Nimmo returns from hotel room scare to drive in 2 runs as the Mets beat the Nationals 7-2 in 10
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Nimmo returns from hotel room scare to drive in 2 runs as the Mets beat the Nationals 7-2 in 10

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Brandon Nimmo had two RBIs in his return from a harrowing hotel room accident, and the New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 7-2 on Tuesday night for their second consecutive extra-innings victory. When it’s taken away from you briefly, you realize just how special it is, and you start to enjoy the little things a little bit more.” As part of a five-run 10th, José Iglesias doubled to put the Mets ahead, Nimmo also doubled and Pete Alonso crushed his 18th homer. The 26-year-old, who was Washington’s opening-day starter, has been on the injured list since early April.. RHP Cade Cavalli, who had Tommy John surgery in spring 2023, needs to be ramped up again in his rehab process after missing time with an illness, Martinez said. UP NEXT Mets RHP Christian Scott makes his first start since May 30, pitching against Nationals LHP Mitchell Parker.

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Nola earns 14th victory as NL East champion Phillies beat the Nationals 6-3 in regular-season finale
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Nola earns 14th victory as NL East champion Phillies beat the Nationals 6-3 in regular-season finale

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Kyle Schwarber and Weston Wilson each drove in two runs, Aaron Nola earned his 14th victory and the NL East champion Philadelphia Phillies avoided a series sweep and closed out the regular season with a 6-3 win over the Washington Nationals on Sunday. The Phillies have a bye in the first round of the playoffs and will face …

Stone Garrett homers in return to majors as Nationals rout Phillies, 9-1
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Stone Garrett homers in return to majors as Nationals rout Phillies, 9-1

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Stone Garrett homered in his first major league plate appearance in more than a year in a three-hit, three-RBI effort and the Washington Nationals ended a four-game losing streak with a 9-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. Washington’s Trevor Williams struck out five in five shutout innings and allowed three hits and two walks as …

Nimmo homer lifts Mets to 2-1 win as New York takes 3 of 4 and delays Phillies’ NL East clinch
3 months ago

Nimmo homer lifts Mets to 2-1 win as New York takes 3 of 4 and delays Phillies’ NL East clinch

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Brandon Nimmo hit a tiebreaking, sixth-inning home run off Zack Wheeler that sailed just over the glove of leaping right fielder Nick Castellanos, and the New York Mets beat Philadelphia 2-1 on Sunday night to prevent the Phillies from clinching the NL East at Citi Field. “These guys are just rising to the challenge and it’s just …

Mets prevent Phillies from clinching NL East with 6-3 win behind Sean Manaea and Francisco Alvarez
3 months ago

Mets prevent Phillies from clinching NL East with 6-3 win behind Sean Manaea and Francisco Alvarez

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Sean Manaea won his fourth straight decision, Brandon Nimmo hit a tiebreaking single in a three-run seventh inning and the New York Mets beat Philadelphia 6-3 on Saturday to prevent the Phillies from clinching the NL East title. Every pitch mattered and the crowd was in it the whole time.” Philadelphia, which has lost two of the …

Jake Bauers hits game-ending single to lift NL Central-clinching Brewers to 2-1 win over Phillies
3 months ago

Jake Bauers hits game-ending single to lift NL Central-clinching Brewers to 2-1 win over Phillies

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Jake Bauers hit an RBI single in the ninth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers, who had clinched the NL Central earlier when the Cubs lost, beat Philadelphia 2-1 on Wednesday night to prevent the Phillies from securing a playoff berth. Milwaukee clinched its second straight division title and made the playoffs for the sixth time in the last …

Quintana and Nimmo lead surging Mets to 10-0 win for 2nd straight blowout of Nationals
3 months ago

Quintana and Nimmo lead surging Mets to 10-0 win for 2nd straight blowout of Nationals

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jose Quintana extended his scoreless streak to a career-high 22 2/3 innings and Brandon Nimmo’s three-run homer capped a nine-run fourth as the surging New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 10-0 on Wednesday night to finish a three-game sweep. “He’s been in the league for a long time and there’s a reason why,” Mets manager Carlos …

Nola tosses 7 shutout innings, Castellanos hits 3-run homer in Phillies’ 5-0 win over Astros
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nola tosses 7 shutout innings, Castellanos hits 3-run homer in Phillies’ 5-0 win over Astros

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Aaron Nola tossed four-hit ball over seven shutout innings and Nick Castellanos hit a three-run homer to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to their fourth straight win, 5-0 over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. “I think we’re playing better baseball,” manager Rob Thomson said, “and I’ll leave it at that.” Nola earned a needed win after going winless …

Nimmo snaps out of slump with 3-run homer and Mets roll past Marlins 7-3
4 months, 1 week ago

Nimmo snaps out of slump with 3-run homer and Mets roll past Marlins 7-3

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Brandon Nimmo broke out of his slump with a three-run homer and Jeff McNeil launched a two-run shot, powering the New York Mets to a 7-3 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday night. “But today’s a step in the right direction.” The 31-year-old outfielder, who missed Thursday’s 7-6 loss to Oakland with a stomach virus, hit …

Angels fall to Nationals after José Tena delivers walk-off single in 10th inning
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Angels fall to Nationals after José Tena delivers walk-off single in 10th inning

LA Times  

Nationals first baseman Juan Yepez rounds third past Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon on his way to scoring Saturday. José Tena had an RBI single in the 10th inning hours after being called up from the minor leagues, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Angels 5-4 on Saturday night to earn their second walk-off victory in as many days. Tena’s …

Zach Neto’s three-run homer helps power Angels past Mets, snap losing streak
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Zach Neto’s three-run homer helps power Angels past Mets, snap losing streak

LA Times  

The Angels’ Zach Neto celebrates with Nolan Schanuel after hitting a three-run home run during the seventh inning of the team’s win over the Mets Saturday at Angel Stadium. Zach Neto drove in a career-high four runs, including three with a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning, and the Angels rallied for a 5-4 victory over the New York …

CJ Abrams’ late home run caps Nationals’ 6-5 comeback over Brewers
5 months, 1 week ago

CJ Abrams’ late home run caps Nationals’ 6-5 comeback over Brewers

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — CJ Abrams hit a go-ahead, two run home run in the ninth inning for the Washington Nationals, who won consecutive games for the first time since July 4 with a 6-5 victory over the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Brewers manager Pat Murphy called on closer Trevor Megill to snuff out the rally, which he did by …

Mets OF Brandon Nimmo sits out against Nationals after fainting in hotel room and cutting forehead
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Mets OF Brandon Nimmo sits out against Nationals after fainting in hotel room and cutting forehead

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo will miss Monday night’s game against the Washington Nationals after fainting in his hotel room overnight and hitting his head when he fell. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Nimmo cut his forehead, but did not have a concussion. Luckily everything came back negative, so I think we got lucky there.” Nimmo said …

McNeil snaps home run drought, Mets move over .500 by beating Astros
5 months, 3 weeks ago

McNeil snaps home run drought, Mets move over .500 by beating Astros

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil homered in the sixth inning Friday night, powering the New York Mets to a 7-2 win over the Houston Astros and moving them over.500 for the first time since May 2. “We’ve been saying that guys are going to have to step up and they did that today — especially on an …

Severino throws 6 shutout innings and Mets top Cubs 5-2 after Díaz ejected before throwing a pitch
6 months ago

Severino throws 6 shutout innings and Mets top Cubs 5-2 after Díaz ejected before throwing a pitch

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Luis Severino tossed six shutout innings, Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo hit back-to-back homers and the New York Mets topped the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Sunday night after closer Edwin Díaz was ejected in the ninth before throwing a pitch. New York’s victory came hours after the Cubs unveiled a statue of Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne …

Williams, Nationals hold down weak-hitting Braves 3-1 for rare 4-game series win
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Williams, Nationals hold down weak-hitting Braves 3-1 for rare 4-game series win

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Trevor Williams combined with four relievers on a five-hitter and Washington beat Atlanta 3-1 on Thursday night for the Nationals’ first four-game series win over the Braves since 2016. The Nationals won three of four for their first four-game series win against Atlanta since Aug. 18-21, 2016 — the year before the Braves moved to Truist Park. “To …

Mets beat Phillies 6-5 in 11 innings to avoid home-and-home sweep
7 months, 1 week ago

Mets beat Phillies 6-5 in 11 innings to avoid home-and-home sweep

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Pete Alonso homered, J.D. Martinez hit a go-ahead single in the 11th inning and the New York Mets overcame another blown save by Edwin Díaz, avoiding a four-game sweep in a home-and-home set with a 6-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night. Starling Marte had two hits for the Mets, who followed a closed-door meeting held …

Fried, 2 relievers work 8 2/3 no-hit innings before Martinez HR spoils bid as Braves beat Mets 4-1
7 months, 1 week ago

Fried, 2 relievers work 8 2/3 no-hit innings before Martinez HR spoils bid as Braves beat Mets 4-1

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Atlanta’s Max Fried and two relievers combined for a no-hitter through 8 2/3 innings before New York’s J.D. “It’s something pretty special and something for a pitching staff to be proud of, especially when it’s combined,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. It’s hard.” Fried opened with seven no-hit innings and Joe Jiménez worked around a pair of …

Mets rally in 7th and score the go-ahead run on a balk for a 3-1 victory over the Pirates
8 months, 1 week ago

Mets rally in 7th and score the go-ahead run on a balk for a 3-1 victory over the Pirates

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NEW YORK — Jose Hernandez balked home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Jeff McNeil added an RBI double and the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 on Tuesday night. “It seems like every night it’s been somebody different for this team,” Wendle said. “Right now we find a way to get Ws.” Garrett, who didn’t even …

Dodgers shut out by Nationals, drop another series at home in Landon Knack’s first start
8 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers shut out by Nationals, drop another series at home in Landon Knack’s first start

LA Times  

Nationals pitcher Jake Irvin beats the Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernández to first base on a ground out in the fourth inning. Clearly, our guys weren’t seeing the ball well.” The Nationals backed Irvin with three superb plays, second baseman Luis Garcia Jr. diving to his left to stop Freddie Freeman’s third-inning grounder and to his right to snag Gavin Lux’s fifth-inning …

Nationals opening day starter Josiah Gray has an injured pitching elbow
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Nationals opening day starter Josiah Gray has an injured pitching elbow

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Washington Nationals opening day starter Josiah Gray went on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right elbow and forearm problem, among of a series of pitchers hurt around the majors early this season. “It’s a flexor strain,” Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Tuesday. He’s just going to take some time off and build back some strength, …

Eddie Rosario’s sacrifice fly caps 3-run 9th inning off Alexis Díaz as Nationals beat Reds 7-6
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Eddie Rosario’s sacrifice fly caps 3-run 9th inning off Alexis Díaz as Nationals beat Reds 7-6

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Eddie Rosario capped a three-run ninth inning off All-Star closer Alexis Díaz with a tiebreaking sacrifice fly, and the Washington Nationals beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-6 on Saturday. I know one thing about this team — we’re going to fight for 27 outs and it showed today.” Nationals third baseman Trey Lipscomb went 1 for 4 in his …

Nationals and Phillies are rained out and the game is rescheduled as part of a single-admission DH
1 year, 4 months ago

Nationals and Phillies are rained out and the game is rescheduled as part of a single-admission DH

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals were rained out Monday night, and the game will be made up as part of a single-admission doubleheader on Tuesday. Ranger Suárez will start the second game for the National League champion Phillies while the Nationals send All-Star Josiah Gray to the mound. The Phillies entered Monday tied with San Francisco for …

Joey Meneses homers, drives in 3 runs as the Nationals rally past the Brewers 5-3
1 year, 4 months ago

Joey Meneses homers, drives in 3 runs as the Nationals rally past the Brewers 5-3

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Joey Meneses homered and drove in three runs, and the rebuilding Washington Nationals handed the playoff-contending Milwaukee Brewers their fourth straight loss, 5-3 on Monday night. Washington went up 2-1 when Thomas singled home CJ Abrams in the fifth, and the Brewers answered with Andruw Monasterio’s RBI single to chase Nationals starter Jake Irvin in the sixth. Fortunately, …

Nats win 8-2; Brewers’ Peralta exits with shoulder tightness
2 years, 7 months ago

Nats win 8-2; Brewers’ Peralta exits with shoulder tightness

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — The slumping Washington Nationals hitters are heading home with a confidence boost while the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers begin their longest trip of the season without one of their All-Star pitchers available. Lane Thomas hit two RBI doubles and the Nationals broke out of their doldrums Sunday in an 8-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, who lost Freddy …

Mets floor Phillies with 7-run 9th, Marte caps 8-7 win
2 years, 7 months ago

Mets floor Phillies with 7-run 9th, Marte caps 8-7 win

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — The previous 330 times the New York Mets trailed by six runs in the ninth inning, they had lost. With that mentality, anything is possible.” The Mets staged a most remarkable comeback Thursday night, erasing a six-run deficit in the ninth inning to beat the flabbergasted Philadelphia Phillies 8-7. Nimmo delivered a tying, two-run single, then scored on …

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