Harrisburg wins again, off to best start in franchise history

Harrisburg wins again, off to best start in franchise history
The amazing start to the 2019 season continued last night for Double-A Harrisburg in a 10-7 extra-inning win over Hartford. The Senators scored four runs in the eighth and four runs in the 11th to seal the victory. Harrisburg is a franchise-best 17-3 after 20 games, dating back to 1987. Chuck Taylor went 2-for-2 and drove in four runs after arriving as a pinch-hitter in the eighth. Starter Tyler Mapes allowed only one unearned run in five frames. Dan Jennings tossed 1 2/3 innings and allowed...

Potomac nets six players on Carolina League All-Star squad

Potomac nets six players on Carolina League All-Star squad
It has been a solid start to the season for manager Tripp Keister's high Single-A Potomac Nationals. They have demonstrated power in their offense and have done a nice job pitching. On Monday, they were rewarded with six players on the Carolina League Northern Division All-Star team. Right-handers Tyler Mapes, Sterling Sharp and Wil Crowe, catcher Tres Barrera, shortstop Carter Kieboom and third baseman Jake Noll were named to the Carolina League All-Star Game. The six players selected are the...

At Nationals camp, youth is served on a daily basis

At Nationals camp, youth is served on a daily basis
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - The young Nationals players huddled together at the far end of the fence in front of the visiting dugout at Champion Stadium, taking in the sight of the Braves taking batting practice in front of them. Erick Fedde, a right-hander taken with the 18th overall pick in the 2014 First-Year Player Draft, is the most recognizable, only because there's a lot of buzz about him in the organization. But you've got to know the furthest reaches of the Nationals farm system to know...

Morning coffee: Bleier earns Eastern League honor, Auburn roster taking shape

Morning coffee: Bleier earns Eastern League honor, Auburn roster taking shape
Double-A Harrisburg left-handed pitcher Richard Bleier has been named Eastern League Pitcher of the Week. He had his best start of the season against New Britain. Bleier gave up only two singles in eight shutout innings to notch his third win of the season as the Senators beat the New Britain Rock Cats, 1-0. Bleier also walked only one batter and struck out a season-high seven batters. Bleier is 4-1 with a 2.64 ERA in nine games this season, seven of those starts. He has allowed only three...