WASHINGTON -- After missing two straight games with a stiff neck, Bryce Harper was absent again from the Nationals starting lineup for Wednesdays series finale against the Cleveland Indians.Its a spasm, and theyve tried to alleviate it and it hasnt worked yet, said Washington manager Dusty Baker. So we just do what we have to do. Dont assume that its worse than what Ive told you, because its not.Harper left Saturdays 7-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants after the sixth inning. Following the game, he said that his neck had been bothering him for a few days.Without Harper, Washington beat the Giants 1-0 in Sundays series finale out west. After a day off, the Nationals lost 3-1 on Tuesday, the third consecutive game in which they scored only one run. On the season, theyre now 5-2 when Harper doesnt play.The 2015 National League MVP, Harper is mired in an extended slump thats dropped his average to .233, nearly a hundred points lower than the .330 that he hit last year, and the lowest his average has been since the second week of the 2015 season.In Harpers absence, reserve Chris Heisey started the past two games in right field for Washington, going 0-for-6 with three strikeouts.On Wednesday, rookie Brian Goodwin, a first-round pick in 2011 who made his major league debut last week, was in the lineup in right field, making his first career start. In 109 games at triple-A Syracuse this season, Goodwin hit .284 with 11 home runs, 62 RBIs and 14 stolen bases.The Nationals, who entered Wednesday with a six-and-a-half-game lead in the NL East, have an off day on Thursday before kicking off a three-game set against Atlanta on Friday in D.C. Ivan Rodriguez Astros Jersey . 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Hector Rondon Astros Jersey .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable.Englands impressive World T20 ended ultimately in a devastating final-over defeat to the West Indies in the final... But there were plenty of positives to take from the tournament. Sky Sports Mark Butcher rates the teams efforts...Jason Roy 8/10183 runs at 30.00; Strike-rate: 148.78; 1x 50; Highest Score: 78 He silenced some doubters. Im really pleased England stuck with him after his disappointing form in the South Africa series. He hit that match-winning knock in the New Zealand semi-final, 42 against Sri Lanka, and got England off to a flier in the South Africa chase. He would be a nine, but for a duck in the final. Jason Roy struck 78 off 44 balls in Englands semi-final win over New Zealand Alex Hales 5/1066 runs at 13.20; SR: 111.86; HS: 28It didnt quite work out for him at the top of the order, which can happen, just a couple of partnerships of note with Roy, including helping England get off to that flier against South Africa. The back injury which meant he missed the Afghanistan game may have affected him. A slightly disappointing tournament.Joe Root 10/10249 runs at 29.80; SR: 146.47; 2x 50; HS: 83Two wickets at 11.00; Economy: 11.00; Best Bowling: 2-9Superb, full marks. He has the game for all formats, all conditions. He is an incredibly mature performer, and the batsman of the tournament for me. He even pitched in with a couple of big wickets with his off-spin in the final, even more reason to give him 10 out of 10. Joe Root hit 83 off 44 as England chased down a World T20 record of 230 against South Africa Eoin Morgan 6/1066 runs at 13.20; SR: 111.86; HS: 27noHe gets top marks as captain, but didnt perform at all with the bat, so somewhere in the middle is about right. He led the team really well, with his captaincy not reflecting the fact he wasnt scoring any runs. That takes some doing and is a real feather in his cap.Jos Buttler 8/10191 runs at 47.75; SR: 159.16; 1x 50; HS: 66no Jos Buttler again proved his class in T20 cricket ahead of an extended spell in India in the IPL World class. Excellent with the gloves, and brilliant blasting runs down the order for England. Up there as perhaps the most exciting wicket-keeper batsman in the T20 format, with MS Dhoni and Quinton de Kock his only real competition. Ben Stokes 6/1056 runs at 14.00; SR: 169.69; HS: 15Four wickets at 44.75; Econ: 9.58; BB: 3-26Despite the costly final over in the final against the West Indies - which could have happened to anyone - at times with the ball he was outstanding. Had a bit of a rough time of it with the bat, not really making too much of a contribution, which knocks his score down slightly, although he was brilliant as always in the field. Ben Stokes is consolled by team England captain Eoin Morgan after West Indies win the World T20 final Moeen Ali 5/1056 runs at 28.dddddddddddd00; SR: 119.14; HS: 41noFive wickets at 26.00; Econ: 9.35; BB: 2-34Moeen had a quiet time of it, just the one big game with bat and ball against Afghanistan really. England had the option of Liam Dawson, who perhaps could have come in, but he didnt do too much wrong, if a little underused.Chris Jordan 7/1032 runs at 16.00; SR: 94.11; HS: 15Six wickets at 31.33; Econ: 8.17; BB: 4-28 Chris Jordans death bowling impressed throughout the tournament His confidence is growing game by game as a death bowler, doing it as well anyone ever has for England. He is someone who has attracted at bit of stick at times through his England career, but he is an immensely talented cricketer and athlete who has truly enhanced his reputation in this tournament.David Willey 7/1041 runs at 20.50; SR 132.25; HS: 2110 wickets at 15.90; Econ: 7.57; BB: 3-20I was a little surprised before the tournament at talk that if England were only going to play one of their two left-armers, it might be Reece Topley picked. Only because Willey offers so much with the bat and in the field, as well as swinging the new ball. He ended up having a terrific tournament. David Willey celebrates one one his team-high 10 wickets in the tournament Adil Rashid 6/10Five wickets at 32.00; Econ: 8.42; BB: 2-18Perhaps not quite as effective as he and everyone else thought he might be in India. A combination of factors, in particular the surprising lack of turn on the pitches England played on.Liam Plunkett 7/10Two wickets at 51.00; Econ: 6.37; BB: 1-23He was terrific when he came in and should be in all England teams in white-ball cricket, simply because he has real pace and can hit the top of the bat. Had a real impact. Liam Plunkett impressed once he came into the side, Englands most economical bowler James Vince 5/1022 runs at 22.00; SR 122.22; HS: 22Vince gave a clue as to what he might offer in the future and was unlucky not to get more opportunities, but he adds real depth to the squad and will get his chance at some point.Reece Topley 4/10One wicket at 55.00; Econ: 13.20; BB: 1-22 Reece Topley struggled in the opening two games of the tournament, but will bounce back says Butcher A tough baptism to a world tournament for him, but he showed promise in the South Africa series and will come back strongly Im sure. Also See: West Indies win thrilling final Morgan: Dont blame Stokes Hussain: Stokes wont hide Athers: England on right track ' ' '