Champs done: Time to look toward 2021 for eliminated Nats
The Washington Nationals have been mathematically eliminated from reaching the playoffs a year after winning the World SeriesSEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
YAN GOMES #15 - CATCHER - CHICAGO CUBS
2 HR •
7 RBI •
.154 AVG
2 HR
7 RBI
.154 AVG
Scores twice in win Gomes went 2-for-4 with two runs and one strikeout during the win in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Marlins.
Impact Gomes has continued to split time with Kurt Suzuki behind the plate this season, but he's put together some solid stat lines recently with multi-hit performances in two of his last four games. The 33-year-old is now hitting .282 with 11 runs and 11 RBI over 23 games this season.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Anderson's 3 HRs help Marlins earn split against Nats, 14-3
Brian Anderson tied franchise records with three homers and seven RBIs to help the Miami Marlins earn a doubleheader split by beating the Washington Nationals 14-3SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Smacks third home run Gomes went 3-for-5 with a home run, one double and two RBI in Friday's win against Atlanta.
Impact Gomes has seen inconsistent playing time recently while splitting time behind the dish, but he was a force at the plate in the 12-inning win Friday. He's now hitting .284 with three home runs and 11 RBI over 20 games this year.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Nationals outlast Braves 8-7 on Taylor's single in 12th
Michael ASEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Saturday Gomes isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Red Sox.
Impact Gomes will sit for a second consecutive game as he continues to split time behind the dish. Kurt Suzuki will start at catcher Saturday.
AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Out of Friday's lineup Gomes is not in the lineup Friday at Boston.
Impact Gomes and Kurt Suzuki have alternated starts over the past week, and that trend continues Friday after Gomes went 2-for-4 with a strikeout during Wednesday's contest.
AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Washington Nationals’ Davey Martinez and Yan Gomes on getting to know new arms in odd 2020 campaign... Yan Gomes has been behind the plate for three debuting MLB pitchers in the first 28 games this season, and it’s a process of getting to know...
AUGUST 28, 2020 • FEDERALBASEBALL.COM
Sitting Tuesday Gomes is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Phillies.
Impact He is in the midst of an eight-game hitting streak, batting .364 with two home runs and just two strikeouts in 33 at-bats over that span. Kurt Suzuki will start behind the dish and hit fifth.
AUGUST 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Sunday Gomes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Impact Gomes handled the lighter end of a timeshare with Kurt Suzuki behind the plate to begin the season, but the former's hot bat of late has seemingly allowed him to emerge as Washington's top backstop. Though Suzuki will catch Anibal Sanchez on Sunday, Gomes had started six of the Nationals' last nine games, going 9-for-24 with four extra-base hits -- including two home runs -- to go with five RBI and four runs.
AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Goes yard again Gomes went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a second run scored during a 5-3 loss to the Marlins in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader.
Impact One day after connecting on his first homer of the year, Gomes went yard again as he turned around a 99 mph fastball from rookie Sixto Sanchez in the third inning. The veteran catcher extended his hitting streak to seven games in the process, during which he's gone 11-for-28 (.393) with six runs and seven RBI.
AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Trout drives in 3 as Angels beat Athletics 4-3
AUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sanchez wins debut 5-3, Marlins earn doubleheader split
Sixto Sanchez pitched five innings to win his major league debut, and the Miami Marlins defeated the Washington Nationals 5-3 to earn a doubleheader splitAUGUST 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Swats first home run of 2020 Gomes went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and one strikeout in Friday's loss to the Marlins.
Impact Gomes has seen inconsistent playing time this season while splitting time with Kurt Suzuki behind the dish, but he blasted his first home run of the year in the second inning Friday. Gomes carries a .687 OPS with six RBI over 10 games this season.
AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Nats Notes: Yan Gomes' gift, Stephen Strasburg's injury and potential trades Britt Ghiroli's latest news and notes in D.C.
AUGUST 22, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Marlins' Rojas homers in return from COVID; Miami tops Nats
Miguel Rojas hit a three-run homer in his first at-bat after being activated from the COVID-19 injured list, and the Miami Marlins snapped a five-game skid by beating the Washingto...AUGUST 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Robles catch helps Nats hold on for 8-5 win over Braves
Victor Robles denied a homer with a brilliant catch above the center-field wall and the Washington Nationals bounced back from a stunning loss to beat the Atlanta Braves 8-5AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lowe, Meadows lead Rays to a 6-3 win over Yankees.
AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tomas Nido homers twice to power Mets past Nationals 8-2
Tomas Nido had his first two-homer game as a professional, hitting a two-run shot in the fourth and a grand slam in the fifth to lead the New York Mets to an 8-2 win over the Washi...AUGUST 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Productive night against Mets Gomes went 2-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored and two RBI in Monday's 16-4 rout of the Mets.
Impact It's been a sluggish start to the season for Gomes -- the hits, runs and RBI were all his first in four games -- but like many Nats hitters, his bat woke up at the start of the team's road trip. If the 33-year-old can put together another good performance or two, he could cut into Kurt Suzuki's playing time behind the plate.
AUGUST 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cabrera and Soto power Nationals to 16-4 rout of Matz, Mets
Asdrubal Cabrera went 4 for 4 with two homers, two doubles and five RBIs, tormenting his former team again as the Washington Nationals routed the New York Mets 16-4 on Monday nightAUGUST 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting out Monday Gomes isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays.
Impact Gomes made his season debut Sunday and went 0-for-3 with a strikeout, but he'll sit once again in Monday's contest. Kurt Suzuki is starting at catcher, batting seventh.
JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Washington Nationals’ Yan Gomes impressed with how starters came into Spring Training 2.0 prepared... Veteran backstop Yan Gomes talked to reporters on Tuesday afternoon about getting ready for the start of the 2020 MLB campaign.
JULY 15, 2020 • FEDERALBASEBALL.COM
This Date in Baseball
This Date in Baseball for June 27 - July 4, Take 2JUNE 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yan Gomes was briefly a free agent but didn't want to 'restart' with a whole new team The Nationals declined Yan Gomes' option last offseason but the veteran catcher never wavered on his desire to return.
FEBRUARY 18, 2020 • YAHOO.COM
