Good Morning, Washington Nationals Fans,

Here are the latest headlines and analyses around the Washington Nationals and Major League Baseball for today, April 30.

Welcome to the Morning Briefing! Haden here. Let’s talk about yesterday’s W.

Leading this Morning’s Briefing: Nats complete the sweep against Marlins

The Nationals completed the sweep (or mop as it was a four-game series) against the Miami Marlins yesterday. Jake Irvin threw six two-run innings. CJ Abrams homered. Against a team like the Marlins, that’s all you may need.

Washington Nationals sweep the Miami Marlins

Richard • Apr 30, 2024

Miami, FL: The Washington Nationals swept the Miami Marlins with their 14th win of this season tonight. The Nationals beat the Marlins 7-2 and are now 14-14 (and .500) as they head to Arlington, Texas, to face the 2023 World Series Champions: the Texas Rangers.

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Jacob Young stole his 24th and 25th consecutive base without being caught. He had a remarkable series in general. He stole six bases and scored nine runs, which had not been done since 1911, according to OptaSTATS.

But today’s game has a special significance. If they win today, it will be the Nationals’ first time above .500 since July 1, 2021. Additionally, it would be the first time in Davey Martinez’s tenure that he escaped April with a winning record.

So who is the lucky team that gets to face the Nationals? The World Series defending champions Texas Rangers of course. LHP MacKenzie Gore (2-2, 3.12 ERA) faces off against RHP Jon Gray (0-1, 2.92 ERA). First pitch is at 8:05 pm ET and will be televised on MASN2.

Special Coverage of the Harrisburg Senators this Week

This week we will provide special coverage of the Harrisburg Senators series against the Altoona Curve. Check out our Twitter/X account to follow along with that coverage.

Down in the Minors

The Red Wings come home to host the Syracuse Mets.

The Senators host the Altoona Curve this week.

The Blue Rocks host the Hudson Valley Renegades.

The Nationals come home to host the Down East Wood Ducks.

Featured Stories of the Day

Angels DFA Hicks via MLB Trade Rumors

Brewers’ Miley to undergo TJ surgery via MLB Trade Rumors

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