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Mateo's go-ahead hit in 12th helps Orioles survive Kimbrel's blown save, beat Nats and avoid sweep

May. 08, 2024 23:11 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jorge Mateo drove in the go-ahead run with a 12th-inning single, and the Baltimore Orioles survived another shaky outing by closer Craig Kimbrel to beat the Washington Nationals 7-6 on Wednesday night and avoid being swept for the first time in nearly two years. ...

Nationals' Trevor Williams, four relievers combine to blank Rangers 1-0

May. 01, 2024 23:24 PM EDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Trevor Williams escaped two bases-loaded, none-out jams while pitching five scoreless innings, four relievers finished off Washington’s shutout and Alex Call singled home the game’s only run as the Nationals beat the Texas Rangers 1-0 on Wednesday night. ...

CJ Abrams homers as Nationals complete 4-game sweep of NL-worst Marlins with 7-2 win

Apr. 29, 2024 22:26 PM EDT

MIAMI (AP) — CJ Abrams hit a two-run homer and the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 7-2 on Monday night, completing a four-game sweep of the NL’s worst club in front of a season-low 6,376 fans at loanDepot Park. The Marlins (6-24), who made the playoffs last season,...

Justin Verlander allows 2 runs over 6 innings in season debut for Astros in 5-3 win over Nats

Apr. 19, 2024 23:02 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Justin Verlander allowed two runs and four hits over six innings to win his season debut for the Houston Astros, 5-3 over the Washington Nationals on Friday night. The 41-year-old right-hander, who began the season on the injured list because of right shoulder...

Justin Verlander allows 2 runs over 6 innings in season debut for Astros

Apr. 19, 2024 22:54 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Justin Verlander allowed two runs and four hits over six innings in the three-time Cy Young Award winner's season debut for the Houston Astros, a 5-3 victory against the Washington Nationals on Friday night. The 41-year-old right-hander, who began the season on...

Gore pitches into 6th inning as Nationals defeat Phillies 3-2 to avoid series sweep

Apr. 07, 2024 17:22 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — MacKenzie Gore pitched five-hit ball into the sixth inning, and the Washington Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 on Sunday to avoid a series sweep. Lane Thomas stole three bases and scored the go-ahead run as Washington stopped a three-game slide....

Nationals third baseman Nick Senzel fractures thumb before opener, expected to miss 3 to 4 weeks

Mar. 28, 2024 20:20 PM EDT

CINCINNATI (AP) — Washington Nationals third baseman Nick Senzel was scratched from the opening-day lineup after breaking a thumb during batting practice Thursday. Senzel fractured his right thumb on a bad hop and could be out three to four weeks, according to manager Dave...