Scherzer allows rare three-run shot (Nats win 6-5)
Scherzer allows rare three-run shot (Nats win 6-5)
Byron Kerr
Nationals
Surprisingly, the Phillies were able to score quickly against Nationals starter Max Scherzer. After recording an out to open the game, Scherzer walked Logan Morrison. Jean Segura followed with a single to third baseman Anthony Rendon. With two men on, Brad Miller blasted a three-run homer to center field. His ninth homer of the season came on an 0-1 pitch. It was the first time Scherzer had allowed a three-run homer since April 4, 2018 against Preston Tucker. Yan Gomes got the Nats on the board...
O's skipper Brandon Hyde on lineup changes (game update)
O's skipper Brandon Hyde on lineup changes (game update)
Steve Melewski
Orioles
TORONTO - The Orioles posted a lineup today that included Anthony Santander and Hanser Alberto, but when Toronto changed pitchers, manager Brandon Hyde changed his lineup. Toronto scratched its scheduled starter, lefty Anthony Kay, due to a back issue and replaced him with lefty Thomas Pannone. "They scratched their starter about 5 o'clock," Hyde said. "They're going to go with a bullpen day and we figured the majority of the pitchers behind him will be right-handed relievers. So I assume...
New Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays
New Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles have made multiple changes to tonight's lineup in Toronto. The Blue Jays scratched their starting pitcher. Write down everything in pencil. In an apparent response to the hosts replacing left-hander Anthony Kay with left-hander Thomas Pannone, if that makes sense, the Orioles have removed shortstop Richie Martin, third baseman Hanser Alberto and right fielder Anthony Santander from their lineup with less than two hours remaining before first pitch. Jonathan Villar moves from second...
Game 157 lineups: Nats vs. Phillies
Game 157 lineups: Nats vs. Phillies
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
Well, here we go. The Nationals took care of business this afternoon. Now, if they can take care of business again tonight, and if the Pirates can snap their long losing streak and extend the Cubs' long losing streak, there's going to be a celebration on South Capitol Street tonight. The Nationals can only take care of their own business and then hope the Pirates do their part. With that in mind, they'll happily send Max Scherzer to the mound for the nightcap. The ace looked like the ace...
Ross and five relievers lift Nats closer to postseason, eliminate Phillies
Ross and five relievers lift Nats closer to postseason, eliminate Phillies
Byron Kerr
Nationals
Right-hander Joe Ross and five relievers lifted the Nationals to a crucial 4-1 win over the Phillies in Game 1 of this afternoon's doubleheader at Nats Park. The Nationals improved to 87-69 and reduced their magic number to clinch a playoff spot to two. They also eliminated the Phillies from postseason contention. Ross went four innings, wiggling out of a big jam in the first. He allowed a walk to start the game to César Hernández. Then three of the next four batters singled, including a...
As O's bullpen struggles overall, Evan Phillips gets on a nice roll
As O's bullpen struggles overall, Evan Phillips gets on a nice roll
Steve Melewski
Orioles
TORONTO - At a time when the Orioles bullpen is struggling and often giving up leads, a pitcher that had been struggling previously is not anymore. At least not in a recent stretch of games. Right-hander Evan Phillips has now put together six straight scoreless appearances for the Orioles, the latest a two-inning stint last night when he pitched the fourth and fifth against Toronto. Over the six games, Phillips has thrown seven innings, allowing four hits with three walks and 10 strikeouts. It...
Orioles and Blue Jays lineups
Orioles and Blue Jays lineups
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Austin Hays stays in center field tonight as the Orioles continue their series in Toronto. According to STATS, Hays became the first major league rookie last night to have at least five RBIs, a stolen base and an outfield assist in the same game since RBIs became an official stat in 1920. Trey Mancini is playing first base. He's batting .413 (19-for-46) with four home runs and 16 RBIs during a 10-game hitting streak. The streak is tied with infielder Hanser Alberto's 10-gamer from Aug. 11-21...
Martinez holds back Suzuki again, gearing toward wild card game (Nats win 4-1)
Martinez holds back Suzuki again, gearing toward wild card game (Nats win 4-1)
Byron Kerr
Nationals
Nationals manager Davey Martinez will start Yan Gomes in Game 2 to catch right-hander Max Scherzer. This will allow Kurt Suzuki more time to rehab as he gets better from an elbow injury that has prevented him from starting since September 5. Raudy Read is starting game one for Joe Ross. "Yan will catch the second game," Martinez said. "I had a long conversation with Suzuki and Paul (Lessard) last night after the game. He's about 70-75 percent right now. And he's progressing so I'd rather...
O's game blog: Dylan Bundy faces the Blue Jays
O's game blog: Dylan Bundy faces the Blue Jays
Steve Melewski
Orioles
TORONTO - After their marathon, 15-inning 11-10 loss to Toronto that ended early this morning, the Orioles and Blue Jays meet tonight in Game 2 of this series at Rogers Centre. It is also the second game of a season-ending six-game road trip that takes the Orioles to Boston beginning Friday. In yesterday's loss, Austin Hays went 3-for-8 with two homers, five RBIs and four strikeouts. He also made several outstanding catches in a game where all of his talents were on display. His three-run...
Can Trey Mancini take his offense to an even higher level?
Can Trey Mancini take his offense to an even higher level?
Steve Melewski
Orioles
TORONTO - The Orioles' Trey Mancini is racking up some honors: Most Valuable Oriole, and now he's the latest American League Player of the Week after a week when he hit .462 (12-for-26) in six games with four runs, four doubles, two home runs, 10 RBIs and 22 total bases. Mancini has had a huge year for the Orioles and is on his way to recording career highs in homers (34), doubles (36), runs (101), RBIs (93), walks (57), slugging (.532) and OPS (.889). Beginning with last night's game,...