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Nationals catcher Ruiz placed on IL a day after getting hit on the head with a foul ball

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz was placed on the 10-day injured list a day after getting struck on the head by a foul ball off the bat of teammate Josh Bell while in the...

JUNE 25 • Associated Press

Nationals' Josh Bell hit the highest pitch for a home run in MLB history | Sporting News This was amazing.

JUNE 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Belts 10th long ball Bell went 2-for-4 with a home run and three total RBI in a 10-6 victory versus San Diego on Monday.

Impact Bell was one of three former Padres to shine against San Diego on Monday, joining CJ Abrams (3-for-5, three runs) and James Wood (3-for-5, homer, four RBI). Bell's contributions included a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning, a run-scoring single in the fifth and a solo home run in the ninth. He's still batting a meager .197 on the campaign, but Bell hasn't been entirely unproductive, as he ranks fourth on the team in both homers (10) and RBI (28).

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Wood homers and drives in 4 as the Nationals beat the Padres

James Wood had a three-run homer among his three hits, drove in four and scored three times for the Washington Nationals, who beat the San Diego Padres 10-6

JUNE 24 • Associated Press

Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz leaves game after getting hit on head by teammate's foul ball

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz left Monday night’s game against the San Diego Padres after getting struck on the head in the dugout by a foul ball off the bat of teammat...

JUNE 24 • Associated Press

On bench against southpaw Bell is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Though the switch-hitting Bell started in two of the Nationals' previous three matchups with left-handed hurlers, he'll hit the bench Monday as the Rockies send southpaw Carson Palmquist to the hill. James Wood will get a day off from playing the outfield and will assume Bell's usual duties as Washington's designated hitter.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Wagaman's 2 RBIs, Meyers' solo HR help Marlins sweep Nationals with 3-1 victory

Eric Wagaman had two RBIs, Dane Meyers hit a solo home run and the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 3-1 to sweep a three-game series

JUNE 15 • Associated Press

Kodai Senga leaves with hamstring strain as Mets hang on for 4-3 win to sweep Nats

Kodai Senga threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings Thursday before leaving with a hamstring strain in the New York Mets’ 4-3 win over the Washington Nationals that completed a three-game sw...

JUNE 12 • Associated Press

Not in Wednesday's lineup Bell is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.

Impact Andres Chaparro is in the designated hitter spot versus lefty David Peterson and could cut into Bell's playing time against southpaws moving forward. The switch-hitting Bell is just 2-for-39 at the dish versus left-handed pitching this season.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Wednesday's lineup Bell is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.

Impact Andres Chaparro is in the designated hitter spot versus lefty David Peterson and could cut into Bell's playing time against southpaws moving forward. The switch-hitting Bell is just 2-for-39 at the dish versus left-handed pitching this season.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals and Rangers meet, winner takes 3-game series

Both the Washington Nationals and the Texas Rangers are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

JUNE 8 • Associated Press

Rangers look to break 4-game road losing streak, play the Nationals

The Texas Rangers will attempt to end their four-game road skid in a matchup against the Washington Nationals

JUNE 7 • Associated Press

Getting night off Bell is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Bell will get a breather Friday after making nine consecutive starts, ceding DH duties to Alex Call while Nathaniel Lowe fills first base. During his nine-game starting streak, Bell went 11-for-33 (.333) with three homers and a 4:2 BB:K.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs try to keep win streak going against the Nationals

The Chicago Cubs will attempt to prolong a three-game win streak with a victory against the Washington Nationals

JUNE 4 • Associated Press

Seeds planted in Soto trade blooming in a big way for Nationals August 2, 2022, marked a seismic change for the Nationals organization. On that day, the aforementioned season’s Trade Deadline, Washington...

JUNE 3 • MLB.COM

Nationals host the Cubs to begin 3-game series

The Washington Nationals open a three-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday

JUNE 3 • Associated Press

Homers again Friday Bell went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk in Friday's 9-7 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact After failing to record a multi-hit effort in any of his first 45 games this season, Bell has gone 7-for-14 with three homers and seven RBI over the last three contests. The 32-year-old put the Nationals ahead briefly in the third inning with his blast Friday. He's up to nine homers, 22 RBI, 18 runs scored and a .181/.277/.361 slash line. He's added just one double and one triple this season after recording at least 20 doubles in each of the last seven full-length campaigns, so he still has work to do in the power department, though that should come naturally if he can continue hitting at a higher level.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Ringin' that Bell: Nats slugger's power surge continues vs. D-backs PHOENIX – There is an outlook often emphasized on the Nationals: once Josh Bell gets on a hot streak, he could carry the team. Bell believes...

MAY 31 • MLB.COM

Josh Bell hits 3-run homer, Nationals knock off Diamondbacks 9-7 in series opener

Josh Bell hit a three-run homer, Robert Hassell III had three RBIs and the Washington Nationals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-7

MAY 31 • Associated Press

Belts extra-inning homer Bell went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run in Thursday's extra-inning win over the Mariners.

Impact The long ball wasn't exactly clutch, as it closed the books on a seven-run 10th inning for the Nationals that blew open a 2-2 tie, but it's another encouraging sign that Bell is coming out of his early-season swoon. The 32-year-old has gone yard in back-to-back games, racking up five hits in those contests, and over his last 14 games he sports a .277/.370/.489 slash line with three of his eight homers on the year.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Last Night in Baseball: Chris Sale makes strikeout history

Chris Sale makes speedy history, the Blue Jays go deep again and again and again, a fan makes the most of their second chance and more from...

MAY 30 • FOX SPORTS

Daylen Lile sparks seven-run, 10th-inning eruption as Nats' offense lets loose Luis García Jr. and Josh Bell do most of the damage during Washington’s 10th-inning outburst in 9-3, series-clinching win in Seattle.

MAY 30 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Josh Bell homers in the Nationals' 7-run 10th inning in a 9-3 victory over the Mariners

Josh Bell hit a three-run homer in a seven-run 10th inning in the Washington Nationals’ 9-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night

MAY 30 • Associated Press

Finally notches multi-hit game Bell went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored Wednesday in a 9-0 win over Seattle.

Impact Bell slugged a solo homer to left field in the second inning and added two singles for his first multi-hit effort of the season. Incredibly, it took him 46 contests to achieve that feat, which explains why his season slash line still stands at a paltry .166/.264/.318. Bell has supplied a bit of pop with seven homers and has recorded a solid 10.7 percent walk rate, which have helped him remain as the Nationals' primary DH despite his slow start to the campaign.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals prospect Robert Hassell III hits 1st career home run

Even after hitting his first career home run, Robert Hassell III didn’t have much time to hang around the clubhouse and talk about it

MAY 29 • Associated Press