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Nats stop Mets' 6-game win streak, end own skid with split

Lane Thomas and Alcides Escobar homered as the Washington Nationals ended a seven-game skid, beating the Mets 4-3 night to split a doubleheader and stop New York’s six-game winning...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Mets beat Nats in 10 innings for fifth straight win

Kevin Pillar drove in two with a 10th-inning double and the New York Mets recovered after blowing a late lead to beat the Washington Nationals 6-2 for their fifth straight win

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Reinstated prior to Friday's game Finnegan was reinstated from the paternity list prior to Friday's game against the Mets.

Impact He ends up missing three days to attend to the birth of his child. Finnegan is the unquestioned closer for Washington, so he could net a handful of saves down the stretch.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Surging Phillies win 5th in a row, rally past Nationals 12-6

Bryce Harper hit a go-ahead single against his former team as part of a six-run sixth inning, Rafael Marchán, Andrew McCutchen and Brad Miller hit two-run homers, and the Philadelp...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Placed on paternity list Finnegan landed on the paternity list Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Finnegan has emerged as the Nationals' primary closer, saving six games in his last 13 appearances while allowing just a single earned run in 12 innings over that stretch. No other National has recorded a save since Brad Hand was dealt to the Blue Jays at the deadline, so the next man up in Finnegan's absence isn't obvious. Among the relievers currently on the roster, Mason Thompson, Austin Voth and Wander Suero (who was recalled to take Finnegan's roster spot) have appeared in the highest-leverage situations this season. Finnegan should return no later than Friday.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wheeler scheduled to start for Phillies at Nationals

The Nationals will send Josiah Gray to the mound Monday and the Phillies plan to give Zack Wheeler the start

AUGUST 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Nails down sixth save Finnegan walked one in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his sixth save of the season in a 2-1 win over the Mets.

Impact He only tossed five of 11 pitches for strikes, but Finnegan coaxed a game-ending double play grounder out of Javier Baez to erase his free pass. The right-hander has only blown one save since inheriting the closer role from Brad Hand, but Finnegan's 0.75 ERA in 12 innings over that stretch isn't supported by his 1.17 WHIP or 7:5 K:BB.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Espino's arm, bat lead Nationals over skidding Mets 2-1

Paolo Espino struck out a career-high seven while also singling and scoring a run for the first time in the majors, leading the Washington Nationals to a 2-1 win over the free-fall...

AUGUST 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Espino scheduled to start for Nationals at Mets

The Mets will roll out Rich Hill to the mound Friday and the Nationals plan to give Paolo Espino the start

AUGUST 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Can't shut door in 10th Finnegan (4-5) took the loss Wednesday as the Nationals were downed 4-3 by the Marlins, recording one out and giving up an unearned run on one hit and two walks in the 10th inning.

Impact The 29-year-old was essentially victim of the phantom runner rule in extra innings -- after Lewis Brinson laid down a sacrifice bunt to move Jesus Sanchez to third base to open the bottom of the 10th, Finnegan issued two intentional walks to load the bases only to give up a walkoff single to Jose Alfaro. The right-hander has only allowed one earned run in nine August innings, picking up three saves on four chances plus a win and a hold on the month, but he also has three losses and Finnegan's 5:4 K:BB and five unearned runs are red flags that he's been more lucky than good as the Nats' closer.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hernandez scheduled to start as Miami hosts Washington

The Marlins will send Elieser Hernandez to the mound Thursday and the Nationals will give Patrick Corbin the start

AUGUST 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Earns save No. 5 Finnegan walked and struck out a batter while throwing a scoreless ninth frame to pick up his fifth save of the year in a 4-1 win over the Brewers on Friday.

Impact Finnegan had to work around a leadoff walk and was able to retire the next three batters he faced to secure the save. The 29-year-old has picked up all five of his saves since July 29 and owns a 0.93 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 5:2 K:BB over 9.2 innings since then. Although the Nationals are in tank mode, Finnegan could be worth a stash in deeper fantasy leagues while he's picking up save opportunities.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Corbin's resurgent outing helps Nationals beat Brewers 4-1

Patrick Corbin broke out of his slump by pitching three-hit ball into the seventh inning and the Washington Nationals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1

AUGUST 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Notches fourth save Finnegan gave up a hit and struck out one over 1.1 scoreless innings to record his fourth save of the season in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact The right-hander continues to thrive in a high-leverage role for the Nats. Finnegan has allowed only one earned run over his last 14 appearances and 14.1 innings, and since Brad Hand was dealt to Toronto just before the trade deadline, he's converted four of five save chances.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bell's three-run homer lifts Nats to sweep of Blue Jays

Josh Bell hit a three-run homer off former teammate Brad Hand, and the Washington Nationals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-5

AUGUST 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Takes loss in relief Thursday Finnegan (4-4) was tagged with the loss Thursday against the Mets after allowing one run on one hit across one-third of an inning.

Impact Finnegan had the task of sending the game to extra innings after the Nationals rallied to score three runs in the top of the ninth, but he allowed a walkoff homer to Pete Alonso with one out. This ended Finnegan's run of 10 straight appearances without allowing an earned run, though his role as the team's closer shouldn't be in jeopardy going forward.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alonso hits game-ending HR, Mets sweep Nats in doubleheader

Pete Alonso hit a game-ending homer with one out in the seventh inning and the New York Mets quickly bounced back from blowing the lead, beating the Washington Nationals 5-4 for a...

AUGUST 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Wraps up third save Finnegan earned the save against the Braves on Saturday as the result of pitching a perfect ninth inning.

Impact The right-hander blew his previous save chance in ugly fashion, but he was right back on the bump with Washington protecting a one-run lead in the ninth inning Saturday. Finnegan had no problem taking care of business, retiring the side in order on just 12 pitches. The strong outing should strengthen his stranglehold on the closer job for the Nationals. Finnegan has three saves and one win in addition to the blown save over his past five appearances.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adams' first career HR in 9th lifts Nats past Braves, 3-2

Riley Adams’ two-run homer in the ninth inning gave Washington the lead and the Nationals rallied with three runs off Atlanta closer Will Smith, beating the Braves 3-2

AUGUST 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Falters in save chance Finnegan (4-3) allowed four unearned runs in a blown save and loss against the Phillies on Thursday, yielding three hits and a walk with one strikeout.

Impact Finnegan came on in the ninth inning to protect a 5-3 lead but the first two hitters reached on a double and throwing error, respectively. After retiring the next two hitters, Finnegan gave up two-run doubles to J.T. Realmuto and Rhys Hoskins for his first blown save since taking over closer duties last week. Finnegan had put together eight straight scoreless outings prior to Thursday, so his role likely remains secure for the time being, but his 1.48 WHIP in 44 innings could be a harbinger of more volatility going forward.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Realmuto, Hoskins help streaking Phils rally past Nats 7-6

AUGUST 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Picks up relief win Finnegan (4-2) earned the win in relief Sunday against the Cubs after pitching a scoreless inning.

Impact Finnegan tossed a scoreless frame in the top of the ninth and only needed 15 pitches to get the job done, extending his streak of scoreless appearances to eight in a row. The right-hander, who's expected to work as the Nationals' primary closer following the departures of Brad Hand and Daniel Hudson (COVID-19 protocols), has been pitching well over the last few weeks and owns a 1.42 ERA across 12 appearances (12.2 innings) since the beginning of July.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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 Cubs

AUGUST 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Picks up second save Finnegan allowed one hit and no walks in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save against the Cubs on Friday.

Impact Finnegan has taken on ninth-inning duties after Brad Hand and Daniel Hudson (COVID-19 protocols) were traded away, and he's converted on a pair of save chances across the last two days. The right-hander allowed two runs in his first appearance after the All-Star break, but he's now tossed 7.2 scoreless innings in his last seven outings and should be considered the favorite for save opportunities.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals defeat Cubs 4-3 after both sell off at deadline

Josh Bell and Luis García homered, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-3 to cap a day when both franchises completed trade deadline teardowns

JULY 31, 2021 • Associated Press

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