Nats’ No. 9 prospect Kent tosses 7-inning gem en route to first Major League win

WASHINGTON -- In the midst of playing 16 games in 16 days, the Nationals pushed their clubhouse report time back on Friday to create a semblance of an off-day following a Thursday matinee. Rookie starting pitcher Jackson Kent still showed up three hours early. His responsibilities hadn’t changed, so neither did his preparation. Expos Replica Jersey Giveaway is Sept. 12! “He was one of the first ones [here],” manager Blake Butera said of Kent. “I'm sure just like champing at the bit to get out there. [I’ve learned] how badly he wants to compete, wants to win.” By the time...