Nationals overcome Strasburg's early exit, beat Braves 11-6
Ryan Zimmerman and Juan Soto each hit a two-run homer and the Washington Nationals overcame Stephen Strasburg’s early exit to beat the Atlanta Braves 11-6JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON NATIONALS 71-91 · 4TH IN NL EAST
71-91 · 4TH IN NL EAST
Stephen Strasburg exits start vs. Braves after just 30 pitches In his third start since coming off the IL, Stephen Strasburg was pulled after just 30 pitches after showing a noticeable drop in velocity.
JUNE 2, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Strasburg exits in second inning ATLANTA -- Stephen Strasburg exited Tuesday’s start against the Braves after throwing 30 pitches over 1 1/3 innings. Further details will be...
JUNE 2, 2021 • MLB.COM
Stephen Strasburg - Exits early Tuesday Strasburg was removed from Tuesday's start against Atlanta with an apparent injury, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.
Impact The 32-year-old was removed after being struck by a comebacker around his glove hand, though he had previously been visited by the athletic trainer and was showing decreased velocity. Strasburg was all over the place before being pulled and threw only 14 of 30 pitches for strikes. The right-hander's next turn through the rotation is in question, though the Nationals have yet to officially announce an injury.
JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Notes: Robles back; Lester on short rest ATLANTA -- The Nationals got a spark of energy back when Victor Robles returned to the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Braves. The ce...
JUNE 1, 2021 • MLB.COM
Erick Fedde - Making rehab start Thursday Manager Davey Martinez said Tuesday that Fedde (illness) will not start Wednesday against Atlanta and instead will make another rehab start for Single-A Wilmington on Thursday, Mar...
Impact There were some rumblings of Fedde possibly being activated to take the ball Wednesday against Atlanta, but the club felt that the right-hander would not be sufficiently stretched out to do so. Instead, Fedde will continue to build up his arm strength in the minors before joining the club for the upcoming weekend series in Philadelphia.
JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jon Lester - Set to start on short rest Manager Davey Martinez said Tuesday that Lester will start Wednesday's game against Atlanta on three days' rest, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Impact There was some hope that Erick Fedde (illness) would be able to be activated to start Wednesday, but the Nats did not feel that he will be stretched out enough to do so. Instead, the veteran left-hander will take the ball just three days after allowing one run across four innings (74 pitches) against the Brewers on Saturday.
JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Victor Robles - Returns to lineup Robles will return to the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta after being reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Robles was activated Monday after being sidelined since May 19 with the ankle issue, but did not enter Monday's game until late in the contest as a pinch hitter. He will return to the starting nine Tuesday, batting ninth and playing center field.
JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Bell - Not starting Tuesday Bell is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Braves, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Bell, who's hitting just .103 against lefty pitchers this season, sits against Atlanta's Max Fried. After a hot stretch that lasted nearly two weeks, the switch-hitter is just 1-for-14 in his last five games. Ryan Zimmerman fills in at first base Tuesday.
JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Juan Soto - On base three times in loss Soto went 1-for-2 with two walks and a run scored in Monday's loss to Atlanta.
Impact The 22-year-old continues to get on base consistently even though the rest of his offensive game is lagging. Over his last 10 games, Soto has slashed .242/.405/.273 with one RBI and five runs, and only one of his eight hits (a double) has gone for extra bases.
JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nationals take 5-game losing streak into matchup with Braves
Washington heads into the matchup against Atlanta in a rut, losers of five straightJUNE 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Josh Bell - Homers in loss Bell went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 5-3 loss to Atlanta.
Impact The first baseman got Washington on the board in the fourth inning with his seventh homer of the year. Bell has added 22 RBI, 27 runs scored and a .207/.268/.400 slash line across 153 plate appearances. His homer Monday snapped an 0-for-11 skid at the plate.
JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joe Ross - Strikes out seven in loss Ross (2-5) allowed four runs on three hits and three walks with seven strikeouts in five innings in a loss to Atlanta on Monday.
Impact Ross struggled with the first time through the order as Atlanta racked up three runs in the first inning. Ronald Acuna added a solo shot off the right-hander in the second, and Washington's offense was unable to bail out its starter. Ross has a 5.40 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 47:22 K:BB across 48.1 innings this season. He lines up to face Philadelphia this weekend.
JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Acuna hits 16th HR, ties for MLB lead as Braves beat Nationals Ronald Acuna Jr. hit his 16th home run to tie for the big league homer lead and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 5-3 on Mond...
JUNE 1, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
The Nationals add some new wrinkles but get the same result as their skid reaches five Washington fell behind early before piecing together a midgame rally. It wasn't enough as host Atlanta posted a 5-3 win.
JUNE 1, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Bell homers, but Nats fall short to start trip ATLANTA -- The Nationals are facing a seven-day road trip against National League East rivals -- a week of matchups that could make a signif...
JUNE 1, 2021 • MLB.COM
Acuña hits 16th HR, ties for MLB lead as Braves beat Nats
Ronald Acuña Jr. hit his 16th home run and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 5-3JUNE 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nationals’ struggling offense leaves much to be desired — especially runs The Nationals are hitting the ball hard, but that hasn’t turned into much production. They’ve scored the third-fewest runs in MLB and have a...
MAY 31, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Erick Fedde - Likely to require rehab start Fedde (illness) will "probably" require a rehab start before he returns from the COVID-19 injured list, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Fedde has rejoined the Nationals in Atlanta, and previous reports indicated that he could be in line to start Wednesday's game. The right-hander threw 65 pitches in a four-inning simulated game Saturday, but manager Dave Martinez said Monday that he'd like Fedde to be more stretched out than that when he returns to the major-league roster. If Fedde doesn't start Wednesday's matchup, it's not yet clear who will take the mound for the Nationals.
MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Victor Robles - Not in Monday's lineup Robles isn't starting Monday's game against Atlanta, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Robles was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday but will take on a bench role during his first game back. Andrew Stevenson will start in center field and bat eighth.
MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Victor Robles - Reinstated from injured list Robles (ankle) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Robles appeared in a rehab game for Double-A Harrisburg on Sunday and went 1-for-2 with a double, a run, a stolen base and two walks. He'll now rejoin the major-league club after a short stint on the injured list, and he should reclaim his role as the starting center fielder going forward.
MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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...
MAY 31, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Erick Fedde - Likely to return, start Wednesday The Nationals are expected to activate Fedde (illness) from the COVID-19 injured list to start Wednesday's game in Atlanta, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Fedde likely won't have a full-time spot in the rotation available now that he's poised to return from the IL, but the Nationals will need an additional starter this week coming off a doubleheader against the Brewers on Saturday. Fedde -- who tossed a 65-pitch, four-inning simulated game Saturday -- looks like the top candidate to fill the void. Since he would be pitching on three days' rest than the standard four, Fedde's workload could be more restricted than normal if he does in fact take the hill Wednesday.
MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Perspective | For the Nats to have hope, they need more from Soto, Strasburg and Corbin Those three members of the Nationals’ core have combined for less than zero value. That’s got to change.
MAY 31, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Washington takes 4-game skid into matchup with Atlanta
Washington heads into the matchup against Atlanta in a rut, losers of four straightMAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
