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Nats Nightly: Nationals drop series opener to Noah Syndergaard and the Mets, 2-0

May 18, 2016 03:30 - 16 minutes - 13.9 MB

New York Mets' starter Noah Syndergaard outdueled Max Scherzer in what ended up a 2-0 win over the Washington Nationals in Citi Field. Syndergaard struck out ten in seven scoreless innings, lowering his ERA to 2.19 on the year and Max Scherzer was victimized by home runs again, surrendering two for the only runs he allowed in six-plus innings of work in New York. Scherzer gave up home runs No. 12 and 13 on the year. Two more with the Mets to follow...

Nats Nightly: Nationals drop 5-1 decision to Marlins, split four-game set in DC

May 15, 2016 21:00 - 16 minutes - 14.1 MB

Jose Fernandez started the day (4-0) with a 1.05 ERA and a .162/.252/.232 line against in 42 career innings pitched against the Washington Nationals and held the Nats to one run in seven innings in the Miami Marlins' 5-1 win, striking out 11 and leading the Marlins to a split of the four-game set in D.C. Up next for the Nationals, a three-game set with the New York Mets in Citi Field with Max Scherzer vs Noah Syndergaard on Tuesday night.

Nats Nightly: Nationals and Marlins split twin bill in D.C.; Nats re-up Rizzo!!!

May 15, 2016 02:30 - 19 minutes - 16.7 MB

The Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins have played four doubleheaders since 2005 and they've split each one, including today's. Washington took the day half of today's split doubleheader with Miami, but the Marlins beat the Nats 7-1 tonight in the nation's capital, leaving the Nationals 23-14 on the year with one to play in D.C. with the Fish. Stephen Strasburg to the win this afternoon and Tanner Roark took the moss tonight. 1:35 PM tomorrow... But the big news is that Mike Rizzo is here...

Nats Nightly: Nationals 5-3 over Marlins; Bryce Harper gets his pitch and homers

May 14, 2016 03:00 - 16 minutes - 14.4 MB

Washington Nationals' slugger Bryce Harper didn't get much to hit, but Miami Marlins' reliever Kyle Barraclough left a 3-2 slider up in the zone in the seventh and Harper made him pay with a two-run blast that ended up being the game-winner. 5-3 final in the nation's capital. Harper's 11th was a two-run blast in the seventh that put the Nationals ahead 4-2 before the Marlins got within one. Chris Heisey put the Nats back up by two with a pinch hit homer in the 8th. Nationals now 22-13.

Nats Nightly: Max Scherzer strikes out 20 in Nationals' 3-2 win over Tigers

May 12, 2016 03:30 - 18 minutes - 16.2 MB

Max Scherzer struck out 20 batters tonight in the nation's capital in the Washington Nationals' 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers. "Strikeouts are sexy," Scherzer said after tying the MLB record for Ks in a nine-inning game. He accomplished the feat against his former team, make it that much more special and did it in a close game against former Nats' starter Jordan Zimmermann. A big night in Nationals Park and we're talking about it on Nats Nightly...

Nats Nightly: Nationals drop 5-4 decision to Tigers; Ryan Zimmerman homers twice

May 11, 2016 03:00 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

Ryan Zimmerman hit two home runs tonight in the nation's capital, but the Detroit Tigers evened up the Interleague series with the Washington Nationals with a 5-4 win in Nats Park. But Zimmerman hit two homers!! #TKCHZ Joe Ross was not as sharp as he has been recently, but he kept it close and the Nationals had their opportunities late, but an out at home kep them away from a tie game. Rubber match tomorrow. Max Scherzer vs Jordan Zimmermann at 7:05.

Nats Nightly: Nationals walk off on Tigers; Stephen Strasburg signs extension...

May 10, 2016 03:00 - 18 minutes - 15.9 MB

On a wild night in the nation's capital there was news that Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals reportedly agreed on a 7-year/$175M extension and the Nats snapped their four-game losing streak with a walk-off win against the Detroit Tigers in Nationals Park. Clint Robinson hit the walk-off winner even though he thought he was batting in the eighth inning. What a night in D.C. Lots to talk about on the latest edition of Nats Nightly...

Nats Nightly: Nationals swept when Cubs walk off in finale in Wrigley

May 08, 2016 23:30 - 15 minutes - 13.2 MB

The Washington Nationals were 5-1 after six games on their ten-game, three-city road trip... then they arrived in Chicago where the Cubs swept the four-game set in Wrigley Field, walking off in extras in Game 4 this afternoon on a home run by Javier Baez. The Cubs won the 20th straight game when Jake Arrieta started and sent the Nationals home 5-5 on the ten-game trip.

Nats Nightly: Cubs pound Nationals, 8-6, Max Scherzer gives up four more HRs

May 06, 2016 21:30 - 16 minutes - 14.3 MB

Washington Nationals' starter Max Scherzer's home run issues continued as he gave up four homers and seven runs in five innings in Wrigley Field this afternoon in what ended up a 8-6 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Two straight losses for the Nats (19-10). The Nationals scored four late to make it look closer than it was and Daniel Murphy had a 4 for 4 day at the plate to get his average back up over .400, but it was another loss for the Nats and another disappointing outing for Max Scherzer. Two m...

Nats Nightly: Nationals drop series opener to Cubs, 5-2 in Wrigley Field

May 06, 2016 03:30 - 16 minutes - 14.1 MB

Chicago's Cubs had the Washington Nationals shut out through 8 2/3 before Jayson Werth hit a two-run blast to left off Travis Wood, but it wasn't enough as the Nats dropped the series opener in Wrigley Field by a score of 5-2. Joe Ross was solid again for the Nationals, but a rough inning in the fourth led to the only two runs he allowed while on the mound. Cubs' starter Kyle Hendricks tossed six scoreless to earn the win. Three more to go in Chicago...

Nats Nightly: Nationals take 2 of 3 from Royals with 13-2 win in finale

May 04, 2016 21:30 - 15 minutes - 13.1 MB

Washington Nationals' manager Dusty Baker said today's game would be a good test after a disappointing loss last night in Kansas City and his Nats came out and pounded the Royals in the series finale, winning 13-2 to take 2 of 3 in Kauffman Stadium. Stephen Strasburg put together a solid start, Bryce Harper, Ryan Zimmerman, Daniel Murphy and Wilson Ramos had multi-hit games and the Nationals as a team connected for 16 hits total in a big win that left them 19-8 on the year.

Nats Nightly: Nationals blow lead in 9th, Royals walk off with 7-6 win

May 04, 2016 04:00 - 17 minutes - 14.9 MB

The Washington Nationals handed a 6-4 lead to veteran closer Jonathan Papelbon, but he blew his second save of the season as the Kansas City Royals rallied to tie it at 6-6 in the ninth and a walk-off single by Lorenzo Cain won it. 7-6 final. The Nationals four-game winning streak was snapped with the loss and it set up a rubber match between the Nats and the defending World Series champs tomorrow afternoon in Kauffman Stadium at 2:15 PM EDT.

Nats Nightly: Nationals 2-0 over Royals in Kansas City for four straight overall

May 03, 2016 04:00 - 17 minutes - 15.1 MB

Gio Gonzalez threw a lot of pitches early, but hung around for 102 pitches total over six scoreless innings in Kauffman Stadium as the Washington Nationals took the series opener with the Kansas City Royals, 2-0. It was the fourth straight win for the Nationals, who improved to 18-7 on the year with the win. After Gonzalez was done, Sammy Solis, Shawn Kelley, Oliver Perez and Jonathan Papelbon combined for 3.0 scoreless frames, shutting the defending World Series champions out.

Nats Nightly: Nationals sweep Cardinals in St. Louis with 6-1 win in finale!!

May 01, 2016 21:30 - 18 minutes - 16 MB

Washington Nationals' right-hander Max Scherzer returned to form and the Nats' bats came to life in the sixth and seventh innings against St. Louis Cardinals' starter Carlos Martinez as the Nationals swept the three-game set in Busch Stadium with a 6-1 win. It was the first sweep in the Nationals' franchise history (2005-present) and the first sweep in overall franchise history since the Montreal Expos swept the Cards thirty years again in 1986. 30 years? And Bryce Harper was hitless in the s...

Nats Nightly: Nationals win second straight in St. Louis, 6-1 over Cardinals

April 30, 2016 22:00 - 18 minutes - 15.7 MB

Daniel Murphy hit an RBI single and Jayson Werth hit a three-run blast in the first as the Washington Nationals jumped out to an early 4-0 lead over Jaime Garcia and the St. Louis Cardinals. Nats' starter Joe Ross gave up just one run in six innings of work in the 6-1 win as Washington won the first series in St. Louis since all the way back in 2007. One more with the Cards tomorrow with Max Scherzer on the mound in Busch Stadium.

Nats Nightly: Nationals beat Cardinals 5-4 in St. Louis... in St. Louis!!

April 30, 2016 03:30 - 16 minutes - 14 MB

Washington Nationals' right-hander Stephen Strasburg struck out nine batters in seven innings of work and the Nats beat the St. Louis Cardinals in Busch Stadium III for just the fourth time in the last 21 games in the Cardinals' home. Washington snapped a three-game losing streak with the win and improved to 15-7 on the year. Jonathan Papelbon earned save No. 8 of 2016. 5-4 final in St. Louis. Dusty Baker's boys got the job done in Missouri.

Nats Nightly: Nationals drop second straight to Phillies, 3-0 in Nats Park

April 28, 2016 02:30 - 18 minutes - 16 MB

Gio Gonzalez and Jeremy Hellickson battled through five scoreless each, but the Philadelphia Phillies struck first with runs in the sixth and seventh innings in what ended up a 3-0 win over the Washington Nationals in Nationals Park. The Phillies took the series with wins in the first two games of the three-game set which wraps up tomorrow afternoon in a 4:05 PM EDT matchup. Gonzalez was sharp again, but not sharp enough. Will the Nats avoid the sweep?

Nats Nightly: Nationals drop series opener to Phillies, 4-3 in D.C.

April 27, 2016 03:00 - 16 minutes - 14.6 MB

Max Scherzer struggled in the first inning again, before going on to make a decent start, but the Washington Nationals rallied to tie it after falling behind early, only to eventually drop the series opener with the Philadelphia Phillies by a score of 4-3. Philly righty Vince Velazquez impressed again with mid-90s heat and a nice curve, and the Phillies' strategy of limiting the damage Bryce Harper could do paid off in the end.

Nats Nightly: Nationals outlast Twins for sweep of three-game set in 16 innings

April 25, 2016 00:30 - 16 minutes - 14.3 MB

It was a 4-3 game in the Minnesota Twins' favor until Bryce Harper hit a game-tying pinch hit home run in the Washington Nationals' ninth. It took sixteen innings to decide this one, but the Nats eventually won it on Chris Heisey's walk-off home run. Un-real. Nationals now 14-4. Remember when Stephen Strasburg started this game? Dusty Baker and the boys earned tomorrow's day off. Three with the Philadelphia Phillies starting on Tuesday night in D.C.

Nats Nightly: Nationals 2-0 over Twins; Tanner Roark strikes out 15 in win

April 23, 2016 20:30 - 15 minutes - 13.4 MB

Washington Nationals' starter Tanner Roark set a career high in Ks with 15 total on 121 pitches over seven scoreless frames as the Nats made it two straight over the Minnesota Twins with a 2-0 win this afternoon in the nation's capital. The Nats scored two early on Twins' starter Phil Hughes and held on for their 13th win in 17 games so far this season. One more with the Twins tomorrow afternoon in the nation's capital.

Nats Nightly: Nationals 8-4 over Twins in series opener; Gio Gonzalez impresses

April 23, 2016 02:30 - 15 minutes - 13 MB

Washington's Nationals jumped out to an early lead with a four-run first and padded their lead in what ended up an 8-4 win over the Minnesota Twins in Nats Park. Gio Gonzalez was sharp on the mound and the Nationals knocked Twins' starter Kyle Gibson out early before holding on for the win, which left them 12-4 overall on the year and 6-1 in the nation's capital. And did you see Jose Lobaton's hustle triple?

Nats Nightly: Nationals drop series finale to Marlins, 5-1; Scherzer struggles

April 21, 2016 20:00 - 16 minutes - 14.3 MB

Defending NL MVP Bryce Harper hit another home run off Tom Koehler in the first, but Washington Nationals' right-hander Max Scherzer was not sharp this afternoon and the Miami Marlins fought back with five runs in five innings against the Nats' starter in what ended up a 5-1 win. The Nationals and Marlins split their four-game set in South Florida and now the Nats head home to take on the Minnesota Twins this weekend.

Nats Nightly: Nationals 3-1 over Marlins for second straight win in Miami

April 21, 2016 02:00 - 23 minutes - 20.7 MB

Washington Nationals' starter Joe Ross left tonight's outing early with a blister on the middle finger of his right hand, but the Nats' bullpen picked him up and the offense did enough to get the Nationals their second straight win over the Marlins in Miami. 3-1 final. Ryan Zimmerman and Bryce Harper doubled in runs and Michael A. Taylor hit another dinger as the Nationals improved to 11-3 on the year. One more with Miami tomorrow at 1:05 PM with Max Scherzer on the mound.

Nats Nightly: Nationals 7-0 over Marlins with four-homer seventh inning...

April 20, 2016 02:00 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

It was scoreless through six in Miami tonight before the Washington Nationals went home run happy with four blast including a grand slam by Bryce Harper in a seven-run frame in what ended up a 7-0 win over the Marlins in Marlins Park. Stephen Strasburg tossed eight scoreless on 105 pitches in the win. Nationals now 10-3.

Nats Nightly: Nationals drop uninspired 6-1 decision to Jose Fernandez, Marlins

April 19, 2016 02:30 - 17 minutes - 15.2 MB

Miami Marlins' starter Jose Fernandez wasn't particularly sharp against the Washington Nationals, but he managed to strike out nine in six innings of work in what ended up being a 6-1 win in Marlins Park. Tanner Roark struggled for the second time this season against Miami and the Nats' bats couldn't generate much offense as they dropped the first game of their four-game set in South Florida. Nationals 9-3 after the loss, which was their second straight loss.

Nats Nightly: Phillies avoid sweep, walk off on Nationals with 3-2 win in CBP

April 17, 2016 21:30 - 20 minutes

Bryce Harper's 10th inning home run put the Washington Nationals up, 2-1, but the Philadelphia Phillies rallied in the bottom of the inning and walked off on Nats' closer Jonathan Papelbon, avoiding the sweep in the series finale in Citizens Bank Park and snapping the Nationals' seven-game winning streak in the process. Cue Papelbon hate from the Nats fanbase? Nationals now 9-2 heading to Miami for the start of a four-game set with the Marlins.

Nats Nightly: Nationals 9-1 over Phillies in CBP for 6th straight win overall

April 16, 2016 02:30 - 17 minutes

Washington Nationals' hitters jumped all over Philadelphia Phillies' starter Jeremy Hellickson, scoring five runs in the top of the ffirst inning of what ended up a 9-1 win for the Nats, who improved to 8-1 overall on the year with their sixth straight win. Joe Ross tossed 7 2/3 scoreless. Michael A. Taylor and Bryce Harper homered as the Nats pounded the home team in Citizens Bank Park, improving to 8-1 on the year.

Nats Nightly: Nationals 6-2 over Braves for sweep of four-game set; Harper 100

April 14, 2016 23:00 - 16 minutes

The Washington Nationals improved to 14-0 against the Atlanta Braves in D.C. since the start of the 2015 campaign as they swept the four-game set with their NL East rivals with a 6-2 win this afternoon in Nationals Park. Bryce Harper hit HR No.100 of his major league career in the third and it was a big one! Harper's Grand Slam provided all the offense the Nationals needed, but they added on a few runs for good measure. Stephen Strasburg was filthy and sick... what fun.

Nats Nightly: Nationals 3-0 over Braves for 13th straight win over ATL in DC

April 14, 2016 02:00 - 15 minutes

Tanner Roark got the start tonight when Stephen Strasburg was scratched due to an illness, and the Washington Nationals' right-hander came up big against the Atlanta Braves, tossing seven scoreless innings on 100 pitches in what ended up a 3-0 win. It was the Nats' 13th straight win over the Braves in the nation's capital and their fifth win in five games against Atlanta to start the season, leaving them 6-1 overall so far in 2016.

Nats Nightly: Nationals 2-1 over Braves for 12th straight over ATL in DC

April 13, 2016 02:00 - 16 minutes

Gio Gonzalez returned from a long layoff to make a solid start in his 2016 debut and the Washington Nationals scored late to go ahead 2-0 on a two-out, two-run double by Bryce Harper in what ended up a 2-1 win over the Atlanta Braves, who dropped their 12th straight game in the nation's capital and their 15 of the last 16 in D.C.

Nats Nightly: Nationals 6-4 over Braves for 11th straight win over Atlanta in DC

April 12, 2016 02:30 - 16 minutes

Max Scherzer wasn't exactly sharp, but the Washington Nationals' right-hander battled for six innings and the Nats' bullpen did the rest in what ended up a 6-4 win over the Atlanta Braves. The Nats beat the Braves for the 11th win in a row against Atlanta in the nation's capital. Daniel Murphy and Wilson Ramos came up big on offense as well as the Nationals improved 4-1 so far.

Nats Nightly: Nationals 4-2 over Marlins in Sunday matinee in D.C.

April 10, 2016 21:30 - 19 minutes

Washington Nationals' starter Joe Ross rebounded after a shaky start and put together a solid out in the Nats' 4-2 win over the Miami Marlins in Nationals Park. Jayson Werth and Clint Robinson came up with big hits late in the game to put the Nationals ahead and Blake Treinen and Jonathan Papelbon locked it down in the eighth and ninth inning, respectively. Nats improve to 3-1 with the win.

Nats Nightly: Harper hits No. 99 but Nationals drop home opener to Marlins

April 08, 2016 02:00 - 17 minutes

Daniel Murphy and Bryce Harper provided some offense, but the Washington Nationals were not able to overcome the Miami Marlins in the Nats' home opener, falling 6-4 on Thursday.

Nats Nightly: Nationals sweep two-game set with Braves with 3-1 win in ATL

April 07, 2016 02:30 - 16 minutes

Stephen Strasburg put together a solid start against the Atlanta Braves and Matt den Dekker came up with the big hit for the Washington Nationals in what ended up a 3-1 win in Turner Field. Jonathan Papelbon made it interesting, but earned his second save in two games in the 9th. Nationals now 2-0 under new skipper Dusty Baker. Up next, the home opener in D.C. tomorrow afternoon...

Nats Nightly: Nationals take season opener from Braves, 4-3 in extras

April 05, 2016 00:00 - 20 minutes

The Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves traded home runs early and leads late as the bullpens struggled in what ended up a 4-3 win for the Nats when Daniel Murphy drove in the go-ahead run in the top of the tenth inning in Turner Field. Nationals take the season opener from the Braves, 1-0 on the year. And of course Bryce Harper homered in his first at bat of the year..

Nats Nightly: Washington Nationals 2016 Season Preview Show

April 04, 2016 00:00 - 37 minutes

Nats Nightly is back! With a new logo! And tonight we are previewing the Washington Nationals' 2016 campaign with (hopefully) some guests and friends of the show with whom we'll discuss all things Nats as we prepare for the season opener Monday afternoon in Atlanta where Max Scherzer and the Nationals take on the Braves in Turner Field at 4:05 PM EDT. Are your ready for Opening Day?

Nats Nightly: Nationals Hot Stove talk - Daniel Murphy, Ben Revere and more...

January 13, 2016 00:00 - 39 minutes - 35.5 MB

Washington Nationals' GM Mike Rizzo has rebuilt the Nats' bullpen, added second baseman Daniel Murphy on a free agent deal and now traded for a left-handed leadoff hitter in Ben Revere. Are the Nationals done building the roster for 2015? Will they add a starting pitcher before Spring Training begins? How has Rizzo done this winter? Will Dusty Baker take the new-look Nats to the next level? Is my dream of Trea Turner as the Opening Day shortstop officially over?

Nats Nightly: Nationals announce Dusty Baker as their new manager

November 03, 2015 22:30 - 34 minutes - 30.3 MB

The Washington Nationals were rumored to be in the process of signing Bud Black as their new manager, but over the weekend things went awry with the negotiations and this morning the Nats ended up naming Dusty Baker as the sixth full-time skipper since baseball's return to the nation's capital in 2005. What went wrong? Who makes a one-year offer? Was Baker the right choice in the end anyway? Was all the drama really necessary? What's next for the Nats?

Nats Nightly: Nationals fire Matt Williams, coaches, begin search for manager

October 05, 2015 21:00 - 28 minutes - 24.8 MB

Earlier this afternoon the Washington Nationals announced that they made the decision to fire manager Matt Williams and dismiss all of the Nats' coaches, though GM Mike Rizzo, when he spoke to reporters, said some of the coaches were offered other positions in the organization. The Nationals will immediately begin the search for their new manager with a focus on experience and finding someone who can help them win now.

Nats Nightly: Nationals drop 1-0 game to Mets; finish 2015 season 83-79

October 04, 2015 22:00 - 19 minutes - 17.2 MB

The Washington Nationals took two of three from the NL East division winners from New York, but couldn't complete the sweep of the season-ending series in Citi Field, dropping a 1-0 decision in Game 162 of 162 to finish at 83-79 overall in a disappointing 2015 campaign. At least the Nationals weren't no-hit... though it came close. See you next season, NatsTown.

Nats Nightly: Max Scherzer tosses 2nd no-hitter, strikes out 17, 2-0 Nationals

October 04, 2015 02:00 - 20 minutes - 17.7 MB

Washington Nationals' starter Max Scherzer struck out 17 of the 28 New York Mets' hitters he faced, working around an error that was the only thing that kept him from a perfect game in Citi Field. Scherzer settled for his second no-hitter of the season in the Nats' 2-0 win over the Mets. 17 Ks? Nine-straight Ks towards the end? Just unreal. Max Scherzer does it again!! Mad Max ends his season with an unbelievable performance.

Nats Nightly: Nationals 3-0 over Braves; Stephen Strasburg finishes strong

October 02, 2015 02:30 - 24 minutes - 21.4 MB

Stephen Strasburg threw six scoreless frames for the Washington Nationals, working with a 1-0 lead over the Atlanta Braves and the Nats added two runs late, setting left-handed reliever Felipe Rivero up for a two-inning outing out of the bullpen with which he earned his first major league save. 3-0 Nationals final in Turner Field. It was another strong start for Strasburg, who finished his 2015 campaign strong after a slow, injury-hampered start.

Nats Nightly: Nationals drop 2-1 decision to Braves, but Trea Turner homered!!!!

September 30, 2015 02:30 - 22 minutes - 19.8 MB

The Washington Nationals dropped the series opener with the Atlanta Braves 2-1 tonight in Turner Field, but if you're they type that's into silver linings, Trea Turner did hit his first major league home run tonight, taking Braves' righty Matt Wisler deep for a solo shot to left field that accounted for the Nats' only run of the game. Congrats, Trea. And let's agree not to talk about that bunt in the ninth...okay? Thanks.

Nats Nightly: Max Scherzer no-hit bid; Nationals suspend Jonathan Papelbon

September 29, 2015 00:30 - 22 minutes - 19.5 MB

Max Scherzer did everyone in Washington, D.C. a favor with his bid for his second no-hitter of the season this afternoon, momentarily distracting us all from the dugout drama after the Bryce Harper vs Jonathan Papelbon brawl. Scherzer gave up the first hit in the eighth, but the Washington Nationals beat the Cincinnati Reds, 5-1, then it was back to talk about Papelbon's suspension and Harper's role in the fracas...

Nats Nightly: Things turn ugly in Nationals' 12-5 loss to Phillies in D.C.

September 27, 2015 21:00 - 16 minutes - 14.1 MB

The Washington Nationals dropped a 12-5 decision to the Philadelphia Phillies, but all anyone will be talking about after today's game is the dugout brawl between Bryce Harper and Jonathan Papelbon that took place in the eighth inning of today's game. It can't get much uglier than this... at least Nats fans hope. Brawling with the MVP? Not a good idea, Pap.

Nats Nightly: Nationals 2-1 over Phillies on Bryce Harper walk-off double

September 27, 2015 00:30 - 19 minutes - 17 MB

Washington Nationals' right-hander Stephen Strasburg struck out 13 batters in eight innings of work, but gave up a run before he was done as the Philadelphia Phillies tied it up and it went to extras before Bryce Harper hit a walk-off double to give the Nats a 2-1 win... meanwhile, in Cincinnati, the New York Mets clinched the NL East.

Nats Nightly: Nationals drop 4th straight; 8-2 Phillies in Nats Park

September 26, 2015 02:00 - 17 minutes - 15.5 MB

Nothing went as planned for the Washington Nationals or Jordan Zimmermann in what might end up being the right-hander's last start in front of the Nationals Park crowd in a Nationals uniform. The Nats dropped their fourth straight overall in the series opener with the Philadelphia Phillies. 8-2 final in the nation's capital. Nationals on brink of elimination from postseason contention...

Nats Nightly: Nationals drop 5-4 decision to Orioles, get swept at home

September 24, 2015 23:30 - 18 minutes - 16 MB

The Washington Nationals rallied to take a 4-3 lead in the bottom of the seventh, but gave it right back in the top of the eighth when Baltimore Orioles' catcher Matt Wieters took Nats' right-hander Blake Treinen deep for a two-run blast that gave the O's a lead and a sweep of the three-game set in the nation's capital. 5-4 final in D.C.

Nats Nightly: Nationals drop 4-3 decision to Orioles on Manny Machado HR

September 24, 2015 02:30 - 14 minutes - 12.7 MB

The Washington Nationals took a 3-2 lead into the seventh inning and Nats' skipper Matt Williams stuck with his ace, Max Scherzer, but Baltimore Orioles' slugger Manny Machado crushed a 2-2 fastball from Scherzer and hit a two-run, go-ahead home run out to the Red Porch Seats to lift the O's to a 4-3 win in the nation's capital. And of course, the New York Mets lost again tonight...

Nats Nightly: Nationals drop series opener to Orioles, 4-1 in D.C.

September 23, 2015 02:30 - 18 minutes - 16.2 MB

The Washington Nationals couldn't take advantage of four errors by the normally defensively proficient Baltimore Orioles, or a New York Mets' loss to the Atlanta Braves. The Nats missed an opportunity to pick up a game in the NL East as they dropped the series opener with the O's in the nation's capital. 4-1 final. But Bryce Harper took mad walks, bro. Mad walks, setting a Nats' single season record.

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