Fedde scheduled to start for Nationals at Braves
The Braves will send Huascar Ynoa to the mound Thursday and the Nationals will give Erick Fedde the startSEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON NATIONALS 71-91 · 4TH IN NL EAST
71-91 · 4TH IN NL EAST
Soto's towering homer lifts Nats over Braves ATLANTA -- Juan Soto didn’t get mad, and he didn’t get even. He went one better -- he and the Nationals got ahead. Soto obliterated a center...
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • MLB.COM
Nationals beat Braves despite having starting pitcher ejected in first inning Five takeaways from the Braves’ 4-2 loss to the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on Wednesday night:
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • AJC.COM
Nationals beat Braves with Juan Soto in the middle of a minor baseball drama A tried and true baseball tradition played out at Truist Park after Juan Soto was plunked Tuesday night. Wednesday night, retribution meant...
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Braves unable to pounce on Nats' bullpen ATLANTA -- If the Braves are unsuccessful in their attempt to win a fourth straight National League East title, they will likely look back o...
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • MLB.COM
Lane Thomas - Swipes fourth base Thomas went 0-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over Atlanta. He was also caught stealing.
Impact Thomas reached on an Austin Riley throwing error to open the game and promptly stole second base before coming around to score on a Josh Bell groundout. He also drew a walk in the ninth inning but was gunned down by Travis d'Arnaud trying to swipe another bag. The 26-year-old Thomas is hitting .300/.380/.500 in 92 plate appearances since being acquired at the trade deadline from St. Louis. He also brings speed to the table but has been thrown out three times on seven steal attempts this season.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Juan Soto - Contributes homer, stolen base Soto went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Atlanta.
Impact Soto broke a 2-2 tie in the seventh inning when he took Atlanta reliever Richard Rodriguez deep for his 25th longball of the year. Soto also singled and stole second in the ninth, nabbing his ninth steal in 15 attempts this season. He's hitting .370 in 27 plate appearances in September after back-to-back two-hit performances.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Bell - Goes deep Wednesday Bell went 1-for-4 with a home run and a walk Wednesday against Atlanta.
Impact Bell gave the Nationals a 2-0 cushion when he took Touki Toussaint deep with a solo blast to right-center field in the fourth inning. It was the 25th homer of the year for Bell, the third time he's reached that threshold in his career. He also opened the scoring earlier in the game with an RBI groundout in the first inning that plated leadoff hitter Lane Thomas. The 29-year-old Bell is slashing .252/.324/.480 over 469 plate appearances in his first season with Washington.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Finnegan - Notches save Wednesday Finnegan allowed one hit with a pair of strikeouts to earn his eighth save of the season Wednesday against Atlanta.
Impact Finnegan, the sixth and final reliever utilized by the Nationals after starter Sean Nolin was ejected in the first inning, stranded a two-out single by Jorge Soler to convert his fifth straight save chance. The 30-year-old Finnegan boasts a 2.73 ERA in 56 innings this season despite allowing 51 hits and 28 walks.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Soto's go-ahead homer sends Nationals past Braves, 4-2
Juan Soto crushed a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the Washington Nationals relied on their bullpen after Sean Nolin’s first-inning ejection to take a 4-2 win over the At...SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sean Nolin - Ejected early Wednesday Nolin was ejected during the first inning of Wednesday's game against Atlanta for intentionally hitting Freddie Freeman with a pitch, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports...
Impact Nationals star Juan Soto was plunked during the ninth inning of Tuesday's contest, and this appeared to be a direct retaliation by the left-hander. Nolin threw behind Freeman on the first pitch before hitting him with the second offering, after which he was ejected. Washington's bullpen will need to record all but one out Wednesday, while Nolin is likely to face additional discipline from the league.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ruiz back in lineup; skipper on HOF shoutout ATLANTA -- Keibert Ruiz is back in the Nationals lineup, and he’s expected to stay there for a while. Ruiz, the Nationals' No. 1 prospect, m...
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • MLB.COM
Keibert Ruiz - Returns to lineup Ruiz (knee) is starting Wednesday's game against Atlanta, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Ruiz fouled a ball off his knee Saturday and had been out of the lineup since then, but he went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter Tuesday. However, his knee is feeling better Wednesday, and he'll start at catcher and bat seventh.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jordy Mercer - Begins rehab assignment Mercer (calf) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Harrisburg on Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Mercer has been sidelined since July 24 due to a left calf strain, but he'll play second base and lead off in his return to game action Wednesday. The 35-year-old will likely require several rehab appearances following his lengthy absence, but he appears to be on track to rejoin the Nationals prior to the end of the regular season.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Yankees' Luis Gil, Angels' Jo Adell top call-ups making a September splash
Pedro Moura picks out five call-ups to watch this month, including a Yankee who could pitch the team into the playoffs.SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Nationals vs Braves Prediction and Pick for MLB Game Tonight From FanDuel Sportsbook Tonight's slate of MLB games includes a clash between the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves. Nationals vs Braves Prediction and Pick T...
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Toussaint scheduled to start as Atlanta hosts Washington
The Braves are expected to send Touki Toussaint to the mound Wednesday and the Nationals plan to give Sean Nolin the startSEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yadiel Hernandez - Hits game-tying homer Hernandez went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and a double in Tuesday's 8-5 loss to Atlanta.
Impact The outfielder tied the game at 5-5 with his seventh-inning blast, although Atlanta retook the lead in its half of the frame. Hernandez recorded his first multi-hit game since Aug. 24 -- in the 11 contests in between, he went just 5-for-35 (.143). He's posted a .279/.336/.447 slash line with eight homers, 24 RBI, 26 runs scored, three stolen bases and seven doubles through 217 plate appearances this year.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ryne Harper - Handed second loss Harper (0-2) failed to record an out while taking the loss Tuesday versus Atlanta. He allowed two runs on tow hits and a walk.
Impact The reliever gave up a two-run home run to Ozzie Albies in the seventh inning, and he then exited the game after yielding a double to Jorge Soler. Harper has produced 12 scoreless appearances since the start of August, but he's given up seven runs in two-thirds of an inning in the three games where he's allowed runs. His ERA ticked up to 2.61 with a 0.97 WHIP and 24:12 K:BB across 31 innings this season. The 32-year-old will likely continue to work mainly in a low-leverage role.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Paolo Espino - Avoids loss in tough start Espino allowed five runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out seven in five innings versus Atlanta on Tuesday. He did not factor in the decision.
Impact After limiting opponents to three runs or fewer in each of his last three starts, Atlanta was able to put up on five runs on Espino. The right-hander was spared the loss as Washington rallied to tie the game in the seventh inning. He's posted a 4.35 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 77:18 K:BB through 91 innings this season, although he's also yielded 16 home runs in 31 appearances (15 starts). Espino lines up for a more favorable road start versus Pittsburgh this weekend.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Yadiel's HR gives Nats lift before tough finish ATLANTA -- It’s been an unusual stretch run for the Nationals, a team that’s used to fighting for postseason berths at this time of year. Bu...
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • MLB.COM
Albies, Duvall go deep in Braves' 8-5 win over Nationals
Ozzie Albies hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer off Ryne Harper in the seventh inning, Adam Duvall took Paolo Espino deep with an early three-run shot, and the Atlanta Braves beat th...SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Photos: Braves begin series with Nationals AJC photos from the Braves vs. Nationals game on Sept. 7, 2021.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • AJC.COM
Notes: Lots ahead for Robles; Rogers' status ATLANTA -- Nationals manager Dave Martinez has a reminder when it comes to Victor Robles. It’s something that might be easy to forget, given...
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • MLB.COM
New York's highest court to hear Orioles-Nats TV dispute
The New York Court of Appeals has agreed to hear the long-running dispute between the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals over television rights feesSEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
