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Game 19 lineups: Nats at Marlins

Game 19 lineups: Nats at Marlins
MIAMI - Just because the Marlins don't have Giancarlo Stanton, J.T. Realmuto or Christian Yelich any more doesn't mean they still can't play some baseball and make an impact in the National League. The thought that the rest of the NL East is a dogfight and the Marlins are cupcakes may not quite be true, even with their brutal start. Right-hander Aníbal Sánchez, who took the loss Friday night to fall to 0-2, remembers playing for the Florida Marlins from 2006-2011 and says the club...
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Ross big find for bullpen, Dozier connects

Ross big find for bullpen, Dozier connects
MIAMI - Right-hander Joe Ross arrived in a high-leverage situation out of the bullpen Friday night. He threw 96 mph and he threw strikes to get outs. Where have you been this whole season? The Nationals didn't use Ross for 10 days because maybe manager Davey Martinez was waiting for a long-man role for the youngster to materialize, or he wanted to get Trevor Rosenthal on track? But in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Marlins, Davey found out what Ross can do: a lot. Ross ended the Marlins' chances...
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Ross a bright spot in series-opening 3-2 loss to Marlins

Ross a bright spot in series-opening 3-2 loss to Marlins
MIAMI - The Marlins were able to score two runs in the sixth to break open a tight pitcher's duel, and that was enough in the end, as the Nationals fell 3-2 in the road trip opener at Marlins Park. It was the last-place Marlins' first win in five games, and only their fifth in 20 games. Left-hander Caleb Smith was a little bit better than Nats right-hander Aníbal Sánchez, but it was close. Smith tossed six innings, allowing one run on five hits with no walks and eight strikeouts. Brian...
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Sánchez and Smith locked in pitching battle (Nats fall 3-2)

Sánchez and Smith locked in pitching battle (Nats fall 3-2)
MIAMI - The Nationals used patience and aggressiveness to go after Marlins left-hander Caleb Smith early on. In Smith's 10-3 win over the Phillies in his last start, he surrendered one hit in six innings. The Nats connected on two base hits in their first at-bat Friday night at Marlins Park. Adam Eaton led off the game by bunting for a base hit on the first pitch from Smith. He went to second on a wild pitch and scored thanks to incredible patience from slugger Juan Soto. Down 1-2 in the...
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Adams is up, Williams to injured list; Doolittle could have night off

Adams is up, Williams to injured list; Doolittle could have night off
MIAMI - Nationals manager Davey Martinez said the Nats will not take the Marlins lightly despite their 4-15 start as they begin a three-game set indoors at Marlins Park. The Nats were 13-6 against thre Marlins last season. This is their first meeting in 2019. "We got to concentrate on today," Martinez said. "They understand that any given day we are facing a good opponent in Caleb Smith. So, we got to be ready to go. We got to play our kind of baseball. "Every game matters. Regardless of...
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Game 18 lineups: Nats at Marlins

Game 18 lineups: Nats at Marlins
MIAMI - Welcome to Miami, where the Nationals arrive winners of three of their last four series and hold a 9-8 record. The Nats took their series with the Giants Thursday with a 4-2 win, thanks to some timely early hits and another gem from left-hander Patrick Corbin. This series marks the beginning of a six-game road trip with three here in South Florida and then three games in Denver against the Rockies starting Monday night. Sean Doolittle pitched again Thursday for the second game in a row...
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Hellickson keeps Giants away from big inning for another win

Hellickson keeps Giants away from big inning for another win
Right-hander Jeremy Hellickson is turning into one of the most consistent Nationals starters. He did it again Wednesday in the Nats' 9-6 win over the Giants. Hellickson (2-0) went 5 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on five hits with four walks and no strikeouts. He had to throw only 79 pitches, 51 for strikes. Hellickson's first two starts of the season have come seven days apart, but the 32-year-old now has allowed only two runs in 11 2/3 innings to drop his ERA to 2.63. "Hellickson was...
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Martinez forced to go to Doolittle again as bullpen almost gives away big lead late

Martinez forced to go to Doolittle again as bullpen almost gives away big lead late
With a late seven-run lead, Nationals manager Davey Martinez was certainly hoping that he wouldn't have to go to his closer to finish out the game. But when the bullpen unraveled yet again, he had no choice but to call on Sean Doolittle. The Nats were feeling good up 9-2 heading to the ninth, thanks to four homers, highlighted by a three-run shot from Matt Adams and two-run homers by Juan Soto and Kurt Suzuki. However, reliever Austen Williams was unable to record an out in the ninth, allowing...
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Loud early homers set tone for Hellickson (Nats win 9-6)

Loud early homers set tone for Hellickson (Nats win 9-6)
The Nationals produced a couple of loud at-bats versus Giants starter Jeff Samardzija in the first inning to break out to a big early advantage. Following an Adam Eaton walk, Juan Soto slammed a two-run shot to right field. It was the third homer of the season for Soto and came on a first pitch. One batter later, Howie Kendrick launched a no-doubter over the left field wall for his third homer of the season. The Nationals led the Giants 3-0 after one inning. In the second inning, Wilmer Difo...
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Turner takes grounders during BP; Hellickson fully healthy after strong spring

Turner takes grounders during BP; Hellickson fully healthy after strong spring
Shortstop Trea Turner had his workout gear, glove and baseball cleats on for batting practice Wednesday prior to the Nationals' game with the Giants at Nats Park. Turner fielded grounders at shortstop, but did not throw the ball. He had no wrap or tape bandaging on his broken right finger prior to heading to the field. "He's actually keeping his legs in shape," said Nationals manager Davey Martinez. "He's doing everything he possibly can without using his index finger. That's where we...
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Rosenthal again records three outs, felt pressure to succeed with new team

Rosenthal again records three outs, felt pressure to succeed with new team
Nationals reliever Trevor Rosenthal battled through the eighth inning Tuesday night of the club's 7-3 loss to the Giants. Although he did allow a run in the frame, he recorded three outs and that's a big deal considering where he had been less than a week ago. In the eighth, Rosenthal hit the Giants' Brandon Belt in the leg with a pitch and then walked Brandon Crawford. But he caught Evan Longoria looking for the first out on three pitches. The last two pitches of the at-bat were 99 mph...
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Martinez ejected, felt disrespected by home plate umpire

Martinez ejected, felt disrespected by home plate umpire
As their game wore on against the Giants Tuesday night, Nationals hitters became increasingly frustrated with home plate umpire Tony Randazzo's strike zone. Randazzo rung up four Nats hitters with called third strikes, including back-to-back called third strikes on Brian Dozier and Anthony Rendon to end the fifth inning. This got manager Davey Martinez going and he had choice words for Randazzo from the dugout. Randazzo then ejected Martinez from the game. Martinez proceeded to jump out of the...
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Strasburg delivers RBI double (Nats fall 7-3, Martinez ejected)

Strasburg delivers RBI double (Nats fall 7-3, Martinez ejected)
The Nationals were not scheduled to play Monday so Tuesday's series opener against the San Francisco Giants was their annual opportunity to honor the legacy of Jackie Robinson on the field by wearing No. 42 jerseys and socks on Jackie Robinson Day. Left-hander Tony Sipp said Jackie Robinson Day holds a special place in his heart and every time he goes out to play baseball. "Today is always special for me because obviously the things that Jackie Robinsons sacrificed back then while he was...
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Sipp strengthening shoulder, acknowledges game speed is tougher than expected

Sipp strengthening shoulder, acknowledges game speed is tougher than expected
Left-hander Tony Sipp continues to build strength in his shoulder even as the season heads into its fourth week. Sipp said working to strengthen his shoulder has been the focus for him since spring training. But Sipp signed late with the Nationals this offseason, so this first month with the team has felt like an extended spring training as he works the shoulder back to where he can throw every pitch and full velocity and torque. There have been some rough appearances to begin the season for...
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Scherzer makes adjustment; Martinez glad to give Taylor start

Scherzer makes adjustment; Martinez glad to give Taylor start
After allowing three runs in the first three innings Sunday, right-hander Max Scherzer prevented the Pirates from scoring again under his watch. Pittsburgh went five innings without scoring another run because Scherzer switched up his sequencing, focusing more on employing his curveball, thanks to suggestions from pitching coach Derek Lilliquist and catcher Yan Gomes. "I think it was more when I kind of sat there with Yan and Lilly and thought we just needed to start throwing more...
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Scherzer, Suero come up a bit short in 4-3 loss to Pirates

Scherzer, Suero come up a bit short in 4-3 loss to Pirates
Right-hander Max Scherzer went eight strong innings to keep the Nationals in the game, but a late clutch base hit by Jason Martin helped the Pirates to a 4-3 victory and a series win at Nats Park. Scherzer allowed only three runs on seven hits, struck out seven with one walk. He fired 98 pitches, 71 for strikes in finishing eight innings. Pittsburgh's Josh Bell continued a big series, going 2-for-3 with two doubles, three runs and two RBIs. He is batting .378 over the last 10 games. It was...
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Bucs get to Scherzer early, Kendrick hits again (Nats fall 4-3)

Bucs get to Scherzer early, Kendrick hits again (Nats fall 4-3)
The Pirates pulled off a rare feat in the first inning, connecting on three hits for two early runs against right-hander Max Scherzer. In his first three starts, Scherzer had allowed two or fewer earned runs in two of those games. Josh Bell had an RBI double and Colin Moran dropped in a run-scoring single. The Nationals quickly got on the board in the bottom of the first against right-hander Jameson Taillon. Adam Eaton led off with a single and stole second base. Howie Kendrick continued his...
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Martinez stays with hot hand in Kendrick, Scherzer good to go

Martinez stays with hot hand in Kendrick, Scherzer good to go
Manager Davey Martinez placed second baseman Howie Kendrick in the No. 2 hole again, his second consecutive start. Martinez said nothing is wrong with Brian Dozier; he just wants to give Kendrick more at-bats, especially coming off yesterday's dramatic solo homer to give the Nationals a 3-2 win over Pittsburgh. "He hits a game-winner yesterday," Martinez said. "Coming out today and let him get some more at-bats. The biggest thing for him is keeping him healthy. Knowing we have a day off...
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Game 14 lineups: Nats vs. Pirates

Game 14 lineups: Nats vs. Pirates
Third baseman Anthony Rendon smacked a double in the fourth inning on Saturday afternoon to extend his hitting streak to 12 games, which matches a career high from June of 2018. He has extra-base hits in 10 straight games, the longest of his career, the longest in the major leagues this season and longest in Nationals history. The extra-base streak is the longest in baseball since Cleveland's Francisco Lindor from Sept. 7-16, 2017 and Houston's Alex Bregman from July 30-Aug. 9, 2017. The...
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"Same approach" helps Rendon stay red hot at the plate

"Same approach" helps Rendon stay red hot at the plate
Despite Friday's series opening loss to the Pirates, Anthony Rendon continues to scorch the ball. He went 2-for-5 with two homers, and even his outs were loud. Rendon is batting .426 and already has six homers and 16 RBIs in 12 games. His OPS is now at a whopping 1.439. His first homer Friday gave the Nationals a 2-1 lead. His second homer was just as dramatic, bringing the Nats back from a 3-2 deficit to tie the game at 3-3. "I'm just trying to control the things that I can control,...
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