Hernandez's HR in 9th gives Nats 6-5 win over Cubs
Yadiel Hernandez’s solo shot in the ninth inning — his second homer of the day — gave the Washington Nationals a 6-5 victory over the Chicago CubsAUGUST 1, 2021 • Associated Press
Not starting Sunday Escobar is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cubs, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Impact Escobar is 3-for-16 with a double and a run over his past four games and will sit for the second straight contest. Luis Garcia will start at shortstop while Adrian Sanchez works the keystone Sunday.
AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Retreats to bench Escobar isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Cubs, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Impact Escobar recorded hits in each of the last three games and went 3-for-13 with a double and a run. Luis Garcia will shift to shortstop while Adrian Sanchez starts at second base.
JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles complete three-game sweep of Nationals with 5-4 win
Ryan McKenna scored on a grounder by Ramon Urías for the winning run as the Baltimore Orioles completed a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals with a 5-4 victoryJULY 25, 2021 • Associated Press
Matt Harvey impressive again, Orioles beat Nationals 5-3
Matt Harvey allowed one hit in six scoreless innings in another outstanding performance and the Baltimore Orioles held on to beat the fading Washington Nationals 5-3JULY 25, 2021 • Associated Press
Alfaro has run-scoring double in 10th, Marlins beat Nats
Pinch-hitter Jorge Alfaro drove in the go-ahead run with a double, and the Miami Marlins snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the Washington Nationals in 10 inning...JULY 22, 2021 • Associated Press
Good to go Wednesday Escobar (wrist) is starting at second base and batting leadoff Wednesday against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact The 34-year-old was dealing with a sizable bruise on his right wrist after being hit by a pitch Tuesday, but he showed enough in pregame workouts to avoid being held out of the lineup. Escobar is hitting .300/.364/.433 with a homer, three doubles, seven RBI and 10 runs in 14 games since joining the big-league roster in early July.
JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
X-rays return negative Escobar was diagnosed with a bruised right wrist after undergoing X-rays on Tuesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Escobar has played a significant role for Washington since joining the big-league roster in early July, so it's good news he avoided a fracture after being hit by a pitch Tuesday. The veteran infielder is still dealing with with a golf-ball sized lump on his wrist from the hit by pitch, so he could sit for a day or two to allow the swelling to subside.
JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bell hits 100th career HR, Nats beat Marlins, 3rd win in row
Josh Bell hit his 100th career home run and the Washington Nationals rallied past the Miami Marlins 6-3 for their third straight winJULY 21, 2021 • Associated Press
Exits after HBP Escobar was removed from Tuesday's game against the Marlins after being hit by a pitch in the right hand/wrist, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Escobar went 0-for-3 from the leadoff spot before being struck by the pitch during the sixth inning. He'll likely undergo X-rays to determine the severity of the injury, and he should be considered day-to-day as he continues to be evaluated.
JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On base three times Monday Escobar went 2-for-3 with a walk and three runs scored in Monday's rout of the Marlins.
Impact Like a number of veteran infielders before him, Escobar could be headed for a career resurgence with the Nats. After being out of the majors since 2018, the 34-year-old is slashing .316/.371/.456 through his first 13 games with Washington, hitting leadoff in 11 of them and scoring 10 runs. He won't supply the steals he did at his peak with the Royals a decade ago, but Escobar might still have some fantasy utility in the second half as his new team looks to replace Starlin Castro (administrative leave).
JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Swats first homer Escobar went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and a walk in Sunday's 8-7 win over the Padres.
Impact Escobar remained in the leadoff spot in Sunday's series finale, and he blasted his first home run of 2021 in the eighth inning. Across the three games since the All-Star break, the 34-year-old has gone 5-for-15 with a home run, two RBI and two runs.
JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Escobar's clutch bat delivers bottom-of-ninth win for Nationals When Martinez and the Nationals returned to the ballpark on Sunday, the manager said his and the team’s goal was to get back to a sense of n...
JULY 18, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Sticking in leadoff role Escobar will lead off and start at second base Sunday against the Padres.
Impact The keystone looks to be Escobar's regular spot in the diamond for the foreseeable future with Josh Harrison and Jordy Mercer picking up most of the work at third base following Starlin Castro's placement on administrative leave while MLB investigates his role in a domestic violence incident. Escobar will draw his 12th consecutive start -- and 10th in a row out of the leadoff spot -- Sunday in the series finale. Escobar went 2-for-5 in Saturday's contest to lift his season average to .286.
JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Analysis ' Alcides Escobar continues to pay dividends as Nationals' offense erupts in rout of Padres The Nationals are receiving a solid return on their investment in infielder Alcides Escobar, who helped spark the Nationals to a 15-5 rout o...
JULY 8, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Nats score 15 as Escobar fills leadoff void SAN DIEGO -- The Kyle Schwarber leadoff experiment worked so well for the Nationals last month, the left fielder went on a historic home run...
JULY 8, 2021 • MLB.COM
With hot start, Nationals' Alcides Escobar did something not seen in MLB since 1930 The former Royals shortstop batted in his familiar leadoff spot on Monday and is off to sizzling star in Washington.
JULY 6, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
Tallies three hits in win Escobar went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Monday's 7-5 win over the Padres.
Impact Escobar stayed red hot since appearing for the Nationals over the weekend. The 34-year-old has seven hits, two RBI and a run scored in 12 at-bats thus far. He's spent a majority of his career as the starting shortstop for the Royals and will provide some veteran experience at multiple infield positions.
JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers win 8th straight, top Nats 5-3 behind Pollock's hit
AJULY 4, 2021 • Associated Press
Nats' hot-hitting Schwarber out with hamstring strain
Washington Nationals left fielder Kyle Schwarber has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right hamstring strainJULY 3, 2021 • Associated Press
Added to active roster Escobar was selected to the Nationals' active roster Saturday.
Impact Escobar was traded from the Royals to the Nationals on Friday, and he'll start at shortstop and bat seventh in Saturday's matchup against the Dodgers. The 34-year-old appeared in 35 games with Triple-A Omaha to begin the season and hit .274 with five home runs, 23 runs, 16 RBI and two stolen bases.
JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
