WASHINGTON NATIONALS NEWS

César Hernández - Maintains leadoff role Hernandez will start at second base and bat leadoff in Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Hernandez will lead off for the 25th straight game, a just reward while he's gotten on base at a .358 clip over the previous 24 contests. Despite the favorable lineup spot, Hernandez hasn't been a strong source of counting stats while being supported by a weak Nationals offense. Over that 24-game stretch, Hernandez didn't hit a home run and recorded 12 runs, six RBI and two stolen bases.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lane Thomas - May have taken Robles' starting gig Thomas will start in center field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Impact After going 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-1 loss, Thomas will pick up a fourth consecutive start out of the Washington outfield in the series finale. Victor Robles will sit for the third time during that stretch and may have moved into a fourth-outfield role while the Nationals give Thomas a longer look.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Robles - Out again Sunday Robles is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Robles will take a seat for the third time in four games and may have at least temporarily lost hold of the everyday role in center field. Lane Thomas, who went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-1 loss, will draw another start Sunday at Robles' expense.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alcides Escobar - Remains out Sunday Escobar (undisclosed) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Escobar will take a seat for the second day in a row after he was initially scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's 5-1 loss due to an unspecified issue. Dee Strange-Gordon will pick up another start at shortstop in Escobar's stead.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers try to keep home win streak going, host the Nationals

The Milwaukee Brewers host the Washington Nationals looking to extend a three-game home winning streak

MAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Soto, Nats looking for answers amid hitting slump MILWAUKEE -- When a Nationals lineup constructed for power delivers only nine runs in its past five games, it's easy to look at the heart of...

MAY 22, 2022 • MLB.COM

Patrick Corbin - Continues losing streak Corbin (0-7) took the loss in Saturday's 5-1 defeat at the hands of the Brewers, allowing five runs on eight hits and one walk with three strikeouts in five innings.

Impact Corbin surrendered two runs in the first and three in the fifth to fall in line for the loss but pitched well between, retiring nine of 10 batters faced during the middle three innings. Washington has now lost all nine of the 32-year-old's starts while managing just 16 runs of support. Corbin hasn't pitched well either with a 6.60 ERA though a 4.20 FIP points to better luck ahead. He lines up to start again midweek against Colorado.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

McCutchen, Urías homer, Woodruff goes 6 in Brewers' 5-1 win

Andrew McCutchen hit a leadoff home run, Luis Urías added a solo shot and a defensive gem, and Brandon Woodruff allowed one run in six effective innings to give the Milwaukee Brewe...

MAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dee Strange-Gordon - Added to Saturday's lineup Strange-Gordon is starting Saturday against the Brewers.

Impact The 34-year-old wasn't initially listed among Saturday's starters, but he'll start at shortstop and bat ninth after Alcides Escobar (undisclosed) was removed from the lineup. Over nine games since the start of May, Strange-Gordon has hit .185 with two runs, an RBI and three strikeouts.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ehire Adrianza - Plays in simulated game Adrianza (quadriceps) played seven innings in a simulated game this week, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Adrianza has been out all season while recovering from a strained left quadriceps. While he's yet to play in an official game, his work in the simulated game represents a significant step. He could be ready for a rehab assignment soon, though exactly when that will happen is not yet clear.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alcides Escobar - Scratched from lineup Escobar was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against the Brewers for an undisclosed reason.

Impact Escobar was initially listed as the starting shortstop Saturday, but the Nationals issued a new lineup with Dee Strange-Gordon starting at shortstop and batting ninth. It's not yet clear whether Escobar is dealing with an injury or whether he'll be available off the bench.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Robles - Gets breather Saturday Robles isn't starting Saturday against the Brewers.

Impact Robles started in three of the last four games and went 2-for-10 with two runs, a stolen base and three strikeouts. Lane Thomas will take over in center field and bat eighth Saturday.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Roger Angell knew baseball was about people, not stats New Yorker essayist, 101, went beyond the boxscore and humanized the game

MAY 21, 2022 • DEADSPIN.COM

Brewers bring 1-0 series lead over Nationals into game 2

The Milwaukee Brewers lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Washington Nationals

MAY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Erick Fedde - Falls to 2-3 Fedde (2-3) allowed two runs on four hits and three walks over 5.2 innings Friday, striking out four and taking a loss against Milwaukee.

Impact Fedde looked dominant for most of Friday's start, allowing just two hits and two walks through five shutout frames. He then served up a two-run homer to Rowdy Tellez in the sixth to break the scoreless tie and eventually be handed a tough-luck loss. He's registered a 2.73 ERA over his last five starts, lowering his season number to 4.08. Fedde is projected to face the Dodgers at home next week.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals find new ways to falter in shutout loss to Brewers Washington loses, 7-0, to Milwaukee after seeing Lane Thomas tagged out while trying to stretch a triple into an inside-the-park home run.

MAY 21, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Lauer, Brewers beat Nationals 7-0 despite triple play

Eric Lauer pitched seven sharp innings and Rowdy Tellez and Tyrone Taylor homered as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Washington Nationals 7-0

MAY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nationals turn 2nd triple play in team history MILWAUKEE -- Triple the defense. The Nationals accomplished a feat that had only been achieved one other time in team history (2005-present)...

MAY 21, 2022 • MLB.COM

Patrick Murphy Provides Update on Lexi Kilfoyl as Alabama Begins Tuscaloosa Regional The Crimson Tide starting pitcher has been battling hip and foot injuries and hasn’t made an appearance since April 23.

MAY 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Season over for Nats' Kieboom; Strasburg, Ross make progress

Washington Nationals infielder Carter Kieboom will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery to address the elbow issue that landed him on the injured list in March

MAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joe Ross - Ramps up to three innings Ross (elbow) threw 43 pitches over three innings during a simulated game Thursday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Ross threw two simulated innings last week and continues to get closer to heading out on a rehab assignment. He could join a minor-league affiliate for his next throwing session, as he's expected to throw 60 pitches over four innings. The right-hander isn't eligible to return from the injured list until early June but has made encouraging progress in his recovery.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stephen Strasburg - Tosses three simulated innings Strasburg (neck) threw 43 pitches over three innings during a simulated game Thursday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Strasburg threw two simulated innings late last week and continues to get closer to being cleared for a rehab assignment. The right-hander is expected to toss 60 pitches over four innings during his next throwing session, and that could occur with a minor-league affiliate. The Nationals will likely be cautious before activating Strasburg given his injury history, but he's made encouraging progress recently.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carter Kieboom - Undergoing season-ending surgery Manager Dave Martinez announced Friday that Kieboom (elbow) will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Kieboom resumed throwing in early May, but he'll ultimately be sidelined for the remainder of the season after doctors determined he'd need Tommy John surgery. The recovery process for the procedure doesn't typically last as long for position players, so the Nationals are hopeful that the 24-year-old will be available for the start of spring training in 2023.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keibert Ruiz - Not starting Friday Ruiz isn't starting Friday against the Brewers, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact Ruiz will get a breather after he went 3-for-3 with two doubles, a run, an RBI and two walks in Wednesday's win over Miami. Riley Adams will start behind the plate and bat seventh.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yadiel Hernandez - Takes seat against left-hander Hernandez isn't starting Friday's game against the Brewers, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact Hernandez drew starts in the last five games and hit .300 with a homer, five RBI and two runs, but he'll get a breather with left-hander Eric Lauer on the mound for Milwaukee. Lane Thomas will start in left field and bat sixth.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE