SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
WASHINGTON NATIONALS 71-91 · 4TH IN NL EAST
71-91 · 4TH IN NL EAST
Pirates top Nationals, 10-7, in wild game following emotional pregame ceremony PITTSBURGH — The opening scene Saturday was splendidly done and the first of several home runs for the Pirates.
Bucs slug, pounce on walks in win over Nats PITTSBURGH -- The Pirates squeaked out a win in a low-scoring affair on Friday against the Nationals. But on Saturday, they unloaded on offe...
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • MLB.COM
Pirates pounce on shaky Nationals bullpen in 10-7 victory
Bryan Reynolds hit his 23rd home run of the season and drove in three runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates surged past the Washington Nationals 10-7SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Keibert Ruiz - Exits after HBP Ruiz exited Saturday's game against the Pirates in the top of the sixth inning after he was hit by a pitch on his helmet, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
Impact Ruiz went 1-for-3 with a double and three RBI to begin Saturday's contest, but he was immediately removed from the game after he was hit near his jaw area. It's not yet clear whether the injury will force him to miss additional time.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nationals vs Pirates Prediction and Pick for MLB Game Tonight From FanDuel Sportsbook Tonight's slate of MLB games includes a clash between the Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates. Nationals vs Pirates Prediction and P...
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Crowe scheduled to start for Pittsburgh against Washington
The Nationals will start Patrick Corbin on Saturday and the Pirates are expected to counter with Wil CroweSEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Josh Bell homers in return to Pittsburgh, but Nats' bullpen blows another lead Nationals first baseman Josh Bell blasts 26th homer before bullpen collapses to waste a strong start from Josh Rogers.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Ke'Bryan Hayes plays hero as Pirates walk off the Nationals, 4-3 PITTSBURGH — Ke’Bryan Hayes had never done what he did Friday against the Washington Nationals.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Wild 9th spoils Bell's return to Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH -- Josh Bell had hit 149 career home runs at PNC Park. No. 150 came in a Nationals uniform. Bell returned to Pittsburgh on Friday...
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • MLB.COM
Pirates rally to spoil Bell's return in 4-3 win over Nats
Ke'Bryan Hayes capped off a ninth-inning rally with an RBI single as the Pittsburgh Pirates slipped past the Washington Nationals 4-3SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sean Nolin - Drops appeal Nolin will begin serving his five-game suspension Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Nolin initially planned to appeal his suspension for intentionally hitting Freddie Freeman on Wednesday, but he'll be unavailable for the next five games after he dropped his appeal. The southpaw's suspension is unlikely to have a significant impact on his next turn through the rotation, as the team will be able to push him back a day. Nolin now tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Marlins on Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nats' Nolin (5 gms.), Martinez (1) suspended Washington Nationals pitcher Sean Nolin received a five-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for hitting Freddie Freeman of the Atlanta B...
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • MLB.COM
Nationals pitcher Nolin, manager Martinez suspended for HBP
Major League Baseball has suspended Washington Nationals starting pitcher Sean Nolin five games for intentionally hitting Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie FreemanSEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sean Nolin - Appealing five-game suspension Nolin was handed a five-game suspension Friday for intentionally hitting Freddie Freeman with a pitch earlier in the week, but he'll appeal the ban and will remain available until...
Impact Nolin appeared to be retaliating for an incident in which Juan Soto was hit by a pitch Tuesday, as he threw behind Freeman with his first pitch the next day and hit him with his second. Manager Dave Martinez was also handled a one-game ban and will elect not to appeal.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Keibert Ruiz - Not in lineup Ruiz will not start Friday's game against Pittsburgh.
Impact Ruiz has so far not been able to repeat his Triple-A success in the majors, going 3-for-28 at the plate since joining the Nationals' big-league roster in late August. Riley Adams takes over behind the plate Friday.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Rogers - Draws Friday's start Rogers is scheduled to start Friday's game against the Pirates, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Rogers will stick with the Nationals and make a second straight turn through the rotation after he held the Mets to three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out five across 5.2 innings in his Washington debut Sept. 4 versus the Mets. He was called upon for the spot start due to the Nationals playing a doubleheader this weekend, but the 27-year-old lefty looks like he could get the chance to stick around in the rotation if he can turn in another respectable showing in Pittsburgh.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nationals vs Pirates Prediction and Pick for MLB Game Tonight From FanDuel Sportsbook Tonight's slate of MLB games includes a clash between the Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates Nationals vs Pirates Prediction and Pi...
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Outside of the ninth inning, Kyle Finnegan doesn't act like the Nationals' closer On this roster, it is logical for Finnegan to get the most important spots. But the Nationals also consider him a middle reliever or setup m...
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
A rejuvenated Alcides Escobar could be the Nationals' shortstop of 2022 Escobar wasn’t supposed to become an everyday player, but he's made the most of his return to a major-league stage.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Gray scheduled to start for Nationals at Pirates
The Nationals will start Josiah Gray on Friday and the Pirates are expected to counter with Steven BraultSEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Luis García - Pops fourth homer Garcia went 2-for-5 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Thursday's loss to Atlanta.
Impact Garcia is quietly putting together a nice little stretch as the regular second baseman for Washington; he's now 14-for-44 with nine extra-base hits (seven doubles, one triple, one homer) in his last 10 games. He's not much of a stolen-base threat, but it's nice to see Garcia enjoy some big-league success after his initial struggles upon breaking in at age 20.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Erick Fedde - Serves up three homers Fedde gave up four runs on five hits -- including three home runs -- over six innings in a no-decision against Atlanta on Thursday. He struck out seven and did not issue a walk.
Impact While the 7:0 K:BB looks nice, Fedde also put it on a tee a few times, allowing two long balls to Stephen Vogt and another to Jorge Soler. Fedde has allowed 13 earned runs on 22 hits in his last three starts spanning 14.1 innings, bringing his ERA to 5.31 for the season.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joc Pederson gets key hit as Braves beat Nationals in 10
Joc Pederson hit a tiebreaking single with two out in the 10th inning, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 7-6 victory over the Washington NationalsSEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tanner Rainey - Back in action Rainey (side) returned to the mound for Triple-A Rochester on Thursday, walking one batter in a scoreless inning, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Rainey hadn't pitched because of side pain since being demoted to Rochester in mid-August. While he's now returned to game action, he's likely a ways away from being considered for a big-league roster spot. The right-hander was sent down to work on his command after posting a 7.62 ERA and 31:21 K:BB across 26 major-league innings.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Murphy proving value in Nats' bullpen ATLANTA – As is often the case, it seems a move to the bullpen has suited Nationals right-hander Patrick Murphy. And a waiver move from Toro...
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • MLB.COM
