JUNE 19, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
YAN GOMES #15 - CATCHER - CHICAGO CUBS
2 HR •
7 RBI •
.154 AVG
2 HR
7 RBI
.154 AVG
Erick Fedde and Yan Gomes give the Nationals a winning combination against the Mets Erick Fedde pitches seven scoreless innings, Yan Gomes hits a walk-off single, and the Nationals beat the Mets to open a four-game set.
Gomes’ single leads Nationals to walk-off win against Mets Yan Gomes hit a game-ending single in the ninth inning, Erick Fedde extended his scoreless streak to 20 innings and the Washington Nationals...
JUNE 19, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Walk-off! Gomes clutch to back Fedde's gem For the fourth time this season, the Nationals walked it off. In the 1-0 win over the Mets in the series opener at Nationals Park on Friday...
JUNE 19, 2021 • MLB.COM
Gomes' single leads Nationals to walk-off win against Mets
Yan Gomes hit a game-ending single in the ninth inning, Erick Fedde extended his scoreless streak to 20 innings and the Washington Nationals two-hit the first-place New York Mets i...JUNE 19, 2021 • Associated Press
Goes yard again Wednesday Gomes went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Pirates.
Impact The catcher went yard for the second straight day, launching his seventh homer of the year off Chase De Jong in the second inning. Gomes is having a strong June, going 9-for-34 (.265) with three home runs and nine RBI in nine games.
JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Journeyman Espino pitches Nationals to sweep of Pirates
Paolo Espino got his first major league win at age 34, Josh Bell hit a two-run homer and the Washington Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 for a three-game sweepJUNE 16, 2021 • Associated Press
Clubs grand slam Gomes went 1-for-3 with a grand slam, a walk and an additional run scored during Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Pirates.
Impact The 33-year-old put the finishing touches on a five-run first inning with a one-out grand slam to comfortably put Washington in the lead. Gomes is batting .248/.287/.416 with six home runs, five doubles, 22 RBI and 19 runs through 42 games this season. The homer was just the catcher's second since May 7, while the big four-RBI night doubled his total for June.
JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pittsburgh takes 9-game skid into matchup with Washington
Pittsburgh is looking to break its nine-game losing streak with a win over WashingtonJUNE 16, 2021 • Associated Press
Gomes, Corbin lead Nationals; Pirates lose 9th straight
Yan Gomes connected for a grand slam and Trea Turner got four hits, leading Patrick Corbin and the Washington Nationals over the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-1JUNE 16, 2021 • Associated Press
Gomes' grand slam backs Corbin's solid start WASHINGTON -- After Saturday’s nightcap loss to the Giants in extra innings, manager Dave Martinez noted the Nationals’ squandered offensive...
JUNE 16, 2021 • MLB.COM
Idle Sunday Gomes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Impact Gomes caught in the nightcap of Saturday's doubleheader, so he'll just be picking up some rest due to quick turnaround for the series finale. Alex Avila will be behind the plate Sunday, catching for starting pitcher Joe Ross.
JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fedde back from COVID-19 list, Nats-Giants split DH
LaMonte Wade Jr. led off the eighth inning with an RBI single that broke a scoreless tie and the San Francisco Giants held on to beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 to earn a split i...JUNE 12, 2021 • Associated Press
On bench for afternoon game Gomes will sit for the first half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Giants.
Impact Gomes had a hit in five straight games before going 0-for-3 on Friday. Alex Avila will catch Erick Fedde in his absence, though Gomes will likely return to the lineup for the nightcap.
JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Castro hits RBI double in 2-run 11th, Nats beat Rays 9-7
Starlin Castro hit an RBI double during a two-run 11th inning and the Washington Nationals beat the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays 9-7JUNE 10, 2021 • Associated Press
Returns to action Gomes (hamstring) is batting sixth and catching Tuesday against the Rays.
Impact The veteran catcher is back in the lineup after missing four consecutive games with right hamstring tightness. Hitting .258 with five homers, Gomes has been a reliable bat near the bottom of Washington's order this season.
JUNE 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Meadows takes 10-game hit streak into matchup with Nationals
Tampa Bay's Meadows puts 10-game hit streak on the line against NationalsJUNE 8, 2021 • Associated Press
Netting collapses, Phils beat Nats; Voth HBP, broken nose
In a bizarre scene, stadium workers using tractors scrambled to hoist the protective netting behind home plate after it suddenly collapsed Sunday, interrupting the Philadelphia Phi...JUNE 6, 2021 • Associated Press
Won't start Sunday Gomes (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
Impact Gomes' tight right hamstring will keep him on the bench for the fourth game in a row, but manager Dave Martinez said Sunday that the catcher's condition is improving, per Maria Torres of The Athletic. Alex Avila will get another turn behind the plate Sunday in his stead, but Gomes could be ready to catch Tuesday in Tampa Bay following the Nationals' off day Monday.
JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Phillies, streaking Hoskins set for matchup with Nationals
Philadelphia's Hoskins puts 12-game hit streak on the line against NationalsJUNE 6, 2021 • Associated Press
Harper's single in return ends slump, lifts Phils over Nats
Bryce Harper hit a run-scoring single that stopped an 0-for-18 skid in his return from the injured list, Andrew McCutchen hit a three-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat t...JUNE 6, 2021 • Associated Press
Remains on bench Gomes (hamstring) remains on the bench for Saturday's game against the Phillies.
Impact Gomes is battling a tight right hamstring and will sit for the third straight game. Alex Avila remains the starter behind the plate in his absence.
JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Philadelphia plays Washington, aims to build on Wheeler's strong performance
Philadelphia looks to follow up a strong outing by Friday starter Zack WheelerJUNE 5, 2021 • Associated Press
Sitting with tight hamstring Gomes is out of the lineup Friday at Philadelphia due to some tightness in his right hamstring, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Impact The 33-year-old is on the bench for the second straight contest due to the injury. Gomes is considered day-to-day, and the fact the Nationals have yet to make a roster move to add a third catcher indicates it may not be a serious injury. Alex Avila will receive another start behind the plate in his place.
JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out of lineup Gomes is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Atlanta.
Impact Gomes hits the bench after starting five straight games. Alex Avila will get the nod behind the plate in his absence.
JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Launches fifth homer Gomes went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 5-3 win over Atlanta.
Impact His eighth-inning blast off A.J. Minter broke a 3-3 tie and proved to be the winning run. Gomes hadn't gone yard in nearly a month, and on the season the veteran catcher is slashing .258/.291/.430 with five homers and 17 RBI in 36 games.
JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
