rosenbaum and more

Notes on LaRoche, Zimmerman, Rendon, Rosenbaum and more
First baseman Adam LaRoche delivered one of the biggest hits of Wednesday's 3-2 won over the Dodgers, but then had trouble moving around the bases. LaRoche was unable to score from first following a long double. This was a clear sign that he can hit with his very sore quad, but he can't run as fast as he would like. It also bothers other parts of his game. "That is another frustrating thing part there," LaRoche said. "It obviously hinders me on the base paths. It is tough to move...
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Strasburg erases tough first and bears down to beat Dodgers

Strasburg erases tough first and bears down to beat Dodgers
Right-hander Stephen Strasburg has had trouble this season getting off to quick starts in the first inning. Before Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, he had allowed nine runs, six earned, in seven previous opening innings. Same thing happened again in his eighth start. Four consecutive hits and two runs and the Dodgers led 2-0. But then that is when something unusual happened. All season it was the Nationals that had to find a way to come back. Down 2-0, this time they didn't wait until...
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Matt Williams on Strasburg, Ramos, LaRoche and win over Dodgers

Matt Williams on Strasburg, Ramos, LaRoche and win over Dodgers
Manager Matt Williams said Stephen Strasburg did not have to make any changes to his strategy after four hits and two runs allowed in the first inning. "He got what he wanted in the first inning, couple of grounders that got through," Williams said. "Just found holes. I don't think there was any major adjustments after inning No. 1. He had good location the rest of the game, good breaking balls. But I don't think it was any different than inning No. 1." Williams said Strasburg is up to...
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Ramos returns and instantly helps deliver Nats' win over Dodgers (Moore optioned)

Ramos returns and instantly helps deliver Nats' win over Dodgers (Moore optioned)
Wilson Ramos waited 38 days for a chance to get back with the Nationals. The catcher had a double, a walk and a sac fly that drove in the winning run in a 3-2 Nationals win over the Dodgers, which gave Washington a series victory. The double came on the first pitch he saw from Dodgers starter Dan Haren. I think the Nationals are glad he is back as well. "I am excited to be back with the team," Ramos told MASN's Dan Kolko. "I know I can help the team a lot. That is what I want to do. I want...
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Dodgers get to Strasburg early again (Nats win 3-2)

Dodgers get to Strasburg early again (Nats win 3-2)
First innings have not been kind to Stephen Strasburg this season. Prior to Wednesday's game in seven starts this season, Strasburg had allowed nine runs, six of them earned, with an opponent batting average of .394 in the first inning. The Dodgers added to that trend with two runs on four hits to take a 2-0 lead early in the final game of the series. Carl Crawford, Hanley Ramirez, Adrian Gonzalez and Yasiel Puig all had singles in the first. Gonzalez and Puig contributed the RBIs. It was...
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Ramos back in lineup, batting fifth against Dodgers

Ramos back in lineup, batting fifth against Dodgers
March 31. May 7. Finally. Nationals manager Matt Williams announced that Wilson Ramos returns to the lineup today against the Dodgers, batting fifth and catching for Stephen Strasburg. Just like he did on opening day March 31. Ramos suffered a left hamate fracture in his hand in that first game against the Mets, had surgery and now has rehabbed to the point that he's ready to return to the lineup. Ramos said his hand feels strong and he has done enough running to be ready to return. "Feels...
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Treinen suffers tough loss to Dodgers in first major league start

Treinen suffers tough loss to Dodgers in first major league start
In your first major league start, you hold the Los Angeles Dodgers to no earned runs over five-plus innings. Your fielding error allows the opponent to start a rally. But it is just three runs. Nationals right-hander Blake Treinen took the loss in an 8-3 defeat, but it was not because he wasn't ready or didn't have the stuff to compete. He did. "Obviously, I am excited to get an opportunity to come up here and play with this team," Treinen said. "Not so much nerves, as it was just trying...
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Treinen gets help from defense early against Dodgers (L.A. wins 8-3)

Treinen gets help from defense early against Dodgers (L.A. wins 8-3)
It is a pretty big night for Blake Treinen. In one day, he is called up again to the big leagues and later that night he makes his first major league start. Oh, and he has to face the Los Angeles Dodgers' potent offense and ace left-hander Clayton Kershaw. The Nationals right-hander has pitched well for Triple-A Syracuse to begin this season, with four starts and a 1.59 ERA. Last season, he made 22 starts for the Chiefs, going 6-7 with a 3.47 ERA. As a reliever for the Nationals this season,...
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