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Left-handed prospect Purke allows one hit, strikes out eight for Hagerstown

Left-handed prospect Purke allows one hit, strikes out eight for Hagerstown
Left-hander Matt Purke had his best outing to date this season for low Single-A Hagerstown Suns Friday night against Lexington. Purke went six innings and allowed one hit, no runs and struck out eight hitters. Lexington scored three in the ninth to come back and win, 3-2, so Purke finished with a no-decision. But that does not hide that Purke has 17 strikeouts in his last 11 innings. In six starts, spanning 29 innings, Purke has 41 strikeouts. He has walked only seven during that span. He...
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Harrisburg manager Lecroy on Harper: "He looked good"

Harrisburg manager Lecroy on Harper: "He looked good"
BOWIE, Md. -- Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper appears ready to return to the big league club as he rehabs from bursitis in his left knee. Harper played left field for Double-A Harrisburg on Thursday night in the 11-6 Senators win over the Bowie Baysox. It was his third rehab game of the week. He was supposed to play nine innings. If a regular game averages nine innings in three hours, Harper almost got that much work in time alone. Harper had four plate appearances in the first five...
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Taylor Jordan's "funky" arm action has ability to deceive hitters

Taylor Jordan's "funky" arm action has ability to deceive hitters
BOWIE, Md. - Right-hander Taylor Jordan appears to be the choice for Saturday's Nationals game at the New York Mets, the next opening where the team needs a starter. Jordan has been more than impressive at the Double-A level with Harrisburg, going 7-0 with a 0.83 ERA in eight starts. He has two shutouts and two complete games with 43 strikeouts to nine walks in 54 innings. There are many reasons for his success at this level, from his obvious plus stuff to his unique delivery to his...
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Bryce Harper with two-run triple, walk in first two trips to plate at Bowie (updated twice)

Bryce Harper with two-run triple, walk in first two trips to plate at Bowie (updated twice)
BOWIE, Md. - Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper has continued to look ready to return to the big league club as he rehabs from bursitis in his left knee. Harper walked in the first inning against the Bowie pitcher Devin Jones. He scored from first on a Justin Bloxom double one batter later to give Double-A Harrisburg a 1-0 lead. In the second inning, Harper tripled to just left of center field. The ball rolled past the defender, scoring two runs as Harrisburg upped its advantage to 3-0....
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Johnson: Rendon is "a good-looking young hitter"

Johnson: Rendon is "a good-looking young hitter"
Nationals second baseman Anthony Rendon is enjoying his second opportunity of the season back with the big club. On Wednesday, Rendon smacked a double and two singles while scoring a run in a 3-for-4 night, helping the Nationals edge the Diamondbacks 3-2. Rendon looks right at home in the batter's box. "That is where I feel most comfortable," Rendon said. "That is what I have been doing my whole life. I like to hit." Manager Davey Johnson said Rendon does not act like a rookie in the...
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Johnson, Zimmerman on 3-2 victory over D-backs (with Harper update)

Johnson, Zimmerman on 3-2 victory over D-backs (with Harper update)
Nationals manager Davey Johnson said the early matchup between starter Jordan Zimmermann and Arizona second baseman Aaron Hill was a battle that helped the Diamondbacks score first. Hill walked in front of Paul Goldschmidt, who slapped a run-scoring single to give the Diamondbacks an early 1-0 advantage. "We had a really tough at-bat with Hill, an 11-pitch or 12-pitch at-bat," Johnson said. "But (Zimmermann) misses so many bats. He just kind of settled down. He used all of his pitches...
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Diamondbacks jump out early vs. Zimmermann (Nats win 3-2)

Diamondbacks jump out early vs. Zimmermann (Nats win 3-2)
Arizona came out swinging in the first inning against Nationals ace Jordan Zimmermann, scoring two runs. Paul Goldschmidt smacked a RBI double and Martin Prado added an run-scoring single. Then quickly in the bottom of the first, Anthony Rendon started things with a single followed by a Ryan Zimmerman run-scoring double to cut the Diamondbacks lead to 2-1. Update: The Nationals tied the game in the fourth inning on a solo shot by Tyler Moore, his third homer of the season. Then in the fifth,...
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Updates on Harper, Ramos, Garcia and Zimmerman

Updates on Harper, Ramos, Garcia and Zimmerman
Nationals manager Davey Johnson did not get a full report on outfielder Bryce Harper's first rehab game. Harper had a double, a walk, a run scored and ran the bases hard. Johnson knew that Harper was not going to take it easy, even playing only three innings. "I knew he was going to do that," Johnson said. "Have you ever seen him jog to first? He hits a gapper, you think he is going to stop at first? No, he was going to try to hit and go to second." General manager Mike Rizzo said they...
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Nationals lineup vs. Arizona for Game 2

Nationals lineup vs. Arizona for Game 2
The Nationals look for a series win tonight against the Arizona Diamondbacks with third baseman Ryan Zimmerman back in the lineup. Right-hander Jordan Zimmermann goes for the Nationals. Zimmermann is 10-3 with a 2.26 ERA. Arizona counters with left-hander Wade Miley, who is 4-6 with a 4.70 ERA. The Diamondbacks are 41-35 and have won four of their last six games. Martin Prado has hit safely in 12 of his last 14 games against the Nationals. For the Nationals: CF Denard Span 2B Anthony Rendon...
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Could LaRoche's power display be precursor to offensive burst? (with pitching note)

Could LaRoche's power display be precursor to offensive burst? (with pitching note)
It was a changeup. All he was trying to do was get the ball in the air to get the runner home from third. The results were quite different. First baseman Adam LaRoche's three-run shot lifted the Nationals to a 5-0 advantage early versus the Diamondbacks last night. That kind of rush of offense, and runs for Gio Gonzalez, had been rare so far this season. LaRoche said the fact that he was able to really crank it was a welcome change from his recent at-bats. "I am starting to feel better,"...
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Bryce Harper 1-for-1 with a double, walk in Potomac rehab return (updated)

Bryce Harper 1-for-1 with a double, walk in Potomac rehab return (updated)
Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper went 1-for-1 with a double, walk and run scored in the high Single-A Potomac Nationals' 7-5 win over Myrtle Beach. It was Harper's first rehab game and first professional game since May 26 when he was placed on the disabled list with bursitis in his left knee. Harper did not have to make any plays in the outfield. One ground-rule double went over his head. However, a team source at the game said he was able to show a burst of speed before the ball hopped...
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Johnson's thoughts on Gonzalez, Werth and offense in 7-5 victory

Johnson's thoughts on Gonzalez, Werth and offense in 7-5 victory
The Nationals held on to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-5 on Tuesday in the first game of their three-game series at Nationals Park. Left-hander Gio Gonzalez went 6 1/3 innings, allowing only two runs for his first win since May 5. Manager Davey Johnson said the 90-degree game-time temperature might have taxed his starter a bit, but Gonzalez did a nice job fighting through. "Gio was fine (on) a pretty hot night," Johnson said. "He pitched good. He was still throwing pretty good when I...
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Pitchers' battle early between Nationals and Diamondbacks (Nats win 7-5)

Pitchers' battle early between Nationals and Diamondbacks (Nats win 7-5)
Nationals left-hander Gio Gonzalez allowed a base hit in each of the first two frames against Arizona, but was able to pitch out of it. In the first, it was a double for Willie Bloomquist, but then Gonzalez retired three straight. It got more interesting in the second, with Martin Prado at second base and with two away, A.J. Pollock had a sharp single up the middle. Center fielder Denard Span gathered it up and fired to catcher Kurt Suzuki, who tagged out Prado at home plate to end the...
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Haren's MRI comes back clean

Haren's MRI comes back clean
Right-hander Dan Haren said he underwent treatment, which included a cortisone shot, on his shoulder today as he began his stint on the 15-day disabled list. Haren said he also underwent an MRI that showed only inflammation, and his shoulder was clean otherwise. Some players might appreciate the time to rest on the DL and get better. Haren is the exact opposite. "I hate being on the disabled list, absolutely hate it," Haren said. "I feel just like not part of the team. I want to be out...
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Johnson says Nats need fifth starter for Saturday, updates Harper's return

Johnson says Nats need fifth starter for Saturday, updates Harper's return
Nationals manager Davey Johnson said the team will decide sometime during the Arizona series who will replace injured starter Dan Haren. "We have (Ross) Ohlendorf here," Johnson said. "We also have a couple of young pitchers down (in Double-A Harrisburg) like (Nathan) Karns, and there is also a teammate of his." Johnson did not mention anyone from Triple-A Syracuse, saying the candidate will "more than likely come from (Double-A)." "We will make that decision, like I said, in a...
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Zimmerman given a day off, Werth back in lineup, Moore returns to D.C.

Zimmerman given a day off, Werth back in lineup, Moore returns to D.C.
Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman will not start the series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Manager Davey Johnson wanted to give him two days off. Johnson said Zimmerman is fine, but he was feeling a little bit of soreness in his shoulder. "He is going to be available to pinch hit if I need him," Johnson said. "It is nothing different than I was doing with the other guys, give them a day off or a couple of days off like I did for (Denard) Span and (Adam) LaRoche." Johnson...
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Zimmerman out of Nationals lineup vs. Diamondbacks

Zimmerman out of Nationals lineup vs. Diamondbacks
The Nationals open a three-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park. Left-hander Gio Gonzalez takes on right-hander Trevor Cahill. Gonzalez is 3-3 with a 3.34 ERA and Cahill steps in at 3-8 with a 3.92 ERA. Cahill is 0-4 with a 6.75 ERA in his last six starts. The Nationals lineup has been announced and Chad Tracy is playing third base instead of Ryan Zimmerman. Heading to clubhouse to check details as to why Zimmerman is not in lineup today. For the Diamondbacks: SS...
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Harrisburg pitching coach Menhart: Barrett "brings it every day"

Harrisburg pitching coach Menhart: Barrett "brings it every day"
Double-A Harrisburg right-hander Aaron Barrett continues to have success as their closer, racking up six consecutive save opportunities. Barrett has 14 saves in 31 games spanning 30 1/3 innings, with 41 strikeouts and just nine walks. He is 1-1 with a 2.08 ERA and has not allowed an earned run in nine straight appearances. That works out to a 0.93 ERA in the last 10 games. Harrisburg pitching coach Paul Menhart said Barrett has established the attitude necessary on the mound to deliver in the...
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Frustrated Detwiler believes Rockies "didn't hit the ball that hard today"

Frustrated Detwiler believes Rockies "didn't hit the ball that hard today"
Left-hander Ross Detwiler got in trouble early against the Rockies, and they rolled to seven runs in the first four innings. That was just enough to hold up in a 7-6 Colorado victory that dropped the Nationals back below .500 at 37-38. Manager Davey Johnson said Detwiler needed to mix up his pitches better to beat the Rockies. But Sunday, Detwiler did not have confidence in one of his pitches and that cost him. "Basically, he is a sinkerball pitcher," Johnson said. "He is still very...
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Could Ohlendorf's solid work pave way for future starts?

Could Ohlendorf's solid work pave way for future starts?
Right-hander Ross Ohlendorf relieved struggling starter Dan Haren on Saturday, putting together a good performance to help keep the Rockies off the board for most of his outing. Ohlendorf, who had not pitched since June 12, tossed 4 2/3 innings, allowing four hits and one run on a solo shot by Rockies Nolan Arenado. He struck out four and walked none on 77 pitches. The Rockies went on to beat the Nationals 7-1, but Ohlendorf certainly did well for himself. He also keeps his name at the top of...
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