Washington Nationals

The Nationals’ offense scored one run on Daylen Lile’s second homer in as many days. Washington has scored four runs or fewer in nine of their last 11 games.

The Nationals’ lineup resembled its first-half ways for the first time in a long time, drawing eight walks and recording 13 hits.

“Even down to the Dominican Summer League, we want each level to have some similarities,” said assistant general manager and farm director Devin Pearson. “It’s impossible to make them completely the same, but [it’s] definitely intentional.”

Kent threw 4 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on four hits with five strikeouts and three walks, in the Nationals’ 6-2 loss.

Three runs seem like a gargantuan task for this lineup. Particularly against Marlins ace Eury Perez, one of the preeminent young pitchers in the game, the Nationals were fighting uphill Saturday.

The Marlins won 3-2 on a walk-off single after another unproductive night for Nationals hitters.

Washington, the majors’ highest-scoring team, was shut out for the fifth time this season and the second time in the three-game series.

Cavalli compiled double-digit strikeouts for the second straight game and retired the last 11 batters he faced.

Jackson Kent pitched 3 2/3 innings, giving up eight hits and five earned runs. He struck out and walked three.

The All-Star outfielder is still feeling discomfort and tightness, and he is limited in the on-field work he can participate in.

The Nationals suffered their 32nd blown save of the season as the Mets scored twice in the ninth for a walk-off victory.

The left-hander allowed two runs on two hits over 5 2/3 innings.

Nasim Nuñez will become the everyday shortstop in a process that should take days, not weeks, according to manager Blake Butera.

Cavalli joined Max Scherzer as the only pitchers in team history to record two or more games of at least seven innings pitched with one hit or fewer and 10 or more strikeouts.

With a more consistent delivery allowing him to throw harder than ever, Kent has gotten more swings and misses. Coaches explain how he did it.

Even without All-Star James Wood, the Nationals' lineup has continued to produce.

​After designating Zack Littell for assignment and trading All-Star left-hander Foster Griffin, the Nationals had an open rotation spot.

Getting other contributors is critical for the Nationals (59-61) as they enter the remaining 42 games on their schedule.

Jake Bird is recalled, the Nationals win an early game and the bullpen is stabilizing.