Nationals own the sixth inning (again) and beat the Royals (again)
A day after the offense let loose for eight runs, the Nationals produce a four-run sixth and hold off Kansas City, 4-2.
By Jesse DoughertyLuis García ties Nationals record with a six-hit game
The 23-year-old second baseman sparked the Nationals in Friday night’s 12-10 win at Kansas City.
By Jesse DoughertyNationals hold off the Royals in a 22-run slugfest
Luis García had a six-hit night — including two doubles in the sixth inning, a franchise first — as the Nationals held on for a 12-10 win.
By Jesse DoughertyNats, one out from a thrilling win, suffer a gutting loss to Padres
After rallying from a four-run deficit to take a late lead, the Nationals are stunned by Rougned Odor's three-run homer in the ninth of an 8-6 loss.
By Andrew GoldenThe outsized world of James Wood
James Wood, a 6-foot-6 outfielder, has all five tools — power, contact ability, speed, a strong arm and glove.
By Jesse DoughertyTrevor Williams and one big inning help Nats keep Padres in check
The right-hander goes back to pitching out of the windup and holds down a lineup stacked with lefties in a 5-3 win.
By Andrew GoldenJuan Soto, back where his dreams began, lights up Nationals Park
Soto reached four times in Tuesday's series opener, his latest return to Nationals Park.
By Jesse DoughertyBack at Nationals Park, Juan Soto powers the Padres to a 7-4 victory
Soto went 3 for 4 with two singles and a solo homer as San Diego muscled its way past Washington.
By Andrew GoldenCould Juan Soto be a National again? It’d be crazy not to consider it.
Juan Soto was brilliant in his first act in D.C. Could there be a second?
By Barry SvrlugaWhy MacKenzie Gore wears No. 1, a rarity for pitchers
Gore debuted the number when he debuted for the San Diego Padres in April 2022.
By Jesse DoughertyNats have plenty in reserve to claim a series win over the Tigers
Backups Riley Adams and Ildemaro Vargas provided much of the offense to lift Josiah Gray during a 6-4 victory.
By Andrew GoldenLane Thomas keeps revving the Nationals, who snap their four-game skid
The leadoff man went 3 for 4 with the go-ahead two-run double as the Nationals posted a 5-2 win over the Tigers.
By Jesse DoughertyRookie Jake Irvin struggles, and Nats’ late rally falls short vs. Tigers
The right-hander fails to make it out of the third inning. The Nationals' offense came alive late in an 8-6 loss at home.
By Jesse DoughertyNationals’ bats stay (mostly) quiet as Marlins complete series sweep
Offense finds clutch hits elusive in a 5-3 loss that reveals, again, jus how little margin for error the Nationals have.
By Andrew GoldenCorey Dickerson’s welcome-back HR not enough for Nats in loss to Marlins
The outfielder homers in first at-bat since going on the IL in early April. His absence had left a power void in the Nationals' lineup.
By Andrew GoldenJosiah Gray made changes in the offseason. So far, that’s helping.
“Each day is a journey, but I’m really embracing it this year,” Josiah Gray said.
By Andrew GoldenHunter Harvey can’t seal deal and the Marlins walk off the Nationals
Harvey was one strike away from closing out Miami on each of his final three hitters. The Marlins' Jorge Soler's two-run homer then ended the drama.
By Andrew GoldenJake Irvin is an outlier for the Nationals. Here’s why.
Before Irvin was promoted in early May, the Nationals spent a month of the season without a player they drafted.
By Jesse DoughertyCJ Abrams and the difference between growing pains and bad baseball
The young shortstop's mental error against the Mets on Monday was inconsequential. What he learns from it is crucial.
By Barry SvrlugaJoey Meneses leads launch party as Nationals split series with Mets
Washington's designated hitter has not been able to match his power from last year, but Monday brought signs he's beginning to find his stroke.
By Jesse Dougherty