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Washington Nationals' Juan Soto takes a lead from first during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
LEADING OFF: Soto on the block as Nats host Scherzer, Mets

By The Associated Press Jul. 31, 2022 08:41 PM EDT

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani reacts after the tema's baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, June 11, 2021, in Washington. The Giants won 1-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Scherzer hurt, Giants beat Nats 1-0 behind Posey, DeSclafani

By Bobby Bancroft Jun. 11, 2021 10:12 PM EDT

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto, left, celebrates after hitting a solo home run as Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras looks to the field during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Wednesday, May 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Soto hits scoreboard, Scherzer wins again, Nats top Cubs 4-3

By Matt Carlson May. 19, 2021 11:51 PM EDT

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 11, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
LEADING OFF: Ohtani pitches, Kluber vs Rangers, Sox-Twins

By The Associated Press May. 19, 2021 04:17 AM EDT

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (25) records put out during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday, April 26, 2021, in Baltimore, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
LEADING OFF: Trout out, Kluber vs Rangers, Sox-Twins trouble

By The Associated Press May. 18, 2021 10:43 PM EDT

New York Mets' Pete Alonso, right, hugs relief pitcher Edwin Diaz after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field, Sunday, April 25, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Walker gets 1st win for Mets, who take 2 of 3 from Nationals

By Jerry Beach Apr. 25, 2021 04:30 PM EDT

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom tips his cap to fans after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals Friday, April 23, 2021, in New York. The Mets won 6-0. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
DeGrom's 15 strikeouts, 2-hitter lead Mets over Nats 6-0

By Ronald Blum Apr. 23, 2021 10:08 PM EDT

Houston Astros' Michael Brantley is greeted in the dugout after he scored on a single by Taylor Jones during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Greinke sharp, Astros end 6-game skid, beat Astros 1-0

By Chris Talbott Apr. 18, 2021 12:08 AM EDT

Arizona Diamondbacks' Carson Kelly, center, runs the bases on a solo home run as Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin, right, stands on the mound during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 15, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Young's slam off Corbin helps D'backs top booed Nats 11-6

By Howard Fendrich Apr. 15, 2021 11:43 PM EDT

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, left, general manager Mike Rizzo, and owner Mark Lerner watch the team during a baseball workout at Nationals Park, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Washington. The Nationals are scheduled to play the Braves on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Struggling Nationals get back Schwarber, Bell, Harrison

By Howard Fendrich Apr. 12, 2021 04:24 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Zach McKinstry makes a catch on a ball hit by Washington Nationals' Starlin Castro during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Taylor's homer propels Dodgers to 9-5 win over Nationals

By Joe Reedy Apr. 11, 2021 12:39 AM EDT

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. hits a fielder's choice ground ball in the seventh inning of an opening day baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Washington. Austin Riley scored on the play. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Nats finally play, beat Braves 6-5 on Soto's walk-off in 9th

By Howard Fendrich Apr. 06, 2021 07:35 PM EDT

A steady trickle of fans arrive at the centerfield gate as the Washington Nationals play the Atlanta Braves in their opening day baseball game at Nationals Park, Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Not quite 'Your 2021 Washington Nationals!' finally playing

By Howard Fendrich Apr. 06, 2021 05:11 PM EDT

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto bats during a baseball workout at Nationals Park, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Washington. The Nationals are scheduled to play the Braves on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
LEADING OFF: Nats set to start short-handed vs Braves

By The Associated Press Apr. 06, 2021 03:22 AM EDT

CORRECTS FIRST NAME TO MIKE-Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo, left, and manager Dave Martinez, watch the team during a baseball workout at Nationals Park, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Washington. The Nationals are scheduled to play the Braves on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
LEADING OFF: Nats set to start short-handed vs Braves

By The Associated Press Apr. 05, 2021 08:19 PM EDT

CORRECTS FIRST NAME TO MIKE-Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, left, and general manager Mike Rizzo talk during a baseball workout at Nationals Park, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Washington. The Nationals are scheduled to play the Braves on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Scherzer, COVID-depleted Nats finally set to play vs. Braves

By Howard Fendrich Apr. 05, 2021 04:52 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt, center, works against Houston Astros' Jose Altuve during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 1, 2021, Oakland, Calif. Fans at RingCentral Coliseum were back at the ballpark for the first time since the 2019 season, and were seated in separate "seating pods" under a reduced stadium capacity policy due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Opening Day: Snow, stars, fans and a virus postponement

By Ben Walker Apr. 01, 2021 07:08 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves' Brian Snitker, left, and Philadelphia Phillies' Joe Girardi meet before an opening day baseball game, Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
COVID hits MLB opening day; positive tests scrap Mets-Nats

By Howard Fendrich Apr. 01, 2021 12:15 PM EDT

Chicago White Sox manager Tony LaRussa (22) removes starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (27) from the baseball game as catcher Yasmani Grandal, left, and first baseman Jose Abreu (79) wait on the mound during the fifth inning of a spring training matchup against the San Francisco Giants on Monday, March 22, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
LEADING OFF: Crowds back on opening day, Cole starts season

By The Associated Press Apr. 01, 2021 01:11 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 14, 2020, file photo, Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo looks on during the seventh inning in the continuation of a suspended baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Nationals in Baltimore. On Wednesday, March 31, 2021, Rizzo said a player for the team has tested positive for COVID-19. Rizzo said that four teammates and a staff member have been quarantined on the eve of the start of the regular season after contact tracing. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
1 Nationals player positive for COVID; 4 others quarantined

By Howard Fendrich Mar. 31, 2021 04:45 PM EDT