The Morning Briefing: Juan Soto’s homer helps Nationals avoid sweep
Here are the latest headlines and analyses around the Washington Nationals and Major League Baseball for June 20, 2022
Here are the latest headlines and analyses around the Washington Nationals for June 20, 2022.
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Upcoming Game Schedule
- Monday, June 20, 2022: DAY OFF
- Tuesday, June 21, 2022: Washington Nationals vs. Baltimore Orioles; 7:05 p.m. EDT
- Wednesday, June 22, 2022: Washington Nationals vs. Baltimore Orioles; 7:05 p.m. EDT
- Thursday, June 23, 2022: DAY OFF
- Friday, June 24, 2022: Washington Nationals vs. Texas Rangers; 8:05 p.m. EDT
Leading this Morning's Briefing: Juan Soto hit a three-run homer and the Washington Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 Sunday to avoid a five-game sweep. Juan Soto hit a three-run homer and the Washington Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 Sunday to avoid a five-game sweep.
Washington ended an eight-game skid and snapped Philadelphia’s seven-game road winning streak. Soto’s first-pitch, three-run homer in the second ran counter to his problems with runners in scoring position this season. Soto entered Saturday’s game with a .476 OPS with men on second or third. Only one of his previous 13 homers was hit with runners in scoring position. Click here to read our full game recap.
Also, during Sunday's game, the Nationals announced that they released Dee Strange-Gordon. Click here to read our full Quick Notes.
Saturday, the Washington Nationals retired Ryan Zimmerman's number 11 who was their first draft pick ever back in 2005. It was a great day at the ballpark and we some great pictures throughout the day. Check out our Twitter profile for some of the great photos that were shared with us during the day.
