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JAKE IRVIN ON 15-DAY IL
Source: Jake Irvin’s Instagram
⚾ DUGOUT DISPATCH
After an impressive outing Saturday against the Braves, Jake Irvin has been placed on the 15-day injured list. After throwing seven strikeouts and allowing zero hits through five innings, Irvin left the game with a right shoulder strain.
📊 THE BOX SCORE:
MRI results: The MRI confirmed that the injury was a strain. Irvin reported feeling tightness in his right shoulder at the end of the fifth inning. While he says he has experienced discomfort before, this time he could tell something was different.
Replacement: The Nationals have recalled PJ Poulin from the Rochester Red Wings to serve as a relief pitcher and help the bullpen for the time being.
Coach's thoughts: Blake Butera wants to give him enough time to rest so that he is comfortable with his return. Butera said, “I plan on him feeling good when he starts throwing.”
🗣️ LOCKER ROOM LORE
Irvin believes he will be playing again shortly. Irvin said, “We have a good medical team here that will help me take care of it, and then we’ll be back as soon as possible.”
📈 MORNING STAT
Saturday's game was the first time in Irvin's career that he didn't allow a single hit on the mound.
💬 FAN’S CHOICE
How early do you think Irvin will be back, and will he be the same?
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NATIONALS WIN SERIES AGAINST DIVISION RIVALS
The Nationals win the series and climb up to second place in the NL East.
Final Score: Nationals 2, Braves 1
Date: May 24, 2026
Location: Truist Park
⚾ DUGOUT DISPATCH
While the Braves managed to make it close at the bottom of the ninth, closer Orlando Ribalta came into the game to get the last 2 outs and win it for Washington.
📊 THE BOX SCORE
Winning Pitcher: Foster Griffin ([6–2], 6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K)
Losing Pitcher: Martin Perez ([2–3], 5.2 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K)
Key Hitters:
Nasim Nunez: 1-for-4, RBI
Luis Garcia Jr.: 1-for-1, RBI
Daylen Lile: 1-for-4, 1 R
Team RISP: [3-for-8]
Errors: Nats 1, Braves 2
Attendance: 36,429
🎙️ LOCKER ROOM LORE
Blake Butera said, “Everybody who took the ball this weekend, I couldn't be happier with. They all did an outstanding job from start to finish.”
📅 NEXT AT BAT
Next Game: vs. Guardians, Tonight: 6:10 PM ET, Progressive Field
Probables: Nats — Zach Littell, Guardians — Tanner Bibee
Key Storyline: Can the Nats win and get a game above .500? Will the Nats add another loss to Bibee’s 0-6 record?
💬 FAN’S CHOICE
Who was tonight’s MVP?
✅ Griffin
✅ Lile
✅ The Bullpen
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JACKSON KENT MAKES HIS TRIPLE-A DEBUT
⚾ DUGOUT DISPATCH
After moving to Triple-A earlier this month, Jackson Kent made his debut with the Rochester Red Wings. The 23-year-old has been making a name for himself in Double-A and is now taking it to the next level with hopes of being brought up to the Nationals.
📊 THE BOX SCORE:
In Double-A: In his seven games played in Double-A 2026, Kent had an ERA of 2.35 and a WHIP of 0.88. His stats have improved throughout his time in the minors, so the extra development time has worked in his favor.
Triple-A debut: In his debut, he pitched five innings, threw four strikeouts, allowed three hits, and walked one batter.
Fastball speed: In his time in the minors, his fastball speed has increased from the low 90s to now, topping out at around 95 mph.
🗣️ LOCKER ROOM LORE
According to Federalbaseball.com, “Jackson Kent is the Washington Nationals' most underrated pitching Prospect.”
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Do you think Kent's success in Double-A will translate over to Triple-A?
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Speed Reads
📌 Yohandy “Yoyo” Morales Is Forcing the Nationals’ Hand With Dominant Triple-A Surge (The Nats Report)
📌New MLB Farm System Rankings Following Top 100 Prospect Update (Bleacher Report)