Washington Nationals (7-11) at Baltimore Orioles (12-8)

RHP Max Scherzer (1-1, 2.75) | LHP John Means (0-1, 7.11)
Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020 l 1:05 p.m. l Game #19 / Road #9
Oriole Park at Camden Yards | Baltimore, MD
TV: MASN 2/MLB Network | Radio: 106.7 The Fan / Nationals Radio Net.
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World Champions: 2019 • NL Wild Card: 2019 • NL East Champions: 2017, 2016, 2014, 2012
WHEN... NATIONALS NEWS OPPONENT
Home......................................2-8 RUBBER MEETS THE ROAD BALTIMORE ORIOLES
Road........................................5-3 The World Champion Washington Nationals square off against the Baltimore Orioles in the rubber match The Nationals and Orioles will meet six times in
Day...........................................1-3 of this three-game weekend series on Sunday afternoon...The Nationals are 0-1 in rubber games in 2020 (L, 2020 (3 in D.C., 3 in BAL)...The Nationals went 2-2
Night...................................... 6-8 3-2 vs. NYY, 7/26). against the Orioles in 2019...Nationals manager
Current Streak......................... L1 • Following this afternoon's tilt, the Nationals will board a plane for the first time this season and head to Dave Martinez and Orioles manager Brandon Hyde
Last 5 Games.........................2-3 Atlanta where they will open a three-game set against the Braves on Monday night. were members of the same coaching staff in Chi-
Last 10 Games.......................3-7 cago for three seasons (2015-17)...Orioles catcher
July.........................................3-4 ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER DINGER Pedro Severino was signed by the Nationals in Dec.
August....................................4-7 Left fielder Juan Soto clubbed his team-leading sixth home run of 2020 on Saturday night, a two-run oppo- 2010 and went on to play parts of four Major League
Vs. LHSP.................................5-2 site-field blast...His six home runs are tied for fifth in the National League despite playing in only 10 games seasons with Washington from 2015-18...Orioles
Vs. RHSP................................2-9 so far this season. pitcher Tommy Milone was drafted by the Nationals
Series Opener.......................4-3 • Soto has homered once every 6.17 at bats so far in 2020...That would be the best mark in Major League in 2008 and spent parts of the 2011 and 2018 sea-
Series Opener at Home........1-3 Baseball, but Soto is short of qualifying to be among the league leaders...Aaron Judge (6.89 AB/HR) sons with Washington.
Series Opener on Road...... 3-0 currently leads Major League Baseball. 2020 RECORD
By Series.............................1-3-2 • More than just home runs, Soto is off to a blistering start in 2020...He is 15-for-37 (.405) with three W-L....................................1-4 (0-3 in D.C., 1-1 in BAL)
By Home Series.................0-3-1 doubles, six homers, 14 RBI, three walks and 10 runs scored in 10 games...He has hit safely in eight of the Streak........................................................................... L1
By Road Series................... 1-0-1 10 games and has homered in four of the last six. Aggregate Score.................. Nationals 23, Orioles 32
Rubber Games...................... 0-1 ALL-TIME RECORD
Sweeps/Were Swept............1-2 ABOUT THE OFFENSE W-L / Nationals (2005-present).......................34-45
Scored First...........................5-4 The Nationals rank third in the National League with a .256 team MILESTONE TRACKER W-L / Home (2005-present)..............................18-22
Opponent Scored First........2-7 batting average...A few players have come on strong over the last Player Category Milestone W-L / Nationals Park (2008-present)...............15-19
1-run games............................1-1 few days to help the cause: Yan Gomes HR 100 (99) W-L / Away (2005-present)..............................16-23
1 or 2 run games...................3-3 • Trea Turner is hitting .412 (14-for-34) with one double, three Eric Thames HR 100 (93)
W-L / Franchise (Expos/Nationals)...................43-51
Comeback Wins....................2-4 homers, six RBI, four walks and eight runs scored in his last 2020 GAME LOG
Last AB Wins......................... 1-0 eight games...He's hit safely in seven of the eight. DATE RESULT WIN-LOSS-SAVE
Extra Innings......................... 1-0 • In his last four games, Adam Eaton is 6-for-17 (.353) with a double, two RBI, one walk and four runs 8/7vsBAL L, 11-0 Milone-Sánchez-None
Led After 6............................6-2 scored. 8/8vsBAL L, 5-3 Armstrong-Hudson-Castro
Led After 7..............................6-1 • Yan Gomes is 6-for-16 (.375) with a double, four RBI, one walk and three runs scored in his last four 8/9vsBAL L, 6-2 Lakins-Strasburg-None
Led After 8............................ 6-0 games. 8/14atBAL W, 15-3 Fedde-Milone-None
Tied After 6........................... 1-0 8/15atBAL L, 7-3 Corbin-Wojciechowski-Sulser
Tied After 7..............................1-1 WELCOME TO THE SHOW, KIDS 8/16atBAL
Tied After 8........................... 1-0 Two Washington Nationals made their Major League debuts on Friday...Although it will show up in his game MIKE RIZZO
Behind After 6...................... 0-8 log as happening on Aug. 9, right-handed pitcher Dakota Bacus debuted on Friday with 2.0 innings of no- Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General
Behind After 7...................... 0-8 hit ball...He added to that with a scoreless inning on Saturday night, striking out two batters while allowing Manager Mike Rizzo enters his 12th season as the head
Behind After 8....................0-10 just one hit. of Washington’s baseball operation and his 37th season in
Division Games.....................3-3 • In between games on Friday, the Nationals selected the contract of 20-year-old infielder Luis García... professional baseball in 2020...On April 5, 2018, Rizzo and
Vs. Other Divisions.............. 4-8 He started at second base and went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and one run scored...He recorded his the Nationals agreed to a two-year contract extension,
Vs. A.L. Teams...................... 4-8 first Major League hit in the third inning, a single to left field off Orioles starter Tommy Milone. keeping him with the club through the 2020 season...
Vs. N.L. Teams.......................3-3 Through the MLB First-Year Player Draft, deft trades and
Vs. A.L. East.......................... 4-8 HAVE GLOVE, WILL TRAVEL key free-agent signings, Rizzo turned the former 100-loss
Vs. N.L. East...........................3-3 Even though he was all over the infield, Carter Kieboom's 11 assists on Friday night were the most by a team into one with eight consecutive winning seasons,
Hit 0 HR................................. 1-4 third baseman in Nationals history (2005-pres.), passing Ryan Zimmerman's previous record of nine (many four division titles, five Postseason appearances and the
Hit 1+ HR................................5-7 times). 2019 World Series Championship.
Hit 2+ HR...............................3-2 • According to the Elias Sports Bureau, his 11 assists tied the Major League record for a third baseman in a DAVE MARTINEZ
Scored 3 or Fewer Runs.....1-10 single game...It has happened many times (last: PIT Kevin Young, 6/25/95). Third-year manager Dave Martinez was named the sev-
Scored 4 or More Runs.........6-1 • At the plate, he went 2-for-4 with one RBI and two runs scored...It was his second multi-hit game of theenth field manager in Nationals history on Oct. 30, 2017...
Scored 5 or More Runs.........5-1 season and first since July 30 vs. Toronto. Through a steady, unwavering approach, consistent
Allowed 3 or Fewer Runs....5-2 strategy and never-ending positivity and support for the
Allowed 4 or More Runs......2-9 REALLY BIG RINGS players, Martinez led the Washington Nationals on an
Allowed 5 or More Runs......0-7 Produced by Jostens, the 2019 World Series Championship rings feature an average of 170 total diamonds, 32 improbable run to the 2019 World Series Championship...
More Hits than Opponent...5-3 custom-cut sapphires, 31 custom-cut rubies, and 24 princess-cut rubies for an impressive precious total stone The 2020 season marks his 32nd season in professional
baseball...A 16-year Major League outfielder, Martinez
Fewer Hits than Opponent.0-8 carat weight of 23.2 carats.
joined the Nationals after 10 seasons as a Major League
Committed No Errors...........2-8
coach in Chicago (2015–17) and Tampa Bay (2008–14).
Committed 1 or More Errors.4-3
Starter Goes at least 5 inn..4-7 WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
Starter Goes at least 6 inn...3-1 @JessicaCamerato - MLB.com (Aug. 15)
Starter Goes at least 7 inn... 1-0 Davey Martinez gave a long response to a question
Home Whites........................ 0-0 about Juan Soto ... Seemed to be done with his an-
Champions Gold.................... 2-7 swer ... Then, after a brief pause, he added ... "When I
Road Greys.............................3-2 grow up, my next life, I want to be just like Juan Soto."
Red Alternates...................... 0-0 IN THE COMMUNITY
Blue Alternates......................2-2 WORLD SERIES RING SWEEPSTAKES @dougherty_jesse - Washington Post (Aug. 15)
Blue Stars & Stripes............. 0-0 Fans can enter for a chance to win a 2019 World Series Washington Nationals Championship Ring, fitted and Now three scoreless for Dakota Bacus to start his big-
White Stars & Stripes........... 0-0 personalized by Jostens. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a piece of baseball history, filled with league tenure with the Nationals. He just struck out
all the memories and symbolism of the championship season, crafted from 14-karat white and yellow gold Rio Ruiz looking with a slider on the high and outside
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NATIONALS HISTORY Trea Turner first pitch solo shot to left field, #4. The
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#Nats cut into the Orioles lead, 5-3 in 6th
2014 – Down 3-0 after seven innings, the Nationals tied the score with a three-run eighth inning and downed
the Pirates, 4-3, on Wilson Ramos’ walk-off automatic double in bottom of the ninth. Adam LaRoche’s
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two-run shot with two outs in the eighth inning was the third of his 18 home runs on the season that taxed a
Soto homers again. Man.
lefthander. Craig Stammen and Matt Thornton combined on 4.0 scoreless innings of relief to keep the game
close and set the stage for Washington’s fifth straight victory.
SCHEDULE AND PROBABLE STARTERS
DATE OPP./SITE D.C. TIME D.C. TV D.C. RADIO NATIONALS STARTER OPPONENTS STARTER
Sun., Aug. 16 at BAL 1:05 p.m. MASN 2/MLBN 106.7 The Fan RHP Max Scherzer (1-1, 2.75) LHP John Means (0-1, 7.71)
• Since 2016, Max Scherzer is 2-0 with a 1.53 ERA (6 ER/35.1 IP) and 50 strikeouts in five starts against the Baltimore Orioles.
Mon., Aug. 16 at BAL 7:10 p.m. MASN 2 106.7 The Fan RHP Aníbal Sánchez (0-3, 9.69) RHP Touki Toussaint (0-1, 7.27)
• In five starts in 2019 against his former club, Anibal Sanchez went 3-0 with a 3.41 ERA...Touki Toussaint has an 8.49 ERA (7 ER/7.1 IP) with 10 walks in four outings against the Nationals.
Sun., Aug. 16 at BAL 7:10 p.m. MASN 2 106.7 The Fan RHP Austin Voth (0-2, 3.21) RHP Josh Tomlin (0-1, 1.59)
• Despite posting a 2.70 ERA (4 ER/16.2 IP), Austin Voth is winless (as are the Nationals) in four career outings (three starts) against the Atlanta Braves.
Sun., Aug. 16 at BAL 7:10 p.m. MASN 2/ESPN 106.7 The Fan RHP Erick Fedde (1-1, 2.55) RHP Kyle Wright (0-3, 7.20)
• A matchup of former first-round picks, Erick Fedde (24th overall in 2014 from UNLV) and Kyle Wright (5th overall in 2017 from Vanderbilt).
 #31 - MAX SCHERZER - RHP - 6’3” / 215 - 36 YEARS OLD REGULAR SEASON SPLITS
Polished veteran right-hander, three-time Cy Young Award Winner and seven-time consecutive All-Star signed an 2020
historic seven-year contract with Washington on Jan. 21, 2015...Joined the Nationals after seven Major League seasons Home...........................0-1, 3.29 ERA, 3 G / 3 GS
with the Detroit Tigers (2010-14) and Arizona Diamondbacks (2008-09). Road* (see bottom of page).1-0, 1 G / 1 GS, 1.50 ERA
vs. Left...................................... .265 / .357 / .353
AGAINST THE ORIOLES: Faces Baltimore for the first time this season...Has allowed just ALL-TIME STRIKEOUTS vs. Right................................... .189 / .268 / .297
six earned runs in 35.1 IP (1.53 ERA) in his last five starts against the Orioles, dating back Rk. Player Strikeouts
1. Nolan Ryan 5,714
GB%..............................................................53.5%
to Aug. 15, 2016.
21. Mike Mussina 2,813 FB%............................................................. 46.5%
LAST START: Earned his first win of the season after giving up just one earned run on 22. Cy Young 2,798 March/April............................................................
six hits with seven strikeouts and two walks in 6.0 innings of work in Washington’s 2-1 victory over the New York Mets 23. Frank Tanana 2,773 May..........................................................................
on Aug. 11. 24. Max Scherzer 2,721 June.........................................................................
ACTIVE STRIKEOUTS July..............................0-1, 2.84 ERA, 2 G / 2 GS
2020 PITCH MIX: According to Baseball Savant, Scherzer throws: Four-Seamer (46.6%), Slider (19.8%), Changeup (16%) Rk. Player Strikeouts August......................... 1-0, 2.57 ERA, 2 G / 2 GS
Curve (9.6%) and Cutter (7.9%). 1. Justin Verlander 3,013 Sept./Oct................................................................
2. Max Scherzer 2,721 CAREER
SPRING TRAINING: Scherzer went 1-0 with a 4.26 ERA in two starts during 2020 Spring Training...He allowed four runs
(three earned) on eight hits and two walks through 6.1 innings. 10+ STRIKEOUT GAMES Home.............. 85-44, 3.22 ERA, 183 G / 179 GS
Rk. Player Games Road*...............86-46, 3.16 ERA, 186 G / 181 GS
2019: In 17 starts from May 22 through the end of the season, Scherzer went 9-2 with a 2.44 ERA, 156 strikeouts, 19 walks 1. Nolan Ryan 215
vs. Left..................................... .244 / .312 / .408
2. Randy Johnson 212
and a .201 opp. AVG...Entering that start on May 22, he ranked 25th in the National League in ERA at 3.72...He finished vs. Right.....................................197 / .244 / .330
3. Roger Clemens 110
the season ranked sixth at 2.92...Went 7-2 with a 2.64 ERA in 12 starts on the road...Went 8-0 with a 1.86 ERA in 12 starts 4. Pedro Martinez 108 vs. BALTMORE ORIOLES
from June 2 to Sept. 8...Had 114 strikeouts, 13 walks and a .179 opp. AVG during the winning streak...It tied for the long- 5. Sandy Koufax 97 Career....................... 6-2, 2.91 ERA, 13 G / 13 GS
est streak in the season by a Nationals player (Aníbal Sánchez, 5/29-8/23) and tied for the third-longest streak in the 6. Max Scherzer 95 2020........................................................................
National League in 2019...The Nationals won 11 of the 12 games. 7. Curt Schilling 93 Career Home............ 3-2, 2.80 ERA, 7 G / 7 GS
10+ SO/0 ER GAMES Career Road..............3-0, 3.02 ERA, 6 G / 6 GS
2019 RANKS: Ranked first in the National League with 12.69 strikeouts per 9.0 IP and a 7.36 strikeout-to-walk ratio,
Rk. Player Games CAREER BESTS
while his 243 strikeouts ranked third...Ranked fourth in the NL in opponents’ on-base percentage (.266), WHIP (1.03) 1. Nolan Ryan 67 Innings...................9.0, 9x, Last: 9/8/18 vs. CHI
and walks per 9.0 IP (1.72). 2. Randy Johnson 49 Strikeouts............................. 20, 5/11/16 vs. DET
T3. Pedro Martinez 35
2019 POSTSEASON: Went 3-0 with a 2.40 ERA in six games (five starts)...The Nationals went 6-0 when he pitched... Complete Games.......... 10, Last: 9/8/18 vs. CHI
T3. Roger Clemens 35
Opposing batters hit .193 with three doubles and four homers against him...Right-handed batters were just 10-for-59 5. Walter Johnson 33 Shutouts......................... 5, Last: 4/9/18 vs. ATL
(.169) with a double and two homers against him...Earned the win in Game 1 of the World Series, tossing 5.0 innings 6. Chris Sale 26 vs. BALTIMORE ORIOLES
of two-run, five hit ball...Became the 12th pitcher in World Series history to amass at least seven punchouts while not T7. Clayton Kershaw 25 PLAYER AB H HR RBI AVG
pitching more than 5.0 innings...According to the Elias Sports Bureau, with his start against Zack Greinke, it marked T7. Max Scherzer 25 Davis
the first time in World Series history that a pair of Cy Young Award winners faced off in Game 7 of the World Series... 2020 0 0 0 0 —
10+ SO/0 BB GAMES
His 11.01 strikeouts per 9.0 innings in his Postseason career rank first in MLB history among pitchers with at least 60.0
Rk. Player Games Career 32 10 1 2 .313
Postseason innings pitched. 1. Randy Johnson 36 Iglesias
2. Curt Schilling 27 2020 0 0 0 0 —
POSTSEASON NO-NO FLIRTING: After not allowing a hit until the seventh inning during the 2019 NLCS Game 2 at St. 3. Max Scherzer 25 Career 8 2 1 1 .250
Louis (7.0 IP, H, 2 BB, 11 K), he joined Roger Clemens (2000 ALCS Game 4) as the only pitchers in Postseason history to Ruiz
throw at least 7.0 innings with 11 strikeouts and one hit...According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Scherzer has taken a no-hitter into the fifth inning in five 2020 0 0 0 0 —
career Postseason starts, three more than the next closest pitcher. Career 10 1 1 2 .100
2,500 CLUB: With a strikeout of Manuel Margot in the sixth inning on April 26, 2019 vs. San Diego, Scherzer became the 35th player in Major League Santander
Baseball history (fourth active) to reach 2,500-career strikeouts...He is the third fastest pitcher to reach 2,500 strikeouts in both games (344 G) and 2020 0 0 0 0 —
innings (2,516.1 IP). Career 3 2 0 1 .667
Sisco
200 K’s: Is one of 11 pitchers in MLB history (since 1900) to post at least eight seasons of 200+ strikeouts...His streak of eight 200+ strikeout seasons is 2020 0 0 0 0 —
tied for second in MLB history behind Hall of Famer Tom Seaver (9, 1968-76)...Helped the 2019 Nationals become the first team in MLB history to have Career 5 1 1 1 .200
a rotation feature at least three players with at least 222 strikeouts...They were the first National League team since the 1969 Houston Astros (Larry
MAX’S “ROAD” STATS
Dierker/Tom Griffin/Don Wilson) to have three pitchers record at least 200 strikeouts.
As it relates to the July 29 “at” Toronto,
JUNE: Was named National League Pitcher of the Month and National League Player of the Week for the final week of the month...He went 6-0 with a the Elias Sports Bureau clarifies that:
1.00 ERA (5 ER/45.0 IP) in six starts during June...He recorded 68 strikeouts against just five walks (13.6 SO/BB), including a 24 strikeout-to-zero-walks
stretch spanning his last two starts...Turned in his strongest pitching performance of the year on June 2 to propel the Nationals to the 4-1 win and the “When Team A is officially the visiting
series win over Cincinnati...He struck out 15 batters in 8.0 innings of three-hit, one-run ball to secure his third win of the season...It was the sixth time he team in a game versus Team B, played
struck out 15 or more batters in a game, tying him with Sam McDowell for the sixth-most in Major League Baseball history. in Team A’s own home park, for statis-
tical splits (player and team), Team A
FANGRAPHS SAYS: According to FanGraphs.com, Scherzer led all Major League Baseball pitchers in Fielding Independent Pitching (2.45) in 2019, and and its players will count the game as a
ranked second in Wins Above Replacement (6.5). “home” game, and Team B will reflect a
NO-NO: Scherzer has thrown two-career no-hitters, June 20, 2015 vs. Pittsburgh (9.0 IP, HBP, 10 K) and Oct. 3, 2015 vs. New York (NL) (9.0 IP, 17 K)...He “road” game.”
became the fifth pitcher in MLB history to throw two no-hitters in the same regular season and joined Hall of Famer Randy Johnson as the only pitchers
in MLB history to have a no-hitter and a 20-strikeout game (2016) on their resume...Helped the Nationals become the first team since the Milwaukee
Braves (Aug. 18, 1960-April 28, 1961) to throw three no-hitters in a 162-game span (Jordan Zimmermann, Game No. 261, 2014; Scherzer, Games No. 69
& 161, 2015).
CY YOUNG: Is one of just 10 pitchers in Major League history to take home the Cy Young Award three or more times, having claimed the 2013 American
League Cy Young and the 2016 and 2017 National League awards..
REGULAR SEASON GAME LOGS
Date Opp. Res. W L ERA GS CG IP H R ER HR BB HB SO AVG RS #Pit NOTES
7/23 vs. NYY L, 4-1 0 1 6.75 1 1 5.1 6 4 4 1 4 0 11 .273 1 99 3rd Opening Day start with 10+ SO
7/29 at TOR W, 4-0 0 0 2.84 1 0 7.1 3 0 0 0 3 0 10 .196 0 112 25th 10+strikeout/0 ER game
8/5 vs. NYM L, 3-1 0 0 3.29 1 0 1.0 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 .204 1 27 Shortest start since 1.0 IP on 8/1/17
8/11 at NYM W, 2-1 1 0 2.75 1 0 6.0 6 1 1 0 2 0 7 .225 2 105 First win of the season
Totals W L ERA GS CG INN H R ER HR BB HB SO AVG RS #PIT
1 1 2.75 4 1 19.2 16 6 6 1 10 0 29 .225 4 343
WIN% WHIP QS SHO BFP AB H/9 2B 3B HR/9 BB/9 BK SO/9 OBP RSA #P/IP
.500 1.32 2 0 83 71 7.32 2 1 0.46 4.58 0 13.27 .313 1.83 17.4
Team Rec SH SB CS PKO GIDP SO/BB SLG OPS BABIP
2-2 0 1 0 0 1 2.90 .324 .637 .349
CAREER STATISTICS
Year Team Lg W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA
2008 Arizona NL 0 4 0 0 16 7 0 56.0 48 24 19 5 21 66 1.23 3.31 3.05
2009 Arizona NL 9 11 0 0 30 30 0 170.1 166 94 78 20 63 174 1.34 3.83 4.12
2010 Detroit AL 12 11 0 0 31 31 0 195.2 174 84 76 20 70 184 1.25 3.68 3.50
2011 Detroit AL 15 9 0 0 33 33 0 195.0 207 101 96 29 56 174 1.35 4.18 4.43
2012 Detroit AL 16 7 0 0 32 32 0 187.2 179 82 78 23 60 231 1.27 3.22 3.74
2013 Detroit AL 21 3 0 0 32 32 0 214.1 152 73 69 18 56 240 0.97 2.77 2.90
2014 Detorit AL 18 5 0 0 33 33 1 220.1 196 80 77 18 63 252 1.18 2.87 3.15
2015 Washington NL 14 12 0 0 33 33 4 228.2 176 74 71 27 34 276 0.92 2.79 2.79
2016 Washington NL 20 7 0 0 34 34 1 228.1 165 77 75 31 56 284 0.97 3.28 2.96
2017 Washington NL 16 6 0 0 31 31 2 200.2 126 62 56 22 55 268 0.90 2.91 2.51
2018 Washington NL 18 7 0 0 33 33 2 220.2 150 66 62 23 51 300 0.91 2.62 2.53
2019 Washington NL 11 7 0 0 27 27 0 172.1 144 59 56 18 33 243 1.03 2.40 2.92
2020 Washington NL 1 1 0 0 4 4 1 19.2 16 6 6 1 10 29 1.32 2.40 2.75
Totals 171 90 0 0 369 360 11 2309.2 1899 882 819 255 628 2721 1.09 3.12 3.19
TOMORROW’S STARTER - #19 - ANÍBAL SÁNCHEZ - RHP - 6’0” / 205 - 36 YEARS OLD
Year Team Lg W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA
2020 Washington NL 0 3 0 0 3 3 0 13.0 22 14 14 5 6 13 2.15 7.78 9.69
CAREER 108 111 0 0 342 319 9 1908.1 1857 927 852 219 641 1696 1.31 3.92 4.02
Year Opp. Lg W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA
2020 ATL NL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — — —
CAREER 8 11 0 0 23 23 0 130.0 135 67 67 14 46 118 1.39 — 4.64
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#71 BACUS, Dakota (RHP) LEFT RIGHT
YR TEAM LG W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA • #96 S. Romero • #71 D. Bacus
2020 WSH NL 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3.0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0.33 1.16 0.00 • #23 E. Fedde
LAST: 8/15 at BAL (1.0 IP, H, 2 SO) • #67 K. Finnegan
Right-handed reliever was acquired by the Nationals from Oakland in exchange for current Washington catcher Kurt Suzuki on Aug. 23, 2013. • #48 J. Guerra
• Made his MLB debut on 8/15 vs. BAL...Went 5-5 with 9 saves and a 3.58 ERA for Triple-A Fresno in 2019. • #33 R. Harper
• Ranked among Nationals farmhands in games (T3rd, 47) and saves (T4th, 9)... 2020 Pitch Mix: Slider (78.9%), Sinker (21.1%). • #36 W. Harris
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 0 / 0 OPP. SLASH: .100 / .100 / .100 • #44 D. Hudson
• #21 T. Rainey
#23 FEDDE, Erick (RHP) • # 51 W. Suero
YR TEAM LG W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA
VS. ORIOLES
2020 WSH NL 1 1 0 0 5 2 0 17.2 18 6 5 2 9 5 1.53 5.57 2.55 PLAYER W L S G IP ER ERA
LAST: 8/14 at BAL (Win, 5.1 IP, 2 H, 3 BB) Bacus
Former first-round pick (No. 18) in the 2014 First-Year Player Draft has been cited by Baseball America as having the "Best Slider" in Washington's system. 2020 0 0 0 2 3.0 0 0.00
• Made 2 starts to start the 2020 season...His 3 relief appearances have all been 2.0 or more innings pitched...Earned his first win on 8/14 at BAL. Career 0 0 0 2 3.0 0 0.00
• In 2019 made a career-high 8 starts...2020 Pitch Mix: Sinker (50.7%), Cutter (19%), Curve (12.7%), 4-Seam (10.6%) and Split Finger (7%). Corbin
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 0 / 0 OPP. SLASH: .257 / .342 / .386 2020 0 1 0 1 5.0 5 9.00
#67 FINNEGAN, Kyle (RHP) Career 0 2 0 4 21.0 11 4.71
YR TEAM LG W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA Fedde
2020 WSH NL 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 7.1 4 0 0 0 2 6 0.82 2.34 0.00 2020 1 0 0 1 5.1 0 0.00
LAST: 8/15 at BAL (0.1 IP, H, BB) Career 1 0 0 2 11.1 1 0.79
Signed with the Nationals in Dec. 2019 after seven seasons in Oakland's system...First outing will be MLB debut...Is under team control for six years. Finnegan
• Made MLB debut out of the bullpen on 7/25 vs. NYY...Went 3-2 with a 2.31 ERA (13 ER/50.2 IP) in 42 G between Triple-A and Double-A. 2020 0 0 0 3 3.0 0 0.00
• Since 2018 is 28-for-30 in save opportunities w/ a 3.49 ERA & 11.3 SO/9.0 IP...2020 Pitch Mix: Sinker (58.1%), Slider (17.2%), Split Finger (14%), 4-Seam (10.8%). Career 0 0 0 3 3.0 0 0.00
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 5 / 2 OPP. SLASH: .154 / .214 / .192 Guerra
2020 0 0 0 3 2.1 1 3.86
#48 GUERRA, Javy (RHP) Career 0 0 0 9 9.0 6 6.00
YR TEAM LG W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA Harper
2020 WSH NL 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 9.1 7 3 3 1 2 8 0.96 3.48 2.89 2020 0 0 0 3 3.2 4 9.82
LAST: 8/15 at BAL (0.2 IP, ER, BB) Career 0 0 0 4 4.2 4 7.71
Veteran reliever was claimed off waivers on May 20, 2019 and returned to Washington in 2020 as a non-roster invite to Spring Training. Harris
• Has tossed scoreless relief in 6 of 9 G to start the season...Opposing batters are .206 (7-for-36) against him...Four holds rank tied for 4th in the NL. 2020 0 0 0 1 1.0 1 9.00
• Appeared in Game 2 and 4 of the World Series...2020 Pitch Mix: 4-Seam (67.4%), Curve (13.2%), Slider (12.4%) and Changeup (7%). Career 2 1 1 15 15.0 2 1.20
HOLDS: 4 IR / IS: 3 / 0 OPP. SLASH: .206 / .250 / .324 Hudson
2020 0 1 0 1 0.2 3 40.50
#33 HARPER, Ryne (RHP)
Career 0 1 1 9 8.2 7 7.27
YR TEAM LG W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA
Rainey
2020 WSH NL 1 0 0 0 9 0 0 10.0 13 9 9 3 4 12 1.70 6.14 8.10
2020 0 0 0 1 1.0 0 0.00
LAST: 8/14 at BAL (2.0 IP, 2 H, ER, SO)
Career 0 0 0 3 3.0 2 6.00
Right-handed reliever was acquired from the Minnesota Twins on Jan. 29...Posted 11.0 strikeouts per 9.0 innings in his nine-year Minor League career.
Sanchez
• Earned first win of the season on 7/30 at TOR...Has offered scoreless relief in 6 of 9 games to start the season, tossing 10.0 IP with 13 H, 12 SO & 4 BB.
2020 0 1 0 1 5.1 5 8.44
• Struck out a season-high 4 batters on 7/25 vs. NYY...2020 Pitch Mix: Slider (46.2%), 4-Seam (44%), Curve (9.3%), Changeup (0.5%).
Career 2 4 0 7 37.1 30 7.23
HOLDS: 1 IR / IS: 7 / 1 OPP. SLASH: .310 / .383 / .619
Scherzer
#36 HARRIS, Will (RHP) 2020 0 0 0 0 0.0 0
YR TEAM LG W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA Career 6 2 0 13 89.2 29 2.91
2020 WSH NL 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 2.1 4 4 2 1 3 2 3.00 10.85 7.71 Strasburg
LAST: 8/14 at BAL (1.0 IP, H, ER, BB) 2020 0 1 0 2 5.0 6 10.80
Veteran right-handed reliever signed a 3-year contract with the Nationals in January 2020...Enters 2020 with a 2.36 ERA, 3rd among relievers since 2015. Career 1 1 0 5 23.0 14 5.48
• In 2019 went 4-1 with 4 saves and a 1.50 ERA in 68 G for HOU...His 1.50 ERA (10 ER/60.0 IP) led AL relievers and ranked 2nd among all MLB relievers Suero
• Entered 2020 18-13 with 20 SV, 9.5 SO/9.0 IP and a 0.99 WHIP since 2015...2019 Pitch Mix: Cutter (78.9%), Curve (21.1%). 2020 0 0 0 2 2.0 4 18.00
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 0 / 0 OPP. SLASH: .333 / .467 / .667 Career 1 1 0 5 4.0 7 15.75
Voth
#44 HUDSON, Daniel (RHP) 2020 0 0 0 1 5.0 0 0.00
YR TEAM LG W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA Career 1 0 0 2 11.0 1 0.82
2020 WSH NL 1 1 3 4 6 0 0 6.1 3 3 3 1 2 9 0.79 3.23 4.26
LAST: 8/11 at NYM (Save, 1.0 IP, 2 SO)
Veteran reliever returns to the Nationals on a two-year contract...Recorded the final out of the 2019 World Series, striking out Houston's Michael Brantley.
• T7th in NL with 3 saves...Has tossed scoreless relief in 5 of 6 G to start the season...Opposing batters are .143 (3-for-21) against him.
• Tossed scoreless relief in 7 of 9 Postseason G...Went 4-for-4 in SVO...2020 Pitch Mix: 4-Seam (84.2%), Changeup (12.9%), Slider 3%).
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 2 / 0 OPP. SLASH: .143 / .217 / .333
#21 RAINEY, Tanner (RHP)
YR TEAM LG W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA
2020 WSH NL 1 0 0 0 8 0 0 8.1 1 1 1 1 2 11 0.36 2.71 1.08
LAST: 8/11 at NYM (Hld., 1.2 IP, 2 SO)
Hard-throwing right-handed reliever was acquired by the Nationals during the 2018 Winter Meetings...Emerged as a reliable reliever in 2019 Postseason.
• Has tossed 8.1 innings of one-hit, one-run ball across 8 G to start the season, 11 SO and 2 BB...Four holds rank tied for 4th in the National League.
• Opposing batters are .038 (1-for-26) against him...Finished G3 of the NLCS...2020 Pitch Mix: 4-Seam (63.5%), Slider (36.5%).
HOLDS: 4 IR / IS: 6 / 0 OPP. SLASH: .038 / .107 / .154
#96 ROMERO, Seth (LHP)
YR TEAM LG W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA
2020 WSH NL 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1.2 3 4 4 1 3 4 3.60 11.51 21.60
LAST: 8/13 at NYM (1.2 IP, 3 H, 4 ER, HR, 3 BB, 4 SO)
Washington's first round pick (No. 25 overall) in the 2017 Draft...Is the No. 13 WSH prospect and has the “Best Slider” in the system per Baseball America.
• Made his MLB debut on 8/13 at NYM...Did not pitch in 2019...Was recovering from Aug. 2018 Tommy John surgery.
• Appeared in 14 games (14 starts) during MiLB career (2017-18) before the surgery...Has a 4.37 ERA with 69 strikeouts in 47.1 innings (13.1 SO/9.0 IP).
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 0/ 0 OPP. SLASH: .375 / .545 / .750
#51 SUERO, Wander (RHP)
YR TEAM LG W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA
2020 WSH NL 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 6.1 11 5 5 0 1 5 1.89 2.53 7.11
LAST: 8/15 at BAL (1.0 IP, 3 H, ER, SO)
Tall right-handed pitcher with an electric arm was an integral part of Washington’s bullpen in 2019, his first full Major League season.
• In 2019, lead Nationals relievers with 19 holds, 78 G and 81 SO...The 78 appearances ranked 2nd among National League relievers and 4th in MLB.
• In 3 WS G, pitched 1.2 innings of scoreless, hitless relief w/ 2 SO...2020 Pitch Mix: Cutter (74.6%), Changeup (20.3%), Curve (3.4%), 4-Seam (1.7%).
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 2 / 0 OPP. SLASH: .407 / .433 / .444
LAST 10 GAMES - STARTERS LAST 10 GAMES - RELIEVERS
DATE/OPP STARTER DEC RES INN H R ER BB SO HR RS PIT DATE/OPP RES. DECISIONS #REL INN. H R ER BB SO HR
8/15atBAL Corbin L L, 7-3 5.0 8 5 5 1 2 1 3 94 8/15atBAL L, 7-3 — 4 3.0 5 2 2 2 3 0
8/14atBAL Strasburg — W, 15-3 0.2 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 16 8/14atBAL W, 15-3 W 3 8.1 5 2 2 4 1 0
8/13atNYM Voth L L, 8-2 4.0 6 3 3 2 2 2 1 86 8/13atNYM L, 8-2 — 3 4.0 7 5 5 3 6 1
8/12atNYM Sanchez L L, 11-6 2.2 6 5 5 2 2 1 3 71 8/12atNYM L, 11-6 — 4 5.1 7 6 6 3 5 2
8/11atNYM Scherzer W W, 2-1 6.0 6 1 1 2 7 0 2 105 8/11atNYM W, 2-1 H, H, S 3 3.0 1 0 0 1 4 0
8/10atNYM Corbin W W, 16-4 6.0 5 2 1 2 4 0 16 87 8/10atNYM W, 16-4 — 2 3.0 3 2 2 0 2 1
8/9vsBAL Strasburg L L, 6-2 4.1 7 5 5 1 2 0 0 69 8/9vsBAL L, 6-2 — 4 1.0 0 0 0 2 2 0
8/8vsBAL Voth — L, 5-3 5.0 2 0 0 1 5 0 2 73 8/8vsBAL L, 5-3 BS, L, H, H, H 5 4.0 4 5 5 1 4 3
8/7vsBAL Sanchez L L, 11-0 5.1 10 5 5 3 4 0 0 91 8/7vsBAL L, 11-0 — 4 3.2 6 6 6 2 5 1
8/5vsNYM Scherzer — L, 3-1 1.0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 27 8/5vsNYM L, 3-1 L 6 8.0 6 2 2 6 4 0
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#13 CABRERA, Asdrúbal (S) — INF PLAYER AB H HR RBI AVG
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS Cabrera
2020 WSH NL 17 62 8 16 5 1 4 13 6 12 0 0 .258 .319 .565 .883 2020 13 3 1 2 .231
LAST GAME: 0-4 ROAD TRIP: 5-22, 2 2B, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 3 BB, 5 R Career 252 70 8 45 .278
Slick fielding, dependable, versatile infielder returns to the Nationals on a one-year contract after signing with the club on Aug. 6, 2019. Difo
• Has hit safely in 8 of last 12 games (12-for-45, 4 2B, 3B, 3 HR, 11 RBI)...Is 9-for-98 (.474) with 3 2B, 3 HR, 6 RBI from the right side of the plate in 2020. 2020 4 1 0 0 .250
• Recorded his 10th career multi-HR game on 8/10 at NYM...He set a career-high in XBH (4), total bases (12) and matched a career-high RBI (5) ON 8/10. Career 39 10 0 3 .256
• Hit .323 with 10 3B, 3B, 6 HR, 40 RBI, 19 BB & 24 R in 38 G w/WSH after signing 8/6/19...Appeared in all 7 G of the 2019 World Series (6-for-21, 2B, 3B). Eaton
RISP: .429 (6-14), 1 HR, 10 RBI LAST HOMER: 8/14/20 at BAL (Akin) CAREER HOMERS: 184 2020 20 4 0 2 .200
Career 111 25 3 12 .225
#1 DIFO, Wilmer (S) — INF Garcia
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS 2020 8 2 0 2 .250
2020 WSH NL 6 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 .200 .333 .200 .533 Career 8 2 0 2 .250
LAST GAME: DNP ROAD TRIP: 1-2 Gomes
Speedy, switch-hitting middle infielder with a strong throwing arm and versatility that has appeared at shortstop, second base, and third base as a pro. 2020 11 3 0 2 .273
• Opened the 2019 season with the Nationals before being optioned to Triple-A Fresno on May 17...Returned to D.C. when rosters expanded in September. Career 122 31 1 13 .254
• Hit .252 with 2 doubles, 2 homers, 8 RBI, 12 walks and 15 runs scored in 42 Major League games. Harrison
• Hit .300 with 14 doubles, three triples, four home runs, 30 RBI, 25 walks, 13 stolen bases and 48 runs scored in 61 games with Triple-A Fresno. 2020 3 0 0 0 .000
RISP: .000 (0-1), 0 HR, 0 RBI LAST HOMER: 4/18/19 vs. SFG (Pomeranz) CAREER HOMERS: 15 Career 34 7 0 1 .206
Kendrick
#2 EATON, Adam (L) — OF 2020 11 3 0 2 .273
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS Career 271 69 6 33 .255
2020 WSH NL 17 67 10 16 4 0 1 5 5 17 1 0 .239 .292 .343 .635 Kieboom
LAST GAME: 1-4, R ROAD TRIP: 6-21, 2B, 2 RBI, BB, 3 R 2020 13 2 0 1 .154
Enters his fourth year with the Nationals hitting .288/.377/.425 with 50 doubles, nine triples, 22 homers, 95 RBI, 117 walks, and 182 runs across three seasons. Career 13 2 0 1 .154
• Is 6-for-17 (.353) with a 2B, 2 RBI, BB, 4 R in his last 4 games....Has hit safely in 13 of 17 games to start 2020...Hit a career-high 15 HR in 2019. Robles
• Hit 2 HR in the World Series...Ranked T9th in the NL with a career-high 103 runs...Ranked among NL OF in 3B (T2nd, 7), runs (4th, 103), OBP (8th, .365). 2020 14 3 0 0 .214
• Posted a .524 SLG in 11 games between the NLCS and World Series...Hit .286 (12-for-42) with 2 2B, triple, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 5 BB and 8 runs in those 11 games. Career 30 8 0 1 .267
RISP: .500 (6-12), 0 HR, 4 RBI LAST HOMER: 7/23/20 vs. NYY (Cole) CAREER HOMERS: 57 Soto
2020 18 6 2 5 .333
#62 GARCÍA, Luis — INF Career 52 19 3 12 .365
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS Suzuki
2020 WSH NL 2 8 1 2 1 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 .250 .250 .375 .625 2020 4 1 0 1 .250
LAST GAME: 0-3 ROAD TRIP: 2-8, 2B, 2 RBI, R Career 212 51 4 29 .241
Washington's No. 2 prospect...Is the "Best Hitter for Average,” "Best Defensive Infielder,” and "Best Infield Arm" in WSH system, per Baseball America. Taylor
• Recorded 1st MLB hit, 8/14 at BAL (single off T. Milone)...Had his contract selected on 8/14 and made his MLB debut that night at Baltimore. 2020 6 2 0 1 .333
• Was named Washington's MiLB Defensive Player of the Year in 2019...He spent the entire season with Double-A Harrisburg. Career 57 20 1 12 .351
• Led them with 129 G, 135 hits, 4 triples (tied), 11 SB and 66 runs scored...At 19, was the youngest player in the Eastern League (T2nd in hits, 7th in runs). Thames
RISP: 1.000 (1-1), 0 HR, 2 RBI LAST HOMER: N/A CAREER HOMERS: 0 2020 13 1 0 1 .077
Career 100 26 5 11 .260
#10 GOMES, Yan — C Turner
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS 2020 21 8 1 2 .381
2020 WSH NL 8 29 3 6 1 1 0 4 2 5 0 0 .207 .281 .310 .592 Career 94 37 2 3 .394
LAST GAME: 1-3 ROAD TRIP: 6-16, 2B, 3B, 4 RBI, BB, 3 R
Veteran All-Star catcher was acquired from Cleveland on Nov. 30, 2018...Signed a two-year contract in Dec. 2019...Caught the final pitch of 2019 World Series. VS. MEANS
• Last 4 G: 6-for-16 (.375), 2B, 3B, 4 RBI, BB, 3 R...Hit .233 with 16 2B, 12 HR, 43 RBI, 38 BB and 36 runs in 97 G in 2019, his first season with the Nationals.PLAYER AB H HR RBI AVG
• From Aug. 18 through the end of the season, led MLB catchers (min. 100 PA) in SLG (.564) and OPS (.900)...Ranked T1st in 2B (9) and T3rd in HR (6). Cabrera
• Appeared in 11 of 17 Postseason games, hitting .241 (7-for-29) with 2 2B, 3 RBI, 2 BB and 3 runs scored along the way. 2020 0 0 0 0 —
RISP: .333 (2-6), 0 HR, 4 RBI LAST HOMER: 9/24/19 vs. PHI (Nola) CAREER HOMERS: 99 Career 2 1 0 0 .500
Difo
#5 HARRISON, Josh — INF 2020 0 0 0 0 —
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS Career 0 0 0 0 —
2020 WSH NL 4 15 1 2 0 0 1 3 0 2 1 0 .133 .118 .333 .451 Eaton
LAST GAME: DNP ROAD TRIP: 1-5, RBI 2020 0 0 0 0 —
A National League All-Star in 2014 and 2017...Spent the first eight seasons (2011-18) of his career with Pittsburgh, before joining the Detroit Tigers in 2019. Career 0 0 0 0 —
• His first with WSH was a solo HR, 8/4 vs. NYM (Matz)...Spent 2020 Spring Training and Summer Camp with the Philadelphia Phillies. Garcia
• Entering 2020 hitting .273 with 161 doubles, 28 triples, 53 home runs, 277 RBI, 79 stolen bases and 373 runs scored in 9 Major League seasons. 2020 0 0 0 0 —
• Enters 2020 having appeared at second base (431 G), third base (266 G), shortstop (37 G) and in the outfield (110 G) during his Major League career. Career 0 0 0 0 —
RISP: .000 (0-5), 0 HR, 2 RBI LAST HOMER: 8/4/20 vs. NYM (Matz) CAREER HOMERS: 54 Gomes
2020 0 0 0 0 —
#47 KENDRICK, Howie — INF Career 0 0 0 0 —
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS Harrison
2020 WSH NL 14 50 8 15 1 0 1 6 3 9 0 0 .300 .333 .380 .713 2020 0 0 0 0 —
LAST GAME: DNP ROAD TRIP: 7-21, 4 RBI, BB, 4 R Career 0 0 0 0 —
World Series and Postseason hero...Steady bat, versatile defender and strong clubhouse presence returns for his third full season with the Nationals Kendrick
• Has hit safely in 7 of 9 games (.382, 14-for-34, HR, 5 RBI, BB, 7 R)...His .344 batting average in 2019 ranked 1st in MLB (min. 370 PA). 2020 0 0 0 0 —
• He also ranked among National League players (min. 370 PA) in on-base percentage (6th, .395), OPS (6th, .966), and slugging percentage (10th, .572). Career 0 0 0 0 —
• Clubbed go-ahead 2-run HR in T7th of Game 7 of the World Series...NLDS Game 5 grand slam propelled Washington over Los Angeles...NLCS MVP. Kieboom
RISP: .200 (3-15), 0 HR, 5 RBI LAST HOMER: 8/4/20 vs. NYM (Matz) CAREER HOMERS: 126 2020 0 0 0 0 —
Career 0 0 0 0 —
#8 KIEBOOM, Carter — INF Robles
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS 2020 0 0 0 0 —
2020 WSH NL 10 34 7 8 0 0 0 2 5 14 0 0 .235 .350 .235 .585 Career 0 0 0 0 —
LAST GAME: 0-3 ROAD TRIP: 3-16, RBI, 3 R, HBP Soto
Washington’s top prospect made his Major League debut in 2019...Over his last two Minor League seasons combined (2018-19), hit .291/.381/.466. 2020 0 0 0 0 —
• Has reached safely in 7 of 10 games...Tied MLB record and set Nationals record with 11 assists as a third baseman, 8/14 at BAL. Career 0 0 0 0 —
• Made MLB debut, 4/26/19 vs. SDP...Clubbed a HR for his first MLB hit that night...Led WSH system w/68 BB in 2019. Suzuki
• Ranked in runs (3rd, 79), RBI (4th, 79), OBP (4th, .409), SLG (6th, .493), AVG (6th, .303), OPS (7th, .902), HR (7th, 16)...Played in Futures Game ('18, '19). 2020 0 0 0 0 —
RISP: .364 (4-11), 0 HR, 2 RBI LAST HOMER: 4/28/19 vs. SDP (Warren) CAREER HOMERS: 2 Career 0 0 0 0 —
Taylor
#16 ROBLES, Victor — OF 2020 0 0 0 0 —
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS Career 0 0 0 0 —
2020 WSH NL 16 50 3 13 2 0 1 6 3 16 0 1 .260 .339 .360 .699 Thames
LAST GAME: 0-3 ROAD TRIP: 5-14, 2B, 2 RBI, 3 HBP, BB, 2 R 2020 0 0 0 0 —
Was a finalist for the 2019 Rawlings Gold Glove after leading MLB CF with 12 assists and per StatCast, leading all of MLB at 21 Outs Above Average. Career 0 0 0 0 —
• Last 5 G: 5-for-14 (.357), 2B, 2 RBI, BB, 2 R...Was HBP in 3 straight G...Was 1 of 3 in MLB (only rookie) to record at least 33 2B, 17 HR and 28 SB in 2019. Turner
• Ranked among NL rookies in SB (1st, 28), 2B (2nd, 33), runs (T2nd, 86), XBH (4th, 53), RBI (4th, 65), BB (4th, 35) and HR (8th, 17)...6th in NL ROY vote. 2020 0 0 0 0 —
• His 25 hit by pitch in 2019 were 2nd in MLB and a WSH record for a season...Hit career Postseason home run in Game 3 of the NLCS vs. STL (Brebbia). Career 0 0 0 0 —
RISP: .385 (5-13), 0 HR, 4 RBI LAST HOMER: 7/25/20 vs. NYY (King) CAREER HOMERS: 21
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#22 SOTO, Juan (L) — OF Baseball America - Midseason
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS 1. Carter Kieboom, INF
2020 WSH NL 10 37 10 15 3 0 6 14 3 4 1 0 .405 .463 .973 1.436 2. Luis Garcia, INF
LAST GAME: 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, BB, R ROAD TRIP: 10-23, 2B, 5 HR, 12 RBI, 9 R, HBP, SB 3. Jackson Rutledge, RHP
Has proven to be one of the most productive and feared hitters in baseball while putting together historic numbers for players under 21 years old. 4. Cade Cavalli, RHP
• Is 13-for-29 (.448) with 2 2B, 6 HR, 13 RBI, 3 BB, 10 R, SB in his last 8 games...Is tied for 5th in the NL with 6 home runs despite only playing in 10 games. 5. Cole Henry, RHP
• Recorded his first multi-HR game of 2020 and 6th of his career, 8/12 at NYM...His 34 HR in 2019 were T2nd by a 20-year old in history behind Mel Ott. 6. Wil Crowe, RHP
• Hit .333 with 2 2B, 3 HR, 7 RBI in the World Series...Was named Babe Ruth Postseason MVP (BBWAA), 2nd-team All-MLB and a Gold Glove Finalist. 7. Tim Cate, LHP
RISP: .400 (4-10), 1 HR, 7 RBI LAST HOMER: 8/15/20 at BAL (Wojciechowski) CAREER HOMERS: 62 8. Drew Mendoza, 1B
9. Andry Lara, RHP
#28 SUZUKI, Kurt — C 10. Mason Denaburg, RHP
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS 11. Sammy Infante, INF
2020 WSH NL 10 33 3 8 2 0 1 5 0 4 0 0 .242 .257 .394 .651 12. Yasel Antuna, INF
LAST GAME: DNP ROAD TRIP: 2-7, HR, RBI, R 13. Seth Romero, LHP
Entering 2020, Suzuki ranks among qualified big league catchers in OPS (1st, .820) and slugging percentage (2nd, .485) since 2017. 14. Holden Powell, RHP
• Hit his first HR of 2020 on 8/12 at NYM (Brach)...In his return to Washington, hit .264 with 11 2B, 17 HR, 63 RBI, 20 BB and 37 R in 85 G in 2019. 15. Tres Barrera, C
• He ranked among National League catchers in RBI (5th, 63) and home runs (6th, 17)...Ranked tied for second in MLB in two outs w/RISP AVG (.417) 16. Eddy Yean, RHP
• In Game 2 of the 2019 World Series, he became the first Hawaiian-born player to homer in the World Series. 17. Jeremy De La Rosa, OF
RISP: .200 (1-5), 0 HR, 3 RBI LAST HOMER: 8/12/20 at NYM (Brach) CAREER HOMERS: 132 18. Matt Cronin, LHP
19. Jake Irvin, RHP
#3 TAYLOR, Michael A. — OF 20. Jackson Cluff, INF
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS 21. Tyler Dyson, RHP
2020 WSH NL 12 28 3 6 2 0 2 4 1 5 0 0 .214 .241 .500 .741 22. Reid Schaller, RHP
LAST GAME: DNP ROAD TRIP: 3-9, 2B, RBI R 23. Israel Pineda, C
Former shortstop turned center fielder is one of the top defensive center fielders in Major League Baseball...A finalist for the 2017 Gold Glove. 24. Ben Braymer, LHP
• Has hit safely in 4 of his last 5 G...4 of his 6 hits in 2020 have been XBH (2 2B, 2 HR)...Has made starts in both left field (4) and center field (2) in 2020. 25. Cole Freeman, 2B/OF
• Recorded a .463 slugging percentage (16 2B, 2 3B, 9 HR) in 57 games with Double-A Harrisburg in 2019. 26. James Bourque, RHP
• Homered in Game 2 of the NLCS and Game 2 of the World Series...Went 7-for-21 (.333) with 2 homers, 2 RBI, HBP, BB, 4 runs in 8 Postseason games. 27. Joan Adon, RHP
RISP: .200 (1-5), 0 HR, 0 RBI LAST HOMER: 7/30/20 at TOR (Ryu) CAREER HOMERS: 50 28. Jackson Tetreault, RHP
29. Malvin Pena, RHP
#9 THAMES, Eric (L) — 1B 30. Nick Banks, OF
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS MLBPipeline.com - Midseason
2020 WSH NL 14 39 1 7 2 0 0 2 2 14 0 0 .179 .256 .231 .487 1. Carter Kieboom, INF
LAST GAME: 0-4 ROAD TRIP: 1-12 2. Luis Garcia, INF
Entering 2020, Thames ranks eighth among all left-handed hitters with a .504 SLG and 11th among lefties with an .848 OPS since the start of the 2017 season. 3. Jackson Rutledge, RHP
• Hit .247 with 23 doubles, two triples, 25 home runs, 61 RBI, 51 walks and 67 runs scored in 149 games for Milwaukee in 2019. 4. Cade Cavalli, RHP
• Recorded a .505 SLG and an .851 OPS...Posted a .529 SLG and 23 home runs in 397 plate appearances against right-handed pitching. 5. Wil Crowe, RHP
• Hit a solo homer off Max Scherzer in the NL Wild Card Game...Became the second Brewer ever to homer in his first career Postseason plate appearance. 6. Cole Henry, RHP
RISP: .273 (3-11), 0 HR, 2 RBI LAST HOMER: 10/1/19 at WSH (Scherzer) CAREER HOMERS: 93 7. Andry Lara, RHP
8. Eddy Yean, RHP
#7 TURNER, Trea — SS 9. Mason Denaburg, RHP
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS 10. Tim Cate, LHP
2020 WSH NL 18 72 10 21 3 0 4 8 7 12 0 3 .292 .350 .500 .850 11. Seth Romero, LHP
LAST GAME: 3-4, HR, RBI, R ROAD TRIP: 12-26, 2B, 3 HR, 6 RBI, 2 BB, 8 R 12. Matt Cronin, LHP
Elite athlete with electric, game-changing speed, consistent power and steady defense...Recorded 500 career hits fastest in Nationals history (434 G). 13. Drew Mendoza, 1B
• Is 14-for-34 (.412) with a 2B, 3 HR, 6 RBI, 4 BB, 8 R in his last 8 G...In 2019, ranked in the NL in SB (2nd, 35), doubles (T8th, 37) and average (10th, .298). 14. Yasel Antuna, INF
• Returned to the lineup on May 17, and from that date, led the NL in hits (150) and doubles (36)...Reached base safely in 15 of 17 Postseason games. 15. Jeremy De La Rosa, OF
• His 10 career leadoff HR are the most in Nationals history...Ranks 22nd in MLB history in career SB% (82.8%). 16. Israel Pineda, C
RISP: .222 (2-9), 0 HR, 3 RBI LAST HOMER: 8/15/20 at BAL (Wojciechowski) CAREER HOMERS: 66 17. Roismar Quintana, OF
18. Joan Adon, RHP
WALK-OFFS / HOMERS
WALK-OFF WINS 19. Tyler Dyson, RHP
DATE SCORE BATTER/RUNNER ACTION RBI PITCHER INN OUTS NOTES 20. Reid Schaller, RHP
21. Tres Barrera, C
WALK-OFF HOMERS 22. Jackson Cluff, INF
DATE SCORE BATTER ACTION RBI PITCHER INN OUTS NOTES 23. Jake Irvin, RHP
24. Ben Braymer, LHP
BACK-TO-BACK HOME RUNS 25. James Bourque, RHP
DATE SCORE BATTERS PITCHER INN OUTS NOTES 26. Sammy Infante, INF
27. Steven Fuentes, RHP
GRAND SLAMS 28. Raudy Read, C
DATE SCORE BATTER PITCHER INN OUTS NOTES 29. Cole Freeman, INF/LF
30. Nick Banks, OF
LEADOFF HOME RUNS (1)
DATE SCORE BATTER PITCHER INN OUTS NOTES
8/11atNYM W, 2-1 Trea Turner Rick Porcello 1st 0 10th career leadoff HR...Most in WSH history

PINCH-HIT HOME RUNS

DATE SCORE BATTER RBI PITCHER INN OUTS NOTES

MULTI-HOMER GAMES (2)

DATE SCORE BATTER (NO.) NOTES
8/10atNYM W, 16-4 Asdrúbal Cabrera (2) 10th career multi-homer game...Part of a 4-for-4 game
8/12atNYM L, 11-6 Juan Soto (2) 6th career multi-homer game...First home run was a career-long 466 feet per StatCast
 INJURED LIST DAY BY DAY
DATE OPP. RES REC POS/GA-B WIN LOSS SAVE Time Of Game
PLAYER INJURY 10/60 IL PLACED / RETRO REINSTATED #GAMES 7/23 vs. NYY L, 4-1 (6) 0-1 5th/-0.5 Cole (1-0) Scherzer (0-1) None 1:43 (1:58 delay)
LHP Roenis Elías Left Forearm Flexor Strain 60 July 13 18 7/24 OFF DAY
7/25 vs. NYY W, 9-2 1-1 T1st/-0.0 Rainey (1-0) Paxton (0-1) None 3:13
LHP Sam Freeman Left Forearm Flexor Strain 10 Aug. 13 3 7/26 vs. NYY L, 3-2 1-2 T3rd/-1.0 Green (1-0) Doolittle (0-1) Britton (1) 3:07
LHP Sean Doolittle Right Knee Fatigue 10 Aug. 13 / Aug. 11 5 7/27 vs.TOR L, 4-1 1-3 5th/-1.5 Borucki (1-0) Sánchez (0-1) Bass (1) 2:59
7/28 vs. TOR L, 5-1 1-4 5th/-2.0 Roark (1-0) Voth (0-1) None 3:00
INF Starlin Castro Broken Right Wrist 10 Aug. 14 2 7/29 at TOR W, 4-0 (10) 2-4 5th/-1.5 Hudson (1-0) Yamaguchi (0-2) None 3:32
RHP Stephen Strasburg Carpal Tunnel Neuritis - Right Hand 10 Aug. 15 1 7/30 at TOR W, 6-4 3-4 3rd/-1.0 Harper (1-0) Ryu (0-1) Hudson (1) 3:35
7/31 at MIA PPD 3rd/-1.5
OF Juan Soto Not Disclosed 10 July 23 Aug. 4 7 8/1 at MIA PPD 3rd/-2.0
RHP Wander Suero Not Disclosed 10 July 13 Aug. 4 7 8/2 at MIA PPD 3rd/-2.5
8/3 OFF DAY 3rd/-2.0
RHP Will Harris Right Groin Strain 10 July 31 / July 29 Aug. 13 10 8/4 vs. NYM W, 5-3 4-4 3rd/-2.0 Corbin (1-0) Matz (0-2) Hudson (2) 3:13 (1:07 delay)
HIGHS AND LOWS 8/5 vs. NYM L, 3-1 4-5 3rd/-3.0 Porcello (1-1) Fedde (0-1) Lugo (2) 2:46
TEAM BATTING 8/6
8/7
OFF DAY
vs. BAL
3rd/-3.0
L, 11-0 4-6 4th-/-4.0 Milone (1-1) Sánchez (0-2) None 3:00
Most At-Bats:............................................................................. 44, at New York (N.L.), August 10 8/8 vs. BAL L, 5-3 4-7 5th/-4.0 Armstrong (1-0) Hudson (1-1) Castro (1) 3:27
Most Plate Appearances:......................................................... 49, at New York (N.L.), August 10 8/9 vs. BAL L, 6-2 4-8 5th/-4.5 Lakins (2-0) Strasburg (0-1) None 3:11 (2:08 delay)
8/10 at NYM W, 16-4 5-8 4th/-3.0 Corbin (2-0) Matz (0-3) None 2:59
Most Runs:................................................................................. 16, at New York (N.L.), August 10 8/11 at NYM W, 2-1 6-8 3rd/-2.0 Scherzer (1-1) Porcello (1-2) Hudson (3) 2:55
Most Hits:................................................................................... 17, at New York (N.L.), August 10 8/12 at NYM L, 11-6 6-9 3rd/-3.0 Familia (1-0) Sánchez (0-3) None 3:19
8/13 at NYM L, 8-2 6-10 4th/-3.5 Peterson (3-1) Voth (0-2) None 3:25
Most Doubles:............................................................................ 4, at New York (N.L.), August 10 8/14 at BAL W, 15-3 7-10 4th/-4.0 Fedde (1-1) Milone (1-2) None 3:10
Most Triples:.............................................................................. 1, vs. New York (A.L.), July 25, at Toronto, July 29 (10 innings) 8/15 at BAL L, 7-3 7-11 5th/-4.0 Wojciechowski (1-2) Corbin (2-1) Sulser (5) 3:10
8/16 at BAL
Most Home Runs:..................................................................... 4, at New York (N.L.), August 10, at New York (N.L.), August 12 8/17 at ATL
Most Extra-Base Hits:............................................................... 8, at New York (N.L.), August 10 8/18 at ATL
8/19 at ATL
Most Total Bases:...................................................................... 33, at New York (N.L.), August 10 8/20 OFF DAY
Most Runs Batted In:................................................................ 16, at New York (N.L.), August 10 8/21 vs. MIA
8/22 vs. MIA
Most Stolen Bases:................................................................... 1, 3x, last: vs. New York (N.L.), August 4 8/22 at MIA Makeup of 7/31 PPD Game
Most Caught Stealing:.............................................................. 2, vs. New York (A.L.), July 26 8/23 vs. MIA
Most Walks:............................................................................... 6, vs. Baltimore, August 9 8/24
8/25
vs. MIA
vs. PHI
Most Strikeouts:........................................................................ 11, done 4 times. 8/26 vs. PHI
Most Sac Hits:............................................................................ 0, done 17 times. 8/27
8/28
vs. PHI
at BOS
Most Sac Flies:........................................................................... 1, done 4 times. 8/29 at BOS
Most Hit-By-Pitch:.................................................................... 1, done 8 times. 8/30 at BOS
8/31 at PHI
Most GDP:.................................................................................. 3, at New York (N.L.), August 11 9/1 at PHI
INDIVIDUAL BATTING 9/2 at PHI
9/3 at PHI
Most At-Bats:............................................................................. 6, Starlin Castro, at New York (N.L.), August 10 9/4 at ATL
Most Plate Appearances:.......................................................... 6, done 4 times. 9/5 at ATL
9/6 at ATL
Most Runs:.................................................................................. 3, 2x, last: Juan Soto, at New York (N.L.), August 10 9/7 vs. TBR
Most Hits:.................................................................................... 4, 3x, last: Asdrubal Cabrera, at New York (N.L.), August 10 9/8 vs. TBR
9/9 OFF DAY
Most Doubles:............................................................................ 2, 2x, last: Asdrubal Cabrera, at New York (N.L.), August 10 9/10 vs. ATL
Most Triples:............................................................................... 1, 3x, last: Yan Gomes, at Baltimore, August 14 9/11 vs. ATL
9/12 vs. ATL
Most Home Runs:...................................................................... 2, 2x, last: Juan Soto, at New York (N.L.), August 12 9/13 vs. ATL
Most Extra-Base Hits:............................................................... 4, Asdrubal Cabrera, at New York (N.L.), August 10 9/14 OFF DAY
Most Total Bases:....................................................................... 12, Asdrubal Cabrera, at New York (N.L.), August 10 9/15
9/16
at TBR
at TBR
Most Runs Batted In:................................................................. 5, Asdrubal Cabrera, at New York (N.L.), August 10 9/17 OFF DAY
Most Stolen Bases:.................................................................... 1, done 4 times. 9/18
9/18
at MIA
at MIA Makeup of 8/1 PPD Game
Most Caught Stealing:............................................................... 1, done 5 times. 9/19 at MIA
Most Walks:................................................................................ 2, done 7 times. 9/20 at MIA Makeup of 8/2 PPD Game
9/20 at MIA
Most Strikeouts:......................................................................... 3, done 7 times. 9/21 vs. PHI
Most Sac Hits:............................................................................. 1, Adam Eaton, at Baltimore, August 14 9/22 vs. PHI
9/23 vs. PHI
Most Sac Flies:............................................................................ 1, done 6 times. 9/24 vs. NYM
Most Hit-By-Pitch:..................................................................... 1, done 9 times. 9/26 vs. NYM
9/27 vs. NYM
Most GDP:................................................................................... 2, Trea Turner, at New York (N.L.), August 11
TEAM PITCHING
Most Innings Pitched:............................................................... 10.0, at Toronto, July 29 (10 innings) CATCHER DEFENSE
Most Hits Allowed:.................................................................... 19, vs. Baltimore, August 7 CATCHER GS W-L CCS SBA CS% PB CATCHER ERA
Most Batters Faced:................................................................... 52, vs. Baltimore, August 7 Yan Gomes
Most Runs Allowed:................................................................... 11, vs. Baltimore, August 7, at New York (N.L.), August 12 2020 8 3-5 0 3 100.0 1 4.50 (35 ER/70.0 IP)
Most Earned Runs:.................................................................... 11, vs. Baltimore, August 7, at New York (N.L.), August 12 Career 659 363-296 125 404 30.9% 41 3.69 (2410 ER/5885.1 IP)
Most Home Runs Allowed:....................................................... 4, vs. Toronto, July 27 Kurt Suzuki
Most Walks Allowed:................................................................. 7, vs. New York (N.L.), August 5 2020 10 4-6 2 7 28.6 1 4.59 (44 ER/86.1 IP)
Most Strikeouts:......................................................................... 16, at Toronto, July 29 (10 innings) Career 1,336 644-662 150 939 16.0% 63 4.12 (5448 ER/11895.2 IP)
Most Strikeouts (9-inning games):......................................... 13, vs. New York (N.L.), August 4
Most Hit-By-Pitch:..................................................................... 1, done 4 times. RECORD BY BATTING ORDER
INDIVIDUAL PITCHING PLAYER Bat1 Bat2 Bat3 Bat4 Bat5 Bat6 Bat7 Bat8 Bat9
Most Innings Pitched:............................................................... 7.1, Max Scherzer, at Toronto, July 29 (10 innings) Bonifacio, Emilio 0~1
Most Hits Allowed:.................................................................... 10, Anibal Sanchez, vs. Baltimore, August 7 Cabrera, Asdrubal 2~0 2~2 1~1 2~4 0~2
Most Batters Faced:................................................................... 29, Anibal Sanchez, vs. Baltimore, August 7 Castro, Starlin 4~8 1~0 1~1
Most Runs Allowed:................................................................... 5, done 5 times. Difo, Wilmer
Most Earned Runs:.................................................................... 5, done 5 times. Eaton, Adam 6~10
Most Home Runs:...................................................................... 4, Anibal Sanchez, vs. Toronto, July 27 Garcia, Luis 1~1
Most Walks:................................................................................ 4, Max Scherzer, vs. New York (A.L.), July 23 Gomes, Yan 3~4
Most Walks (9-inning games):................................................ 3, done 4 times. Harrison, Josh 1~0 2~0 0~1
Most Strikeouts:......................................................................... 11, Max Scherzer, vs. New York (A.L.), July 23 Kendrick, Howie 1~1 1~3 3~5
Most Strikeouts (9-inning games):......................................... 8, 2x, last: Patrick Corbin, vs. New York (N.L.), August 4 Kieboom, Carter 6~2 0~1
Most Hit-By-Pitch:..................................................................... 1, done 4 times. Robles, Victor 0~2 2~1 5~6
MISCELLANEOUS TEAM Soto, Juan 0~1 3~5
Longest winning streak............................................................ 3 games, July 29-Aug. 4 Stevenson, Andrew 1~1
Longest losing streak................................................................ 4 games, Aug. 5-9 Suzuki, Kurt 2~0 1~2 0~1 1~3
Longest game, innings............................................................. 10 innings, July 29 vs. Toronto (W, 4-0) Taylor, Michael A. 2~3
Longest game, time (9-inning game)................................... 3:35, July 30 vs. Toronto (W, 6-4) Thames, Eric 1~0 0~4 0~2 1~2
Turner, Trea 7~10
Longest game, time (extra-inning game)............................. 3:32, July 29 vs. Toronto (W, 4-0)
Shortest game, time (9-inning game)................................... 2:46, Aug. 5 vs. NYM (L, 3-1) RECORD BY POSITION
Largest winning margin........................................................... 12 runs, 2x, last: Aug. 14 at BAL (W, 15-3) PLAYER C 1B 2B 3B SS LF CF RF DH
Largest losing margin............................................................... 11 runs, Aug. 7 vs. Baltimore (L, 11-0) Bonifacio, Emilio 0~1
Largest deficit overcome to win............................................. 1 run, Many Times Cabrera, Asdrubal 3~2 2~7 2~0
Largest lead relinquished to lose............................................ 3 runs, 2x, last: Aug. 12 at NYM (Up 3-0 after 1st, Lost 11-6) Castro, Starlin 6~9
Eaton, Adam 6~10
Garcia, Luis 1~1
Gomes, Yan 3~4
Harrison, Josh 1~0 1~0 1~1
Kendrick, Howie 2~3 3~6
Kieboom, Carter 5~3 1~0
Robles, Victor 7~9
Soto, Juan 3~6
Stevenson, Andrew 1~1
Suzuki, Kurt 4~6
Taylor, Michael A. 2~2 0~1
Thames, Eric 2~5 0~3
Turner, Trea 7~10