BRAD HAND NEWS

Soto hits scoreboard, Scherzer wins again, Nats top Cubs 4-3

Juan Soto homered off Wrigley Field’s right-field scoreboard, helping Max Scherzer win his third straight decision in the Washington Nationals’ 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs

MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First save in nearly a month Hand secured Sunday's 3-0 shutout of Arizona by pitching a 1-2-3 ninth with two strikeouts.

Impact Hand sandwiched a David Peralta pop out between Eduardo Escobar and Stephen Vogt strikeouts to record his fourth save of the season. It's noteworthy that manager Dave Martinez still turned to Hand in the ninth given his poor performance prior to Sunday's game, so his job appears to be safe for now.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fedde's arm, Hernandez's HR push Nationals past D-backs 3-0

Erick Fedde pitched seven scoreless innings, Yadiel Hernandez hit a go-ahead, pinch-hit homer and the Washington Nationals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-0

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could the St. Louis Cardinals trade for Brad Hand? The left-handed side of the Cardinals bullpen could be approaching disaster. Why not address it by pursuing Brad Hand at the Trade Deadline?...

MAY 15, 2021 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Nationals look to stop 4-game losing streak against Phillies

Washington will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Nationals take on Philadelphia

MAY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blows second save Hand (2-2) blew the save and took the loss Wednesday as the Nationals fell 5-2 to the Phillies in 10 innings, giving up three runs (two earned) on two hits over one inning while st...

Impact Called up to protect a 2-1 lead in the ninth inning, Hand instead served up a solo shot to Odubel Herrera. Nats manager Dave Martinez elected to leave the lefty on the mound to begin the 10th with Bryce Harper due up for the Phillies, but after Harper singled, Hand got the hook and Kyle Finnegan allowed the inherited runner to score. While his 2.92 ERA and 12 strikeouts in 12.1 innings are solid, Hand has walked seven batters, blown his last two save chances and been tagged for runs in his last three appearances, putting his spot as Washington's closer in some jeopardy if he can't turn things around quickly.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies rally off Nats closer Hand, collect 5-2 win in 10th

Rhys Hoskins hit a go-ahead single in the 10th inning as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied and then took the lead against struggling Washington closer Brad Hand, beating the Nation...

MAY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charged with loss Hand (2-1) allowed one run on a hit and two walks in a third of an inning to take the loss against the Yankees on Sunday.

Impact Hand entered Sunday's game in the ninth inning to preserve a 2-2 tie, but he walked Tyler Wade on four pitches before issuing a free pass to Aaron Judge. The southpaw managed to record an out, but he gave up a walkoff single and was charged with his first loss of the season. Hand didn't allow any earned runs in his first nine appearances of the season, but he's now been charged with a blown save and a loss in each of his last two outings.

MAY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stanton lifts Yanks to 2nd straight walk-off over Nats, 3-2

Giancarlo Stanton hit a game-ending single off Brad Hand in the ninth inning, and the New York Yankees beat Washington 3-2 for their second straight walk-off win over the Nationals

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blows save Hand blew his first save of the season Saturday against the Yankees, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits in one inning of work.

Impact Hand was tasked with shutting down the top of the Yankees' lineup with a one-run lead in the bottom of the ninth. He failed to do so, allowing the game-tying run on a walk and a pair of singles. He remained in the game in the 10th inning but was pulled after allowing the leadoff batter Mike Ford to hit a go-ahead single. The blown save was Hand's first since 2019, as he was successful in all 16 of his opportunities last year in addition to his first three this season.

MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yanks rally past Nats 4-3 in 11th, Scherzer strikes out 14

Gleyber Torres’ tying single in the ninth inning and a winning infield single in the 11th helped the New York Yankees overcame Max Scherzer’s commanding 14-strikeout performance to...

MAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Campbell, Marlins to face Corbin, Nationals

The Marlins will start Paul Campbell on Saturday while the Nationals are expected to counter with Patrick Corbin

MAY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns extra-inning win Hand (2-0) allowed an unearned run on one hit and two walks with one strikeout in two innings to earn the win Friday versus Miami.

Impact Hand allowed an RBI single to Garrett Cooper in the top of the 10th inning, but Kyle Schwarber bailed him out with a walkoff two-run home run in the bottom half of the inning. The run against Hand was the first he has allowed all season, but it won't show up on his still-perfect 0.00 ERA. The southpaw has added a 0.89 WHIP, 7:4 K:BB and three saves across nine innings as Washington's closer.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Minus Soto, Strasburg, Nats start to win before facing Mets

Things have hardly gone to plan for the Washington Nationals in 2021

APRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches third save Hand walked one in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his third save of the season in a 1-0 win over the Cardinals.

Impact The southpaw battled his control, throwing only seven of 15 pitches for strikes, but he was able to get the job done and preserve the combined shutout for the Nats. Hand has yet to allow a run through six appearances this season, posting a 5:2 K:BB through six innings and earning one win in addition to his three saves.

APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scherzer's 9 K's, Avila RBI double lift Nats past Cards 1-0

Max Scherzer struck out nine in six scoreless innings to move up to No. 21 on the career K's leaderboard, and Alex Avila drove in the game’s lone run with one of his two doubles, h...

APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Locks down save Tuesday Hand allowed a one-out double in the ninth but was still able to come down with his second save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Cardinals on Tuesday.

Impact Hand had no easy task, preserving a one-run lead in the ninth with the heart of the Cardinals' order due up. He surrendered a double to Yadier Molina but got all three other hitters he faced to fly out. The 31-year-old southpaw has been stellar to kick off the season with five scoreless innings and a 4:1 K:BB.

APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bases-loaded walk in 8th lifts Nationals past Cardinals 3-2

Washington’s Yan Gomes drew a four-pitch walk from Giovanny Gallegos to force in the go-ahead run in an odd eighth inning that also featured St. Louis deploying a five-man infield,...

APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns win Friday Hand (1-0) earned the win Friday against Arizona after pitching a scoreless inning, allowing one hit and striking out one.

Impact Hand had to keep the game scoreless in the top of the ninth and that's exactly what he did, as he tossed 11 of his 17 pitches for strikes en route to posting his fourth straight scoreless outing of the campaign. The 31-year-old left-hander has gone 1-for-1 in save opportunities but has also been reliable every time Washington has needed him.

APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Schwarber homer lifts Nationals over Diamondbacks 1-0

Kyle Schwarber hit a game-ending homer in the ninth inning, helping the Washington Nationals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 1-0 after Max Scherzer passed Cy Young on baseball’s care...

APRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clinches first save of season Hand recorded his first save of the season after tossing a scoreless inning Monday against the Cardinals. He gave up one hit and one walk while fanning two.

Impact Hand tossed 16 of his 26 pitches for strikes and allowed two baserunners, but he got the job done either way en route to his first save of the campaign -- he closed the door by striking out Andrew Knizner with runners in first and second. Hand has now tossed two scoreless outings to begin the season.

APRIL 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling Nationals get back Schwarber, Bell, Harrison

Left fielder Kyle Schwarber, first baseman Josh Bell and infielder Josh Harrison have been reinstated from the injured list by the Washington Nationals

APRIL 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sharp in season debut Hand struck out one in a perfect inning during Sunday's loss to the Dodgers.

Impact The southpaw cleared the COVID-19 protocols Friday but the Nats didn't have a late lead for him to protect all weekend, so Hand instead worked the eighth inning in a non-save situation Sunday. The team's offense should get back to full strength this week, so Hand should begin to receive save opportunities soon enough after racking up 103 saves over the last four seasons for San Diego and Cleveland.

APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Turner homers, Dodgers beat Nats 1-0 on champs' ring day

Justin Turner homered in the sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their World Series championship ring ceremony day with a 1-0 victory over the Washington Nationals

APRIL 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated from COVID list Hand was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday.

Impact The veteran left-hander was caught up in the Nationals' COVID-19 outbreak that delayed the start of the season, but he only ended up being away from the team for a week since apparently was only out due to contact tracing. Hand may need a day or two before being ready to pitch, but he should take over the closer's role now that he's cleared, relegating Daniel Hudson and Tanner Rainey to setup roles.

APRIL 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE