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LHP Patrick Corbin (0-0, 3.00) | LHP Steven Matz (0-1, 1.69)
Saturday, April 6, 2019 l 1:10 p.m. ET l Game #7 / Road #2
Citi Field l Flushing, N.Y.
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Standing: 3-3, 4th Place, -2.0, National League East • National League East Champions: 2017, 2016, 2014, 2012
WHEN.... NATIONALS NEWS OPPONENT
HHome................................. 2-3 STRAS LEADS SHUTOUT NEW YORK METS
Road.................................... 1-0 Behind 6.2 innings of two-hit, shutout ball from Stephen Strasburg and 2.1 innings of shuout relief from the Washington’s hitting coach Kevin Long served as
Day....................................... 3-2 bullpen, the Nationals topped the Mets, 4-0 on New York’s Opening Day at Citi Field on Thursday. New York’s hitting coach from 2015-17 and bench
Night.................................... 0-1 • Victor Robles recorded the first hit of the game for Washington, a solo home run in the sixth inning off coach Chip Hale served as their third base coach
Current Streak.......................W2 Noah Syndergaard...Both of Robles’ homers this season have been off Syndergaard. from 2010-11...The Nationals and Mets will play 19
Last 5 Games....................... 3-2 • Wilmer Difo went 1-for-3 with two RBI, plating a run in the second inning with a sacrifice bunt and an times in 2019 (9 in D.C., 10 in N.Y.)...The clubs will
Last 10 Games..................... 3-3 insurance run with a single to left in the ninth inning. play 13 of their 19 games in April and May before not
March................................... 1-2 • After starting the season 0-2, the Nationals have won three of their last four games. seeing each other again until Aug. 9.
April..................................... 2-1 2019 RECORD
Vs. RHSP.............................. 3-3 MORE ON STARS W-L............................. 2-2 (1-2 in D.C., 1-0 in N.Y.)
Series Opener....................... 1-2 Dating to Aug. 27, 2018, Stephen Strasburg is 5-0 with a 2.70 ERA in nine starts...He has struck out 67 bat- Streak.................................................................W2
Series Opener at Home......... 0-2 ters in 53.1 IP (11.31 SO/9.0 IP), allowed four home runs and has issued just 19 walks. Aggregate Score.................... Nationals 18, Mets 18
Series Opener on Road......... 1-0 • During this span, his 11.31 strikeouts per 9.0 IP rank fourth in Major League Baseball, while his 2.70 ALL-TIME RECORD
By Series...........................0-1-1 ERA ranks sixth (min. 50.0 IP). W-L / Nationals (2005-present)................. 140-123
By Home Series.................0-1-1
W-L / Home (2005-present)............................ 59-61
By Road Series..................0-0-0
ANT’S BAT W-L / Nationals Park (2008-present)............. 52-50
Scored First.......................... 1-0
Anthony Rendon has hit safely in five straight games...He is 10-for-19 (.526) with three doubles, two homers, W-L / Away (2005-present)............................ 81-52
Opponent Scored First.......... 2-3
five RBI, two walks, one HBP and seven runs scored along the way. W-L / Franchise (Expos/Nationals)............. 438-422
1-run games........................ 2-0
• Rendon’s five extra base hits (3 2B, 2 HR) so far this season rank tied for fifth in the National League, 2019 GAME LOG
1 or 2 run games.................. 2-1
while his .500 on-base percentage is tied for seventh in the NL. DATE RESULT WIN-LOSS-SAVE
Comeback Wins.................... 2-0
Last AB Wins........................ 2-0 3/28vsNYM L, 2-0 deGrom-Scherzer-Díaz
Walkoff Wins........................ 2-0 ROLLIN’ ROBLES 3/30vsNYM L, 11-8 Wilson-Rosenthal-Díaz
Led After 6........................... 3-0 Like Rendon, Victor Robles has recorded five extra-base hits (3 2B, 2 HR) so far in 2019...Those rank tied for 3/31vsNYM W, 6-5 Doolittle-Wilson-None
Led After 7........................... 3-0 first among Major League rookies and tied for fifth among all National League hitters...Five of his six hits on 4/4atNYM W, 4-0 Strasburg-Syndergaard-None
Led After 8........................... 1-0 the year have gone for extra bases. 4/6atNYM
Tied After 6........................... 0-1 • Robles also ranks among Major League rookies in runs scored (T2nd, 4), doubles (T2nd, 3), home runs 4/7atNYM
Tied After 7........................... 0-1 (T2nd, 2) and hits (4th, 6). 5/14vsNYM
Tied After 8........................... 2-0 • Robles has reached base safely in five of six games this MILESTONE TRACKER 5/15vsNYM
Behind After 6...................... 0-2 season, recording six hits and two walks. Player Category Milestone 5/16vsNYM
Matt Adams HR 100 (96) 5/20atNYM
Behind After 7...................... 0-2
CHASING 1,000 Patrick Corbin SO 1,000 (901)
Behind After 8...................... 0-3 5/21atNYM
Sean Doolittle SV 100 (82)
Division Games.................... 3-3 With 994 in hand, Ryan Zimmerman is six RBI shy of reaching 5/22atNYM
Yan Gomes HR 100 (87)
Vs. N.L. Teams...................... 3-3 the 1000 RBI mark for his career...When he does so, he will be- Anthony Rendon RBI 500 (425) 5/23atNYM
Vs. N.L. East......................... 3-3 come the first Washington National to record his 1000th RBI in a Aníbal Sánchez W 100 (97) 8/9atNYM
Hit 0 HR............................... 0-1 Nationals uniform. Tony Sipp G 600 (584) 8/10atNYM
Hit 1+ HR............................. 3-2 • Zimmerman clubbed his first home run of the season on Stephen Strasburg W 100 (95) 8/11atNYM
Hit 2+ HR............................. 2-0 Wednesday, a two-run blast off Aaron Nola. Stephen Strasburg GS 213 (208) 9/2vsNYM
*Tying Gio Gonzalez for most in WSH history
Scored 3 or Fewer Runs........ 0-2 9/3vsNYM
Stephen Strasbug IP 1253.1 (1242.2)
Scored 4 or More Runs......... 3-1 START ME UP *Tying Gio Gonzalez for most in WSH history 9/4vsNYM
Scored 5 or More Runs......... 2-1 Washington’s starting pitching staff ranks among National Ryan Zimmerman RBI 1,000 (994) DAVE MARTINEZ
Allowed 3 or Fewer Runs...... 1-1 League staffs in strikeouts per 9.0 IP (2nd, 11.46), home runs Ryan Zimmerman R 947 (917) Second-year manager Dave Martinez was named the
Allowed 4 or More Runs........ 2-2 allowed per 9.0 IP (3rd, 0.51), strikeouts (4th, 45), opp. SLG (3rd, *Tying Tim Raines for most in MON/WSH history seventh field manager in Nationals history on Oct. 30,
Allowed 5 or More Runs........ 2-2 .333) and opp. OPS (3rd, .624). 2017...The 2019 season marks his 31st season in pro-
More Hits than Opponent..... 2-0 fessional baseball...A 16-year Major League outfielder,
Fewer Hits than Opponent.... 1-2 MILLER TIME Martinez joined the Nationals after 10 seasons as a
Committed No Errors............ 1-2 Justin Miller has offered scoreless relief in all four outings this season...He has recorded three holds, six Major League coach in in Chicago (2015–17) and
Committed 1 or More Errors. 2-1 strikeouts, one walk and surrendered just two hits...He has struck out two batters in three straight outings. Tampa Bay (2008–14).
Before All-star Game............ 3-3 • Miller’s six strikeouts are tied for ninth among National League relievers. WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
Starter Goes at least 5 inn... 2-3 @dougherty_jesse - Washington Post (April 4)
Starter Goes at least 6 inn... 2-2 NEW FACES Stephen Strasburg’s been able to locate his fastballs
Starter Goes at least 7 inn... 0-1 The 2018-19 offseason saw the Washington Nationals add nine players to their 40-man roster: well and limit hard contact.
Home Whites....................... 0-1 • Oct. 10 – Acquired RHP Kyle Barraclough from the Miami Marlins
Road Greys........................... 1-0 • Nov. 3 – Agreed to terms with RHP Trevor Rosenthal on a one-year contract with an option for 2020 Three four-seam fastballs were put in play today and
Red Alternates.................... 0-0 • Nov. 19 – Selected the contract of RHP James Bourque the average exit velocity was 82.9. Six sinkers were put
Blue Alternates.................... 0-1
• Nov. 20 – Agreed to terms with C Kurt Suzuki on a two-year contract in play and average exit velo was 89.
Blue Stars & Stripes............. 0-0
• Nov. 30 – Acquired C Yan Gomes from the Cleveland Indians
White Stars & Stripes........... 2-1
• Dec. 7 – Agreed to terms with LHP Patrick Corbin on a six-year contract @MarkZuckerman - MASNSports.com (April 4)
• Dec. 12 – Acquired RHP Tanner Rainey from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for RHP Tanner Roark Stephen Strasburg’s famed fastball is down to 93
• Dec. 18 – Agreed to terms with 1B Matt Adams on a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2020 mph, but he’s figured out how to use four different
• Dec. 27 – Agreed to terms with RHP Aníbal Sánchez on a two-year contract pitches to be just as effective. “I knew eventually, get-
• Jan. 12 – Agreed to terms with 2B Brian Dozier on a one-year contract ting older, you’re not going to maintain it. It’s part of
• Feb. 8 – Agreed to terms with RHP Jeremy Hellickson on a one-year contract life.” His last 9 starts: 5-0, 2.70 ERA.
• March 14 – Agreed to terms with LHP Tony Sipp on a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2020
NATIONALS HISTORY @MarkZuckerman - MASNSports.com (April 4)
April 6 (4-7) Victor Robles leads off the 6th with a line drive homer
2005 – The Washington Nationals earn the organization’s first victory, a 7-3 decision at Citizens Bank Park. to left. Nats have their first hit and now lead 2-0.
Brad Wilkerson hits for the cycle for the second time in his career. joey Eischen (1.0 IP) earned the first win
in Nationals history, while Vinny Castilla (4-for-5, 2B, RBI) and Jose Guillen (2-for-5, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R) also @JamalCollier - Nationals.com (April 4)
provided offensive support. Wilmer Difo lays down a safety squeeze and the Nats
take 1-0 lead. It’s the first time they’ve scored first this
IN THE COMMUNITY season
April 12: Nats on Base - Quantico 2018 Employee Recognition
The Nationals are proud supporters of local military bases’ employee recognition programs. The Nationals will @ladsonbill24 - MLB.com (April 4)
recognize distinguished service by members on a quarterly and yearly basis at Nationals Park. Ceremonies As usual, the #Nats put out a great media guide.
on April 12 will honor Marines and Civilian Employees of the Year for Marine Corps Base Quantico for 2018.
Year Opp. Lg W L SV
SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA
2019 NYM NL 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 7.2 2 2 2 1 3 12 0.65 — 2.35
CAREER 9 5 0 0 18 17 1 118.2 74 36 32 18 28 160 0.86 — 2.43
BULLPEN NOTES BULLPEN MAP
#20 BARRACLOUGH, Kyle (RHP) LEFT RIGHT
YR TEAM LG W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA • #63 S. Doolittle • #20 K. Barraclough
2019 WSH NL 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 3.1 5 1 1 0 2 2 2.10 3.68 2.70 • #33 M. Grace • #58 J. Hellickson
LAST: 4/3 vs. PHI (0.2 IP, 2 H, ER, BB, SO) • #36 T. Sipp • #60 J. Miller
Right-handed reliever enters his first season with Washington after being acquired on Oct. 10, 2018. • #44 T. Rosenthal
• Went 1-6 with 10 saves and a 4.20 ERA in 61 app. for MIA in 2018...Struck out 60 batters in 55.2 IP. • #51 W. Suero
• Since the start of the 2016 season, he ranks among NL RP in opp. SLG (7th, .298), SO/9.0 IP (12th, 11.42) and opp. AVG (13th, .199).
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 5 / 5 OPP. SLASH: .357 / .438 / .571
VS. METS
#63 DOOLITTLE, Sean (LHP) PLAYER W L S G IP ER ERA
YR TEAM LG W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA Barraclough
2019 WSH NL 2 0 0 1 3 0 0 3.2 4 0 0 0 0 3 1.09 1.41 0.00 2019 0 0 0 2 1.2 0 0.00
LAST: 4/4 vs. NYM (1.0 IP, H, SO) Career 2 2 1 32 31.0 11 3.19
Hard throwing left-handed closer earned his second career All-Star selection in 2018...Enters his second full season with the Nationals. Corbin
• Since the start of 2018, leads MLB relievers with a 11.65 SO/BB (63 SO/6 BB)...Recorded 22 SV and a 1.45 ERA in 35 G going on 10-day DL on 7/10. 2019 0 0 0 1 6.0 2 3.00
• Led NL relievers in opp. OBP (.178), opp. SLG (.213), opp. OPS (.391), WHIP (0.60) and SV% (96.2%)...Ranked 7th in the NL with 25 saves. Career 1 4 0 10 53.2 29 4.86
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 2/2 OPP. SLASH: .267 / .267 / .267 Doolittle
2019 1 0 0 2 2.2 0 0.00
#33 GRACE, Matt (LHP) Career 1 0 4 11 11.2 1 0.77
YR TEAM LG W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA Grace
2019 WSH NL 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 2.2 6 3 3 0 1 4 2.63 1.18 10.13 2019 0 0 0 3 1.0 1 9.00
LAST: 4/4 vs. NYM (Hld., 0.1 IP, SO) Career 0 0 0 19 12.1 6 4.38
Lefty who experienced a career year in 2018...Has induced ground balls at a rate of 55.8% in his 132 career big league games (MLB average: 45%). Hellickson
• Posted a 2.87 ERA in a career-high 56 games in 2018...Posted career-highs in nearly every category. 2019 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
• Ranked among NL LHR in BB/9.0 IP (5th, 1.96), ERA (7th, 2.87), opp. OBP (10th, .285), SO/BB (10th, 3.69) and WHIP (11th, 1.14). Career 3 4 0 10 51.0 38 6.71
HOLDS: 1 IR / IS: 7 / 3 OPP. SLASH: .429 / .467 / .571 Miller
2019 0 0 0 3 1.2 0 0.00
#58 HELLICKSON, Jeremy (RHP) Career 0 1 0 9 8.0 6 6.75
YR TEAM LG W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA Rosenthal
2019 WSH NL 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2.0 3 2 2 1 0 0 1.50 9.61 9.00 2019 0 1 0 2 0.0 5 -
LAST: 4/2 vs. PHI (2.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, HR) Career 0 2 2 12 8.2 7 7.27
A veteran of nine Major League seasons re-signed with the Nationals in February 2019...Will work out of the bullpen before his first turn in the rotation. Sanchez
• 2019 Spring Training: 4-0, 0.95 ERA, 5 G/5 GS, 19 SO, 6 BB...Started the 2018 season 2-0 with a 2.30 ERA (11 ER/43.0 IP) in first 8 GS. 2019 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
• 11 HR allowed in 2018 were 7th-fewest in the NL (min. 19 GS)...Recorded a career-best WHIP (1.073). Career 5 5 0 14 80.2 37 4.13
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: / OPP. SLASH: .333 / .333 / .333 Scherzer
2019 0 1 0 1 7.2 2 2.35
#60 MILLER, Justin (RHP) Career 9 5 0 18 118.2 32 2.43
YR TEAM LG W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA Sipp
2019 WSH NL 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 3.2 2 0 0 0 1 6 0.82 0.60 0.00 2019 0 0 0 3 1.2 2 10.80
LAST: 4/4 vs. NYM (Hld, 0.2 IP, BB, 2 SO) Career 0 1 0 7 6.0 4 6.00
Emerged as a reliable member of Washington’s ‘pen in 2018 after signing a Minor League contract in January 2018. Strasburg
• Has offered scoreless relief in all 4 outings of 2019, recording three holds, six strikeouts, one walk and surrendered just two hits. 2019 1 0 0 2 12.2 4 2.84
• Went 7-1 with 2 saves, 11 holds and a 3.61 ERA in 52.1 IP in 2018...Ranked 4th among NL RP (min. 25 IR) with a 11.5% IRS (3-of-26). Career 9 5 0 19 117.2 37 2.83
HOLDS: 3 IR / IS: 1/0 OPP. SLASH: .154 / .214 / .154 Suero
2019 0 0 0 1 1.0 2 18.00
#44 ROSENTHAL, Trevor (RHP) Career 0 1 0 6 7.2 7 8.22
YR TEAM LG W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA
2019 WSH NL 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0.0 4 7 7 0 3 0 - - -
LAST: 4/3 vs. PHI (0.0 IP, 2 ER, 2 BB)
Former All-Star (2015) and veteran of six MLB seasons joined Washington after missing the 2018 season due to injury.
• He posted a 2.99 ERA and 121 saves in 328 appearances with the St. Louis Cardinals from 2012-17
• Led MLB with 93 saves combined during the 2014 and 2015 seasons...From 2013-17, was 1 of 6 MLB pitchers with 120 saves and 400 strikeouts.
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 3 / 1 OPP. SLASH: 1.000 / 1.000 / 1.000
MULTI-HOMER GAMES
DATE SCORE BATTER (NO.)