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Kieboom, Cate form next wave for Nats

Top talent replenishes system that built World Series champs
December 19, 2019

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.The Nationals' first World Series-winning roster boasted a collection of several homegrown first-round picks,

Potomac Nationals Players Recognized in 2019 Minor League Awards

September 26, 2019

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. - The Washington Nationals selected the following former Potomac Nationals players for their 2019 Minor League Players of the year:  -Pitcher of the Year - Left-Handed Pitcher Tim Cate (2019) -Defensive Player of the Year - Infielder Luis Garcia (2018) -Baserunner of the Year - Infielder Cole Freeman

Eight Current & Former P-Nats Headed to 2019 Arizona Fall League

Three Current P-Nats and Five Former P-Nats to play for Surprise Saguaros
September 1, 2019

Woodbridge, VA---A large collection of current and former Potomac Nationals will represent the Washington Nationals in the Arizona Fall League, which is set to begin on September 18th. In sum, eight current or former members of The Red, White, & Blue are set to play for the Surprise Saguaros. Current

Potomac 1B Aldrem Corredor and 2B Cole Freeman Named Carolina League Post-Season All-Stars

Multiple P-Nats Named Year-End All-Stars for Third Straight Season
August 22, 2019

Woodbridge, VA---In conjunction with the Carolina League, the Potomac Nationals are excited to announce that two members of the 2019 P-Nats squad have earned Post-Season accolades. 1B Aldrem Corredor  and 2B Cole Freeman  were each named to the Post-Season Carolina League All-Star team at their respective starting positions.

Raleigh rolls again to Player of the Week

Mariners No. 13 prospect lands third straight Cal League award
July 15, 2019

On July 8, Cal Raleigh became the first California League hitter to win back-to-back Offensive Player of the Week awards in 2019. On Monday, he added to that streak, taking home the honor for a third straight time. It's a remarkable run that will come to an end, however --

Cole Freeman Named Carolina League Player of the Week

First Potomac Player to Garner Award in 2019
July 15, 2019

Woodbridge, VA---Earlier today, the Carolina League announced that 2B Cole Freeman  was named the Carolina League Player of the Week for the week of July 8th to July 14th. It is the first Player of the Week award for a Potomac player in 2019. In June, RHP Malvin Pena  took home Pitcher

Freeman, Hanifee claim league's weekly honors

Potomac infielder, Frederick righty shine during week of July 8-14
July 15, 2019

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (July 15, 2019) - Potomac infielder Cole Freeman led the Carolina League in batting average and stolen bases en route to the Player of the Week honor, while Frederick right-hander Brenan Hanifee recorded two dominant starts--including a nine-inning shutout--to earn the Pitcher of the Week award, the league

Five P-Nats Named to Northern Division All-Star Team

Two Infielders Join a Catcher, an Outfielder, and a Pitcher for 6/18 Matchup at Nymeo Field
June 11, 2019

Woodbridge, VA---The Potomac Nationals and the Carolina League have announced that five Potomac Nationals have been named to the Northern Division team for the 2019 Carolina League Mid-Season All-Star Game. 1B Aldrem Corredor , 2B Cole Freeman , C Jakson Reetz , OF Nick Banks , and RHP Andrew Lee  will represent the P-Nats on

Kieboom leads charge for Nats All-Stars

No. 37 overall prospect blasted career-best 16 homers in '18
December 20, 2018

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.With expectations as high as ever in the nation's capital, the Nationals were plagued by injuries

Suns Fall 9-4 in Season Finale as Kannapolis Clinches Wild Card

Cate earns second quality start; Flores homers in Suns loss
September 3, 2018

Hagerstown, MD - Tim Cate earned his second quality start of the season and Alex Flores homered as the Hagerstown Suns fell 9-4 to the Kannapolis Intimidators in the regular-season finale on Monday afternoon. The Suns finish the regular-season with a 25-40 second record and 52-81 overall.Kannapolis scored two runs

Freeman Hits Slam in Suns 11-4 Loss on Saturday

Hagerstown loses sixth-straight in second game of series
September 1, 2018

Hagerstown, MD -  Cole Freeman hit a grand-slam as the Hagerstown Suns lost their sixth-straight game 11-4 against the Kannapolis Intimidators on Saturday night at Historic Municipal Stadium. The Suns are 24-39 in the second half and 51-80 overall and will play the third game of the four-game set on

Suns Fall 6-3 to Intimidators in Series Opener

Franco has three hits in fifth-straight loss
September 1, 2018

Hagerstown, MD -  Anderson Franco had three hits as the Hagerstown Suns fell 6-3 to the Kannapolis Intimidators in series opener at Historic Municipal Stadium on Friday night. The Suns are 24-38 in the second half and 51-79 overall and will play the second game of the four-game set on

Freeman Has Four Hits as Power Sweep Suns

Lee takes another tough-luck loss in final road game of 2018
August 30, 2018

Charleston, WV - Cole Freeman had a career-high four hits and Andrew Lee earned a quality start for the Hagerstown Suns in a 5-1 loss to the West Virginia Power on Thursday at Appalachian Power Park as West Virginia swept the Suns. Hagerstown falls to 51-78 overall with a second-half

Upshaw Homers in 4-1 Loss on Wednesday

Cate tosses first quality start with Suns in third-straight loss
August 29, 2018

Charleston, WV - Armond Upshaw blasted his second home run of the season as the Hagerstown Suns fell to the West Virginia Power 4-1 on Wednesday night at Appalachian Power Park. The Suns fall to 24-36 in the second half with an overall record of 51-77. The Suns and Power

Suns Held to Three Hits in 5-2 Loss on Tuesday

Upshaw and Freeman extend on-base streaks to 11 games
August 28, 2018

Charleston, WV - Armond Upshaw and Cole Freeman extended their on-base streaks to 11 games as the Suns were held to three hits in a 5-2 loss to the West Virginia Power on Tuesday night at Appalachian Power Park. The Suns fall to 24-35 in the second half and 51-76

Suns Fall to Power 7-2 in Series Opener on Monday

Meregildo, Freeman, Caulfield have multi-hit games in loss
August 27, 2018

Charleston, WV - The Hagerstown Suns took a series-opening 7-2 loss to the West Virginia Power on Monday night at Appalachian Power Park in Charleston. The loss drops Hagerstown to 24-34 in the second half and 52-75 overall with the second game of the four-game set schedule for Tuesday with

Suns Win 10-6 Behind Franco's Homer, Four RBIs on Sunday

German K's seven in relief outing for Hagerstown
August 26, 2018

Lexington, KY - Anderson Franco homered and drove in four RBIs as the Hagerstown Suns defeated the Lexington Legends 10-6 on Sunday afternoon in the series finale at Whitaker Bank Ballpark. The Suns improve to 24-33 in the second half with an overall record of 51-74 and will begin a

Lee K's 10, Allows One Hit in 2-1 Loss

Freeman and Franco have two-hit games on Saturday
August 25, 2018

Lexington, KY - Andrew Lee struck out 10 and took a no-hitter into the seventh inning only to lose the bid and lead on a two-run homer by Nick Pratto as the Hagerstown Suns fell to the Lexington Legends 2-1 on Saturday night at Whitaker Bank Ballpark. The Suns fall

Suns Hold Off Legends Late Rally in 3-2 Victory

Stoeckinger holds Lexington to one run over six quality innings
August 23, 2018

Hagerstown, MD - The Hagerstown Suns held off a ninth-inning rally by the Lexington Legends, earning a 3-2 win at Whitaker Bank Ballpark on Thursday night. The Suns improve to 23-31 in the second half with an overall record of 50-72 and will play the second game of a four-game

Suns Fall to Fireflies 14-6 in Series Opener

Flores a triple shy of the cycle in Saturday night loss
August 18, 2018

Hagerstown, MD -  Alex Flores was a triple shy of the cycle as the Hagerstown Suns fell to the Columbia Fireflies 14-6 on Saturday night at Historic Municipal Stadium. The Suns are 21-31 in the second half and 48-71 overall and will play game two of the four-game set on

Suns Win Fourth-Straight with 8-3 Victory Over Lexington

Held and Meregildo have career days on Wednesday night
August 15, 2018

Hagerstown, MD -   Sam Held and Omar Meregildo had career days in the Hagerstown Suns 8-3 victory over the Lexington Legends on Wednesday night at Historic Municipal Stadium. The Suns are 20-28 in the second half and 47-69 overall. Hagerstown and Lexington will play game two of the three-game series

Suns Win 4-3 in Late Comeback Against Charleston Saturday

Hill K's career-high in no decision as Hagerstown evens up series
August 12, 2018

Charleston, SC - Brigham Hill set a new career-high with eight strikeouts in a no-decision as the Hagerstown Suns defeated the Charleston RiverDogs 4-3 thanks to a late comeback on Saturday night at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Ballpark. The Suns improve to 44-69 overall with a second half record of

Dunlap Homers Twice as Suns Blow Seven-Run Lead

Dunlap & Scudder Homer in series opening loss on Friday
July 27, 2018

Lakewood, NJ -  Alex Dunlap homered twice as the Hagerstown Suns gave up a seven-run lead, falling to the Lakewood BlueClaws 10-8 at FirstEnergy Park on Friday night. The Suns fall to 39-60 overall and are 12-20 in the second half with the second game of the series set for

Suns Fall 5-1 on Thursday Night

Hagerstown strikes out 14 times in loss
July 19, 2018

Hagerstown, MD -  The Hagerstown Suns struggled at the plate striking out 14 times in a 5-1 loss Thursday night against the Lakewood BlueClaws at Historic Municipal Stadium. The Suns are 8-18 in the second half, and 35-59 overall and will play the second game of the series on Friday

Upshaw Has Four Hits, Three RBIs in Suns 10-9 Loss

Meregildo added three hits and three RBIs in Tuesday loss to Kannapolis
July 17, 2018

Kannapolis, NC - Armond Upshaw had four hits and three RBIs in the Hagerstown Suns 10-9 loss to the Kannapolis Intimidators on Tuesday afternoon at Intimidators Stadium in the series finale. Hagerstown falls to 35-58 overall with an 8-16 record in the second half. Wednesday is a league wide off-day.