WASHINGTON NATIONALS NEWS

Kyle Schwarber - Goes yard twice in nightcap Schwarber went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in a 6-2 win over the Mets during the second game of Saturday's doubleheader.

Impact After going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts against lefty David Peterson in the matinee, Schwarber came to life in the nightcap, taking Robert Gsellman deep in the first inning and Sean Reid-Foley in the fourth. The outfielder has blasted six of his 15 homers on the year over the last nine games, batting .313 (10-for-32) over that stretch with 12 RBI.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brad Hand - Notches one-out save Hand retired the only batter he faced to record his 14th save of the season in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Impact With the Nats ahead 6-2 in the seventh inning, Wander Suero put a couple runners on base while getting two outs, allowing Hand to finish things off with the tying run on deck. The veteran closer hasn't blown a save since May 12, converting 11 straight with a 2.76 ERA and 16:5 K:BB through 16.1 innings over that stretch.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Lester - Sharp in first win Lester (1-2) picked up the win in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets, allowing two runs on seven hits over six-plus innings. He struck out six without walk...

Impact The veteran southpaw blanked the Mets for six innings before Jose Peraza took him deep with nobody out in the seventh on his 100th pitch of the game. The quality start was Lester's second in 10 trips to the mound while the six strikeouts were a season high, and he'll carry a 3.96 ERA and 35:17 K:BB through 50 innings into his next outing.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Ross - Roughed up by Mets Ross (3-7) took the loss in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets, allowing five runs on six hits across five innings. He struck out five and did not issue a walk.

Impact If it wasn't for Francisco Lindor's monster day at the plate, Ross may have came away with a second straight strong outing. The New York shortstop tagged Ross with each of the five runs, taking the right-hander deep for a pair of two-run homers while also adding a run-scoring single. Ross threw 50 of his 67 pitches for strikes and did not issue a walk, suggesting that his command was actually quite strong during the loss. The 28-year-old will look to fair better when he takes a 4.54 ERA into his start against the Marlins next week.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Francisco Lindor stars in Game 1 win, Mets pitchers don’t in Game 2 loss vs. Nationals WASHINGTON — The Nationals' official Twitter account on Friday posted a graphic comparing NL East shortstops Trea Turner and Francisco Lindo...

JUNE 20, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Lester ('W'), Schwarber (2 HR) lead the way WASHINGTON -- The Nationals bounced back from a Game 1 loss to the Mets with a commanding 6-2 victory in Game 2 of the doubleheader. Let’s t...

JUNE 20, 2021 • MLB.COM

Aaron Barrett - Begins rehab assignment Barrett (knee) has reported to Low-A Fredericksburg for a rehab assignment, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Barrett hasn't yet made his 2021 debut as he continues to recover from right knee surgery that he underwent in mid-March. Although the 33-year-old could require some time to build up following his lengthy absence, his rehab assignment could be the final step in his recovery process.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Ross says he ‘got beat by one guy’ in the Nationals’ loss to the Mets. Pretty much. Francisco Lindor drove in each of the Mets’ runs Saturday afternoon, helping to snap the Nationals’ five-game winning streak and even this f...

JUNE 19, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Josh Harrison - Not starting Game 2 Harrison isn't starting Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Impact Harrison went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and a stolen base in Saturday's matinee, and he'll get a breather for the second game. Luis Garcia will start at second base and bat sixth.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Max Scherzer - Plans to start Tuesday Scherzer (groin) threw a 40-pitch bullpen session Saturday and plans to start Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Scherzer indicated after his bullpen that he intends to start Tuesday's series opener against the Phillies, and the timing of his throwing session lines him up to pitch on normal rest. Scherzer has been on the 10-day injured list since June 12 due to a groin injury, and he's in line for a minimal stay on the IL as long as he doesn't experience any setbacks prior to Tuesday.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mets savage the Nationals on Twitter after Francisco Lindor smashes 2 homers The New York Mets completely owned the Washington Nationals on Twitter right after Francisco Lindor owned them at the plate ... twice. The W...

JUNE 19, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Lester gets 1st win for Nats, Lindor 5 RBIs as Mets split

Jon Lester pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning to gain his first win for Washington, Kyle Schwarber backed him with four RBIs on a pair of home runs and the Nationals beat...

JUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Max Scherzer - Could return Tuesday Scherzer (groin) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Scherzer's placement on the injured list was believed to be precautionary, and he's ramped up his throwing intensity recently. If all goes well during Saturday's bullpen, the right-hander could line up to start Tuesday's series opener against Philadelphia.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stephen Strasburg - Throws again Saturday Strasburg (neck) played catch ahead of Saturday's game against the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Strasburg threw lightly Wednesday, and he was able to do so again Saturday. The team has been bringing the right-hander along slowly given his recent injury history, and he's expected to meet with a specialist soon, which could help to reveal a better idea of his status.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yan Gomes - Not starting Game 1 Gomes isn't in the lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Impact Gomes went 4-for-11 with two homers, six RBI and three runs across the last three games, and he'll get a breather for Saturday's matinee. Alex Avila will start behind the plate and bat seventh.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NY Mets, Washington Nationals announce Game 1 lineups for Saturday's doubleheader David Peterson (2-5, 5.60) will start for the Mets, while Joe Ross (3-6, 4.19) will go for the Nationals.

JUNE 19, 2021 • NORTHJERSEY.COM

Ryne Harper - Serving as 27th man Harper has been recalled from Triple-A Rochester to serve as the 27th man in Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Harper was send down ahead of Friday's series opener against the Mets, but he'll provide bullpen help in Saturday's twin bill. The right-hander has allowed no hits and a walk while striking out three in four scoreless innings across his last three appearances.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Washington Nationals pitching staff suddenly on fire When Max Scherzer was placed on the Injured List, that seemed to be the final nail in the Washington Nationals' coffin. The team had underpe...

JUNE 19, 2021 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Gomes' single lifts Nationals to victory over Mets Yan Gomes hit a game-ending single in the ninth inning, Erick Fedde extended his scoreless streak to 20 innings and the Washington Nationals...

JUNE 19, 2021 • ARKANSASONLINE.COM

Washington plays New York, aims to build on Fedde's strong outing

Washington looks to follow up a dominant outing by Friday starter Erick Fedde

JUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brad Hand - Collects fourth win Hand (4-2) picked up the win in Friday's 1-0 victory over the Mets, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact The lefty needed only six pitches (five strikes) to shut down the Mets in the top of the ninth, making him the pitcher of record when Juan Soto came around with the game's only run in the bottom half of the inning. Hand has put together a 1.80 ERA and 9:4 K:BB through 10 innings in June, racking up five saves and two wins over nine appearances.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Erick Fedde - Extends scoreless streak Fedde didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 1-0 win over the Mets, giving up two hits and four walks over seven scoreless innings. He struck out six.

Impact The right-hander tossed 61 of 100 pitches for strikes while extending his scoreless streak to 20 innings, but he wasn't rewarded with a win as the Nats didn't come up with the game's only run until the ninth inning. The quality start was Fedde's third of the year, and he'll carry a 3.33 ERA and 49:24 K:BB through 51.1 innings into his next outing.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Erick Fedde and Yan Gomes give the Nationals a winning combination against the Mets Erick Fedde pitches seven scoreless innings, Yan Gomes hits a walk-off single, and the Nationals beat the Mets to open a four-game set.

JUNE 19, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Gomes’ single leads Nationals to walk-off win against Mets Yan Gomes hit a game-ending single in the ninth inning, Erick Fedde extended his scoreless streak to 20 innings and the Washington Nationals...

JUNE 19, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Walk-off! Gomes clutch to back Fedde's gem For the fourth time this season, the Nationals walked it off. In the 1-0 win over the Mets in the series opener at Nationals Park on Friday...

JUNE 19, 2021 • MLB.COM