PATRICK STEVENS

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt blows a bubble during the first inning inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Padres’ Dylan Cease has no-hit bid through 8 innings against Nationals

Dylan Cease of the San Diego Padres has not allowed a hit through eight innings against the Washington Nationals. Cease has thrown 103 pitches, including 63 strikes, and has faced one batter over the minimum.

San Diego Padres' Jurickson Profar, center, celebrates his two-run home run with Jackson Merrill during the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Profar, Higashioka homer as Padres collect season-high 20 hits, rout Nats 12-3

Jurickson Profar homered for the second consecutive game, Kyle Higashioka also went deep, and the San Diego Padres beat the Washington Nationals 12-3.

San Diego Padres left fielder Jurickson Profar (10) joins the celebration with Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill and Padres right fielder Bryce Johnson after defeating the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Luis Arraez, Jurickson Profar hit back-to-back homers as Padres blank Nats 4-0

Luis Arraez and Jurickson Profar homered on consecutive pitches in the fifth inning, and the San Diego Padres blanked the Washington Nationals 4-0.

FILE - San Diego Padres' Kyle Higashioka reacts after catching a pop foul by Cleveland Guardians' Will Brennan during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, July 19, 2024. Higashioka received a replica of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to his grandfather’s World War II unit Monday, July 22, 2024, at a ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Army. (AP Photo/Phil Long, File)

Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka receives replica medal for grandfather’s World War II service

San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka received a replica of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to his grandfather’s World War II unit Monday during a ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Army. The late G.

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Ryne Nelson throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals Thursday, June 20, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Ryne Nelson’s 7 efficient innings help Diamondbacks handle Nationals, 5-2

Ryne Nelson pitched seven efficient innings, Christian Walker hit his team-high 17th home run in the ninth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Washington Nationals 5-2.

Washington Nationals' Ildemaro Vargas, left, crowns Nationals' Jesse Winker with the home run top hat after Winker hit a go-ahead two-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Jesse Winker’s go-ahead home run rallies Nationals past Diamondbacks 3-1

Jesse Winker hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning and the Washington Nationals defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1.

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Mitchell Parker delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, June 16, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Jacob Young, Lane Thomas homer as Nationals complete sweep of Marlins, 3-1

Jacob Young hit his first major league homer, Lane Thomas went deep for the third day in a row, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Miami Marlins 3-1 to complete a three-game sweep.

Washington Nationals' pitcher DJ Herz (74) throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park, Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Nationals’ DJ Herz strikes out 13 and allows 1 hit in 6 innings for first MLB win, 4-0 over Marlins

DJ Herz struck out 13 and allowed one hit over six innings for his first major league victory, combining on a four-hitter that led the Washington Nationals over the Miami Marlins 4-0.

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Shaun Anderson delivers against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington, Friday, June 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Lane Thomas homers during seven-run third inning as Nationals rout Marlins 8-1

Lane Thomas homered to highlight a seven-run third inning, and the Washington Nationals routed the Miami Marlins 8-1 in the opener of a three-game series.

Washington Nationals' Keibert Ruiz runs the bases on his three-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Keibert Ruiz homers in 7-run 4th inning as the Nationals beat the Braves 8-5

Keibert Ruiz homered as part of a seven-run fourth inning and the Washington Nationals defeated the Atlanta Braves 8-5 on Sunday, spoiling the major league debut of pitcher Hurston Waldrep.

Washington Nationals' Nick Senzel, front, reacts at second base after he doubled in a run during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Washington. Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies watches at back. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nick Senzel homers for the 1st time since April 28 as Nationals handle Braves 7-3

Nick Senzel homered for the first time since April 28 and drove in three runs, Eddie Rosario had three RBIs against his former team and the Washington Nationals defeated the Atlanta Braves 7-3.

Braves plan to call up 2023 first-rounder Hurston Waldrep to make MLB debut Sunday

The Atlanta Braves plan to bring up Hurston Waldrep, the team’s first-round pick in the 2023 draft, to make his major league debut Sunday against the Washington Nationals.

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jake Irvin watches a throw to an Atlanta Braves batter during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, June 7, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Nationals beat Braves 2-1 to deal Chris Sale his 1st loss since April 13

Jake Irvin pitched six shutout innings and the Washington Nationals dealt Atlanta ace Chris Sale his first loss in nearly two months with a 2-1 victory over the Braves.

Atlanta Braves' Marcell Ozuna runs the bases on a two-run home run against the Washington Nationals during the eighth inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Marcell Ozuna’s NL-leading 18th home run helps Braves rally past Nationals, 5-2

Austin Riley hit a go-ahead RBI single and Marcell Ozuna followed with a two-run homer as the Atlanta Braves scored three runs in the eighth inning to rally for a 5-2 victory over the Washington Nationals.

Boston Red Sox's Rafael Devers follows through on his single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Abreu, Refsnyder hit HRs, Bernardino solid in relief as Red Sox halt Orioles’ 5-game win streak

Brennan Bernardino worked out of a no-out, bases-loaded jam in the sixth inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-3 Tuesday night.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dean Kremer throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kremer pitches Orioles past Yankees for 4-2 victory that opens 1-game AL East lead

Dean Kremer pitched seven innings of two-run ball, Adley Rutschman extended his hitting streak to a career-best 11 games and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the New York Yankees 4-2.

Baltimore Orioles' Gunnar Henderson, right, celebrates after his home run with third base coach Tony Mansolino, left, during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Monday, April 29, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Gunnar Henderson becomes youngest player to hit 10 homers before May 1 as Orioles defeat Yankees 2-0

Gunnar Henderson led off the first inning with a homer to become the youngest player in major league history with 10 home runs before May 1 and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the New York Yankees 2-0 in the opener of a four-game series.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s 6 shutout innings help Dodgers finish sweep, defeat Nats 2-1

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched six shutout innings, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Washington Nationals 2-1 to complete a three-game sweep. Teoscar Hernández homered for the Dodgers, who matched a season high with four straight wins.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani prepares to bat during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Washington. ( AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Shohei Ohtani has 3 doubles, Landon Knack gets 1st victory as Dodgers rout Nationals 11-2

Shohei Ohtani had three doubles to improve his major league-leading batting average to .371, rookie Landon Knack got his first victory and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Washington Nationals 11-2 on Wednesday night.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani speaks with reporters before a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Washington.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Shohei Ohtani’s hard-hit home run adds to torrid start in 1st season with Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani’s 450-foot home run against the Nationals on Tuesday night was the hardest hit of his career, leaving his bat at 118.7 mph.

Washington Nationals pitcher MacKenzie Gore throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Gore pitches into 6th inning as Nationals defeat Phillies 3-2 to avoid series sweep

MacKenzie Gore pitched five-hit ball into the sixth inning, and the Washington Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 to avoid a series sweep. Lane Thomas stole three bases and scored the go-ahead run as Washington stopped a three-game slide.

FILE - Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws live batting practice in a drizzle during the team's spring training baseball workout March 15, 2022, in West Palm Beach, Fla. Strasburg, the 2019 World Series MVP whose career was derailed by injuries, officially was listed by Major League Baseball on Saturday, April 6, 2024, as being retired. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg, the 2019 World Series MVP, announces his retirement at 35

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has announced his retirement, ending the 2019 World Series MVP’s injury-filled career.

Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) shoots against Maryland guard DeShawn Harris-Smith (5) and forward Julian Reese, third from left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Shannon scores 27 as No. 14 Illinois earns 1st victory at Maryland since 2011

Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 27 points, and No. 14 Illinois defeated Maryland 85-80 to earn its first road victory against the Terrapins since 2011.

FILE - Charles "Lefty" Driesell speaks during induction ceremonies into the Basketball Hall of Fame, Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in Springfield, Mass. Lefty Driesell, the coach whose folksy drawl belied a fiery on-court demeanor that put Maryland on the college basketball map and enabled him to rebuild several struggling programs, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. He was 92. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Maryland reflects on Driesell’s impact on elevating Terrapins to national elite

Before Gary Williams led Maryland to the 2002 NCAA championship, Lefty Driesell made the Terrapins relevant.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider delivers during the second inning of the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Braves reach 100 wins again, beat Nationals 8-5 behind Strider to secure doubleheader split

Spencer Strider earned his major league-leading 19th win and the Atlanta Braves got their 100th victory of the season by beating the Washington Nationals 8-5 for a doubleheader split.

Washington Nationals' Lane Thomas celebrates with teammate Jake Alu (39) after hitting a grand slam home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Nationals Park, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Lane Thomas’ grand slam helps Nationals blast White Sox 13-3. Josiah Gray gets the win

Lane Thomas hit a grand slam and the Washington Nationals routed the Chicago White Sox 13-3. Joey Meneses and Dominic Smith also homered for Washington, which won back-to-back games for the first time since taking three in a row from Aug. 24-26.

Washington Nationals' Joey Meneses celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Joey Meneses’ pinch-hit 3-run homer sends Nationals past White Sox 4-3

Joey Meneses pinch-hit a three-run home run in the seventh inning, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Chicago White Sox 4-3.

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joan Adon delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Mike Clevinger pitches a 6-hitter as the White Sox beat the Nationals 6-1

Mike Clevinger pitched a six-hitter for his third career complete game, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Washington Nationals 6-1. Luis Robert Jr. hit a three-run homer for Chicago, which improved to 5-12 in September.

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zach Eflin throws to the Baltimore Orioles in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Zach Eflin and the Rays limit the Orioles to 2 hits, win 7-1 to pull even in AL East

Zach Eflin and two relievers combined on a two-hitter, Brandon Lowe and Harold Ramírez homered, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-1 to pull into a virtual tie atop the AL East. Tampa Bay has won nine of 11 and 18 of 24.

Former Baltimore Orioles player Adam Jones puts on a team jersey during a news conference in which he signed a contract to officially retire prior to a baseball game between the Orioles and the Tampa Bay Rays, Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Former All-Star outfielder Adam Jones honored after retiring as an Oriole

Former Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones was honored before Friday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Earlier in the day, Jones signed a ceremonial contract and retired with the franchise with which he spent the bulk of his career.