BYRON KERR

St. Louis Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar, left, celebrates his home run with Masyn Winn (0) during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, May 11, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Nootbaar, Contreras and Arenado homer as Cardinals beat Nationals 6-1 for 3-game sweep
Lars Nootbaar, Willson Contreras and Nolan Arenado homered, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Washington Nationals 6-1 to complete a three-game sweep.
May 11
St. Louis Cardinals starter Erick Fedde (12) celebrates with catcher Pedro Pages, left, after pitching a complete shutout baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Erick Fedde’s first career shutout comes against the Nationals, who drafted him
After a baseball odyssey that included a season pitching in South Korea, Erick Fedde was back where he started Friday night — and he delivered the best performance of his career. The 32-year-old St.
May 10
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Erick Fedde, right, is doused during an interview after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Erick Fedde throws his first career shutout as the Cardinals blank the Nats 10-0
Erick Fedde threw his first career shutout, Willson Contreras drove in three runs and the St. Louis Cardinals routed the Washington Nationals 10-0 on Friday night for their sixth straight victory.
May 10
Washington Nationals' Paul DeJong, center, is helped off the field after getting hit by a pitch by Pittsburgh Pirates' Mitch Keller during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
Nats’ Paul DeJong relieved his vision wasn’t affected by pitch to face that broke multiple bones
Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong says he’s relieved that his vision wasn’t affected when he suffered a broken nose, orbital and orbital floor from a pitch that hit him in the face last month.
May 9
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson throws to first base to put out Washington Nationals' Keibert Ruiz during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Povich throws 6 2/3 innings, Mullins and O’Hearn provide offense as Orioles beat Nationals 2-1
Cade Povich limited Washington to a run in 6 2/3 innings, Ryan O’Hearn and Cedric Mullins had RBI singles in the fifth and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Nationals 2-1 on Thursday night to end a three-game losing streak.
April 25
Washington Nationals' James Wood, right, celebrates with Luis Garcia Jr. (2) after hitting a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
James Wood hardest hit homer of his career lifts Nationals past Orioles 4-3
James Wood got the Washington Nationals off to a powerful start with his leadoff home run. The blast over the wall in right-center field registered at 116.3 mph, the hardest of Wood’s career and the hardest hit home run by a Nationals player at Nationals Park in the Statcast era (since 2015).
April 24
Washington Nationals' Josh Bell, right, celebrates with third base coach Ricky Gutierrez (12) after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Garcia hits tiebreaking sacrifice fly, Wood and Bell homer as Nationals edge Orioles 4-3
Luis Garcia Jr.’s sacrifice fly to deep center plated Alex Call with the go-ahead run in the bottom of the eighth, James Wood led off the game with his eighth homer and the Washington Nationals beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Wednesday.
April 24
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez works against the Texas Rangers during a baseball game on July 20, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
Orioles’ Rodriguez diagnosed with lat strain, will resume throwing in ‘couple of weeks’
Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde says right-hander Grayson Rodriguez has a strained lat muscle and is a “couple of weeks” from resuming his throwing program.
April 23
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Monday, April 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Ohtani breaks out of mini-slump and falls just a double short of hitting for the cycle
Shohei Ohtani got going again at the plate Monday night, falling just a double short of hitting for the cycle.
April 8
Washington Nationals' James Wood celebrates after his two-run home run as he rounds the bases during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, April 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Wood’s 2-run homer helps overcome Ohtani’s big night in Nationals’ 6-4 win over Dodgers
James Wood hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning that helped the Washington Nationals hold off Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 for their third straight victory.
April 8
Los Angeles Dodgers' Blake Snell, right, gets a visit from catcher Will Smith during the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Dodgers LHP Blake Snell expects to be out for 2 weeks while he recovers from shoulder inflammation
Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell expects to be out for two weeks while he recovers from shoulder inflammation.
April 7
Arizona Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas, right, is out trying to steal second base against Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams, second from right, during the ninth inning of a baseball game on a play that was contested by the Diamondbacks but upheld as an out as called on the field, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Adams throws out Thomas trying to steal for final out of Nationals’ 4-3 win over Diamondbacks
Riley Adams threw out Alek Thomas trying to steal second base for the final out in the Washington Nationals’ 4-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Thomas had just hit a one-out RBI single, cutting the Nationals’ lead to one run.
April 6
Arizona Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas, right, is out trying to steal second base against Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams, second from right, during the ninth inning of a baseball game on a play that was contested by the Diamondbacks but upheld as an out as called on the field, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Wood’s 2-run double in 3-run 1st helps Nats beat Diamondbacks 4-3, stop 4-game losing streak
James Wood hit a two-run double over center fielder Alek Thomas in a three-run first inning and Josh Bell tripled for the third time since 2022, helping the Washington Nationals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 to stop a four-game losing streak.
April 6
Azzi Fudd scores 21 points in return home as No. 7 UConn cruises past Georgetown, 73-55
Azzi Fudd scored 21 points in her homecoming and No. 7 UConn beat Georgetown 73-55 on Saturday. The redshirt junior, who grew up 15 minutes from Georgetown’s campus, hit five 3-pointers and was 8-for-13 from the field.
January 11
Kansas City Royals catcher Freddy Fermin, left, and relief pitcher Lucas Erceg (60) celebrate after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in Washington. The Royals won 7-4. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Frazier’s pinch-hit, 2-run single lifts the Royals to a series sweep of the Nationals
The Kansas City Royals completed a series sweep with a 7-4 victory over the Washington Nationals. Pinch hitter Adam Frazier’s one-out, line drive base hit to left field in the top of the ninth drove in two runs, breaking a 4-4 tie and guiding the Royals to their third straight win following a seven-
September 26, 2024
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jake Irvin throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
Abrams homers, Irvin goes 6 strong innings to lead Nationals over Braves 5-1
CJ Abrams hit a home run, Jake Irvin gave up one run and two hits in six innings, and the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 5-1.
September 12, 2024
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
Michael Harris II hits 2 homers and Braves rout Nationals 12-0 despite López’s early exit
Michael Harris II hit two of Atlanta’s four home runs and the Braves had 15 hits in a 12-0 rout of the Washington Nationals, despite losing starter Reynaldo López to a right shoulder injury after one inning.
September 11, 2024
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Javier Assad winds up during the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
Nico Hoerner helps the surging Cubs rally for a 5-3 win over the sloppy Nationals
Nico Hoerner had two hits and scored two runs, and the Chicago Cubs beat the sloppy Washington Nationals 5-3 for their fifth straight win. Javier Assad pitched six innings of three-run ball as Chicago won for the eighth time in nine games overall.
September 1, 2024
New York Yankees' Gleyber Torres (25) celebrates after his home run with Aaron Judge, right, during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Judge, Torres and Cortes help Yankees top Nationals 5-2 to spoil Dylan Crews’ debut
Gleyber Torres hit a leadoff homer, Aaron Judge made a spectacular defensive play and the New York Yankees beat Washington 5-2 to spoil the major league debut of prized Nationals prospect Dylan Crews.
August 27, 2024
Washington Nationals' Dylan Crews talks to the media during a news conference before a baseball game between the Nationals and the New York Yankees, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Top prospect Dylan Crews debuts for Nationals as next step in Washington’s rebuild
Dylan Crews has made his major league debut for the Washington Nationals. The 22-year-old started in right field and batted second for Washington against the New York Yankees on Monday night.
August 27, 2024
Washington Nationals' Luis Garcia Jr. gestures as he stands by first base with a single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Luis García Jr. triple shy of cycle as Nationals beat Brewers 6-4 to stop 5-game losing streak
Luis García Jr. was a triple shy of the cycle in his second straight three-hit game, Kyle Finnegan got a four-out save in his first outing since blowing a four-run lead and the Washington Nationals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-4 to stop a five-game losing streak.
August 3, 2024
Milwaukee Brewers' William Contreras celebrates after his home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Contreras hits 439-foot homer, Perkins gets go-ahead RBI single as Brewers cruise past Nationals 8-3
William Contreras hit a 439-foot homer, former Nationals prospect Blake Perkins delivered a go-ahead two-run single, and the Milwaukee Brewers cruised to an 8-3 win over Washington.
August 3, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC - July 08: St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Alec Burleson (41) hits a home run during the St. Louis Cardinals versus the Washington Nationals on July 8, 2024 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)
Goldschmidt and Burleson go deep to back Mikolas as Cardinals blank Nationals 6-0
Paul Goldschmidt and Alec Burleson homered, Miles Mikolas pitched into the seventh inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Washington Nationals 6-0.
July 9, 2024
St. Louis Cardinals' Willson Contreras (40) is congratulated by Jose Fermin (15) after scoring during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Contreras homers again with three RBIs to help Cardinals beat Nationals 8-3
Willson Contreras hit his second homer of the series and Kyle Gibson (7-3) tossed five innings as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Washington Nationals 8-3 Sunday at Nationals Park.
July 7, 2024
Washington Nationals' James Wood, left, is congratulated by third base coach Ricky Gutierrez after hitting a three-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Top prospect James Wood hits first major league homer as Nationals cruise past Cardinals 14-6
Top prospect James Wood launched his first career major league home run — a three-run shot — and added a two-run double for a career-high five RBIs as the Washington Nationals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 14-6.
July 7, 2024
St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Willson Contreras, right, celebrates with third base coach Ron 'Pop' Warner, left, after hitting a solo home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, July 5, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Contreras hits tying homer in 9th, Cardinals complete rally in 11th, beat Nationals 7-6
Willson Contreras hit a tying homer in the ninth inning, Masyn Winn scored the go-ahead run on a passed ball in the 11th, and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied from an early 5-0 deficit to beat the Washington Nationals 7-6.
July 6, 2024
New York Mets' Luis Torrens celebrates his home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Torrens hits two homers, Lindor another as Mets beat Nationals 9-1
Luis Torrens hit two homers in a game for the second time in his career and Francisco Lindor added a solo shot as the New York Mets completed a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals 9-1.
June 6, 2024
New York Mets' Pete Alonso, right, celebrates his home run with Brandon Nimmo (9) during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Pete Alonso and Harrison Bader homer to back David Peterson as the Mets beat the Nationals 6-3
Pete Alonso hit a 446-foot homer, Harrison Bader launched a two-run shot and the New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 6-3 on Tuesday night.
June 5, 2024
Nationals recall LHP DJ Herz to make MLB debut against the Mets, RHP Trevor Williams to 15-day IL
The Washington Nationals have recalled LHP DJ Herz to start and make his Major League debut against the New York Mets on Tuesday.
June 4, 2024
New York Mets relief pitcher Jake Diekman (30) and catcher Luis Torrens, left, celebrates after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Monday, June 3, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Mets get offense from Vientos, Marte and Iglesias before maligned bullpen holds off Nationals 8-7
Jose Iglesias had three hits, including a go-ahead single in the fifth inning, and Mark Vientos homered as the New York Mets held off the Washington Nationals 8-7. New York’s beleaguered bullpen nearly coughed up another late lead.
June 4, 2024
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