JUNE 3, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
WASHINGTON NATIONALS 71-91 · 4TH IN NL EAST
71-91 · 4TH IN NL EAST
In Nats’ loss to Braves, Patrick Corbin’s rough sixth inning underscores a glaring concern With the loss to Atlanta, Washington fell to 23-30, deeper into last place in the National League East.
Patrick Corbin - Charged with another loss Corbin (3-5) allowed four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four in 5.1 innings to take the loss against Atlanta on Thursday.
Impact Corbin's recent rough stretch continued Thursday, and he's now given up at least three runs in each of his last four outings. He began Thursday's contest by tossing five scoreless frames, but he gave up four runs to begin the sixth inning and was put in line for the loss as a result. The southpaw has now posted a 6.28 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in 57.1 innings across 11 starts this year. He tentatively lines up to make his next start on the road against Tampa Bay on Wednesday.
JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Swanson stays hot with two-run HR as Braves top Nationals Dansby Swanson kept up his power surge with a two-run homer in Atlanta’s four-run sixth inning, and the Braves beat Patrick Corbin and the W...
JUNE 3, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Swanson stays hot with 2-run HR as Braves top Nationals 5-1 ATLANTA (AP) — Dansby Swanson kept up his power surge with a two-run homer in Atlanta's four-run sixth inning, and the Braves beat Patrick C...
JUNE 3, 2021 • JOURNALSTAR.COM
Swanson stays hot with 2-run HR as Braves top Nationals 5-1 ATLANTA (AP) — Dansby Swanson kept up his power surge with a two-run homer in Atlanta's four-run sixth inning, and the Braves beat Patrick C...
JUNE 3, 2021 • ROANOKE.COM
Swanson stays hot with 2-run HR as Braves top Nationals 5-0 ATLANTA (AP) — Dansby Swanson kept up his power surge with a two-run homer in Atlanta's four-run sixth inning, and the Braves beat Patrick C...
JUNE 3, 2021 • JOURNALNOW.COM
Swanson stays hot with 2-run HR as Braves top Nationals 5-0 ATLANTA (AP) — Dansby Swanson kept up his power surge with a two-run homer in Atlanta's four-run sixth inning, and the Braves beat Patrick C...
JUNE 3, 2021 • PANTAGRAPH.COM
Kyle Schwarber - Status for weekend series uncertain Nationals manager Dave Martinez said after Thursday's 5-1 loss to Atlanta that Schwarber's right knee felt "stiff" while he took swings in the batting cage during the game, Matt We...
Impact Schwarber's knee issue stems from Wednesday's game, when he sustained the injury while diving after a flyball in the outfield. Though Schwarber was held out of the lineup for the series finale Thursday, Martinez was hopeful the 28-year-old might be able to pinch hit, but he ultimately wasn't available. The Nationals will re-evaluate Schwarber on Friday before determining his availability for the team's three-game series in Philadelphia.
JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Swanson stays hot with 2-run HR as Braves top Nationals 5-0
Dansby Swanson continued his power surge by hitting a two-run homer in Atlanta’s four-run sixth inning and the Braves beat Patrick Corbin and the Washington Nationals 5-1JUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yan Gomes - Out of lineup Gomes is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Atlanta.
Impact Gomes hits the bench after starting five straight games. Alex Avila will get the nod behind the plate in his absence.
JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Bell - Heads back to bench Bell will sit Thursday against Atlanta.
Impact Bell finds himself on the bench for the second time in three games and the third time in six contests. His .668 OPS, which is a near match for his .669 OPS from last season, doesn't exactly make a strong case for him earning everyday at-bats. Ryan Zimmerman will start at first base in his absence versus Atlanta lefty Tucker Davidson.
JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nationals vs Braves Odds, Prediction, Probable Pitchers, Betting Lines & Spread for MLB Game on FanDuel Sportsbook Nationals vs Braves Game Info Washington Nationals (23-29, 10-14 Away) vs. Atlanta Braves (25-28, 14-16 Home) Date: Thursday, June 3, 2021 T...
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Kyle Schwarber - On bench Thursday Schwarber (knee) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against Atlanta.
Impact Schwarber left Wednesday's game after injuring his knee on a diving catch attempt, so it's no surprise to see him rest for the early afternoon game the next day. He'll be available as a pinch hitter Thursday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports, which suggests he's unlikely to miss too much more time. Josh Harrison moves out to left field in his absence, with Jordy Mercer starting at second base.
JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Victor Robles - Swipes fifth bag Robles went 0-for-3 with a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-3 win over Atlanta.
Impact After being hit by a pitch in the ninth inning, Robles swiped second base and came around with an insurance run on a Trea Turner single. The steal, Robles' fifth of the year, was the clearest sign yet he's fully recovered from his ankle injury, but he's still gone 0-for-8 since coming off the IL, and on the season the center fielder is slashing a poor .230/.338/.303.
JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Yan Gomes - Launches fifth homer Gomes went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 5-3 win over Atlanta.
Impact His eighth-inning blast off A.J. Minter broke a 3-3 tie and proved to be the winning run. Gomes hadn't gone yard in nearly a month, and on the season the veteran catcher is slashing .258/.291/.430 with five homers and 17 RBI in 36 games.
JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Juan Soto - Goes yard again Wednesday Soto went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Wednesday's 5-3 win over Atlanta.
Impact He took Drew Smyly deep in the fifth inning, giving Soto homers in back-to-back games to kick off June. The 22-year-old is looking a little more like himself lately at the plate, and over his last 12 games Soto is slashing .300/.451/.475.
JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Daniel Hudson - Blows save but gets win Wednesday Hudson (4-1) picked up the win after blowing the save Wednesday, giving up one hits and striking out three over 1.1 scoreless innings.
Impact While the right-hander didn't get charged with any runs himself, Hudson allowed two runners inherited from Tanner Rainey to score in the seventh inning, tying the game at 3-3. Hudson's window to get a shot at closing duties may have slammed shut with Brad Hand having converted six straight saves, but the right-hander has still been the most reliable arm in the Nats' bullpen this season, posting a 2.49 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 30:7 K:BB over 21.2 innings with 11 holds in 21 appearances.
JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brad Hand - Collects ninth save Hand struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record his ninth save of the season in a 5-3 win over Atlanta.
Impact The veteran closer threw only six of 13 pitches for strikes, but Hand still got the job done. He's converted six straight saves and nine of 11 on the season, but Hand's 3.54 ERA and 1.28 WHIP still bear the scars of his struggles in May.
JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jon Lester - Solid in no-decision Lester didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 5-3 win over Atlanta, allowing one run on five hits and two walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out three.
Impact The only blemish on the veteran southpaw's ledger was a second-inning solo shot by Dansby Swanson, but Lester got pulled just short of his second quality start of the season after tossing 87 pitches (53 strikes), as he was working on only three days rest. He'll take a 4.37 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 25:12 K:BB through 35 innings into his next outing.
JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MLB Power Rankings: Tampa Bay takes over at the top
The AL East and NL West maintain a heavy presence at the top of Ben Verlander's latest MLB Power Rankings.JUNE 3, 2021
LEADING OFF: Red-hot Cubs visit Giants, Yanks' Cole vs. Rays
The surging Chicago Cubs are headed west for a series in San Francisco having won three straight and nine of 10JUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves, streaking Swanson set for matchup with Nationals
Braves, streaking Swanson set for matchup with NationalsJUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Watch Soto-Acuña for free today on MLB.TV Atlanta’s Ronald Acuña Jr. and Washington’s Juan Soto are often associated with one another and for good reason. They’re about the same age...
JUNE 3, 2021 • MLB.COM
Kyle Schwarber - Knee issue causes exit Per manager Dave Martinez, Schwarber's knee "locked up on him" when he made a diving attempt on a ball in left field and was pulled from Wednesday's game, Jesse Dougherty of The Wa...
Impact Martinez said Schwarber was walking normally following the game. His morning evaluation should be more telling, but it appears the 28-year-old avoided any significant injury.
JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gomes' homer in 8th lifts Nationals over Braves, 5-3
Yan Gomes hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning, Jon Lester gave Washington’s thin rotation a boost and the Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3JUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
