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Associated Press
2 days ago
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Nationals stop 11-game skid as Wood hits second 2-run homer in 11th for 4-3 win over Rockies
WASHINGTON (AP) — James Wood hit a pair of two-run homers, including a game-winning shot in the 11th inning, and the Washington Nationals snapped their 11-game losing streak Thursday with a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies. With one out and automatic runner Riley Adams on third, Wood drove a 1-0 pitch from Seth Halvorsen (1-2) to center field for his 20th home run — giving the Nationals only their third win in 17 games this month. It was the fourth multihomer game for the second-year outfielder. He did it twice last September and finished with nine homers as a rookie. CJ Abrams singled leading off the fourth against Rockies rookie starter Chase Dollander, and Wood homered to center for a 2-0 lead. Colorado tied it 2-all in the fifth against starter Trevor Williams. Orlando Arcia singled with one out and was awarded third base after second baseman Luis García Jr. caught a liner for the second out but bounced a throw off Arcia and out of play trying to catch him off first base. Jordan Beck doubled in a run and Mickey Moniak added an RBI single. Ryan McMahon singled and went to third on a double by Brenton Doyle to chase Williams with one out in the sixth. Cole Henry got the final two outs of the inning to keep the score tied. Williams allowed two runs and eight hits in 5 1/3 innings. Ryan Loutos (1-0) gave up a go-ahead single to Michael Toglia in the 11th before retiring the next three batters for his first career win. Dollander permitted two runs and six hits in six innings. Key moment Henry came in with one out and runners on second and third in the sixth and struck out both Sam Hilliard and Arcia swinging to keep it tied. Key stat Eight of Colorado's 17 wins have come this month. Up next The Nationals hadn't announced a starter for Friday's series opener in Los Angeles against the Dodgers and LHP Clayton Kershaw (2-0, 3.25 ERA). LHP Austin Gomber will make his second start of the season for Colorado in Friday's opener against the visiting Diamondbacks. Gomber gave up two hits in five shutout innings at Atlanta his first time out. ___ AP MLB:
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Toglia, Beck hit HRs as Rockies win 3-1, extend Nationals' losing streak to 11 games
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Mitchell Parker throws to the Colorado Rockies during the second inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel) A rainbow forms while a tarp is on the field as the start of a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Colorado Rockies is delayed due to weather at Nationals Park, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel) Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams steals second base against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Washington. This marks Abrams' 100th career steal. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel) Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez throws to the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel) Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez throws to the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel) Washington Nationals starting pitcher Mitchell Parker throws to the Colorado Rockies during the second inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel) A rainbow forms while a tarp is on the field as the start of a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Colorado Rockies is delayed due to weather at Nationals Park, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel) Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams steals second base against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Washington. This marks Abrams' 100th career steal. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel) Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez throws to the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel) WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael Toglia and Jordan Beck hit solo homers and Germán Márquez gave up six hits in 5 2/3 scoreless innings to help the Colorado Rockies beat Washington 3-1 on Wednesday night, extending the Nationals' losing streak to 11 games. The Rockies have won four straight games for the first time this season. Advertisement Toglia's home run off starter Mitchell Parker (4-8) made it 1-0 in the sixth and Orlando Arcia led off the seventh with a triple and scored on a sacrifice bunt by Ryan Ritter to make it 2-0. CJ Abrams drew a two-out walk in the seventh and scored on James Wood's 19th double of the season. Seth Halvorsen pitched a 1-2-3 ninth with two strikeouts for his fifth save of the season. The start of the game was delayed nearly two hours because of inclement weather. Key moment Wood drew a two-out walk in the third before Luis García Jr. and Nathaniel Lowe hit back-to-back singles to load the bases, but Márquez got Brady House to line out to third — where Arcia made a sprawling catch that ended Washington's threat. Advertisement Key stat Márquez (3-8) did not allow at least one earned run for the first time in 13 appearances. The 30-year-old gave up four hits in six scoreless innings in a 3-2 loss to Tampa Bay on opening day. Up next Chase Dollander (2-7, 6.57 ERA) takes the mound Thursday for the Rockies against Trevor Williams (3-8 5.71) to close a four-game series. ___ AP MLB:
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Nationals host the Rockies on home losing streak
Colorado Rockies (14-57, fifth in the NL West) vs. Washington Nationals (30-41, fourth in the NL East) Washington; Monday, 6:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Carson Palmquist (0-4, 7.77 ERA, 1.82 WHIP, 16 strikeouts); Nationals: Jake Irvin (5-3, 4.21 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 54 strikeouts) Advertisement BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nationals -204, Rockies +167; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals are looking to stop their five-game home skid with a victory over the Colorado Rockies. Washington has a 15-21 record at home and a 30-41 record overall. The Nationals have a 20-7 record in games when they scored at least five runs. Colorado has a 14-57 record overall and a 7-30 record on the road. The Rockies are 3-12 in games when they hit at least two home runs. The matchup Monday is the fourth time these teams meet this season. TOP PERFORMERS: James Wood has 17 doubles and 17 home runs for the Nationals. C.J. Abrams is 12 for 38 with four doubles and a home run over the past 10 games. Advertisement Hunter Goodman has 16 doubles, three triples and 11 home runs for the Rockies. Jordan Beck is 12 for 39 with four doubles and five RBIs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Nationals: 1-9, .223 batting average, 4.50 ERA, outscored by 23 runs Rockies: 3-7, .269 batting average, 6.44 ERA, outscored by 21 runs INJURIES: Nationals: Andrew Chafin: 15-Day IL (hamstring), Dylan Crews: 10-Day IL (back), Paul DeJong: 10-Day IL (face), Orlando Ribalta: 15-Day IL (biceps), Derek Law: 15-Day IL (forearm), DJ Herz: 60-Day IL (elbow), Mason Thompson: 60-Day IL (elbow), Josiah Gray: 60-Day IL (elbow) Rockies: Kyle Freeland: 15-Day IL (back), Ezequiel Tovar: 10-Day IL (oblique), Tanner Gordon: 15-Day IL (oblique), Kris Bryant: 60-Day IL (lumbar), Ryan Feltner: 15-Day IL (back), Jeff Criswell: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Associated Press
5 days ago
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- Associated Press
Nationals host the Rockies on home losing streak
Colorado Rockies (14-57, fifth in the NL West) vs. Washington Nationals (30-41, fourth in the NL East) Washington; Monday, 6:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Carson Palmquist (0-4, 7.77 ERA, 1.82 WHIP, 16 strikeouts); Nationals: Jake Irvin (5-3, 4.21 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 54 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nationals -204, Rockies +167; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals are looking to stop their five-game home skid with a victory over the Colorado Rockies. Washington has a 15-21 record at home and a 30-41 record overall. The Nationals have a 20-7 record in games when they scored at least five runs. Colorado has a 14-57 record overall and a 7-30 record on the road. The Rockies are 3-12 in games when they hit at least two home runs. The matchup Monday is the fourth time these teams meet this season. TOP PERFORMERS: James Wood has 17 doubles and 17 home runs for the Nationals. C.J. Abrams is 12 for 38 with four doubles and a home run over the past 10 games. Hunter Goodman has 16 doubles, three triples and 11 home runs for the Rockies. Jordan Beck is 12 for 39 with four doubles and five RBIs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Nationals: 1-9, .223 batting average, 4.50 ERA, outscored by 23 runs Rockies: 3-7, .269 batting average, 6.44 ERA, outscored by 21 runs INJURIES: Nationals: Andrew Chafin: 15-Day IL (hamstring), Dylan Crews: 10-Day IL (back), Paul DeJong: 10-Day IL (face), Orlando Ribalta: 15-Day IL (biceps), Derek Law: 15-Day IL (forearm), DJ Herz: 60-Day IL (elbow), Mason Thompson: 60-Day IL (elbow), Josiah Gray: 60-Day IL (elbow) Rockies: Kyle Freeland: 15-Day IL (back), Ezequiel Tovar: 10-Day IL (oblique), Tanner Gordon: 15-Day IL (oblique), Kris Bryant: 60-Day IL (lumbar), Ryan Feltner: 15-Day IL (back), Jeff Criswell: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Yahoo
7 days ago
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Dave Martinez defends coaching staff as sputtering Nationals' losing streak reaches seven
Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams, right, is forced out at second base as Miami Marlins second baseman Javier Sanoja, left, throws to first base to put out Nationals' Amed Rosario for a double-play during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Washington Nationals' Nathaniel Lowe, center, scores on a bases loaded walk to Riley Adams during the second inning of a baseball game as Miami Marlins catcher Agustin Ramirez looks on at left, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Washington Nationals' Luis Garcia Jr. gestures at second base after hitting a double during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams, left, is forced out at second base as Miami Marlins shortstop Otto Lopez, right, throws to first but can't get Nationals' James Wood during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams, left, is forced out at second base as Miami Marlins shortstop Otto Lopez, right, throws to first but can't get Nationals' James Wood during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams, right, is forced out at second base as Miami Marlins second baseman Javier Sanoja, left, throws to first base to put out Nationals' Amed Rosario for a double-play during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Washington Nationals' Nathaniel Lowe, center, scores on a bases loaded walk to Riley Adams during the second inning of a baseball game as Miami Marlins catcher Agustin Ramirez looks on at left, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Washington Nationals' Luis Garcia Jr. gestures at second base after hitting a double during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams, left, is forced out at second base as Miami Marlins shortstop Otto Lopez, right, throws to first but can't get Nationals' James Wood during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez bristled Saturday when asked how much of his team's recent offensive struggles should be apportioned between players and his coaches after the 4-3 loss to the Miami Marlins. 'It's never on coaching,' Martinez said. 'Never on coaching. Coaches work their (butts) off every single day. We're not going to fingerpoint here and say it's coaches. It's never on the coaches. They work hard. The message is clear. All the work is done prior. So, sometimes, they have to go out there and play the game. It's always been about the players. Always.' Advertisement The Nationals have lost seven in a row, tied for their longest skid of the season. They've averaged 2.5 runs while going 2-10 in June and are a season-high 10 games under .500 at 30-40, two games ahead of the last-place Marlins in the NL East. Martinez led Washington to its first World Series title in 2019, but the Nationals struggled to a 26-34 record in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. The club began a rebuild at the trade deadline in 2021, and has not finished higher than fourth in the division in the last five years. Martinez is 493-609 in eight seasons. 'I played this game a long time,' Martinez said. 'Never once have I blamed a coach for anything. We worked our (butts) off to get better, they gave us information and we used it. These guys understand what the game is, man. I never had a such a group of coaches that work as hard as they do.' Advertisement Washington's offensive issues have been particularly acute this month. The Nationals rank last in the majors in runs (30), walks (23), on-base percentage (.267) and slugging percentage (.304) in June and are 29th in both home runs (six) and batting average (.216) over the last two weeks. They have scored more than three runs in a game only twice this month. The Nationals went 2 for 10 with runners in scoring position Saturday, including Amed Rosario's flyout and James Wood's pop out with the bases loaded in the ninth inning to end the game. The Marlins scored their fourth run when Washington second baseman Luis García Jr. dropped a pop fly with two outs in the eighth inning. 'These coaches, they work their (butts) off,' Martinez said. 'And I know every coaching staff is like that. And the players know. Sometimes you have to put the onus on the players and they have to go out there and they have to play the game and play the game the right way. We can't hit for them, we can't catch the ball for them, we can't pitch for them, we can't throw strikes for them. They've got to do that.' ___ AP MLB:
