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Nats trying anything to get excited about season Wed May 14 16:04:42 2008 EST
(Sports Network) - Please forgive the Washington Nationals if they act like a bunch of kids, because well, a lot of them are. In a sport where players grow up and learn in a team-oriented atmosphere that involves constant high-fiving, butt-smacking and dugout cheering, the youthful Nationals are going back to their roots to get each other going. As of Wednesday, the average age of the Nats' 25-man roster is just under 28 years of age. Not only that, but four players who are currently seeing con
Gonzalez, Marlins dominate Nats in nation's capital Fri May  9 23:00:49 2008 EST
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Luis Gonzalez stroked a three-run double and Ricky Nolasco threw six strong innings in Florida's 7-3 win over the Washington Nationals in the opener of a three-game series. Jorge Cantu had a pair of hits, including a two-run single, for the Marlins, who won their season-high fifth straight. They have beaten Washington in eight of the last nine meetings. That includes a 4-0 mark at Nationals Park. Nolasco (2-3), who was winless in his last four outings, allowed
Lo Duca, Estrada placed on DL Fri May  9 13:58:13 2008 EST
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The Washington Nationals placed a pair of catchers, Paul Lo Duca and Johnny Estrada, on the 15-day disabled list on Friday. The club recalled catcher Jesus Flores from Triple-A Columbus, and reinstated outfielder Elijah Dukes from the 15-day DL. Lo Duca left in the seventh inning of Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Houston after suffering a right hand injury while swinging, and has a fracture of the fourth metacarpal. He could be out four-to-six weeks with the injury In
Lo Duca, Estrada to go on DL Thu May  8 20:15:56 2008 EST
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The Washington Nationals are expected to place a pair of catchers, Paul Lo Duca and Johnny Estrada, on the 15-day disabled list on Friday. The club is also expected to recall catcher Jesus Flores from Triple-A Columbus, and reinstate outfielder Elijah Dukes from the 15-day DL. Lo Duca left in the seventh inning of Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Houston, after suffering a right hand injury while swinging, and has a fracture of the fourth metacarpal. In just 17 games th
Astros edge Nats in ninth behind Oswalt Thu May  8 00:35:00 2008 EST
Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Carlos Lee singled in Kaz Matsui with the winning run in the ninth inning, boosting Houston to a 4-3 win over the Washington Nationals at Minute Maid Park. Roy Oswalt drove in two runs for Houston. He did everything but earn the victory, hurling seven innings and yielding three runs on six hits and two walks. Oswalt also struck out a season-high nine batters for the Astros, including eight of the first nine he retired and seven in a row to start. After beginning t
Berkman's career night highlights Houston's late win over Nats Tue May  6 23:39:08 2008 EST
Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Lance Berkman scored the game-winning run on Carlos Lee's two-run double in the eighth inning and registered his first career 5-for-5 effort at the plate in Houston's come-from-behind 6-5 victory over the Washington Nationals at Minute Maid Park. After Austin Kearns laced a line drive solo homer that gave Washington a one- run lead in the top of the eighth, Luis Ayala failed to hold the lead despite two quick outs. Miguel Tejada and Berkman singled to put runners
Zimmerman sits out game for Nats, breaks streak Sun May  4 17:23:51 2008 EST
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman did not play in Sunday's 5-2 win over Pittsburgh, snapping the second-longest consecutive games-played streak among active major leaguers. The 23-yeard-old recently asked for a day off and manager Manny Acta granted his request Sunday afternoon, ending his streak at 205. Aaron Boone took over at third and belted a solo home run. Zimmerman is batting .217 with three home runs and 14 RBI in 31 games this season. A
Nats bullpen key to current win streak Fri May  2 14:15:15 2008 EST
(Sports Network) - The bats have been decent and the starters are keeping them in the games, but credit for the Washington Nationals' current winning streak belongs to the bullpen. Washington has won six of its last seven games, including a season-high four straight, to get to 12-17 on the season. Though still in last place in the National League East heading into play on Friday, the Nationals have yielded three or less runs in each of their last five victories. Over those last five wins, Washi
Hudson does it on the hill, with the stick as Braves roll past Nats Mon Apr 21 22:39:45 2008 EST
Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Tim Hudson took a shutout into the seventh inning and drove in two runs, as Atlanta won its season-high fifth straight game, 7-3, over the Washington Nationals. Hudson (3-1) allowed 10 hits and two runs -- one earned -- over 6 2/3 innings and moved to 7-1 lifetime against the Nationals. "I'm not sure what it is, some people just match up better against certain teams and certain types of offenses," Hudson said. "It seems to work out for me." Chipper Jones, who star
Helms' game-winning single lifts Marlins over Nationals Sun Apr 20 00:04:37 2008 EST
Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Wes Helms' RBI single in the Marlins' final at- bat gave Florida a dramatic 6-5 victory over the Washington Nationals in the second contest of a three-game set at Dolphin Stadium. Dan Uggla worked out of an 0-2 count to draw a walk to lead off the home ninth, and moved to second on a groundout to second base. After Josh Willingham was intentionally walked, Helms came through with a liner up the middle off of Saul Rivera (1-1), and center fielder Lastings Milledge co
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