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Nationals vs. Phillies 7/31

Nats trade Capps for Ramos and Testa

It is by no means a shock that the Nationals traded their sole All-Star, reliever Matt Capps. Washington received highly touted catching prospect Wilson Ramos and reliever Joe Testa. This team is obviously a seller and Capps was probably the most expendable player on the team. Capps’ great season so far also gave him the highest value that he may ever have in his career. Capps’ current value may only be second to Adam Dunn, who may have been traded by the time this column is read.

AU expands ACT/SAT-optional admissions pilot program

Following a successful pilot last year, AU is expanding its test-optional admissions policy for the class of 2015.

Nats beat Braves, 5-3, and win series

Anyone paying attention to the Nationals lately has been caught up in their starting pitchers’ injuries. One pitcher in particular has been one of the biggest news stories of the last couple of days.

Nationals Trade Matt Capps

Nationals vs. Braves 7/29

Nats lose to Braves, 3-1

In Wednesday night's 3-1 loss to the Braves, an early deficit mixed with a stellar pitching performance from veteran Tim Hudson kept the Nationals from coming away with their second straight victory.

Nationals vs. Braves 7/28

Nats beat Braves, 3-0, despite Strasburg missing game at last minute

Dominant. Shut-down. A pitching machine. All these words could be used to describe the Nationals’ pitcher on Tuesday night. But the man who stepped onto the mound just after seven o’clock was not the person the sell-out crowd had paid to see. It was Miguel Batista and he was brilliant.

Nationals vs. Braves

Tennis stars, Elton John to come to Bender in November

Tennis champions Andre Agassi, Anna Kournikova, Stefanie Graf and others will play in AU’s very own Bender Arena Nov. 15, according to the World TeamTennis website.

Nationals Statement on the death of George Steinbrenner

Former AU wrestler sues university over wrestling coach's alleged misconduct

AU's Athletic Department denies claims made against the school and wrestling coach Mark Cody in a lawsuit recently filed by former AU wrestler Adam LoPiccolo.

Nats lose to Giants, 6-2, in last game before All Star break

In Saturday night’s loss the Nationals snapped a dubious streak of allowing a run to the opposition in the first inning. However they started a new streak on Sunday afternoon as Livan Hernandez gave up two runs in the first and put the offense in a hole before they even had a chance to hit.

Nationals vs Giants 7/11

Giants beat Nats,10-5

Despite heading into the final third of the game with the lead in Saturday night’s game, the Nationals’ bullpen allowed the Giants to come back and eventually get on top to win 10-5.

Nationals vs. Giants 7/10