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The Nationals’ bullpen is out of whack

Last year for the Nationals, injuries revealed talent. This year, despite largely the same cast, their poor health has only exposed weakness. Tyler Moore, Steve Lombardozzi and Roger Bernadina all flourished in fill-in starting roles last season....
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Nationals head to San Francisco to meet equally inconsistent Giants

When the Washington Nationals packed up and left D.C. a week ago, they knew their 10-game road swing through California would be a difficult test for their young season. The toughest spot appeared to be at the end, in San Francisco, where the...
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Associated PressJayson Werth and Bryce Harper haven't both been in the lineup since May 2. There are no shortage of reasons behind the Nationals' offensive struggles right now, but one reason stands above the rest: Injuries to Bryce Harper and...
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CSN Washington, Nationals Beat Writer shared this.
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Nationals vs. Padres: Dan Haren struggles again in 13-4 defeat

SAN DIEGO — At times during their first week out West, the Washington Nationals showed glimpses of shedding their disappointing start to this season. At times during Sunday afternoon’s 13-4 dismantling at the hands of the San Diego...
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Washington Post, Nationals Beat Writer shared this.
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Associated PressJayson Werth and Bryce Harper haven't both been in the lineup since May 2. There are no shortage of reasons behind the Nationals' offensive struggles right now, but one reason stands above the rest: Injuries to Bryce Harper and......
Mark Zuckerman
CSN Washington, Nationals Beat Writer shared this.
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Nationals head to San Francisco to meet equally inconsistent Giants

When the Washington Nationals packed up and left D.C. a week ago, they knew their 10-game road swing through California would be a difficult test for their young season. The toughest spot appeared to be at the end, in San Francisco, where the......
Amanda Comak
The Washington Times, Nationals Beat Writer shared this.
8 Hours Ago.

The Nationals’ bullpen is out of whack

Last year for the Nationals, injuries revealed talent. This year, despite largely the same cast, their poor health has only exposed weakness. Tyler Moore, Steve Lombardozzi and Roger Bernadina all flourished in fill-in starting roles last season.......
Adam Kilgore
Washington Post, Nationals Beat Writer shared this.
9 Hours Ago.

Nationals vs. Padres: Dan Haren struggles again in 13-4 defeat

SAN DIEGO — At times during their first week out West, the Washington Nationals showed glimpses of shedding their disappointing start to this season. At times during Sunday afternoon’s 13-4 dismantling at the hands of the San Diego......
Adam Kilgore
Washington Post, Nationals Beat Writer shared this.
9 Hours Ago.

Padres pound Haren, earn split with Nats

$13 million would appear to have been well-saved by Padres with win over Nationals....
S.D Union Tribune
Padres News and Updates shared this.
21 Hours Ago.
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What to Watch for: 5.19.13

Follow @Nationals on Twitter | Like the Nationals on Facebook...
Washington Nationals
Offical Twitter Account shared this.
1 Day Ago.

Padres Pregame: Cashner faces Haren

Padres Pregame: Seeking split behind Cashner Page 1 of 2...
S.D Union Tribune
Padres News and Updates shared this.
1 Day Ago.

Nationals - Padres lineups: Bryce Harper, Ian Desmond out for finale

The Washington Nationals will send right-hander Dan Haren to the mound on Sunday as he looks to continue a string of strong starts and the Nationals look to take the four-game series from the San Diego Padres....
Amanda Comak
The Washington Times, Nationals Beat Writer shared this.
1 Day Ago.
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Giants' starting rotation suddenly lacking starpower

San Francisco starter Matt Cain has a 5.43 ERA and has given up more home runs than anyone in the majors. (Jack Dempsey / Associated Press / May 18, 2013)...
Bill Shaikin
Los Angeles Times, Baseball Sportswriter shared this.
1 Day Ago.

Nationals' bats silenced in loss to Padres

On a day the Nationals again demanded near perfection out of Jordan Zimmermann, he came very close with his pitching. Tossing eight innings on just 85 pitches, Zimmermann required the fewest pitches in a non-rain-shortened complete game in Nationals....
Amanda Comak
The Washington Times, Nationals Beat Writer shared this.
1 Day Ago.

Nationals vs. Padres: Jordan Zimmermann gets no support in 2-1 loss

SAN DIEGO — The Washington Nationals’ lineup confronted a journeyman starting pitcher Saturday evening, and it still demanded near perfection out of Jordan Zimmermann. His offense allowed him no margin for mistakes, and in a crucial......
WashingtonPost.com
Sports News and Updates shared this.
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On Deck: Haren faces Padres

Padres on deck: Cashner opposes Haren...
S.D Union Tribune
Padres News and Updates shared this.
1 Day Ago.

Padres win behind Stults, Cabrera

Padres beat Nationals behind Stults, Cabrera Page 1 of 2...
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Padres News and Updates shared this.
1 Day Ago.
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Zach Duke to start in Ross Detwiler’s place

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Adam Kilgore
Washington Post, Nationals Beat Writer shared this.
1 Day Ago.

Zach Duke to start Monday in San Francisco in Ross Detwiler's place

Left-handed long reliever Zach Duke will get the spot start in place of Ross Detwiler on Monday in San Francisco as Detwiler deals with a right oblique strain and the Nationals gauge how long he may need to recover....
Amanda Comak
The Washington Times, Nationals Beat Writer shared this.
1 Day Ago.
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What to Watch for: 5.18.13

Follow @Nationals on Twitter | Like the Nationals on Facebook...
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1 Day Ago.

Sore left knee keeps Bryce Harper out of Nationals lineup

When Bryce Harper arrived at Petco Park on Saturday, his left knee was sore and swollen. The issue, still a residual effect of Harper's vicious collision with the right field wall at Dodger Stadium on Monday, will keep him out of Saturday's.....
Amanda Comak
The Washington Times, Nationals Beat Writer shared this.
1 Day Ago.

Padres Pregame: Brach optioned before game

Brach optioned to Tucson Page 1 of 2...
S.D Union Tribune
Padres News and Updates shared this.
1 Day Ago.

On Ryan Zimmerman's latest throwing error

Ryan Zimmerman committed his ninth error of the season Friday night, and while plenty of those nine have been deserved as Zimmerman's throwing woes have become one of the Nationals' central storylines on the young season, this one was......
Amanda Comak
The Washington Times, Nationals Beat Writer shared this.
2 Days Ago.

Chad Tracy's pinch-hit homer helps salvage Nationals victory

Hours before they'd turn the music up loud and the Washington Nationals would celebrate a hard-earned, 10-inning, 6-5 victory over the San Diego Padres, manager Davey Johnson sat in the visitors' dugout at Petco Park and answered a question.....
Amanda Comak
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2 Days Ago.
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Nationals vs. Padres: Chad Tracy hits pinch homer in 10th inning to salvage a win for Washington

SAN DIEGO — The thing about pinch hitting is, it only takes one swing. One minute, Chad Tracy can be sitting in the Washington Nationals dugout, a bystander as victory nears. The next, he may be running to the end of the tunnel for two......
Adam Kilgore
Washington Post, Nationals Beat Writer shared this.
2 Days Ago.
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Nationals vs. Padres: Chad Tracy hits pinch homer in 10th inning to salvage a win for Washington

“I’m sure Denorfia wants the hit. I want the hit if I’m him. It is what it is. In the end, I feel bad because it hurt Sori. If we get that guy right there, it’s a different inning. I don’t know what else I can do......
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Sports News and Updates shared this.
2 Days Ago.

Tracy HR beats Street, Padres

Nationals homers defeat Padres Page 1 of 2...
S.D Union Tribune
Padres News and Updates shared this.
2 Days Ago.

Get live play-by-play, scores and stats as the Washington Nationals take on the San Diego Padres.

Nationals-Padres Gameflash for game played on May 17, 2013...
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MLB News and Updates shared this.
2 Days Ago.

On Deck: Stults faces Zimmermann

Nationals right-hander leads National League in wins...
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Padres News and Updates shared this.
2 Days Ago.

Jayson Werth's return could be delayed until next homestand

When Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth went on the disabled list last week with a slight right hamstring strain, he did so with the hope that he would be ready to return as soon as he was eligible --- on May 18. But his return......
Amanda Comak
The Washington Times, Nationals Beat Writer shared this.
2 Days Ago.

Ross Detwiler will miss next start with slight oblique strain as Nationals mull replacement candidates

Ross Detwiler will miss his next start with a slight strain of his right oblique, but the Washington Nationals are still uncertain about whether they will lose their talented left-hander for more than that....
Amanda Comak
The Washington Times, Nationals Beat Writer shared this.
2 Days Ago.
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Ross Detwiler to miss at least one start with slight oblique strain

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Adam Kilgore
Washington Post, Nationals Beat Writer shared this.
2 Days Ago.

Padres Pregame: Smith starts at Petco

Stauffer recalled by Padres Page 1 of 2...
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Padres News and Updates shared this.
2 Days Ago.

Shane Victorino's Aggressive Play in Outfield Draws Comparisons to Bryce Harper (Video)

Shane Victorino is not afraid to sacrifice his body in order to track down fly ball in right field. Unfortunately for the Red Sox, Victorino's body has indeed taken a beating this season....
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Ken Rosenthal
FoxSports.com, Senior Baseball Writer
For what it’s worth: The #Cubs (-3) and #WhiteSox (-15) have better run differentials than the #Nationals (-17).
Content from Twitter Ken_Rosenthal | | Score: 285 | 22h
Adam Kilgore
Washington Post, Nationals Beat Writer
Nats lose, 13-4. They're 3-4 on the trip so far, 23-21 on the year. A lot of talent leading to a lot of mediocrity so far.
Content from Twitter AdamKilgoreWP | | Score: 115 | 22h
San Francisco Giants
Offical Twitter Account
Tonight is #PixarNight at #ATTPark - #SFGiants vs #Nationals - Vogelsong vs Duke, 7:15pm | PREVIEW: t.co/AgPhp6vlx2
Content from Twitter SFGiants | | Score: 56 | 1h
San Francisco Giants
Offical Twitter Account
#SFGiants welcome the #Nationals to #ATTPark for a 3 game series. Here's your pitching probables t.co/JXswfbVHXt
Content from Twitter SFGiants | | Score: 56 | 4h
Buster Olney
ESPN, Senior Baseball Writer
This is the birthday of Jayson Werth, Bobby Murcer, and HOFer Hal Newhouser, who later scouted, lobbied HOU to take Jeter No. 1 in '92 draft
Content from Twitter Buster_ESPN | | Score: 55 | 12h
Adam Kilgore
Washington Post, Nationals Beat Writer
Davey said Bryce Harper's status for Monday will be determined tomorrow. Multiple teammates mentioned he's hurting pretty bad.
Content from Twitter AdamKilgoreWP | | Score: 50 | 22h
Amanda Comak
The Washington Times, Nationals Beat Writer
Was supposed to be a matchup of NL superpowers, but #Nats - #Giants is now a meeting of the talented but inconsistent t.co/sm8hw2vFiV
Content from Twitter acomak | | Score: 25 | 8h
Dan Kolko
MASNsports.com, Nats Beat Writer
Adam LaRoche during his 16-game hitting streak: .382, 4 HRs, 12 RBIs.
Content from Twitter masnKolko | | Score: 25 | 23h
Washington Nationals
Offical Twitter Account
#Padres bat around in the 7th. #Nats trail 12-4 as we go to the 8th
Content from Twitter Nationals | | Score: 22 | 23h
Mark Zuckerman
CSN Washington, Nationals Beat Writer
Season slash line for #Nats No. 2 hitters not named Jayson Werth: .152/.189/.200. That's a problem: t.co/FVBYoGmSgC
Content from Twitter ZuckermanCSN | | Score: 20 | 5h
Adam Kilgore
Washington Post, Nationals Beat Writer
Drew Storen is pitching in a 12-4 game. The structure of the Nats bullpen is really screwy right now.
Content from Twitter AdamKilgoreWP | | Score: 20 | 23h
Adam Kilgore
Washington Post, Nationals Beat Writer
The Nats' bullpen isn't making sense right now. t.co/Y2jYKbcQ3k
Content from Twitter AdamKilgoreWP | | Score: 15 | 9h
San Francisco Giants
Offical Twitter Account
There's no place like #ATTPark - This week, #SFGiants vs #Nationals (5/20-22) + #Rockies (5/24-26) Hope to see you t.co/Dy0pqbBoPu
Content from Twitter SFGiants | | Score: 12 | 41m
Washington Nationals
Offical Twitter Account
2 games at #Nats Park today b/t highest fundraisers for Kyle's Kamp benefiting Children's National Medical Center t.co/V1CkIdLVLd
Content from Twitter Nationals | | Score: 12 | 21h
Amanda Comak
The Washington Times, Nationals Beat Writer
#Nats inconsistent start continued as they split w #Padres. "We have too much talent to keep playing this mediocre."- t.co/b3zHxAUGUB
Content from Twitter acomak | | Score: 10 | 20h
Amanda Comak
The Washington Times, Nationals Beat Writer
Davey is hopeful that Bryce Harper might be able to play tomorrow. Getting lots of treatment on that left knee.
Content from Twitter acomak | | Score: 10 | 22h
Corey Brock
MLB.com, Padres Beat Writer
Maybe the 'Bernadina bat flip' can become the next big thing. ~ Hey, the 'macarena' stuck around longer than people thought it would.
Content from Twitter FollowThePadres | | Score: 10 | 23h
Washington Nationals
Offical Twitter Account
All over in SD, #Nats lose 13-4. Split the series, head to SF for the final leg of this road trip
Content from Twitter Nationals | | Score: 8 | 22h
Washington Nationals
Offical Twitter Account
RECAP: #Nats fall to Padres: t.co/aEZQcx1vhE
Content from Twitter Nationals | | Score: 6 | 22h
Washington Nationals
Offical Twitter Account
#Nats use 4 straight 2-out hits to cut the #Padres lead to 7-4. Stretch time in SD
Content from Twitter Nationals | | Score: 6 | 23h
Mark Zuckerman
CSN Washington, Nationals Beat Writer
Biggest reason for #Nats offensive struggles: The lack of Werth and Harper in their lineup: t.co/FVBYoGmSgC
Content from Twitter ZuckermanCSN | | Score: 5 | 5h
Scott Miller
CBS Sports, MLB Writer
Matt Moore's streak, Matt Harvey's dominance, Miggy's pace, Strasburg's 8th, #Indians hot dogs ... #WeekendBuzz t.co/rSzOqOGxh6
Content from Twitter ScottMCBS | | Score: 5 | 5h
MLBTradeRumors.com
News and Updates
Latest On Nationals, Mike Rizzo t.co/kPIX2wlZfz #mlb
Content from Twitter mlbtraderumors | | Score: 5 | 7h
Amanda Comak
The Washington Times, Nationals Beat Writer
#Nats inconsistent start continued as they split w #Padres. "We have too much talent to keep playing this mediocre."- t.co/b3zHxAUGUB
Content from Twitter acomak | | Score: 5 | 8h
Holden Kushner
MLB Network Radio, Host
The #Nats SP had gone nine straight starts giving up 2 earned runs or less before Dan Haren's debacle yesterday.
Content from Twitter Holdenradio | | Score: 5 | 10h
Adam Kilgore
Washington Post, Nationals Beat Writer
The Nationals are hoping Bryce Harper returns tomorrow against the Giants. t.co/pLFIOwPjr9
Content from Twitter AdamKilgoreWP | | Score: 5 | 20h
S.D Union Tribune
Padres News and Updates
#Padres get offensive against Haren, hit their way to series splitt.co/zro35iNCCb
Content from Twitter UTPadres | | Score: 5 | 21h
Amanda Comak
The Washington Times, Nationals Beat Writer
Hard to figure how Drew Storen ends up in a game the #Nats are losing by 8 runs. But OK.
Content from Twitter acomak | | Score: 5 | 23h
Adam Kilgore
Washington Post, Nationals Beat Writer
Nats not rolling over. Four straight singles and it's 7-4, Padres, in the seventh.
Content from Twitter AdamKilgoreWP | | Score: 5 | 23h
William Ladson
Nationals Beat Reporter
I know, I know.: Lombo has three hits. #Nats
Content from Twitter washingnats | | Score: 5 | 23h
Amanda Comak
The Washington Times, Nationals Beat Writer
Ryan Mattheus, who's pitched only one other time since May 11, currently working a 5-run bottom of the 7th. Only one out. #Nats down 12-4.
Content from Twitter acomak | | Score: 5 | 23h
Adam Kilgore
Washington Post, Nationals Beat Writer
The Nats continued their fits and starts in 13-4 loss to the Padres, as Dan Haren lost the momentum he had gathered. t.co/jtlPqZNbKQ
Content from Twitter AdamKilgoreWP | | Score: 0 | 9h
William Ladson
Nationals Beat Reporter
Padres offense gets best of Haren in tough outing t.co/PvGwxKBpuJ #Nats #MLB #Nationals
Content from Twitter washingnats | | Score: 0 | 20h
Amanda Comak
The Washington Times, Nationals Beat Writer
Denard Span: "We could've won three out of four... It's not the end of the world to split, but we feel like we could've got 3 out of 4."
Content from Twitter acomak | | Score: 0 | 21h
William Ladson
Nationals Beat Reporter
The #Padres defeated the #Nats, 13-4. Stay warm, goodnight.
Content from Twitter washingnats | | Score: 0 | 22h
Amanda Comak
The Washington Times, Nationals Beat Writer
The #nats lose an ugly one, 13-4 to the #Padres. Now 3-4 through the first seven games of their 10-game west coast trip.
Content from Twitter acomak | | Score: 0 | 22h
Mike Harris
Washington Times, Sports Editor
Looks like Ryan Mattheus is taking one for the team. Giving our early deadlines, my big hope at this point is for this game to end.
Content from Twitter WashTimesMike | | Score: 0 | 23h
S.D Union Tribune
Padres News and Updates
LaRoche single cuts Padres lead to 7-4
Content from Twitter UTPadres | | Score: 0 | 23h
Amanda Comak
The Washington Times, Nationals Beat Writer
The #Nats have pulled to 7-4 with RBI-singles from Ryan Zimmerman & Adam LaRoche.
Content from Twitter acomak | | Score: 0 | 23h
S.D Union Tribune
Padres News and Updates
Zimmerman single brings home Nats run, makes for a short relief appearance by Stauffer, replaced by Thatcher with two outs in T7
Content from Twitter UTPadres | | Score: 0 | 23h
Amanda Comak
The Washington Times, Nationals Beat Writer
Since the #Nats left on this trip, Adam LaRoche & Ryan Zimmerman have combined to drive in 18 runs.
Content from Twitter acomak | | Score: 0 | 23h
San Francisco Giants
Offical Twitter Account
There's no place like #ATTPark - This week, #SFGiants vs #Nationals (5/20-22) + #Rockies (5/24-26) Hope to see you t.co/Dy0pqbBoPu
Content from TwitterSFGiants | | 41 Minutes Ago.
San Francisco Giants
Offical Twitter Account
Tonight is #PixarNight at #ATTPark - #SFGiants vs #Nationals - Vogelsong vs Duke, 7:15pm | PREVIEW: t.co/AgPhp6vlx2
Content from TwitterSFGiants | | 1 Hour Ago.
San Francisco Giants
Offical Twitter Account
#SFGiants welcome the #Nationals to #ATTPark for a 3 game series. Here's your pitching probables t.co/JXswfbVHXt
Content from TwitterSFGiants | | 4 Hours Ago.
Mark Zuckerman
CSN Washington, Nationals Beat Writer
Season slash line for #Nats No. 2 hitters not named Jayson Werth: .152/.189/.200. That's a problem: t.co/FVBYoGmSgC
Content from TwitterZuckermanCSN | | 5 Hours Ago.
Mark Zuckerman
CSN Washington, Nationals Beat Writer
Biggest reason for #Nats offensive struggles: The lack of Werth and Harper in their lineup: t.co/FVBYoGmSgC
Content from TwitterZuckermanCSN | | 5 Hours Ago.
Scott Miller
CBS Sports, MLB Writer
Matt Moore's streak, Matt Harvey's dominance, Miggy's pace, Strasburg's 8th, #Indians hot dogs ... #WeekendBuzz t.co/rSzOqOGxh6
Content from TwitterScottMCBS | | 5 Hours Ago.
MLBTradeRumors.com
News and Updates
Latest On Nationals, Mike Rizzo t.co/kPIX2wlZfz #mlb
Content from Twittermlbtraderumors | | 7 Hours Ago.
Amanda Comak
The Washington Times, Nationals Beat Writer
Was supposed to be a matchup of NL superpowers, but #Nats - #Giants is now a meeting of the talented but inconsistent t.co/sm8hw2vFiV
Content from Twitteracomak | | 8 Hours Ago.
Amanda Comak
The Washington Times, Nationals Beat Writer
#Nats inconsistent start continued as they split w #Padres. "We have too much talent to keep playing this mediocre."- t.co/b3zHxAUGUB
Content from Twitteracomak | | 8 Hours Ago.
Adam Kilgore
Washington Post, Nationals Beat Writer
The Nats' bullpen isn't making sense right now. t.co/Y2jYKbcQ3k
Content from TwitterAdamKilgoreWP | | 9 Hours Ago.
Adam Kilgore
Washington Post, Nationals Beat Writer
The Nats continued their fits and starts in 13-4 loss to the Padres, as Dan Haren lost the momentum he had gathered. t.co/jtlPqZNbKQ
Content from TwitterAdamKilgoreWP | | 9 Hours Ago.
Holden Kushner
MLB Network Radio, Host
The #Nats SP had gone nine straight starts giving up 2 earned runs or less before Dan Haren's debacle yesterday.
Content from TwitterHoldenradio | | 10 Hours Ago.
Buster Olney
ESPN, Senior Baseball Writer
This is the birthday of Jayson Werth, Bobby Murcer, and HOFer Hal Newhouser, who later scouted, lobbied HOU to take Jeter No. 1 in '92 draft
Content from TwitterBuster_ESPN | | 12 Hours Ago.
William Ladson
Nationals Beat Reporter
Padres offense gets best of Haren in tough outing t.co/PvGwxKBpuJ #Nats #MLB #Nationals
Content from Twitterwashingnats | | 20 Hours Ago.
Amanda Comak
The Washington Times, Nationals Beat Writer
#Nats inconsistent start continued as they split w #Padres. "We have too much talent to keep playing this mediocre."- t.co/b3zHxAUGUB
Content from Twitteracomak | | 20 Hours Ago.
Adam Kilgore
Washington Post, Nationals Beat Writer
The Nationals are hoping Bryce Harper returns tomorrow against the Giants. t.co/pLFIOwPjr9
Content from TwitterAdamKilgoreWP | | 20 Hours Ago.
S.D Union Tribune
Padres News and Updates
#Padres get offensive against Haren, hit their way to series splitt.co/zro35iNCCb
Content from TwitterUTPadres | | 21 Hours Ago.
Washington Nationals
Offical Twitter Account
2 games at #Nats Park today b/t highest fundraisers for Kyle's Kamp benefiting Children's National Medical Center t.co/V1CkIdLVLd
Content from TwitterNationals | | 21 Hours Ago.
Amanda Comak
The Washington Times, Nationals Beat Writer
Denard Span: "We could've won three out of four... It's not the end of the world to split, but we feel like we could've got 3 out of 4."
Content from Twitteracomak | | 21 Hours Ago.
Amanda Comak
The Washington Times, Nationals Beat Writer
Davey is hopeful that Bryce Harper might be able to play tomorrow. Getting lots of treatment on that left knee.
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Amanda Comak
The Washington Times, Nationals Beat Writer
Davey is hopeful that Bryce Harper might be able to play tomorrow. Getting lots of treatment on that left knee.
acomak | | 22 Hours Ago.
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