Byron Kerr

Sep 18, 2023 | mlb.com | Byron Kerr

WASHINGTON -- The all-around play of CJ Abrams was on display again for the Nationals Monday night, as the talented shortstop showed off his ability to hit, steal and play elite defense for a club looking to build up the middle for 2024 and beyond. Erasing a 1-for-24 slump over his past six games, Abrams rebounded with a double and a single, going 2-for-4 with a steal and reaching base all four plate appearances during Washington's 6-1 loss in the series opener to the White Sox at Nationals Park.

Sep 10, 2023 | mlb.com | Byron Kerr

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals again were unable to hold the Dodgers at bay early in a 7-3 rain-delayed loss in the series finale at Nationals Park on Sunday. Contributing to Washington’s recent slide has been an inability to pitch well to begin games. The Nats have allowed the opponent to score at least one run in the first inning in each of their past 10 contests. They are 2-8 in those games. "It's tough for the guys,” said manager Dave Martinez. “It really is.

Sep 8, 2023 | mlb.com | Byron Kerr

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals struggled to establish the strike zone, allowing the Dodgers to dictate in an 8-5 rain-delayed setback at Nationals Park on Friday night. Los Angeles peppered Washington pitching for eight runs on 10 hits and nine walks in a game delayed 94 minutes by rain in the seventh inning. From starter MacKenzie Gore’s choppy first frame to the use of six relievers, the Nationals had trouble recording outs, but Keibert Ruiz and CJ Abrams provided the offense with big home runs.

Sep 8, 2023 | mlb.com | Byron Kerr

It is regrettable that private discussions have been made public through anonymous sources attempting to negotiate through the media. While we have been following the process required by the Collective Bargaining Agreement, behind-the-scenes preparations for a press conference had begun internally. However, no such event was ever confirmed by the team or promoted publicly. It is unfortunate that external leaks in the press have mischaracterized these events.

Aug 30, 2023 | mlb.com | Byron Kerr

After being held to three runs in the first two games of the series, Chicago erupted for 10 runs on 15 hits, belting out three doubles, a triple and three homers for their third win in five games. The bottom of the first inning was rocky for White Sox starter Dylan Cease and the defense as the Orioles built a 4-0 lead. Gunnar Henderson and Anthony Santander led off with consecutive doubles, while Ryan O’Hearn and Adam Frazier added run-scoring singles.