District Daily: Nationals focused on ultimate goal, Harper exits game after feeling lightheaded
By Pablo Roa
Sep 12, 2014; New York, NY, USA; Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper (34) signs autographs for fans prior to the game against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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Nats on verge of what could be many celebrations
ATLANTA — The Washington Nationals are within one well-placed victory of a division title. Their triumph in this matter is, by all that is logical, a question of when, not if.
The real question about the Nats’ short-term future would seem to be whether they can finish with the National League’s best record, thus qualifying for home-field advantage in two rounds of the postseason. Read full article here.
Harper exits game after feeling lightheaded
ATLANTA — Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper left Monday’s 4-2 victory against the Braves in the top of the fourth inning after feeling lightheaded. He was replaced by Nate Schierholtz, who went 1-for-2 with an RBI. Read full article here.
Nats have plan for Zim in instructional league games
ATLANTA — Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman is currently in Viera, Fla., to start playing in simulated games with instructional league players starting Tuesday.
Zimmerman spent Monday having a full workout at the team’s Spring Training facility. In the first game, Zimmerman will play three innings at first base. Read full article here.