LANE THOMAS NEWS

Winker homers, Mariners sweep Nats for 10th straight win

Jesse Winker hit his second solo homer of the day and the Seattle Mariners won their 10th straight game, edging the Washington Nationals 2-1 to sweep a doubleheader

JULY 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Homers as pinch hitter Thomas went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer in Sunday's extra-innings loss to Atlanta.

Impact Thomas wasn't in the starting lineup for Sunday's game, but he entered the game as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning and blasted a go-ahead home run, his ninth homer of the season. In spite of Sunday's performance, the 26-year-old has hit just .120 with a homer, three RBI, two runs and seven strikeouts over his last seven games.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lane Thomas brings the boom off the bench, but the Nationals lose again Thomas gave the Nationals the lead with a three-run homer in the sixth inning, but the Braves prevailed in extras to hand Washington a fourt...

JULY 10, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Riley hits RBI single in 12th, surging Braves top Nationals

Austin Riley hit a tying home run in the eighth inning and a winning single in the 12th, lifting the surging Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals

JULY 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Checks out of starting nine Thomas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game in Atlanta.

Impact Victor Robles will pick up the start in center field in the series finale after Thomas occupied the position in the first two games of the series while going 2-for-7 with a run scored. While Thomas appears to have the edge over Robles on the everyday role, the former is still expected to sit a couple times per week while he continues to languish at the plate. Thomas is off to a 4-for-30 start to July.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riley, Wright pace surging Braves in 4-3 win over Nationals

Austin Riley homered off Patrick Corbin, Kyle Wright pitched seven-plus innings to win his 10th game, and the surging Atlanta Braves held on to beat the Washington Nationals 4-3

JULY 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Goes to bench Thursday Thomas is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Phillies.

Impact Thomas will take a seat after he went 0-for-8 with four strikeouts in the first two games of the series. Victor Robles will take over in center field and bat ninth in the series finale.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday Thomas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Thomas recorded a pair of base hits in Saturday's 5-3 loss to put an end to an 0-for-8 skid at the plate between his prior two starts, but he'll take a seat for the penultimate game of the series. Victor Robles steps in as the Nationals' starting center fielder Sunday.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Wednesday Thomas isn't starting Wednesday against the Pirates, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Thomas started in the last four games and went 3-for-16 with two doubles, an RBI and two strikeouts. Victor Robles is starting in center field and batting ninth.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

García's walk-off homer gives Rangers 3-2 win over Nationals

Adolis García homered leading off the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Texas Rangers a 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals

JUNE 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Not starting Friday Thomas isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Thomas started in the last three games and went 3-for-9 with a solo homer, two runs, two walks and three strikeouts. Victor Robles is taking over in center field and batting ninth.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Homers out of nine hole Thomas went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Orioles.

Impact The right-handed-hitting Thomas did not clear the deep left-field wall in Camden Yards -- he went the opposite way against lefty Keegan Akin in the ninth inning. Thomas has been playing nearly every day of late for Washington, and while he's buried at the bottom of the order against righties, he may continue to get opportunities to lead off against left-handers.

JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fedde throws 6 sharp innings as Nationals blank Orioles 3-0

Erick Fedde allowed two hits over six innings, and the Washington Nationals beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-0 for their second straight victory following an eight-game skid

JUNE 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Sits in favor of Robles Thomas is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game in Baltimore, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Thomas still appears to have a line on a near-everyday role in the Washington outfield, though his job security may be slipping now that he's on the bench for the second time in three games. Victor Robles will pick up a start in center field in place of Thomas, who has gone 3-for-24 with two walks against six strikeouts over his last seven games to drop his season average from .247 to .232.

JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hoskins' pinch-hit in 10th, Phils top Nats; 15 W in 17 games

Pinch-hitter Rhys Hoskins singled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 for their 15th win in 17 games

JUNE 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Retreats to bench Saturday Thomas isn't starting Saturday's game against the Phillies, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact Thomas will get a chance to reset after he went 1-for-19 with a double, two RBI, a run, two walks and five strikeouts over the last five games. Victor Robles is starting in center field and batting ninth.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves bring 6-game road win streak into game against the Nationals

The Atlanta Braves hit the road against the Washington Nationals looking to prolong a six-game road winning streak

JUNE 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Goes deep in loss Thomas went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored and a walk in Monday's 9-5 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Thomas had an RBI single in the fifth inning and a solo shot in the sixth to keep the Nationals within striking distance, but they never recovered from a slow start to the game. The outfielder has been excellent in June with seven multi-hit efforts in 10 games, going 17-for-43 (.395) this month. The surge has lifted his season slash line to .247/.308/.434 with seven homers, 25 RBI, 24 runs scored, a stolen base, eight doubles and a triple through 185 plate appearances. He's batted leadoff in five straight games, switching places with Cesar Hernandez in the top-two spots in the order.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Albies breaks foot, but Braves beat Nats for 12th straight

Dansby Swanson and the Atlanta Braves won their 12th straight game, beating the Washington Nationals 9-5 despite losing All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies to a broken left foot

JUNE 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Stays hot Friday Thomas went 3-for-5 with three runs scored in Friday's win over the Brewers.

Impact The 26-year-old got the nod in left field and hit leadoff, delivering his sixth multi-hit performance in the last seven games. Thomas' surge has allowed him to claim a starting role for now, but his mediocre .245/.298/.426 slash line through 50 games on the season is a reminder that he could cool down and return to the bench at any time.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals play the Brewers after Cruz's 4-hit game

The Washington Nationals take on the Milwaukee Brewers after Nelson Cruz's four-hit game on Friday

JUNE 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Brewers enter matchup against the Nationals on losing streak

The Milwaukee Brewers aim to stop their six-game skid with a victory against the Washington Nationals

JUNE 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Nats' Strasburg allows Marlins 7 runs in 1st start in year

Jazz Chisholm bunted for a single on the first pitch of Stephen Strasburg’s return from a one-year absence, stole second and the Marlins kept on going in a 7-4 win over the Washing...

JUNE 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Marlins try to sweep 3-game series against the Nationals

The Miami Marlins will try to sweep a three-game series with a win over the Washington Nationals

JUNE 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals play in game 2 of series

The Miami Marlins face the Washington Nationals, leading the series 1-0

JUNE 8, 2022 • Associated Press