Hampson, Rodgers, Grichuk hit HRs, Rockies beat Nats 9-7
May 6, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Garrett Hampson and Brendan Rodgers each hit their first home runs of the season — both three-run shots — for the Colorado Rockies in a 9-7 win over the Washington Nationals on Thursday.
Joe, Rockies take advantage of Nats’ miscues in 5-2 win
May 5, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Jose Iglesias had a two-run double and Connor Joe a two-run triple in consecutive at-bats in the fourth inning after a crucial error by shortstop Alcides Escobar, and the Colorado Rockies rallied to beat the Washington Nationals 5-2 on Wednesday night.
Nats angered by Kapler’s late aggression in Giants’ 7-1 win
April 23, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — A six-run lead in the ninth inning wasn't enough for Giants manager Gabe Kapler, and the Nationals took exception.
With two outs in the top of the ninth on Friday night and San Francisco ahead 7-1, the Giants' Thairo Estrada took off on an 0-1 pitch and Brandon Crawford blooped a single over Washington shortstop Alcides Escobar, who grabbed the ball and threw out Estrada at the plate.
Alcides Escobar re-signs with Washington Nationals for 2022
October 5, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Shortstop Alcides Escobar agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract on Tuesday to stay with the Washington Nationals next season.
Escobar, who will turn 35 in December, batted .288 with 21 doubles, two triples, four homers and 28 RBIs in 75 games with the Nationals after signing with the club in July.
Gray gets 2nd major league win, Nationals beat Rockies 5-4
September 28, 2021 GMTDENVER (AP) — Josiah Gray pitched into the sixth inning to earn his second career win, and the Washington Nationals beat the Colorado Rockies 5-4 on Monday night.
Luis García hit a two-run single and Alcides Escobar had three hits for the Nationals.
Gray, Nationals to face Hernandez, Marlins
September 22, 2021 GMTWashington Nationals (62-89, fifth in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (64-87, fourth in the NL East)
Miami; Wednesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Josiah Gray (0-2, 6.24 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 57 strikeouts) Marlins: Elieser Hernandez (1-2, 3.38 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 40 strikeouts)
Marlins’ Chisholm HRs twice, scores on wild pitch in 10th
September 21, 2021 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered twice before scoring from third on a wild pitch in the 10th inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 8-7 Monday night.
After Dylan Floro (6-6) pitched a scoreless top of the 10th, Chisholm took his place at second to start the bottom of the inning as Miami’s automatic runner.
Rockies score 2 in 9th, beat Nats 9-8 for 4th straight win
September 18, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Elías Díaz hit a tying homer and Brendan Rodgers had an RBI single as the Colorado Rockies rallied in the ninth inning to beat the Washington Nationals 9-8 Friday night.
In the series opener between two teams out of the playoff race, the Rockies improved to 6-1 on their road trip.
Nats stop Mets’ 6-game win streak, end own skid with split
September 5, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Lane Thomas and Alcides Escobar homered as the Washington Nationals ended a seven-game skid, beating the Mets 4-3 Saturday night to split a doubleheader and stop New York's six-game winning streak.
Alfaro lifts Marlins over Nats 4-3 in 10 to end 8-game slide
August 26, 2021 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Jorge Alfaro hit a game-winning single with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th inning and the Miami Marlins snapped an eight-game losing streak by beating the Washington Nationals 4-3 on Wednesday night.
Orioles complete three-game sweep of Nationals with 5-4 win
July 25, 2021 GMTBALTIMORE (AP) — Ryan McKenna scored on a sharp grounder by Ramon Urías for the winning run as the Baltimore Orioles completed a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals with a 5-4 victory on Sunday.
Bell hits 100th career HR, Nats beat Marlins, 3rd win in row
July 21, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Josh Bell hit his 100th career home run and the Washington Nationals rallied past the Miami Marlins 6-3 Tuesday night for their third straight win.
Escobar HR, single lead Nats past Padres in series finale
July 19, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Alcides Escobar homered in the eighth inning and hit a winning single in the ninth Sunday as the Washington Nationals wrapped up a disturbing weekend with an 8-7 win over the San Diego Padres.
Nationals finish disturbing weekend with 8-7 win over Padres
July 19, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals needed a win Sunday to end their losing streak.
To manager Dave Martinez, this walk-off victory had a greater meaning.
Alcides Escobar homered in the eighth inning and hit a game-ending single in the ninth Sunday as the Washington Nationals wrapped up a disturbing weekend with an 8-7 win over the San Diego Padres.
Dodgers win 8th straight, top Nats 5-3 behind Pollock’s hit
July 4, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — A.J. Pollock hit a go-ahead single in the sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended a winning streak to eight for the third time this season with a rainy 5-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday night.
Royals’ core group headed for one last hurrah this September
August 31, 2017 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Six years ago, a core group that would usher the long-suffering Royals to a pair of World Series and its first championship in nearly three decades arrived in Kansas City amid terrific fanfare...
Royals rally with 4 homers to beat Twins 11-6
July 1, 2017 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mike Moustakas hit his 22nd home run and Alex Gordon connected for a three-run shot as the Kansas City Royals rallied from a four-run deficit to defeat the Minnesota Twins 11-6 in the opener of a day-night doubleheader Saturday.
Royals teammates Perez, Escobar, Hosmer win Gold Gloves
November 11, 2015 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — World Series MVP Salvador Perez and Kansas City Royals teammates Eric Hosmer and Alcides Escobar have won Gold Gloves.
The awards for fielding excellence were announced Tuesday by Rawlings.
Vargas, Escobar lead Royals to 4-2 win over Rays
April 8, 2014 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — This one could be a costly victory for the Kansas City Royals and an expensive loss for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Jason Vargas took a shutout into the ninth inning, Alcides Escobar hit a three-run double and the Royals beat the Rays 4-2 Monday night in a game that included two significant injuries.