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Notes and quotes from Jake Irvin’s 10-K start in Truist Park... IRVIN Ks 10 IN ATL: Jake Irvin struck out a career high 10 batters last night in Atlanta’s Truist Park, tossing six scoreless frames on 90 pitches, 58 strikes, but Braves’ starter Max Fried held the visiting Nationals off the board through eight in the pitchers’ duel. Washington’s offense was 0 for 3 with runners … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Jake Irvin Ks 10 in ATL; Nats drop 2-0 decision to Braves…

Notes and quotes on the Nationals’ series win in the three-game set against the Mariners... WILL CORBIN BOUNCE BACK?: All things considered, Patrick Corbin was on a nice run before he went up against the Twins last week in the nation’s capital. Corbin, 34, put up a 3.46 ERA, a 3.70 FIP, and not-so-great .294/.354/.480 line against in a five-start stretch between April 23rd … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats drop finale to Mariners, 9-5, settle for 2 of 3 in series…

Notes and quotes from the Nationals’ series opening win in Atlanta... MITCHELL. PARKER. An off day last Thursday gave the Nationals an opportunity to switch things up a bit so that rookie starter, Mitchell Parker could get an extra day of rest, and take on the Atlanta Braves in the opener of Washington’s series in Truist Park. “I just wanted to give Parker an extra day,” … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Mitchell Parker does it again in 8-4 win over Braves; Nats DFA Victor Robles…

Notes and quotes from the Nationals’ 3-1 win over the Mariners in D.C. on Saturday... SERIES WIN!!!!: Trevor Williams took the mound on Saturday afternoon with a 2.35 ERA, a 2.80 FIP, 14 walks (2.74 BB/9), 35 Ks (6.85 K/9), and a .220/.276/.274 line against in nine starts and 46 innings pitched on the year, a significant improvement from the numbers he put up in the first year … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Trevor Williams and Nats secure series W with 3-1 win over Mariners…

Notes and quotes from the Nationals’ 6-1 win over the Mariners on Friday... GORE STRIKES OUT 8 IN 7 IP: MacKenzie Gore gave up a leadoff home run on the second pitch he threw in last night’s game, a 97.1 MPH fastball J.P. Crawford hit 399 ft. to center field to start the series in the nation’s capital. It was the only run, and one of just four hits, which Gore allowed overall, … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: MacKenzie Gore Ks 8 in seven strong; Nats beat Mariners, 6-1 in series opener…