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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin delivers against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
Abrams homers twice, Corbin pitches into the seventh as Nationals ease past Pirates 6-2
CJ Abrams homered twice, Patrick Corbin pitched into the seventh inning and the Washington Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2.
 
Washington Nationals' Lane Thomas rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the 10th inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Lane Thomas hits 2nd homer of the game in the 10th inning, Nationals beat Reds 6-3
 
Cincinnati Reds' Elly De La Cruz rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Washington Nationals during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Pair of homers by Lane Thomas lifts the Washington Nationals over the Cincinnati Reds 6-3
 
Colorado Rockies' Alan Trejo (13) celebrates with teammates after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Monday, July 24, 2023, in Washington (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Jones homers and Trejo has 4 hits as the Rockies beat the Nationals 10-6
 
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin throws during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Nationals Park, Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Corbin wins consecutive starts, Nationals beat Tigers 5-2, stop 4-game skid
 
Phillies bring 2-1 series advantage over Nationals into game 4
The Philadelphia Phillies play the Washington Nationals, leading the series 2-1.
 
Reds host the Nationals on 5-game home win streak
The Cincinnati Reds host the Washington Nationals aiming to continue a five-game home winning streak.
 
Nationals play the Mets looking to stop road losing streak
The Washington Nationals visit the New York Mets looking to break a four-game road losing streak.
 
Nationals host the Rockies, look to extend home win streak
Washington; Monday, 7:05 p.m. EDT
 
FILE - Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin throws during the first inning of Game 4 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Washington. Corbin -- a 33-year-old in the fifth year of a six-year, $140 million contract -- will be on the mound, making a second consecutive opening day start for a rotation missing World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg and top prospect Cade Cavalli because of injuries and trying to find young pieces around whom to rebuild.(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
Nats’ Corbin’s belief not dimmed by most losses in majors
WASHINGTON (AP) — No major league pitcher took more losses in 2022 than Patrick Corbin, with 19. And none accumulated more Ls in 2021 than Corbin did, with 16.
 
Houston Astros' Jose Altuve (27) bats as the pitch clock ticks down during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Column: New rules push baseball into fast-paced world
Welcome to our fast-paced world, Major League Baseball.

There’s still some catching-up to do, but at least our national pastime is moving toward the 21st century.
 
Phillies face the Nationals with 2-1 series lead
Washington; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT
 
Meneses leads Nationals against the Braves after 4-hit outing
Atlanta; Tuesday, 7:20 p.m. EDT
 
Orioles take road win streak into matchup with the Nationals
Washington; Wednesday, 7:05 p.m. EDT
 
Nationals take on the Phillies after Call’s 4-hit game
Philadelphia; Friday, 7:05 p.m. EDT
 
Mets try to keep home win streak alive, host the Nationals
Washington Nationals (45-87, fifth in the NL East) vs. New York Mets (85-48, first in the NL East)

New York; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
 
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Corbin ends Nats’ starting pitcher wins drought, beats Reds
Major league losses leader Patrick Corbin ended Washington’s record 43-game drought without a starting pitcher earning a victory as the Nationals beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 to avoid a series sweep.
 
Nationals host Cincinnati Reds, look to stop home losing streak
Washington; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT
 
Nationals face the Padres with 2-1 series lead
San Diego; Sunday, 4:10 p.m. EDT
 
Nationals play the Cubs leading series 1-0
Washington; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. EDT
 
Nationals take on the Phillies looking to break road losing streak
Philadelphia; Saturday, 6:05 p.m. EDT
 
Mets take road win streak into game against the Nationals
New York Mets (64-37, first in the NL East) vs. Washington Nationals (35-68, fifth in the NL East)

Washington; Monday, 7:05 p.m. EDT
 
Nationals take 3-game road win streak into matchup with the Dodgers
Los Angeles; Wednesday, 3:10 p.m. EDT
 
Atlanta Braves' Austin Riley gestures as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, July 15, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Braves pound 3 HRs, send Nationals to eighth straight loss
WASHINGTON (AP) — Austin Riley, Orlando Arcia and Adam Duvall homered as the Atlanta Braves beat Washington 8-4 Friday night, sending the Nationals to their eighth straight loss.
 
Nationals enter matchup with the Braves on losing streak
Washington; Friday, 7:05 p.m. EDT
 
Atlanta Braves' Austin Riley celebrates after hitting a two-run home run off Washington Nationals' Patrick Corbin in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Riley, Wright pace surging Braves in 4-3 win over Nationals
ATLANTA (AP) — Kyle Wright was in command early in counts, and it made all the difference for the Atlanta Braves starter.
 
Braves take on the Nationals after Harris II’s 4-hit game
Atlanta; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDT
 
Marlins try to continue road win streak in matchup against the Nationals
Miami Marlins (37-40, fourth in the NL East) vs. Washington Nationals (29-52, fifth in the NL East)

Washington; Monday, 11:05 a.m. EDT
 
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin throws during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park, Tuesday, June 28, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Corbin strikes out 12, Nationals rally to beat Pirates 3-1
WASHINGTON (AP) — Patrick Corbin matched a career high with 12 strikeouts, Yadiel Hernandez delivered a go-ahead two-run double, and the Washington Nationals rallied in the eighth inning for the second straight game, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 Tuesday night.
 
Pirates come into matchup against the Nationals on losing streak
Washington; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. EDT
 
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Tyler Wells throws to a Washington Nationals batter during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Hays hits for cycle to help Orioles beat Nationals 7-0
BALTIMORE (AP) — Four at-bats, four hits, one unforgettable cycle in just six innings of work.

“Beyond unbelievable.
 
Baltimore Orioles' Austin Hays places the home run chain on Anthony Santander, who had hit a home run against the Washington Nationals during the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Baltimore.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Orioles OF Hays hits for cycle vs Nationals
BALTIMORE (AP) — Austin Hays has become the sixth player in Orioles history to hit for the cycle, an accomplishment he completed in the midst of a persistent rain shower.
 
Nationals look to sweep 2-game series against the Orioles
Baltimore; Wednesday, 7:05 p.m. EDT
 
Nationals host the Phillies on 4-game home slide
Washington; Thursday, 7:05 p.m. EDT
 
Nationals play the Brewers after Cruz’s 4-hit game
Washington; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDT