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Notes and quotes from the Nationals’ win over the Marlins in the nation’s capital... GOREGEOUS: Going into MacKenzie Gore’s 30th start of the 2024 campaign, Nationals’ manager Davey Martinez told reporters he wanted to see the southpaw continue to build on what he has been able to do when successful on the mound this season. “Just attacking the strike zone, competing, pitch … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: James Wood and MacKenzie Gore lead Nats to win over Marlins…

Notes and quotes on the Nationals’ win over the Marlins on Saturday afternoon in the nation’s capital... STRONG CORBIN: A strong stretch for Patrick Corbin came to an abrupt end in PNC Park last Sunday, with the left-handed starter giving up five hits and four runs out of the gate in the first, and a total of 10 hits and seven earned runs overall in the six-inning turn in the … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Patrick Corbin solid; Nats homer way to win…

Notes and quotes from last night’s win over the Marlins in Nationals Park... PLAY GARCIA VS LHPs: While Davey Martinez has given Luis García, Jr. days off against tough left-handers along the way this season, he talked late last month about giving the 24-year-old opportunities during games when lefties come in, even if he doesn’t always start the second baseman when they are … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: DJ Herz and Luis García, Jr. lead Nats to 4-1 win over Marlins…

Notes and quotes on the Nationals’ series opening loss to the Marlins, and Mitchell Parker’s solid start... Washington Nationals’ manager Davey Martinez spoke with reporters at length earlier this week about managing pitcher workloads as the end of the season approaches, and how they plan to handle the starting rotation down the stretch to get everyone through the end of the … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Mitchell Parker goes deep; Nats score early, dry up in 6-3 loss to Marlins…

Notes and quotes on a strong start by Jake Irvin, who’s pwned the Braves this season... Winless in his last four starts (8.14 ERA, a 5.99 FIP, .326/.396/.558 line against in 21 IP), Jake Irvin, 27, had struggled in the second half (a 6.12 ERA, a 5.56 FIP, and a .290/.340/.525 line against in 9 GS and 50 IP), to reproduce the results from his strong first half (3.49 ERA, a 3.87 … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Jake Irvin does it again against Braves; Nats win, 5-1…