
Mandela Washington Fellows benefit from leadership training
Networking is a constant fixture on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., but this summer a group of honorary Hokies have been making introductions with a unique goal in mind.

Networking is a constant fixture on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., but this summer a group of honorary Hokies have been making introductions with a unique goal in mind.

The New Orchestra of Washington will present a lyceum at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, in the Concert Hall in the Carter Center for Worship and Music at Bridgewater College.

Joe Ross won his second straight start, and the Washington Nationals completed a three-game sweep of San Francisco with a 4-1 win on Wednesday.

Stephen Strasburg, on a good night’s sleep, struck out seven Atlanta Braves over five and a a thirds innings, but did his most damage at the plate, homering and driving in five runs, keying a 13-4 Nats win in the opener of a key four-game series.

Matt Adams and Juan Soto homered in support of a strong start from Austin Voth in an 8-1 Washington Nationals win at Baltimore on Tuesday.

Six weeks ago, the Washington Nationals were 12 games under .500. After a 5-1 homestand, the Nats enter the All-Star break atop the NL wild-card ladder.

The Washington Nationals had plenty of opportunities, but left 19 runners on base in a 7-4, 11-inning loss to Kansas City on Friday at Nationals Park.

Anthony Rendon homered, then knocked in the tie-breaking single in the fifth, keying a 5-2 Washington Nationals win over the Miami Marlins on Independence Day.

Trea Turner scored Yan Gomes from first with a two-out double in the bottom of the ninth, allowing the Washington Nationals to escape with a 3-2 win over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday.

Anibal Sanchez won his fourth straight decision, giving up a run on six hits in six innings, pitching the Washington Nationals to a 3-1 win at Detroit on Friday.