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Here are the latest headlines and analyses around the Washington Nationals and Major League Baseball for today, September 15, 2023. My name is Haden Raymer, let’s dive into the news.

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Leading today’s Morning Briefing: Nationals lose 2-0 to the Pittsburgh Pirates

Josiah Gray was dominant yesterday. He threw 6.1 innings while striking out 10. He allowed two runs, both from solo home runs. He did not walk a single batter. Unfortunately for Gray, the Nationals’ offense could only muster two hits, a first-pitch single from CJ Abrams and a single in the third inning from Jake Alu. These types of losses happen, and they may be common this weekend as the Nationals head to Milwaukee where they will face two of the hottest pitchers in baseball, Brandon Woodruff and Corbin Burnes.

Josiah Gray is the Nats Report Player of the Game. The next game is tonight at 8:10 p.m. on MASN.

It’s Discussion Friday

Don’t forget to join the discussion on what you think the Nationals 2024 Opening Day lineup should look like next season over on our discussion thread.

A new episode of In the Clubhouse

You can listen to Jeremy and I ramble about Jackson Rutledge’s debut, the past week of Nationals baseball, and MacKenzie Gore getting shut down for the year on your preferred podcasting platform, or watch it on YouTube.

Down on the Farm: What happened last night with the Nationals Minor League teams

The Rochester Red Wings lost game three of the series against the Lehigh Valey IronPigs 10-2. Blake Rutherford went 3-5 with a home run and a double. Jake Noll doubled. Derek Hill went 2-4 with a walk. Tanner Rainey allowed no runs in his one inning of work.

The Harrisburg Senators won 8-5 to the Bowie Baysox. Robert Hassell III went 2-4 with a walk. Dylan Crews walked in three of his plate appearances. James Wood went 3-4 with two doubles. Brady House hit a three-run home run and singled. Yohandy Morales went 1-3 with a double and a walk. The future of the Nats looks bright.

The Wilmington Blue Rocks season is over.

The FredNats season is over.

Featured Story of the Day

Red Sox fire Chaim Bloom via ESPN

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