WASHINGTON NATIONALS

After a strong recent run, the lefty allowed seven runs (just two earned) and couldn’t complete the fourth inning as the Braves routed the Nationals, 12-0.

On the field, no one has ever doubted Jarlin Susana’s ability. But to reach his full potential, both the pitcher and his organization needed to believe they were committed to the same goal.

“The body of the hitter gives a lot of answers,” Nationals reliever Robert Garcia said. “When we throw pitches, we’re trying to receive information.”

After some early scuffles, the Pittsburgh rookie cruised as the Nationals fell, 7-3, to split the four-game series.

Herz continues his second-half push, lowering his ERA to 2.86 since the all-star break. In the nightcap, Ildemaro Vargas’s ninth-inning double helps secure the sweet.

Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams was listed at the top of the lineup for the first time since Aug. 27 before the game against the Pirates was rained out.

Can Jayden Daniels and Dylan Crews — No. 2 picks, LSU Tigers — share success in Washington, D.C.?

The Nats got off to a fast start with a three-run first, but timely hits after that were hard to come by while mistakes were plentiful.

The Nationals fall to the Marlins in 10 innings, 4-3, but take solace in a strong start delivered by the lefty Gore.

The 26-year-old catcher, under contract until 2032, continues to show the signs of development the Nationals are hoping for. But there remains room for more.

Chaparro is making the most of his first big league opportunity with the Nationals after a long stay in the minor leagues.

Fielding mistakes — some called errors and some not — are the Nationals’ downfall in a 14-1 loss on a day two more young players make their major league debuts.

Darren Baker, the son of former Nationals manager Dusty Baker, grew up in the big leagues. And he just singled in his major league debut with Washington.

The Nationals want their rookie lefty to work on controlling his emotions. They got the better of him Saturday in a loss to the Cubs.

The Nationals are the only MLB team without a stadium naming rights deal or jersey patch sponsorship, but they are making a new push to reach such agreements.

Dylan Crews homers for the second straight game but also strikes out to end the Nationals’ rally in the ninth.

“Something I learned is that success leaves clues,” says Travis Sykora, a minor league pitcher in the Washington Nationals’ system. “That’s why you write it down.”

The rookie continues to shine in his third game in the bigs, notching a pair of hits for the second straight night in a 5-2 win.