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First-Inning Ambush Lifts FredNats to 11-5 Win

July 17, 2021

LYNCHBURG, VA - Despite an hour-long rain delay, a five-run first inning helped the Fredericksburg Nationals defeat the Lynchburg Hillcats 11-5 on Saturday night. The FredNats had four hits and three runs within the game's first four pitches, as Viandel Peña singled, José Sánchez and Ricardo Méndez doubled, and Junior

FredNats End First Half with 6-3 Loss

July 11, 2021

FREDERICKSBURG, VA - The Fredericksburg Nationals missed an opportunity for their second series win of the season on Sunday night, falling 6-3 as the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers salvaged a series split. At 19-41, the FredNats are halfway through their 120-game inaugural season. After an off day on Monday, they begin

Prospects in the Nationals' 2020 player pool

Kieboom on deck, next generation of pitchers prep for future
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July 6, 2020

As part of the new rules for the 2020 Major League season, each of the 30 organizations will maintain a 60-man player pool for the duration of the campaign. Some members of the player pool will feature on the active Major League roster while others will work out at an

Romero undergoes Tommy John surgery

2017 first-rounder made only seven starts this season
September 3, 2018

Seth Romero has had a bumpy start to his Minor League career. Now, he might not even be back on a mound in the Minors until 2020.The Nationals' No. 7 prospect underwent Tommy John surgery on his left elbow last week, the Nationals announced Monday. He is likely to miss

Suns Lose Early Lead, Fall 8-3 Tuesday Night

Seth Romero strikes out eight in losing effort.
July 3, 2018

Hagerstown, MD -  Seth Romero struck-out eight batters in five innings of work as the Hagerstown Suns lost 8-3 to the West Virginia Power Tuesday night at Historic Municipal Stadium. The Suns are now 3-9 in the Second Half and are 30-50 overall. Hagerstown will start a three-game series against

Suns Lose Third Straight on Thursday

Luis Garcia had two hits in 7-4 loss to Lakewood
June 29, 2018

Lakewood, NJ - Luis Garcia had two hits as the Hagerstown Suns lost their third-straight in a 7-4 loss to the Lakewood BlueClaws on Thursday night at FirstEnergy Park. The Suns fall to 1-6 in the second half and 28-46 overall and will play the series finale on Friday against

Romero, Lee, Bogucki combine for 15 K's in 3-1 Win

2017 first round pick shines in 2018 debut
June 7, 2018

Hagerstown, MD - Seth Romero, Andrew Lee, and A.J. Bogucki combined for 15 strikeouts in a 3-1 victory over the Lakewood BlueClaws on Thursday night at Historic Municipal Stadium to earn a series win. The Suns won their second straight to improve to 22-36 overall and will start a four-game

Toolshed: Taking stock of the 2017 Draft

Twins' Lewis, Angels' Adell among top picks taking off a year later
May 30, 2018

Nobody even knew where these guys would be in 2018 at this point last year. In mock drafts, their names were being moved around boards, then moved again. Rumors abounded about which club would take them.And then on June 12, they all officially became members of the 2017 Draft class.

Nationals Prospect Primer: Robles at the ready

No. 6 overall prospect 'a luxury'; Soto, Kieboom shake injuries
April 3, 2018

Some players are on the verge of stardom, others are entering a crucial phase of their development and still others are getting their first tastes of full-season ball. With the 2018 season approaching, MiLB.com takes a look at the most intriguing prospects from each MLB organization.Shining star: Victor Robles, OFThe

Nats send lefty Romero home from spring camp

No. 25 overall pick of 2017 Draft reportedly violated team policy
March 5, 2018

Seth Romero's first professional Spring Training came to a halt on Monday, as the Nationals sent the 21-year-old left-hander home from their West Palm Beach, Florida camp.Washington's No. 5 prospect and the 25th overall pick from last year's Draft was disciplined for "violating club policy," according to MLB.com, and neither

Romero faces minimum in Doubledays start

Nationals No. 5 prospect allows one hit, fans seven in five frames
August 30, 2017

Seth Romero sent a message by fanning the side on 12 pitches in the first inning Wednesday."I think it just showed the hitters that I was going to attack the zone and throw a lot of strikes," he said. "It was a great start and it just all worked out

Nats' Romero debuts with three hitless frames

First-round pick strikes out five in first start above complex level
August 8, 2017

Seth Romero didn't waste any time establishing himself in the New York-Penn League.Making his first start above the complex level, the Nationals' first-round pick tossed three hitless innings, striking out five and walking one, in Class A Short Season Auburn's 7-4 victory over Connecticut on Tuesday at Falcon Park.