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Nationals 4, Cubs 3: Alex Call(s) game for three in a row

The Nationals grabbed their third straight win Thursday to take their four-game weekday set with the Cubs, as Lane Thomas cranked a 3-run homer in the second inning and Alex Call hit the dramatic walk-off home run to finish off … Continue reading

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Nationals 2, Cubs 1: Jake Irvin solid in major-league debut

Jake Irvin took the mound Wednesday for his major-league debut, and the 6-foot-6 right-hander did not disappoint, while the bullpen took care of their struggling offense in the low-scoring victory. With this win, Washington is only two games back now … Continue reading

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Nationals 4, Cubs 1: CJ Abrams and Trevor Williams lead the way

Trevor Williams hurled a substantial 5 1/3 innings Thursday while CJ Abrams was 3-for-3 on the day as the Nationals cruised to a 4-1 win over the Cubs, their 11th win on the young season.

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Cubs 5, Nationals 1: Drew Smyly fires seven shutdown innings for Chicago; Lane Thomas homers in loss

In a very bland loss to the Cubs Monday night, the Nationals drop to 10-18 on the season and MacKenzie Gore takes the loss in a sleepy night for Washington’s offense.

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Nationals 7, Pirates 2: Nats avoid sweep with Josiah Gray’s start, 10th win of season

The Nationals grabbed a sweep-avoiding win Sunday, as they picked up seven runs offensively while Josiah Gray had another strong start for Washington.

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Pirates 16, Nationals 1: Nats get doubleheader swept in brutal fashion

The score says it all, as the Nationals lost by an embarrassing score of 16-1 Saturday night following their 6-3 loss earlier that day. Collectively, two pitchers and outfielder Lane Thomas allowed the damage on the mound. Former Pirate, Chad … Continue reading

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Pirates 6, Nationals 3: Nats drop the first game of the doubleheader

The Nationals fell to the Pirates, 6-3, in the first game of their doubleheader Saturday following Friday’s rainout. Pittsburgh struck first in the second inning, as Rodolfo Castro and Miguel Andujar followed up Connor Joe‘s leadoff walk with a pair … Continue reading

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Mets 9, Nationals 8: CJ Abrams’ clutch grand slam not enough

Embed from Getty Images 22-year-old CJ Abrams hasn’t had the most powerful bat this season — and neither have the Nationals as a whole. Abrams went into Thursday night with just one homer on the night while Washington had 12 … Continue reading

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Nationals 4, Mets 1: Another brilliant start

MacKenzie Gore followed up Josiah Gray’s start of the year with his own start of the year, leading the Nationals to a 4-1 win over the Mets. Washington is 8-8 in their past 16 games.

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Nationals 5, Mets 0: Josiah Gray with a homecoming start

The Nationals saw what was likely their most complete performance of the year Tuesday night to open up a three-game series with the Mets, as Josiah Gray had what might have been the start of his career and the offense … Continue reading

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