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Nationals' top prospect Lucas Giolito makes 2015 debut tonight with Potomac Nationals

Washington Nationals' prospect Lucas Giolito makes his 2015 debut tonight with the Potomac Nationals after spending the last few weeks at the Nats' training facilities in Florida. Can Giolito continue to build on a stellar 2014 campaign...

Matt Williams was asked last month for his opinion, as a former major league slugger, on what makes Washington Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer so difficult a pitcher to face?

"He's low 3/4s [arm slot]," Williams explained, "so for the righty it's a little bit crossfire. It's the ability to pitch at 92 and reach back for 96 when he needs it.