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Nationals game blog: Pressure-packed finale in the Big Apple

Nationals game blog: Pressure-packed finale in the Big Apple
FLUSHING, N.Y. - With 60 games left in the season, the Nationals hold a slim one-game lead over the Mets in the National League East heading into tonight's series finale. Washington has been on the wrong side of two narrowly contested one-run ballgames the last two days in playoff-type atmospheres. "I think it's great," said Jayson Werth after the second-largest crowd in Citi Field history showed up Saturday night. "It's been a long time since we've come to play the Mets and they've had...
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Jordan Zimmermann aims to avoid sweep (with lineups)

Jordan Zimmermann aims to avoid sweep (with lineups)
FLUSHING, N.Y. - The Nationals send Jordan Zimmermann to the mound looking to hold off the Mets in the National League East. Washington will need more offense to avoid the sweep after plating a combined three runs in the first two losses of the series. The Nats have scored two or fewer runs in five of their last six games. The Nationals have won six of Zimmermann's last seven starts dating back to June 24 with the right-hander pitching to a 2.62 ERA over the stretch. He has faced the Mets more...
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Orioles option right-hander Jorge Rondon to Triple-A Norfolk

Orioles option right-hander Jorge Rondon to Triple-A Norfolk
The Orioles today announced that they have optioned right-hander Jorge Rondon to Triple-A Norfolk. Rondon, 26, was recalled from the Tides on August 1 and made his Orioles debut this afternoon against the Detroit Tigers, tossing 3 1/3 scoreless innings while allowing three hits and striking out one.
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Composed and confident, rookie Joe Ross continues to impress

Composed and confident, rookie Joe Ross continues to impress
FLUSHING, N.Y. - For the second time in less than two weeks, Nationals rookie right-hander Joe Ross went toe-to-toe with Mets ace Jacob deGrom, last year's National League Rookie of the Year. Ross was stingy, dominating eight of the nine batters in the Mets lineup. Lucas Duda, the lone exception, was the difference in the game. "He pitched well," Nationals manager Matt Williams said about Ross. "A couple of swings from Duda, other than that he pitched really well for us. He gave us a...
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Division lead down to one after Lucas Duda makes Nats pay on late gamble

Division lead down to one after Lucas Duda makes Nats pay on late gamble
FLUSHING, N.Y. - The second largest crowd in Citi Field history watched Mets first baseman Lucas Duda basically beat the Nationals single-handedly in New York's 3-2 come-from-behind win on Saturday night. After plating two early runs in the first off All-Star Jacob deGrom, the Nats bats went silent and the shoulders of rookie Joe Ross got heavier. Ross sped through the Mets order in the first three innings without yielding a hit. But in the fourth, Duda pulverized a sinker over the center...
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Denard Span looking to "rev it up"

Denard Span looking to "rev it up"
FLUSHING, N.Y. - Denard Span joined the Nationals this afternoon as his rehab progresses. The veteran center fielder picked up a bat for the first time since back spasms forced him to the 15-day disabled list on July 7. Span took around 30 swings off the tee in the indoor cage at Citi Field before going outside to throw. "I've been doing a lot of physical therapy," Span said. "A lot of, seems like elementary, tedious type exercises trying to strengthen up my core and my back muscles. I'll...
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Lucas Duda, Mets take down Nats 3-2

Lucas Duda, Mets take down Nats 3-2
FLUSHING, N.Y. - The Nationals were all over Mets ace Jacob deGrom out of the gates. Back-to-back one-out singles from Yunel Escobar and Bryce Harper gave the Nats runners at the corners. After Ryan Zimmerman drilled a ball right at Curtis Granderson, Jayson Werth worked a walk to load the bases. Ian Desmond then delivered a clutch two-out broken bat liner up the middle, which just squirted past Ruben Tejada. Escobar and Harper scored easily on the base knock. Wilson Ramos grounded out to end...
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Outfielder Gerardo Parra becomes 1,000th player in Orioles history

Outfielder Gerardo Parra becomes 1,000th player in Orioles history
Upon starting tonight's game in left field against the Detroit Tigers, outfielder Gerardo Parra became the 1,000th player to appear in a game for the Orioles in franchise history. The infographic below provides several facts and figures about the 1,000 players that have worn an Orioles uniform since the club moved to Baltimore in 1954.
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Nationals game blog: Bryce Harper looks to spark Nats' offense early

Nationals game blog: Bryce Harper looks to spark Nats' offense early
FLUSHING, N.Y. - Nationals manager Matt Williams said he had a talk with Bryce Harper after last night's 11th-inning ejection. Williams chose not to expand on the conversation. Following the 2-1 loss, Williams repeatedly said of Harper, "he needs to stay in the baseball game." Williams moved Harper up to third in the lineup to maximize his opportunities against Mets starter Jacob deGrom. Harper is 3-for-10 with a double and a walk in his career against the right-handed ace. After a slow...
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It won't get easier for Nats' scuffling offense against deGrom tonight (with lineups)

It won't get easier for Nats' scuffling offense against deGrom tonight (with lineups)
FLUSHING, N.Y. - After totaling two runs over 21 innings the last two days, it won't get any easier for the scuffling Nationals offense facing Mets ace Jacob deGrom this evening. The Nats went 15 innings between Ryan Zimmerman's solo homer early Thursday and Yunel Escobar's RBI single late Friday without scoring a run. In last night's 2-1 loss, the Nats struck out 16 times in the 12 frames. Looking for a boost to the lineup, Nationals manager Matt Williams has moved Bryce Harper up to third...
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Heavy work for Nats bullpen leaves concern

Heavy work for Nats bullpen leaves concern
FLUSHING, N.Y. - After displaying improved control and command over the past month, Gio Gonzalez labored through his abbreviated start last night. Gonzalez walked four and let his pitch count balloon up to 105 pitches, forcing Nationals manager Matt Williams to yank the left-hander with two men on and two outs in the fifth. "I just put my team in a tough situation," Gonzalez said. "I gotta go deeper in the game. I kept falling behind on every hitter. No excuses. I should've done a better...
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Matt Williams on Bryce Harper: "He needs to stay in the baseball game"

Matt Williams on Bryce Harper: "He needs to stay in the baseball game"
FLUSHING, N.Y. - In a tie game with postseason implications in a playoff-type atmosphere, Bryce Harper, arguably the MVP of the National League, got himself ejected after striking out in the 11th inning. "He needs to stay in the baseball game," manager Matt Williams repeated three times, after the Nationals lost 2-1 on Wilmer Flores' walk-off homer in the 12th. Home plate umpire Jerry Meals was inconsistent throughout the game. Meals punched out Jayson Werth on a low and outside fastball to...
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After acquiring Jonathan Papelbon, Nats quiet as trade deadline passes

After acquiring Jonathan Papelbon, Nats quiet as trade deadline passes
FLUSHING, N.Y. - The Nationals were quiet as the trade deadline expired earlier this evening. General manager Mike Rizzo didn't wait until the end, making his splash on Tuesday in the controversial trade for veteran closer Jonathan Papelbon. "We thought improving the bullpen was something that we would like to do," Rizzo said. "We thought if there was room to improve ourselves, we were fortunate to come up with a deal that worked for us. (We) acquired a close down relief pitcher and we are...
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Mets win on Wilmer Flores walk-off homer in 12th (Bryce Harper ejected)

Mets win on Wilmer Flores walk-off homer in 12th (Bryce Harper ejected)
FLUSHING, N.Y. - The Nationals are still looking for their first base runner against Matt Harvey, who's perfect through five innings. The hard-throwing right-hander has struck out six of the 15 batters he has faced. Meanwhile, Gio Gonzalez is fighting control issues. The left-hander recorded the first two outs in the fourth before issuing back-to-back walks to Juan Uribe and Travis d'Arnaud. Wilmer Flores then battled Gonzalez, smacking a line drive past Ian Desmond on the seventh pitch of...
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Nationals game blog: Bryce Harper looks to break through against Matt Harvey

Nationals game blog: Bryce Harper looks to break through against Matt Harvey
FLUSHING, N.Y. - Gio Gonzalez has dominated the Mets this season. In two wins, Gonzalez allowed only two runs while fanning 13 over 13 innings. The left-hander has been one of baseball's best pitchers in July, going 3-0 in four starts with a 1.88 ERA. Gonzalez squares off with Mets right-hander Matt Harvey in a rematch from July 20 when the Nats downed the Mets 7-2 in D.C. The Nats struck early against Harvey that night, plating five runs in the first three innings. The Nationals pitching...
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Orioles acquire outfielder Junior Lake from Cubs in exchange for right-hander Tommy Hunter

Orioles acquire outfielder Junior Lake from Cubs in exchange for right-hander Tommy Hunter
The Orioles today announced that they have acquired outfielder Junior Lake from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for right-hander Tommy Hunter and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk. Additionally, the Orioles have recalled right-hander Mike Wright from Triple-A Norfolk. Lake, 25, batted .315/.404/.472 (62-197) with seven home runs and 31 RBI in 58 games with Triple-A Iowa this season. Over 26 games in July with the Iowa Cubs this season, Lake hit .337 (31-92) with six home runs and 15 RBI. In 193...
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Nationals lineup vs. Mets

Nationals lineup vs. Mets
On the eve of August, it becomes easy to claim each series is "critical" or "monumental" in terms of the playoff picture. But seriously, guys, this one is pretty big. At least in terms of shaping the divisional race. The Nationals enter tonight's game with a three-game lead in the National League East. The team right behind them? No big deal, just tonight's opponent. The Mets are right on the Nationals' heels, and with a three-game series in New York beginning tonight at 7, this weekend...
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Orioles recall right-hander Mychal Givens from Double-A Bowie

Orioles recall right-hander Mychal Givens from Double-A Bowie
The Orioles today announced that they have recalled right-hander Mychal Givens from Double-A Bowie. Givens, 25, went 4-2 with a 1.79 ERA (55.1IP, 11ER) and 14 saves in 34 games with the Baysox this season. He led the Eastern League with a 12.52 strikeout per 9.0 innings ratio (77 strikeouts, 55.1IP), posted the third-fewest baserunners per 9.0 innings ratio (9.27), and was tied for the third-lowest batting average against (.191) among Eastern League relievers at the time of his recall. Givens...
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Orioles acquire Gerardo Parra from Brewers in exchange for minor league RHP Zach Davies

Orioles acquire Gerardo Parra from Brewers in exchange for minor league RHP Zach Davies
The Orioles today announced that they have acquired outfielder Gerardo Parra from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for minor league right-hander Zach Davies. Additionally, the Orioles have designated right-hander Bud Norris for assignment. Parra, 28, batted .328/.369/.517 (106-323) with 24 doubles, five triples, nine home runs, and 31 RBI in 100 games with the Brewers this season. The two-time Gold Glove Award winner made starts at all three outfield positions with Milwaukee this season (36...
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Patrick Reddington: Bryce Harper's patience paying off

Patrick Reddington: Bryce Harper's patience paying off
Tom Koehler threw his arms up in anger. Or maybe disbelief. Or both, probably. With runners on first and third and two out in the fifth inning of Wednesday night's game in Miami, the Marlins' starter got ahead 1-2 on Washington's 22-year-old slugger, Bryce Harper, but the 93 mph fastball he threw up high inside ended up sailing out to right field in Marlins Park for Harper's seventh hit and sixth home run in 21 at-bats against Koehler in their respective careers. Harper's second hit, after...
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