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Contreras homers again with three RBIs to help Cardinals beat Nationals 8-3
WASHINGTON -- — Willson Contreras hit his second homer of the series and the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Washington Nationals 8-3 on Sunday. Contreras hit a line drive 395-foot homer off Nationals reliever Derek Law in the seventh. He also singled and scored twice with three RBI. The two-run shot was his ninth of the season and third homer in the past five days.
Nationals top prospect James Wood hits 1st career homer, then 1st career double
James Wood certainly looked like a top prospect on Saturday. In his sixth career game, the Washington Nationals rookie connected for the first home run of his MLB career, going opposite field off St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Lance Lynn in the second inning with two men on base. The Nationals'...
Road detour coming this week in West Falls Church
WEST FALLS CHURCH – Weather permitting, Wayne Road (Route 2304) between Arlington Boulevard (Route 50) and Regent Lane (Route 2303) will be closed to through traffic Monday, July 8 through Thursday, July 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day for drainage pipe replacement, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Nationals cruise past Cardinals 14-6
WASHINGTON — Saturday’s Game Report: Nationals 14, Cardinals 6. Less than 24 hours after arguably their best win of the season, the Cardinals suffered one of their worst losses. C.J. Abrams hit Lance Lynn’s first pitch of the game for a home run and before the second inning...
Top DOD Execs to Watch in 2024: Xcelerate Solutions’ Daniel S. Olmes
When Daniel S. Olmes joined Xcelerate in June 2021, the business was facing the difficulty of coming out of COVID. “We were at a historic low in terms of revenue and had a major deal under protest,” Olmes said. “Over the next year and half, we nearly doubled the size of the business, and on December 22, 2022, we sold to private equity group McNally Capital out of Chicago. This was a significant achievement in terms of revenue growth as well as preparing the business for sale, going through the public auction process, and transitioning the business to new ownership.”
Wizards' Carlton Carrington signs rookie contract
Former Pittsburgh point guard Carlton Carrington has officially signed his rookie scale contract with the Wizards, according to NBA.com’s transactions log. Last year, the 6-foot-4 guard averaged 13.8 points on a .412/.322/.785 slash line while at Pitt. He also chipped in 5.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists per contest. He...
American Red Cross Seeks Volunteers in Austin and Georgetown for Hurricane Beryl Relief Effort
The American Red Cross is actively seeking volunteers in the Austin and Georgetown areas to assist with disaster relief efforts amid concerns about the intensification of Hurricane Beryl. Volunteer recruitment events, designed to swiftly enlist and prepare additional assistance, are scheduled for this weekend at Montopolis Recreation Center and Georgetown First United Methodist Church, as reported by KXAN.
Mass casuality multi-vehicle collision in Maryland causes delays
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. - Montgomery County officials are on the scene of what is being called a mass casualty collision in Germantown. According to PIO Pete Piringer, the collision occurred on Route 355 Frederick Road and Shakespeare Boulevard. It is reported that the collision involved two vehicles. This remains an...
Local recruiting run continues for Maryland as DL Bryce Jenkins commits
Maryland's push to keep its best players home got another boost Saturday when one of the top uncommitted players in the DMV joined the class. Washington (D.C.) Friendship Collegiate two-way lineman Bryce Jenkins announced his commitment to Maryland. He will head to the College Park, Md., school as a defensive lineman.
Cardinals vs. Nationals Prediction & Game Info - July 7
On Sunday, Kyle Gibson will take the mound for the St. Louis Cardinals (46-42) versus DJ Herz and the Washington Nationals (42-47), with first pitch scheduled for 1:35 PM ET at Nationals Park. See below to read more about Cardinals vs. Nationals leaders, insights, and a predicted winner. Watch St....
Wahoos Swim Meet Comes Down to the Wire in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The blistering heat wasn’t the only reason fans were sweating at the Old Town Pool as the July 6 Colonial Swim League face-off between Alexandria’s Chinquapin Wahoos and the Chantilly Highland Dolphins was decided by just five points. The nailbiter of a meet came down to the final relay as the Dolphins swam away victorious with a score of 228 to 223.
4-star OT Bryce Jenkins commits to Maryland
Washington (D.C.) Friendship Collegiate Academy four-star offensive tackle Bryce Jenkins has committed to Maryland. He chose the Terrapins over South Carolina, Tennessee and Rutgers. Jenkins is the No. 265 overall prospect and No. 23 OT in the 2025 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. […] The post 4-star OT Bryce Jenkins commits to Maryland appeared first on On3.
2024 Best & Brightest Online MBA: Kitty Whitehead, North Carolina (Kenan-Flagler)
“Mom of three girls, Smithsonian Operations professional who enjoys dog walks, family hikes and desserts.”. Hometown: Raised in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and living in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Fun fact about yourself: I’ve run four marathons, several half marathons, and a sprint triathlon. Undergraduate School and Degree: Loyola University Maryland,...
3 Nats Players who could be next on the Chopping Block
In the last week alone, the Washington Nationals have undergone a facelift of sorts. The team has said goodbye to some familiar faces around the clubhouse in place of others who offer more of a glimpse to the future, in hopes of igniting a team that before winning 3 of their last 4 coming into Sunday's action, had lost 7 of 8 games and were seeing their slim playoff hopes fleeting by the second.
Top 3 most important games of the 2024-25 Capitals schedule
The Washington Capitals begin their 50th anniversary season on Oct. 12 against the New Jersey Devils and will begin the season off with three home games. What a way to start a season that should be one to remember whether you're young or been there since that 1974-75 season when Washington finally got rewarded a hockey team.
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