First-Inning Ambush Lifts FredNats to 11-5 Win
LYNCHBURG, VA - Despite an hour-long rain delay, a five-run first inning helped the Fredericksburg Nationals defeat the Lynchburg Hillcats 11-5 on Saturday night. The FredNats had four hits and three runs within the game's first four pitches, as Viandel Peña singled, José Sánchez and Ricardo Méndez doubled, and Junior
FredNats End First Half with 6-3 Loss
FREDERICKSBURG, VA - The Fredericksburg Nationals missed an opportunity for their second series win of the season on Sunday night, falling 6-3 as the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers salvaged a series split. At 19-41, the FredNats are halfway through their 120-game inaugural season. After an off day on Monday, they begin
Prospects in the Nationals' 2020 player pool
As part of the new rules for the 2020 Major League season, each of the 30 organizations will maintain a 60-man player pool for the duration of the campaign. Some members of the player pool will feature on the active Major League roster while others will work out at an
Romero undergoes Tommy John surgery
Seth Romero has had a bumpy start to his Minor League career. Now, he might not even be back on a mound in the Minors until 2020.The Nationals' No. 7 prospect underwent Tommy John surgery on his left elbow last week, the Nationals announced Monday. He is likely to miss
Suns Lose Early Lead, Fall 8-3 Tuesday Night
Hagerstown, MD - Seth Romero struck-out eight batters in five innings of work as the Hagerstown Suns lost 8-3 to the West Virginia Power Tuesday night at Historic Municipal Stadium. The Suns are now 3-9 in the Second Half and are 30-50 overall. Hagerstown will start a three-game series against
Suns Lose Third Straight on Thursday
Lakewood, NJ - Luis Garcia had two hits as the Hagerstown Suns lost their third-straight in a 7-4 loss to the Lakewood BlueClaws on Thursday night at FirstEnergy Park. The Suns fall to 1-6 in the second half and 28-46 overall and will play the series finale on Friday against
Romero, Lee, Bogucki combine for 15 K's in 3-1 Win
Hagerstown, MD - Seth Romero, Andrew Lee, and A.J. Bogucki combined for 15 strikeouts in a 3-1 victory over the Lakewood BlueClaws on Thursday night at Historic Municipal Stadium to earn a series win. The Suns won their second straight to improve to 22-36 overall and will start a four-game
Toolshed: Taking stock of the 2017 Draft
Nobody even knew where these guys would be in 2018 at this point last year. In mock drafts, their names were being moved around boards, then moved again. Rumors abounded about which club would take them.And then on June 12, they all officially became members of the 2017 Draft class.
Nationals Prospect Primer: Robles at the ready
Some players are on the verge of stardom, others are entering a crucial phase of their development and still others are getting their first tastes of full-season ball. With the 2018 season approaching, MiLB.com takes a look at the most intriguing prospects from each MLB organization.Shining star: Victor Robles, OFThe
Nats send lefty Romero home from spring camp
Seth Romero's first professional Spring Training came to a halt on Monday, as the Nationals sent the 21-year-old left-hander home from their West Palm Beach, Florida camp.Washington's No. 5 prospect and the 25th overall pick from last year's Draft was disciplined for "violating club policy," according to MLB.com, and neither
Romero faces minimum in Doubledays start
Seth Romero sent a message by fanning the side on 12 pitches in the first inning Wednesday."I think it just showed the hitters that I was going to attack the zone and throw a lot of strikes," he said. "It was a great start and it just all worked out
Nats' Romero debuts with three hitless frames
Seth Romero didn't waste any time establishing himself in the New York-Penn League.Making his first start above the complex level, the Nationals' first-round pick tossed three hitless innings, striking out five and walking one, in Class A Short Season Auburn's 7-4 victory over Connecticut on Tuesday at Falcon Park.