Articles by Andy Kostka
The raucous energy of a young "Camp Day" crowd at Capital One Arena didn't translate Wednesday to the Mystics, who fell to the Atlanta Dream 106-89 -- only the third in Washington's last nine contests. Atlanta
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July 11, 2018
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As eyes turned toward Reynolds' game-winning home run in the ninth inning to top the Miami Marlins for a second straight contest, it was the Nationals' standout defense throughout the night that allowed Washington to be in that position at all.
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July 7, 2018
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The Nationals followed up Thursday's dramatic comeback with another win over the Marlins on Friday night when pinch-hitter Mark Reynolds led off the bottom of the ninth with a walk-off homer.
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July 6, 2018
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The Nationals' No. 1 pick, Mason Denaburg, can touch 97 mph with his fastball and has the off-speed repertoire to back it up.
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July 5, 2018
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Hunt Auctions President Dave Hunt expects surprising sports memorabilia finds at the All-Star FanFest in the District of Columbia, a weeklong baseball-themed event at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center leading up to the MLB All-Star Game on July 17 at Nationals Park.
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July 4, 2018
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Scott Boras told reporters Tuesday at Nationals Park that shifts are hurting his biggest client's production, as well as the production of other left-handed hitters.
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July 3, 2018
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Since his promotion to the bigs, Soto has established himself as an everyday left fielder.
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July 2, 2018
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"Baseball Americana," an exhibit years in the making, opens to the public Friday as part of a Washington-wide celebration of the national pastime ahead of the July 17 MLB All-Star Game at Nationals Park.
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June 27, 2018
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On the first pitch he saw in the fifth, a fastball left over the plate, Bryce Harper swung and crushed it for a double into left-center field.
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June 25, 2018
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Jeremy Hellickson struggled in his rehab start with the Potomac Nationals on Sunday.
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June 24, 2018
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Pinch hitter Jesmuel Valentin hit a sacrifice fly to shallow right field to give the Phillies a one-run lead in the seventh inning, one they wouldn't relinquish en route to a 5-3 win.
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June 23, 2018
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Washington Nationals right-hander Brandon Kintzler, one of 11 players on the disabled list, is scheduled for a rehab assignment Sunday with the Potomac Nationals, manager Dave Martinez said before Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
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June 23, 2018
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In Thursday's 4-2 Washington win, Scherzer surrendered two solo homers. It was the first time he had allowed multiple home runs in a game since July 21, 2017, and it was his third consecutive contest in which he gave up a longball.
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June 22, 2018
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About a third of the way through the 2018 campaign, Mattocks has tallied a team-high seven goals in 10 league starts.
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June 21, 2018
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During Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles, Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez approached center fielder Michael A. Taylor to ask when he last played infield.
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June 21, 2018
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In the Nationals clubhouse, who you root for in the World Cup might depend on a slip of paper drawn from a hat.
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June 21, 2018
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Orlando defeated D.C. in penalties, 4-2, after drawing 1-1.
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June 20, 2018
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United's Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup matchup against Orlando City SC on Wednesday, which is being held at the SoccerPlex, offers a respite from a cross-country grind in the few remaining weeks before Audi Field's expected opening July 14. A win in the knockout competition could help D.C. toward a second-half push up the table.
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June 19, 2018
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Barry Trotz's resignation Monday means he becomes an intriguing option for teams. Only one team in the NHL currently has a head coaching vacancy -- but Trotz's decision could influence more moves.
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June 18, 2018
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The United States failed to qualify for this World Cup, but in a multicultural city like Washington D.C., soccer fans are still soaking in the tournament en masse. Some new pop-up bars will screen every match, while other long-standing establishments already have their allegiances to countries like England, Germany and Mexico.
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June 17, 2018
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