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James Wood, Luis García Jr. each homer and Nationals beat Padres 4-2

James Wood and Luis García Jr. each homered, Zack Littell allowed two earned runs and the Washington Nationals beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 in the rubber game of the series

2 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Idle against southpaw Garcia is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Guardians.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Garcia will take a seat for the second time in three days while the Nationals face off against another left-handed starter (Joey Cantillo). Andres Chaparro will step in for Garcia at first base and will bat third.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Drives in four vs. Cleveland Garcia went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, four RBI and an additional run scored in Monday's 10-2 win over Cleveland.

Impact Garcia helped fuel Washington's offensive explosion by doubling in his first plate appearance before launching a two-run homer in the second inning to give the Nationals a commanding early lead. The long ball was his fourth of the season. Entering Monday, Garcia had been batting just .216 with two RBI over his previous 12 games. He's now slashing .268/.292/.427 with 10 doubles, 27 RBI, 20 runs scored and two stolen bases across 171 plate appearances.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Curtis Mead goes deep twice, Nationals pound 6 homers in a 10-2 win over the Guardians

Curtis Mead went deep twice for his first multi-homer game, Luis García Jr. finished a triple shy of hitting for the cycle and the Washington Nationals hit six homers in a 10-2 win...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Griffin, Nationals beat Braves 2-1 to give Atlanta its first home series loss of the season

Foster Griffin allowed only three hits in six innings, Nasim Nuñez singled in a run in the fifth and the Washington Nationals smothered Atlanta’s bats for the second straight day i...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Irvin, Washington relievers hold Braves to 1 hit in a 2-0 win

Jake Irvin held the Braves hitless over five innings before leaving with an injury, and the Washington Nationals defeated Atlanta 2-0 with a combined one-hitter

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Sitting again Thursday Garcia is out of the starting lineup for the second consecutive day for the series finale against the Mets on Thursday.

Impact Washington will once again trot out Andres Chaparro at first base as the left-handed-batter Garcia will ride the bench against Mets lefty David Peterson. Despite not receiving the start, Garcia pinch-hit for Andres Chaparro in the fifth inning Wednesday when the Mets brought in right-hander Austin Warren. Garcia went 1-for-2 with a single.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Wednesday Garcia is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Impact Andres Chaparro will get the nod at first base while the left-handed-hitting Garcia takes a seat against Mets southpaw Zach Thornton. Garcia had started in each of the Nationals' last six games, going 4-for-22 with two doubles and two walks over that stretch.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Gunnar Henderson hits 10th HR for 1st of 4 hits in Orioles' 7-3 win over Nationals

Gunnar Henderson hit his 10th homer and was 4 for 5 with two RBIs to help the Baltimore Orioles avoid a series sweep with a 7-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Nationals take on the Orioles in first of 3-game series

The Washington Nationals host the Baltimore Orioles to start a three-game series

MAY 15 • Associated Press

Daylen Lile's 2-run homer in 10th sends Nationals to 8-7 win over Reds

Daylen Lile hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the 10th inning, Keibert Ruiz also went deep and the Washington Nationals rallied from an early five-run deficit to beat the Cincinn...

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Idle against lefty Garcia is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Impact The Reds are sending southpaw Nick Lodolo to the mound Wednesday, so Garcia will duck out of the starting nine to open up first base for platoon mate Curtis Mead. Garcia missed four straight starts last week due to a minor wrist sprain, but the time off appears to have done him some good. He returned to the lineup Saturday went a collective 8-for-14 with four extra-base hits, five RBI and four runs over his last three games.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Last Night in Baseball: Giants Beat Dodgers in Back-to-Back Games

The Giants beat the Dodgers for a second consecutive night, Bailey Ober pitched a complete-game shutout, the Nationals hit six home runs, Pa...

MAY 13 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Giants Beat Dodgers in Back-to-Back Games

Goes deep twice in Cincy Garcia went 3-for-5 with two solo home runs in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Reds.

Impact The 25-year-old infielder took Brady Singer deep in the third inning before leading off the top of the fifth with a shot down the right-field line off Sam Moll. Garcia came into the contest with only one homer in 36 games to begin the season, but his bat seems to be coming to life -- he's reeled off three straight multi-hit performances since returning to the starting lineup from a minor wrist issue, going 8-for-14 over that hot stretch with a double, a triple, two long balls, four runs and five RBI.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

James Wood hits 12th homer and Nationals go deep season-high 6 times in 10-4 win over Reds

James Wood hit his 12th home run of the season, and Luis Garcia Jr. and Daylen Lile each went deep twice as part of a six-homer night by the Washington Nationals in a 10-4 win over...

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Christopher Morel's go-ahead single lifts Marlins past Nationals 5-2

Christopher Morel hit a go-ahead single in the eighth to lift the Miami Marlins past the Washington Nationals 5-2 on Sunday afternoon

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Back in lineup Garcia (wrist) will start at first base and bat second against the Marlins on Saturday.

Impact Garcia has been held out of the starting nine for each of Washington's last four games, though he entered Friday's contest as a pinch hitter. Now back in the lineup, the 25-year-old will aim to turn things around offensively after starting May 0-for-9 with three strikeouts.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Friday Garcia (wrist) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Impact It's a fourth straight absence for Garcia due to a minor right wrist/hand sprain. A trip to the injured list hasn't been viewed as necessary to this point, but that may change soon if the 25-year-old misses much more time. Curtis Mead is picking up another start at first base for the Nationals.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins open 3-game series at home against the Nationals

The Miami Marlins begin a three-game series at home against the Washington Nationals on Friday

MAY 8 • Associated Press

Held out again Thursday Garcia (wrist) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Twins.

Impact Garcia has now missed three straight starts with a minor right wrist/hand sprain. The Nationals do not expect him to require a trip to the injured list, but they might have to reevaluate that stance if Garcia is still unable to play this weekend in Miami. Curtis Mead will draw another start at first base Thursday in Garcia's stead.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals square off against the Twins in series rubber match

The Washington Nationals and Minnesota Twins meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

MAY 7 • Associated Press

Abrams has grand slam and 5 RBIs, House, Tena and Millas also homer as Nationals rout Twins 15-2

CJ Abrams hit a grand slam with a career-high five RBIs, Drew Millas, Brady House and José Tena also homered and the Washington Nationals set their season high for runs in a 15-2 r...

MAY 7 • Associated Press

Remains out of lineup Garcia (wrist/hand) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.

Impact Curtis Mead will make a second straight start at first base in place of Garcia, who is considered day-to-day after making an early exit from Sunday's 3-2 win over the Brewers due to a minor right wrist/hand sprain. According to MLB.com, Garcia isn't expected to require a stint on the injured list, though the club's tune could change if he's not able to return to the lineup for the start of the Nationals' weekend series in Miami.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Twins face the Nationals leading series 1-0

The Minnesota Twins meet the Washington Nationals with a 1-0 series lead

MAY 6 • Associated Press

Diagnosed with minor wrist sprain Garcia has been diagnosed with a minor sprain of his right hand/wrist, Andrew Golden of TheBanner.com reports.

Impact Garcia suffered the injury during Sunday's game against the Brewers, forcing his removal. It seems likely that the injury will result in a stint on the injured list, though the Nationals have yet to announce any such transaction. If Garcia does need some down time, Curtis Mead would be due for an uptick in playing time at first base for the Nationals.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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