Middle infield leads Nats past Cards

By Matthew Leach / MLB.com

NATIONALS 9, CARDINALS 6
at Jupiter, Fla.
Wednesday, March 31

Middle infield leads Nats past Cards....

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 5 1 1 0 0 0 1 .231
Coste, C 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .313
Harris, W, RF 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 .342
4-Davis, L, PR-RF 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .000
Guzman, C, 2B 4 1 3 2 0 0 0 .326
1-Bruntlett, PR-2B 2 1 0 0 0 1 2 .190
Willingham, LF 4 1 2 1 0 1 1 .349
2-Bernadina, PR-LF 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .267
Morse, 1B 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 .304
Batista, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Lowrance, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
English, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Atilano, L, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Desmond, SS 4 1 3 1 1 1 2 .339
Nieves, C 3 0 0 0 0 1 5 .205
a-Mench, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .300
3-Taveras, PR-CF 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .268
Gonzalez, Al, 3B 4 1 1 0 1 1 5 .372
Lannan, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 5 .200
Capps, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Orr, 1B 2 1 2 1 0 0 0 .261
Totals 41 9 15 7 4 8 24

a-Reached on error for Nieves in the 7th. b-Grounded out for Batista in the 8th.
1-Ran for Guzman, C in the 6th. 2-Ran for Willingham in the 6th. 3-Ran for Mench in the 7th. 4-Ran for Harris, W in the 7th.

BATTING
2B: Guzman, C 2 (3, Wainwright, Wainwright), Desmond 2 (7, Wainwright, Parise, P).
3B: Orr (1, Perez, O).
TB: Morgan; Harris, W; Guzman, C 5; Willingham 2; Morse 2; Desmond 5; Gonzalez, Al; Orr 4.
RBI: Harris, W (7), Guzman, C 2 (7), Willingham (10), Desmond (15), Orr (1), Davis, L (1).
2-out RBI: Guzman, C.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Nieves; Willingham; Lannan 3; Bruntlett; Gonzalez, Al.
S: Lannan.
SF: Davis, L.
Team RISP: 5-for-21.
Team LOB: 12.

BASERUNNING
SB: Morgan (7, 2nd base off Wainwright/Pagnozzi), Orr (2, 2nd base off Parise, P/Pagnozzi), Bruntlett (5, 2nd base off Parise, P/Pagnozzi).
CS: Harris, W (2, 2nd base by Reyes, D/Pagnozzi), Willingham (1, 3rd base by Wainwright/Pagnozzi).
PO: Harris, W (1st base by Reyes, D).

FIELDING
E: Desmond 2 (7, throw, throw), Harris, W (1, fielding), Morse (1, fielding).
DP: 2 (Desmond-Guzman, C-Morse, Guzman, C-Desmond-Morse).


St. Louis AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Schumaker, 2B 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 .194
Lopez, F, SS 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .211
Henley, CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
c-Cazana, PH-RF 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 .600
Ryan, Br, SS 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 .267
Reyes, D, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Parise, P, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
b-Descalso, PH-2B 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .529
d-Cruz, T, PH-3B 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000
Pujols, 1B 3 0 2 0 0 0 2 .317
1-Mather, PR-LF-CF 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 .220
Holliday, LF 2 2 1 1 1 0 1 .321
Craig, A, 1B 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 .316
Stavinoha, RF-LF 5 0 1 2 0 0 1 .357
Rasmus, CF 2 0 0 0 2 1 2 .367
Salas, F, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Anderson, B, C 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000
Freese, 3B 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 .292
Solano, D, 3B-2B 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 .560
Pagnozzi, C 4 0 1 0 0 1 1 .304
Perez, O, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Wainwright, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .167
a-Lugo, PH-2B-SS 3 0 1 0 0 1 3 .242
Totals 36 6 10 4 5 3 18

a-Singled for Wainwright in the 5th. b-Hit by pitch for Parise, P in the 7th. c-Singled for Henley in the 8th. d-Flied out for Descalso in the 8th.
1-Ran for Pujols in the 6th.

BATTING
3B: Holliday (1, Capps).
TB: Cazana; Ryan, Br; Pujols 2; Holliday 3; Craig, A; Stavinoha; Solano, D; Pagnozzi; Lugo.
RBI: Holliday (7), Stavinoha 2 (9), Cazana (4).
2-out RBI: Stavinoha; Cazana.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Freese; Lugo 2; Rasmus.
GIDP: Pujols; Holliday.
Team RISP: 2-for-10.
Team LOB: 9.

BASERUNNING
SB: Solano, D (2, 2nd base off English/Coste), Descalso (1, 2nd base off Batista/Coste).
CS: Rasmus (2, 2nd base by Capps/Nieves).

FIELDING
E: Schumaker (2, throw), Holliday (1, fielding), Solano, D (1, throw), Pagnozzi (1, throw).
Pickoffs: Reyes, D (Harris, W at 1st base).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lannan (W, 2-0) 5.0 3 2 0 2 1 0 2.91
Capps 0.2 3 2 2 2 0 0 8.44
Batista (H, 2) 1.1 1 1 1 1 1 0 4.85
English (H, 1) 1.0 2 1 1 0 1 0 4.05
Atilano, L (S, 1) 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 6.14

St. Louis IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Wainwright (L, 0-2) 5.0 10 5 5 2 4 0 6.14
Reyes, D 0.2 1 1 0 1 0 0 0.93
Parise, P 1.1 2 2 1 1 2 0 11.81
Salas, F 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2.16
Perez, O 1.0 1 1 1 0 1 0 6.23

IBB: Gonzalez, Al (by Wainwright).
HBP: Descalso (by Batista), Taveras (by Salas, F).
Groundouts-flyouts: Lannan 10-3, Capps 1-0, Batista 0-1, English 0-2, Atilano, L 0-3, Wainwright 7-3, Reyes, D 1-0, Parise, P 0-2, Salas, F 1-1, Perez, O 0-2.
Batters faced: Lannan 20, Capps 6, Batista 7, English 5, Atilano, L 4, Wainwright 27, Reyes, D 3, Parise, P 9, Salas, F 5, Perez, O 4.
Inherited runners-scored: Batista 2-0, Parise, P 1-1.
Umpires: HP: Tyler Funnelman. 1B: Ed Rapuano. 2B: CB Bucknor. 3B: Mike Estabrook.
Weather: 72 degrees, sunny.
Wind: 5 mph, L to R.
T: 3:01.
Att: 5,864.
March 31, 2010

Nationals keeping Olsen in fold

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

JUPITER, Fla. -- The Nationals have decided not to terminate the contract of left-hander Scott Olsen, according to a baseball source.

Nationals keeping Olsen in fold....

Gonzalez earns spot on 25-man roster

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

JUPITER, Fla. -- Nationals manager Jim Riggleman all but said that infielder Alberto Gonzalez is on the team's 25-man roster.

Gonzalez earns spot on 25-man roster....

Guzman triples as Nats fall to Fish

By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com

MARLINS 9, NATIONALS 5
at Jupiter, Fla.
Tuesday, March 30

Guzman triples as Nats fall to Fish....

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 4 1 0 0 0 1 2 .235
Bernadina, CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .273
Guzman, C, SS-2B 4 0 1 1 0 1 0 .282
Martinez, M, 2B 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 .500
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 .392
Gonzalez, Al, 3B 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 .385
Dunn, A, 1B 3 0 1 0 0 1 1 .182
Bruntlett, SS 2 0 0 0 0 1 3 .200
Morse, LF 4 2 3 0 0 0 1 .288
Kennedy, A, 2B-1B 4 1 1 0 0 1 3 .278
Rodriguez, I, C 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 .342
Coste, C 2 0 1 1 0 1 2 .333
Taveras, RF 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 .268
Daniel, RF 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 .333
Mock, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Desmond, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .310
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
English, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Valdez, J, PH 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .000
Totals 38 5 12 5 0 9 16

a-Singled for MacDougal in the 7th. b-Hit a sacrifice fly for English in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Zimmerman, R (4, Volstad), Morse (3, Volstad).
3B: Guzman, C (2, Volstad).
TB: Guzman, C 3; Martinez, M; Zimmerman, R 2; Gonzalez, Al; Dunn, A; Morse 4; Kennedy, A; Coste; Daniel; Desmond.
RBI: Guzman, C (5), Coste (2), Valdez, J (1), Martinez, M 2 (2).
2-out RBI: Guzman, C; Martinez, M 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Dunn, A; Zimmerman, R; Morgan; Bruntlett 2.
SF: Valdez, J.
GIDP: Rodriguez, I.
Team RISP: 5-for-11.
Team LOB: 8.

BASERUNNING
SB: Morgan (6, 2nd base off Volstad/Paulino, R).

FIELDING
E: Guzman, C (2, fielding), Morgan (2, throw), Gonzalez, Al (4, fielding).
DP: 2 (Zimmerman, R-Kennedy, A-Dunn, A, Dunn, A).


Florida AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Coghlan, LF 4 0 1 0 0 1 2 .317
Bonifacio, LF-CF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .269
Maybin, CF 5 0 2 1 0 0 1 .333
Murphy, D, SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
Uggla, 2B 2 1 0 0 1 1 1 .193
1-Luna, PR-2B 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 .351
Lamb, 3B 4 1 1 0 1 0 5 .393
Paulino, R, C 3 2 2 2 1 0 2 .396
Davis, B, C 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .235
Sanchez, G, 1B 5 1 1 0 0 2 2 .380
Petersen, B, RF 3 2 2 0 2 1 0 .295
Barden, SS-LF 4 1 1 2 0 0 4 .342
Volstad, P 4 1 3 2 0 0 1 .375
Sanches, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Nunez, L, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Meyer, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Veras, J, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 38 9 14 7 5 6 18


1-Ran for Uggla in the 5th.

BATTING
2B: Maybin (2, Mock), Volstad (1, Mock), Paulino, R 2 (5, Mock, MacDougal), Sanchez, G (6, Mock), Petersen, B (4, MacDougal).
TB: Coghlan; Maybin 3; Luna; Lamb; Paulino, R 4; Sanchez, G 2; Petersen, B 3; Barden; Volstad 4.
RBI: Volstad 2 (2), Paulino, R 2 (6), Barden 2 (8), Maybin (7).
2-out RBI: Volstad 2; Barden 2; Maybin.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Paulino, R 2; Coghlan; Barden; Lamb 2; Volstad.
GIDP: Maybin.
Team RISP: 6-for-15.
Team LOB: 10.

FIELDING
E: Sanchez, G (2, fielding).
DP: (Lamb-Uggla-Sanchez, G).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Mock (L, 0-4) 4.2 7 6 5 5 3 0 5.79
Bergmann 0.1 5 2 0 0 0 0 6.23
MacDougal 1.0 2 1 1 0 0 0 9.53
Clippard 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.00
English 1.0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3.18

Florida IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Volstad (W, 2-1) 6.2 7 2 1 0 6 0 4.24
Sanches 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.93
Nunez, L 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 4.15
Meyer 0.2 3 3 3 0 1 0 7.50
Veras, J 0.1 2 0 0 0 0 0 5.63

WP: Mock, MacDougal.
HBP: Bernadina (by Meyer).
Groundouts-flyouts: Mock 5-4, Bergmann 0-0, MacDougal 2-1, Clippard 0-3, English 0-0, Volstad 10-4, Sanches 1-0, Nunez, L 1-0, Meyer 0-1, Veras, J 0-1.
Batters faced: Mock 25, Bergmann 6, MacDougal 5, Clippard 4, English 3, Volstad 27, Sanches 1, Nunez, L 3, Meyer 6, Veras, J 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Bergmann 3-3, Sanches 2-0, Veras, J 3-2.
Umpires: HP: Angel Hernandez. 1B: Ed Rapuano. 2B: Mike Estabrook. 3B: Jason Bradley.
Weather: 72 degrees, sunny.
Wind: 12 mph, L to R.
T: 3:05.
Att: 3,751.
March 30, 2010

Strasburg's first game will be April 11

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

VIERA, Fla. -- Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg will not pitch against the Red Sox on Saturday. Instead, he will prepare for his first game on April 11, when he pitches for Double-A Harrisburg against Altoona.

General manager Mike Rizzo confirmed the start.

Strasburg's first game will be April 11....

Nats players excited for Obama's pitch

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

VIERA, Fla. -- A few hours after learning President Barack Obama was throwing out the first pitch at Nationals Park on April 5, several members of the Nationals said they looked forward to meeting the commander in chief.

Nats players excited for Obama's pitch....

Obama to throw first pitch at Nats' opener

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

VIERA, Fla. -- President Barack Obama will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Nationals' season opener April 5, when they play the Phillies at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

Obama to throw first pitch at Nats' opener....

Pitching, defense key to Nats improving

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

VIERA, Fla. -- If the Nationals want to have a record over .500 in 2010, they must improve their pitching and defense. Last year, they were one of the worst in both categories. The Nationals ranked 16th in the National League in pitching with a 5.00 ERA and 30th in the Majors in defense with 143 errors.

No wonder Washington lost 103 games last year.

Pitching, defense key to Nats improving....

Nationals' 10 prospects to watch in 2010

By Lisa Winston / MLB.com

With the 2010 season approaching, MLB.com takes a look at 10 of the Washington Nationals' most intriguing prospects that you should keep an eye on.

Nationals' 10 prospects to watch in 2010....

Desmond awarded starting shortstop job

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

VIERA, Fla. -- Manager Jim Riggleman announced Sunday morning that Ian Desmond will be the Nationals' Opening Day shortstop, while the incumbent, Cristian Guzman, will be a utility player. Guzman will play all four infield positions.

Desmond awarded starting shortstop job....

Zimmerman, Nationals cruise to victory

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

NATIONALS 9, BRAVES 3
at Viera, Fla.
Sunday, March 28

Zimmerman, Nationals cruise to victory....


Atlanta AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
McLouth, CF 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 .128
Young, CF 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 .250
Prado, 2B 3 0 2 0 0 0 1 .378
Conrad, 2B 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 .238
Jones, C, 3B 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 .344
1-Hicks, PR-3B-SS 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 .206
Diaz, M, LF 3 0 2 0 0 1 2 .320
Milligan, LF 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000
Clevlen, RF 4 0 2 0 0 1 3 .167
Infante, SS 3 0 0 0 0 1 3 .388
Gonzalez, Ju, 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .000
Hinske, 1B 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 .382
Freeman, 1B 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 .387
Sammons, C 4 0 0 0 0 1 3 .176
Thurston, DH 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .300
Totals 36 3 10 3 1 7 17


1-Ran for Jones, C in the 5th.

BATTING
TB: McLouth; Prado 2; Conrad; Jones, C; Diaz, M 2; Clevlen 2; Freeman.
RBI: Jones, C 2 (9), Freeman (7).
2-out RBI: Freeman.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Infante; Diaz, M; Sammons 2.
SF: Jones, C 2.
Team RISP: 1-for-8.
Team LOB: 9.

BASERUNNING
SB: McLouth (2, 2nd base off Olsen/Nieves).

FIELDING
E: Clevlen (1, throw), Gonzalez, Ju (1, fielding).
DP: 2 (Prado-Infante-Hinske, Conrad-Hicks-Freeman).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 4 3 3 0 0 0 0 .267
1-Daniel, PR-CF 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .200
Desmond, SS 3 2 2 2 1 0 1 .298
Gonzalez, Al, SS 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .378
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 1 1 4 0 1 4 .396
Bruntlett, 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .211
Dunn, A, 1B 4 0 1 3 0 2 0 .171
Morse, 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250
Willingham, DH 4 0 1 0 0 1 2 .333
Kennedy, A, 2B 3 0 1 0 1 0 1 .280
Bynum, S, 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Bernadina, LF 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 .273
a-Guzman, C, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .286
Lowrance, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Nieves, C 3 1 0 0 0 0 2 .220
Ivany, C 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
Taveras, RF 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 .289
Totals 36 9 13 9 2 6 13

a-Grounded out for Bernadina in the 7th.
1-Ran for Morgan in the 6th.

BATTING
HR: Zimmerman, R (6, 1st inning off Proctor, 2 on, 0 out).
TB: Morgan 3; Daniel; Desmond 2; Zimmerman, R 4; Dunn, A; Willingham; Kennedy, A; Bernadina; Taveras 2.
RBI: Zimmerman, R 4 (12), Desmond 2 (14), Dunn, A 3 (7).
2-out RBI: Dunn, A 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Willingham 2.
GIDP: Nieves; Desmond.
Team RISP: 5-for-9.
Team LOB: 5.

BASERUNNING
SB: Desmond (5, 2nd base off Gomez, Ma/Sammons), Morgan (5, 3rd base off Gomez, Ma/Sammons).

FIELDING
E: Dunn, A (3, fielding).


Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Proctor (L, 0-1) 1.0 2 3 3 1 1 1 11.25
Chavez, J 1.0 5 3 3 0 2 0 18.00
Gomez, Ma 2.0 4 3 3 1 0 0 5.87
Cordier 4.0 2 0 0 0 3 0 0.00

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Olsen (W, 1-2) 5.1 7 2 1 0 4 0 6.75
Burnett, S 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 13.50
Capps 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 7.20
Atilano, L 2.0 3 1 1 1 1 0 7.11

WP: Burnett, S.
Groundouts-flyouts: Proctor 1-1, Chavez, J 1-0, Gomez, Ma 4-2, Cordier 4-4, Olsen 6-5, Burnett, S 0-2, Capps 0-1, Atilano, L 2-3.
Batters faced: Proctor 6, Chavez, J 8, Gomez, Ma 10, Cordier 14, Olsen 24, Burnett, S 2, Capps 3, Atilano, L 10.
Inherited runners-scored: Burnett, S 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Gary Cederstrom. 1B: Paul Nauert. 2B: . 3B: Ed Hickox.
Weather: 77 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 18 mph, In from LF.
T: 2:35.
Att: 5,788.
March 28, 2010

Gonzalez's homer helps Nats top Mets

By Marty Noble / MLB.com

NATIONALS (ss) 7, METS 5 (10 innings)
at Port St. Lucie, Fla.
Saturday, March 27

Gonzalez's homer helps Nats top Mets....


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Taveras, CF 5 0 0 0 0 1 1 .265
Batista, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Fox, A, PH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
English, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Guzman, C, SS 4 1 3 0 0 0 0 .294
1-Martinez, M, PR-SS 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
Kennedy, A, 2B 3 1 1 0 0 1 1 .277
2-Lopez, P, PR-2B 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
Dunn, A, 1B 4 1 1 1 0 3 3 .162
Daniel, LF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Willingham, LF 3 1 1 2 1 0 2 .343
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Plasencia, CF 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 .000
Rodriguez, I, C 3 0 2 1 0 0 1 .361
Solano, J, C 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 .500
Gonzalez, Al, 3B 4 1 2 2 0 0 2 .389
Maxwell, RF 4 0 1 0 1 2 3 .102
Stammen, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
a-Burgess, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .000
Capps, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Duncan, 1B 2 0 1 1 0 1 1 .176
Totals 40 7 13 7 3 11 17

a-Grounded out for Stammen in the 6th. b-Batted for Batista in the 10th.
1-Ran for Guzman, C in the 7th. 2-Ran for Kennedy, A in the 7th.

BATTING
2B: Rodriguez, I (2, Takahashi, H), Guzman, C (1, Takahashi, H), Dunn, A (2, Takahashi, H), Willingham (3, Takahashi, H), Solano, J (1, Igarashi), Duncan (2, Igarashi).
HR: Gonzalez, Al (1, 10th inning off Calero, 1 on, 1 out).
TB: Guzman, C 4; Kennedy, A; Dunn, A 2; Willingham 2; Rodriguez, I 3; Solano, J 2; Gonzalez, Al 5; Maxwell; Duncan 2.
RBI: Rodriguez, I (10), Dunn, A (4), Willingham 2 (9), Duncan (8), Gonzalez, Al 2 (8).
2-out RBI: Dunn, A; Willingham 2; Duncan.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Maxwell; Rodriguez, I; Dunn, A; Burgess; Willingham 2; Taveras.
S: Gonzalez, Al.
Team RISP: 5-for-16.
Team LOB: 8.

BASERUNNING
SB: Guzman, C (1, 2nd base off Rodriguez, F/Santos, O), Plasencia (1, 2nd base off Calero/Coste).
CS: Maxwell (1, 2nd base by Valdes, R/Coste).

FIELDING
Outfield assists: Maxwell (Francoeur at 2nd base).
DP: (Martinez, M-Lopez, P-Duncan).


NY Mets AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Cora, SS 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 .317
Tejada, SS 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 .320
Castillo, L, 2B 4 2 1 3 0 0 2 .273
Igarashi, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Pagan, CF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .256
Wright, D, 3B 3 0 3 2 0 0 0 .317
Green, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Catalanotto, LF 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .160
Jacobs, 1B 4 0 0 0 1 0 3 .161
Bay, LF 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 .310
Martinez, F, RF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .405
Matthews, CF 3 0 0 0 1 1 2 .275
Calero, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Valdes, R, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Francoeur, RF 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 .190
Parnell, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Adams, R, 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .375
Santos, O, C 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 .318
Coste, C 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .308
Takahashi, H, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Rodriguez, F, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Murphy, Dn, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .150
Tatis, 3B 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .148
Totals 37 5 9 5 2 4 12

a-Lined out for Rodriguez, F in the 5th.

BATTING
2B: Wright, D (3, Stammen), Cora (3, Stammen), Santos, O (1, Burnett, S).
HR: Castillo, L (1, 7th inning off Burnett, S, 2 on, 1 out).
TB: Cora 3; Tejada; Castillo, L 4; Wright, D 4; Francoeur; Santos, O 2.
RBI: Wright, D 2 (11), Castillo, L 3 (6).
2-out RBI: Wright, D.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Matthews; Jacobs.
GIDP: Jacobs.
Team RISP: 3-for-8.
Team LOB: 5.

BASERUNNING
SB: Wright, D (3, 2nd base off Stammen/Rodriguez, I).

FIELDING
Outfield assists: Matthews (Gonzalez, Al at 1st base).
DP: (Matthews-Jacobs).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Stammen 5.0 5 2 2 2 2 0 3.14
Capps (H, 2) 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 8.00
Burnett, S (BS, 1) 1.0 3 3 3 0 1 1 15.00
Batista (W, 1-1) 2.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4.63
English (S, 3) 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.86

NY Mets IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Takahashi, H 3.0 4 4 4 1 3 0 3.18
Rodriguez, F 2.0 2 0 0 0 3 0 3.00
Green, S 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 5.87
Parnell 1.0 2 0 0 0 1 0 3.18
Igarashi (BS, 2) 1.0 2 1 1 0 1 0 5.40
Calero (L, 0-2) 1.1 1 2 2 2 2 1 6.23
Valdes, R 0.2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.00

WP: Parnell.
HBP: Catalanotto (by English), Kennedy, A (by Takahashi, H).
Groundouts-flyouts: Stammen 10-1, Capps 0-1, Burnett, S 0-2, Batista 3-1, English 3-0, Takahashi, H 2-3, Rodriguez, F 0-2, Green, S 3-0, Parnell 0-2, Igarashi 1-1, Calero 1-1, Valdes, R 0-0.
Batters faced: Stammen 22, Capps 3, Burnett, S 6, Batista 6, English 3, Takahashi, H 15, Rodriguez, F 7, Green, S 5, Parnell 5, Igarashi 5, Calero 7, Valdes, R 1.
Inherited runners-scored: Valdes, R 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Bruce Dreckman. 1B: James Hoye. 2B: Mike Estabrook. 3B: Tyler Funnelman.
Weather: 77 degrees, sunny.
Wind: 12 mph, R to L.
T: 3:03.
Att: 5,288.
March 27, 2010

Walker making case to be in bullpen

The Nationals' bullpen appears to be set with Miguel Batista, Jason Bergmann, Brian Bruney, Sean Burnett, Matt Capps and Tyler Clippard.

Walker making case to be in bullpen....

Batista to be Nationals' long man

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

VIERA, Fla. -- Nationals manager Jim Riggleman all but announced on Friday that Miguel Batista is his long man out of the bullpen, even though the right-hander is not having a strong Spring Training.

Batista to be Nationals' long man....

Lannan eager for regular season to start

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

VIERA, Fla. -- Nationals left-hander John Lannan made his fourth start of the spring on Friday afternoon, and the results were mixed in a 7-4 victory over the Cardinals at Space Coast Stadium.

Lannan eager for regular season to start....

Guzman making a case to be starting shortstop

Nationals shortstop Cristian Guzman played the first of two consecutive games Friday afternoon and was able to throw the baseball without any problems in a 7-4 victory over the Cardinals.

Guzman making a case to be starting shortstop....

Pudge hits first spring homer in win

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

NATIONALS 7, CARDINALS 4
at Viera, Fla.
Friday, March 26

Pudge hits first spring homer in win....

St. Louis AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Schumaker, 2B 4 0 1 1 0 0 1 .185
Greene, T, SS 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .194
Lugo, SS 3 1 0 0 1 1 2 .259
Solano, D, 2B 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .571
Craig, A, 1B 3 1 0 0 1 2 2 .268
Holliday, LF 4 1 1 1 0 2 1 .294
Ottavino, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Ludwick, CF 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 .275
Cruz, T, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Freese, 3B 3 0 1 0 1 0 1 .308
Stavinoha, RF 4 0 2 1 0 1 1 .370
Pagnozzi, C 3 1 2 0 0 0 2 .385
a-Mather, PH-CF 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .213
Wainwright, P 3 0 1 0 0 1 1 .200
Jay, LF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .231
Totals 34 4 10 4 3 7 12

a-Flied out for Pagnozzi in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Holliday (4, Lannan), Wainwright (1, Lannan), Pagnozzi (2, Lannan).
TB: Schumaker; Solano, D; Holliday 2; Ludwick; Freese; Stavinoha 2; Pagnozzi 3; Wainwright 2.
RBI: Holliday (3), Ludwick (12), Stavinoha (5), Schumaker (4).
2-out RBI: Stavinoha.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Pagnozzi; Lugo; Wainwright.
SF: Ludwick.
GIDP: Freese.
Team RISP: 2-for-6.
Team LOB: 8.

FIELDING
E: Craig, A (1, throw), Greene, T (3, fielding), Ottavino (1, pickoff).
DP: (Solano, D-Greene, T-Craig, A).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, 3B 3 1 3 0 1 0 0 .353
Bruntlett, 3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .242
Guzman, C, SS 4 1 1 0 0 0 5 .233
Desmond, SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .300
Kennedy, A, 2B 4 0 0 1 0 2 3 .273
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Bruney, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Dunn, A, 1B 3 0 0 1 0 1 0 .152
Morse, 1B 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 .227
Willingham, LF 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 .344
1-Maxwell, PR-LF 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 .089
Rodriguez, I, C 3 1 1 2 0 1 0 .333
Nieves, C 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .257
Bernadina, RF 4 1 2 1 0 1 0 .289
Taveras, CF 4 0 0 0 0 1 2 .310
Lannan, P 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 .333
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Gonzalez, Al, PH-2B 2 0 1 0 0 1 1 .375
Totals 35 7 11 6 1 9 12

a-Singled for Bergmann in the 7th.
1-Ran for Willingham in the 6th.

BATTING
2B: Harris, W (2, Wainwright).
HR: Rodriguez, I (1, 6th inning off Wainwright, 1 on, 1 out).
TB: Harris, W 4; Guzman, C; Morse; Willingham; Rodriguez, I 4; Bernadina 2; Lannan; Gonzalez, Al.
RBI: Kennedy, A (5), Dunn, A (3), Lannan (1), Rodriguez, I 2 (9), Bernadina (2).
2-out RBI: Lannan.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Guzman, C; Kennedy, A 2; Gonzalez, Al.
GIDP: Guzman, C.
Team RISP: 2-for-14.
Team LOB: 5.

BASERUNNING
SB: Morse (2, 2nd base off Ottavino/Cruz, T), Bernadina 2 (4, 2nd base off Ottavino/Cruz, T, 2nd base off Wainwright/Pagnozzi).

FIELDING
Outfield assists: Willingham (Stavinoha at 2nd base).
DP: (Kennedy, A-Guzman, C-Dunn, A).


St. Louis IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Wainwright (L, 0-1) 6.0 8 5 4 0 8 1 5.29
Ottavino 2.0 3 2 1 1 1 0 2.38

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lannan 5.2 8 4 4 3 4 0 3.78
Bergmann (W, 2-0) 1.1 0 0 0 0 2 0 6.48
Clippard (H, 3) 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 3.38
Bruney (S, 1) 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2.57

WP: Ottavino.
HBP: Craig, A (by Bergmann).
Groundouts-flyouts: Wainwright 7-3, Ottavino 4-0, Lannan 9-3, Bergmann 2-0, Clippard 0-2, Bruney 1-2.
Batters faced: Wainwright 26, Ottavino 10, Lannan 26, Bergmann 5, Clippard 4, Bruney 4.
Inherited runners-scored: Bergmann 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Paul Nauert. 1B: Gary Cederstrom. 2B: . 3B: Ed Hickox.
Weather: 76 degrees, sunny.
Wind: 7 mph, R to L.
T: 2:33.
Att: 4,370.
March 26, 2010

Martin's shaky first costs Nats vs. Tigers

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

TIGERS 8, NATIONALS 2
at Viera, Fla.
Thursday, March 25

Martin's shaky first costs Nats vs. Tigers....

Strasburg solid in intrasquad Minors game

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

VIERA, Fla. -- Four days after the Nationals optioned him to Double-A Harrisburg, right-hander Stephen Strasburg pitched in a Minor League intrasquad game Wednesday and was solid in a 0-0 tie.

Strasburg solid in intrasquad Minors game....

Nats get solid outing from Hernandez

By Bryan Hoch / MLB.com

YANKEES 3, NATIONALS 1
at Tampa, Fla.
Wednesday, March 24

Nats get solid outing from Hernandez....


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Bernadina, LF 3 0 0 0 0 2 1 .242
Burgess, LF 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .000
Guzman, C, SS 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 .231
1-Bruntlett, PR-SS 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 .267
Harris, W, 3B 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 .290
Daniel, RF 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
Whitesell, J, 1B 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 .286
a-Gonzalez, Al, PH-3B 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 .370
Maxwell, CF 3 0 0 0 0 2 2 .093
Kennedy, A, 2B 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 .300
Bynum, S, 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Desmond, DH 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 .326
Nieves, C 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 .273
Solano, J, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500
Taveras, RF 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .333
Morse, RF-1B 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 .225
Totals 31 1 6 1 0 11 9

a-Doubled for Whitesell, J in the 7th.
1-Ran for Guzman, C in the 7th.

BATTING
2B: Gonzalez, Al (3, Marte, D), Desmond (5, Rivera, Ma).
TB: Guzman, C; Whitesell, J; Gonzalez, Al 2; Desmond 2; Nieves; Taveras.
RBI: Gonzalez, Al (5).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Kennedy, A; Burgess.
Team RISP: 1-for-6.
Team LOB: 3.

BASERUNNING
SB: Bruntlett (4, 2nd base off Marte, D/Posada).
CS: Taveras (1, 2nd base by Vazquez, J/Posada).

FIELDING
E: Gonzalez, Al (3, throw).
Outfield assists: Burgess (Cano at 2nd base).
DP: (Guzman, C-Whitesell, J).


NY Yankees AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Jeter, SS 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 .250
a-Pena, R, PH-SS 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .242
Johnson, N, DH 3 2 1 0 1 0 0 .333
Teixeira, 1B 3 0 0 0 0 2 2 .364
Miranda, 1B 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .207
Rodriguez, A, 3B 3 1 2 2 0 0 0 .357
Cervelli, 3B 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .409
Cano, 2B 3 0 1 1 0 0 1 .382
Russo, 2B 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .333
Posada, C 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 .346
Pilittere, C 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .182
Granderson, CF 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 .281
Swisher, RF 3 0 1 0 0 1 3 .323
Golson, RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .300
Gardner, LF 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 .263
Totals 30 3 8 3 3 6 12

a-Lined out for Jeter in the 7th.

BATTING
2B: Swisher (4, Hernandez, L), Johnson, N (3, Bergmann).
3B: Rodriguez, A (1, Hernandez, L).
TB: Johnson, N 2; Rodriguez, A 4; Cervelli; Cano; Granderson; Swisher 2; Gardner.
RBI: Rodriguez, A 2 (8), Cano (5).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Jeter; Posada; Swisher.
Team RISP: 2-for-8.
Team LOB: 6.

BASERUNNING
CS: Gardner (1, 2nd base by Bruney/Nieves).

FIELDING
DP: (Cano-Teixeira).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hernandez, L (L, 0-1) 5.0 3 1 1 2 3 0 2.25
Bergmann 1.0 4 2 2 1 1 0 7.71
Bruney 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.00
Clippard 0.2 1 0 0 0 2 0 3.86
English 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.91

NY Yankees IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Vazquez, J (W, 2-0) 6.0 4 1 1 0 6 0 3.21
Marte, D (H, 1) 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 27.00
Rivera, Ma (H, 3) 1.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0.00
Melancon (S, 1) 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2.45

Vazquez, J pitched to 1 batter in the 7th.

Groundouts-flyouts: Hernandez, L 3-7, Bergmann 0-1, Bruney 1-0, Clippard 0-0, English 0-1, Vazquez, J 4-4, Marte, D 0-2, Rivera, Ma 0-1, Melancon 1-0.
Batters faced: Hernandez, L 19, Bergmann 7, Bruney 3, Clippard 3, English 1, Vazquez, J 20, Marte, D 4, Rivera, Ma 4, Melancon 3.
Inherited runners-scored: English 1-0, Marte, D 1-1.
Ejections: Washington Nationals center fielder Willy Taveras ejected by 2B umpire Chad Fairchild (3rd).
Umpires: HP: Marty Foster. 1B: Eric Cooper. 2B: Chad Fairchild. 3B: Vic Carapazza.
Weather: 74 degrees, clear.
Wind: 7 mph, Out to RF.
T: 2:27.
Att: 10,850.
March 24, 2010

Olsen unable to shut down Tigers

By Jason Beck / MLB.com

TIGERS 6, NATIONALS 2
at Lakeland, Fla.
Tuesday, March 23

Olsen unable to shut down Tigers....

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Taveras, CF 3 0 0 0 1 1 3 .304
Desmond, SS 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 .326
Bruntlett, SS 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .276
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 .421
Morse, 3B-1B 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .237
Dunn, A, 1B 4 0 0 0 0 3 2 .179
Bynum, S, 3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Willingham, LF 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 .346
1-Davis, L, PR-LF 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Rodriguez, I, C 3 1 2 1 0 0 0 .370
2-Ivany, PR-C 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
Mench, DH 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 .278
Bernadina, RF 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 .267
a-Maxwell, PH-RF 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .100
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 3 0 1 1 0 1 1 .360
Totals 32 2 5 2 2 10 11

a-Struck out for Bernadina in the 7th.
1-Ran for Willingham in the 7th. 2-Ran for Rodriguez, I in the 7th.

BATTING
2B: Rodriguez, I (1, Thomas, B).
TB: Rodriguez, I 3; Mench; Bernadina; Gonzalez, Al.
RBI: Gonzalez, Al (4), Rodriguez, I (7).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Dunn, A 2; Gonzalez, Al.
GIDP: Taveras.
Team RISP: 3-for-10.
Team LOB: 5.

BASERUNNING
SB: Taveras (2, 2nd base off Scherzer/Avila), Bruntlett (3, 2nd base off Schlereth/Avila).

FIELDING
DP: 2 (Gonzalez, Al-Bruntlett-Morse, Zimmerman, R-Gonzalez, Al-Dunn, A).


Detroit AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Jackson, A, CF 4 1 3 1 0 0 0 .375
c-Ramirez, W, PH-LF 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .250
Damon, LF 4 0 2 0 0 1 2 .353
1-Thomas, C, PR-LF-CF 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .400
Inge, 3B 3 1 1 1 0 0 3 .300
a-Kelly, PH-3B 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .350
d-Pounds, PH-3B 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .000
Cabrera, M, 1B 3 1 1 1 0 0 2 .326
Larish, 1B 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .355
Raburn, RF 3 0 1 0 0 0 2 .424
White, C, RF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Laird, DH 4 2 2 2 0 1 1 .294
Avila, C 3 1 3 0 1 0 0 .370
Sizemore, 2B 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 .211
b-Iorg, PH-SS 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .000
Everett, SS 2 0 0 1 0 0 3 .069
Santiago, SS-2B 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .174
Totals 35 6 15 6 2 5 19

a-Struck out for Inge in the 6th. b-Struck out for Sizemore in the 7th. c-Walked for Jackson, A in the 8th. d-Grounded into a double play for Kelly in the 8th.
1-Ran for Damon in the 6th.

BATTING
2B: Jackson, A 2 (3, Olsen, Olsen), Laird (3, Olsen), Avila 2 (7, Olsen, Capps).
HR: Inge (2, 5th inning off Olsen, 0 on, 0 out), Laird (3, 5th inning off Olsen, 1 on, 1 out).
TB: Jackson, A 5; Damon 2; Thomas, C; Inge 4; Cabrera, M; Raburn; Laird 6; Avila 5; Sizemore.
RBI: Cabrera, M (7), Everett (2), Jackson, A (4), Inge (5), Laird 2 (12).
2-out RBI: Jackson, A.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Cabrera, M; Everett 2; Raburn; Damon; Iorg.
S: Sizemore.
SF: Everett.
GIDP: Laird; Pounds.
Team RISP: 1-for-13.
Team LOB: 9.

BASERUNNING
SB: Damon (2, 2nd base off Olsen/Rodriguez, I), Jackson, A (3, 3rd base off Olsen/Rodriguez, I).

FIELDING
E: White, C (1, fielding).
DP: (Sizemore-Everett-Cabrera, M).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Olsen (L, 0-2) 4.1 12 6 6 1 1 2 9.64
Batista 1.2 1 0 0 0 2 0 5.19
Capps 1.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 9.00
Burnett, S 1.0 1 0 0 1 0 0 12.60

Detroit IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Scherzer (W, 1-1) 5.0 4 1 1 1 4 0 7.15
Perry 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 7.36
Thomas, B 1.0 1 1 0 0 1 0 3.38
Schlereth 1.0 0 0 0 1 3 0 11.57
Gonzalez, En 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.38

WP: Schlereth.
Groundouts-flyouts: Olsen 7-5, Batista 3-0, Capps 1-0, Burnett, S 3-0, Scherzer 6-5, Perry 0-2, Thomas, B 1-1, Schlereth 0-0, Gonzalez, En 1-1.
Batters faced: Olsen 25, Batista 6, Capps 4, Burnett, S 4, Scherzer 19, Perry 3, Thomas, B 5, Schlereth 4, Gonzalez, En 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Batista 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Lance Barksdale. 1B: Bill Hohn. 2B: Jerry Layne. 3B: Mark Wegner.
Weather: 68 degrees, clear.
Wind: 7 mph, L to R.
T: 2:32.
Att: 6,059.
March 23, 2010

Willingham, Zimmerman blast Mets

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

NATIONALS 7, METS 5
at Viera, Fla.
Monday, March 22

Willingham, Zimmerman blast Mets....


NY Mets AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Pagan, CF 5 0 0 1 0 0 2 .212
Tejada, SS 5 0 1 0 0 1 0 .349
Carter, 1B 5 0 3 0 0 0 1 .444
Francoeur, RF 3 0 1 0 0 0 3 .194
Mejia, Je, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Igarashi, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Davis, I, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .480
Parnell, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Catalanotto, LF 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .100
Tatis, 3B 3 1 0 0 1 1 1 .050
Adams, R, 2B 4 1 1 0 0 2 0 .429
Blanco, H, C 3 1 2 1 0 0 0 .235
b-Pridie, PH 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 .321
Pelfrey, P 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 .000
Martinez, F, RF 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 .447
Totals 37 5 9 3 1 5 11

a-Struck out for Igarashi in the 8th. b-Doubled for Blanco, H in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Blanco, H 2 (2, Marquis, Marquis), Tejada (4, Marquis), Francoeur (1, Marquis), Carter (2, Stammen), Pridie (5, Stammen).
TB: Tejada 2; Carter 4; Francoeur 2; Adams, R; Blanco, H 4; Pridie 2.
RBI: Pagan (4), Blanco, H (2), Pelfrey (1).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Francoeur; Pagan; Catalanotto; Tatis; Carter.
S: Pelfrey.
Team RISP: 2-for-14.
Team LOB: 7.

FIELDING
E: Adams, R (3, fielding).
Outfield assists: Martinez, F (Gonzalez, Al at home).
DP: 2 (Adams, R-Tejada-Carter, Tatis-Adams, R-Carter).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Guzman, C, SS 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 .217
Bruntlett, SS-2B 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .276
Kennedy, A, 2B 3 2 1 0 1 0 1 .324
Desmond, SS 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .350
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 2 2 3 0 0 1 .457
Taveras, LF-CF 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 .350
Dunn, A, 1B 3 1 0 0 1 1 0 .208
1-Bernadina, PR-LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250
Willingham, LF 3 2 3 3 0 0 0 .391
Stammen, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Maxwell, CF 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 .103
a-Harris, W, PH-RF 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .321
Morse, RF-1B 4 0 1 0 0 1 3 .243
Nieves, C 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 .267
Marquis, P 2 0 1 0 0 1 1 .333
Walker, T, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Gonzalez, Al, 3B 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 .364
Totals 33 7 12 7 4 3 12

a-Walked for Maxwell in the 7th.
1-Ran for Dunn, A in the 7th.

BATTING
2B: Kennedy, A (6, Igarashi), Gonzalez, Al (2, Parnell).
HR: Zimmerman, R 2 (5, 1st inning off Pelfrey, 0 on, 2 out; 5th inning off Pelfrey, 1 on, 1 out), Willingham 2 (4, 2nd inning off Pelfrey, 0 on, 0 out; 4th inning off Pelfrey, 1 on, 0 out).
TB: Bruntlett; Kennedy, A 2; Zimmerman, R 8; Taveras; Willingham 9; Morse; Nieves; Marquis; Gonzalez, Al 2.
RBI: Zimmerman, R 3 (8), Willingham 3 (7), Taveras (5).
2-out RBI: Zimmerman, R.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Zimmerman, R; Desmond.
S: Stammen.
GIDP: Guzman, C; Morse.
Team RISP: 2-for-7.
Team LOB: 7.

FIELDING
E: Desmond (5, fielding), Taveras (1, fielding).


NY Mets IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Pelfrey (L, 0-2) 4.2 7 6 5 1 3 4 7.36
Mejia, Je 1.1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1.69
Igarashi 1.0 2 1 1 2 0 0 5.63
Parnell 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2.89

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Marquis (W, 1-1) 4.2 7 3 3 1 1 0 14.40
Walker, T (H, 1) 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 18.00
Stammen (S, 1) 4.0 2 2 0 0 4 0 2.89

Groundouts-flyouts: Pelfrey 6-4, Mejia, Je 3-1, Igarashi 3-0, Parnell 0-2, Marquis 6-6, Walker, T 0-1, Stammen 5-2.
Batters faced: Pelfrey 23, Mejia, Je 5, Igarashi 6, Parnell 4, Marquis 22, Walker, T 1, Stammen 16.
Inherited runners-scored: Mejia, Je 1-0, Walker, T 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Gary Cederstrom. 1B: Hunter Wendelstedt. 2B: Ed Hickox. 3B: Paul Nauert.
Weather: 72 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 20 mph, R to L.
T: 2:43.
Att: 4,088.
March 22, 2010

Nationals upend Marlins in slugfest

By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com

NATIONALS 9, MARLINS 7
at Jupiter, Fla.
Sunday, March 21

Nationals upend Marlins in slugfest....


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, RF 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 .321
b-Gonzalez, Al, PH-SS 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 .333
Kennedy, A, 2B 4 0 2 3 0 0 0 .324
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
c-Taveras, PH-LF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .316
Desmond, SS-RF 4 2 2 0 1 0 1 .359
Duncan, 1B 4 0 1 1 0 1 4 .156
Morse, 1B 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .242
Rodriguez, I, C 4 1 1 0 0 0 2 .333
Nieves, C 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .269
Bruntlett, 3B 4 2 2 2 1 1 0 .250
English, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Maxwell, CF 3 1 0 0 1 1 1 .111
Bernadina, LF 3 2 1 1 1 1 0 .250
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Atilano, L, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Bynum, S, 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Lannan, P 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 .000
a-Orr, PH-2B-3B 1 0 0 0 1 1 2 .200
Totals 35 9 10 9 7 7 11

a-Struck out for Lannan in the 6th. b-Singled for Harris, W in the 7th. c-Batted for Bergmann in the 7th.

BATTING
2B: Duncan (1, Johnson, J), Desmond (4, Johnson, J), Bruntlett (4, Penn), Kennedy, A (5, Penn).
TB: Gonzalez, Al; Kennedy, A 3; Desmond 3; Duncan 2; Rodriguez, I; Bruntlett 3; Bernadina.
RBI: Duncan (7), Bruntlett 2 (6), Kennedy, A 3 (4), Bernadina (1), Gonzalez, Al 2 (3).
2-out RBI: Duncan; Bruntlett; Kennedy, A 3; Bernadina; Gonzalez, Al 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Rodriguez, I; Maxwell; Duncan 2; Desmond.
S: Maxwell.
Team RISP: 5-for-12.
Team LOB: 7.

BASERUNNING
SB: Bernadina (2, 2nd base off Penn/Paulino, R), Bruntlett 2 (2, 2nd base off MacDougal/Davis, B, 2nd base off Johnson, J/Paulino, R).
CS: Orr (1, 3rd base by Jones, H/Davis, B).
PO: Orr (2nd base by Davis, B).

FIELDING
E: Desmond 2 (4, fielding, fielding).
DP: (Desmond-Kennedy, A-Duncan).


Florida AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Barden, LF-SS 5 0 1 1 0 0 2 .292
Maybin, CF 3 1 2 1 0 0 0 .389
Stanton, RF 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 .333
Ramirez, H, SS 3 0 1 0 0 0 2 .293
1-Petersen, B, PR-LF 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .297
c-Carroll, B, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .276
Cantu, 3B 3 0 0 1 0 1 1 .226
2-Luna, PR-3B-2B 2 1 0 0 0 1 3 .360
Uggla, 2B 4 1 1 0 0 0 1 .194
Bonifacio, 2B-CF 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .324
Paulino, R, C 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 .438
Davis, B, C 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .267
Ross, C, RF-CF 3 2 1 0 1 1 1 .190
Strickland, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Morrison, 1B 4 1 1 0 0 2 5 .200
Johnson, J, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .000
Penn, P 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .000
a-Lamb, PH 1 0 1 3 0 0 0 .375
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Jones, H, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Helms, PH-3B 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .316
Totals 40 7 12 7 1 6 21

a-Doubled for Penn in the 6th. b-Flied out for Jones, H in the 8th. c-Singled for Petersen, B in the 9th.
1-Ran for Ramirez, H in the 6th. 2-Ran for Cantu in the 6th.

BATTING
2B: Lamb (2, Bergmann), Davis, B (1, Clippard), Stanton (2, Atilano, L).
TB: Barden; Maybin 2; Stanton 2; Ramirez, H; Petersen, B; Carroll, B; Uggla; Davis, B 2; Ross, C; Morrison; Lamb 2.
RBI: Barden (6), Maybin (3), Cantu (6), Paulino, R (3), Lamb 3 (6).
2-out RBI: Lamb 3.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Barden; Helms; Bonifacio.
GIDP: Ramirez, H.
Team RISP: 5-for-16.
Team LOB: 7.

FIELDING
Pickoffs: Davis, B (Orr at 2nd base).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lannan 5.0 4 2 1 0 2 0 2.45
Bergmann (BS, 1)(W, 1-0) 1.0 4 5 2 1 1 0 6.00
Clippard (H, 2) 2.0 2 0 0 0 2 0 4.26
Atilano, L (H, 1) 0.1 1 0 0 0 0 0 10.80
English (S, 2) 0.2 1 0 0 0 1 0 5.40

Florida IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Johnson, J 4.1 3 2 2 2 4 0 5.84
Penn 1.2 5 4 4 2 1 0 6.30
MacDougal (BS, 1)(L, 0-1) 0.2 1 3 3 3 0 0 9.64
Jones, H 1.1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0.00
Strickland 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1.29

Groundouts-flyouts: Lannan 9-3, Bergmann 1-1, Clippard 1-3, Atilano, L 1-0, English 1-0, Johnson, J 6-3, Penn 2-2, MacDougal 1-1, Jones, H 0-2, Strickland 1-1.
Batters faced: Lannan 19, Bergmann 9, Clippard 8, Atilano, L 2, English 3, Johnson, J 18, Penn 12, MacDougal 6, Jones, H 4, Strickland 3.
Inherited runners-scored: English 1-0, Penn 1-0, Jones, H 3-2.
Umpires: HP: Jerry Meals. 1B: Ed Rapuano. 2B: CB Bucknor. 3B: Tyler Funneman.
Weather: 76 degrees, overcast.
Wind: 20 mph, R to L.
T: 3:06.
Att: 4,249.
March 21, 2010

Nationals come up short against Marlins

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

MARLINS 5, NATIONALS 3
At Viera, Fla.
Saturday, March 20

Nationals come up short against Marlins....


Florida AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Coghlan, LF 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 .359
Petersen, B, LF 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .278
Maybin, CF 4 2 2 2 0 0 0 .333
Ramirez, H, SS 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 .289
Bonifacio, SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
Cantu, 3B 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 .250
Barden, 3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .316
Baker, Jo, C 2 2 2 0 1 0 0 .500
Paulino, R, C 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .483
Sanchez, G, 1B 4 1 2 2 0 0 1 .387
Carroll, B, RF 4 0 1 1 0 2 2 .250
Murphy, D, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 1 3 .348
Volstad, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 .000
a-Lamb, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .333
McClung, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Leroux, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Morrison, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .194
Wood, T, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 36 5 9 5 1 6 9

a-Flied out for Volstad in the 6th. b-Struck out for Leroux in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Ramirez, H (5, Mock), Baker, Jo (1, Martis), Carroll, B (3, Martis).
HR: Sanchez, G (1, 2nd inning off Mock, 1 on, 1 out), Maybin 2 (2, 5th inning off Mock, 0 on, 2 out; 7th inning off Martis, 0 on, 1 out).
TB: Coghlan; Maybin 8; Ramirez, H 2; Baker, Jo 3; Sanchez, G 5; Carroll, B 2.
RBI: Sanchez, G 2 (4), Maybin 2 (2), Carroll, B (6).
2-out RBI: Maybin.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Murphy, D; Cantu; Lamb.
Team RISP: 1-for-7.
Team LOB: 5.

BASERUNNING
CS: Coghlan (1, 2nd base by Mock/Nieves).

FIELDING
DP: 3 (Volstad-Murphy, D-Sanchez, G, Cantu-Murphy, D-Sanchez, G, Murphy, D-Ramirez, H-Sanchez, G).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Bernadina, CF 4 1 1 0 0 0 2 .240
Guzman, C, SS 3 0 1 0 0 1 1 .263
Bruntlett, SS 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .208
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 0 2 1 0 0 0 .438
Orr, 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .211
Dunn, A, 1B 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 .238
Duncan, 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .143
Willingham, LF 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 .300
1-Taveras, PR-RF 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 .333
Morse, RF-LF 4 1 1 0 0 0 4 .250
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 .300
Nieves, C 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 .280
Maldonado, C, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Mock, P 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
a-Mench, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286
Martis, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Harris, W, PH 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 .360
Walker, T, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Storen, D, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 30 3 9 3 3 2 9

a-Grounded out for Mock in the 5th. b-Singled for Martis in the 7th.
1-Ran for Willingham in the 7th.

BATTING
2B: Zimmerman, R (3, Volstad).
TB: Bernadina; Guzman, C; Zimmerman, R 3; Dunn, A; Willingham; Morse; Gonzalez, Al; Harris, W.
RBI: Zimmerman, R (5), Nieves (6), Harris, W (6).
2-out RBI: Harris, W.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Bernadina.
SF: Nieves.
GIDP: Morse 2; Nieves.
Team RISP: 2-for-5.
Team LOB: 4.

BASERUNNING
SB: Bernadina (1, 2nd base off Volstad/Baker, Jo).
CS: Guzman, C (1, 2nd base by Volstad/Baker, Jo).

FIELDING
E: Guzman, C (1, fielding), Willingham (1, fielding).


Florida IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Volstad (W, 1-0) 5.0 6 1 1 2 2 0 6.57
McClung (H, 1) 1.2 3 2 2 1 0 0 13.50
Leroux (H, 1) 1.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.70
Wood, T (S, 1) 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.42

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Mock (L, 0-3) 5.0 6 3 3 1 4 2 4.50
Martis 2.0 3 2 2 0 0 1 13.50
Walker, T 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 19.06
Storen, D 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4.50

Groundouts-flyouts: Volstad 9-2, McClung 2-3, Leroux 2-0, Wood, T 1-1, Mock 6-2, Martis 3-3, Walker, T 1-1, Storen, D 0-2.
Batters faced: Volstad 18, McClung 9, Leroux 4, Wood, T 3, Mock 22, Martis 9, Walker, T 3, Storen, D 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Leroux 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Hunter Wendelstedt. 1B: Gary Cederstrom. 2B: Ed Hickox. 3B: Paul Nauert.
Weather: 73 degrees, sunny.
Wind: 17 mph, L to R.
T: 2:30.
Att: 4,237.
March 20, 2010

Strasburg sent to Minor League camp

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo doesn't like to rush pitching prospects to the big leagues. He was true to his reputation Saturday morning as the Nationals sent right-handers Stephen Strasburg and Drew Storen to Minor League camp.

Strasburg sent to Minor League camp....

Bats back another solid Strasburg outing

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

NATIONALS 13, CARDINALS 5
At Viera, Fla.
Friday, March 19

Bats back another solid Strasburg outing....


St. Louis AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Greene, T, SS 4 1 1 1 0 1 0 .143
Kozma, SS 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Jay, CF 4 0 1 0 0 2 0 .200
Rapoport, CF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Craig, A, 1B 4 1 1 1 0 3 1 .290
MacLane, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
e-Stock, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .500
Stavinoha, RF-1B 4 1 1 0 0 0 1 .417
Freese, 3B 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 .263
Solano, D, 3B 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 .500
Henley, LF 3 0 2 1 0 1 1 .300
c-Chambers, PH-LF 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .000
LaRue, C 3 0 0 0 0 2 3 .125
Kinney, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Cazana, RF 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1.000
Gotay, 2B 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 .143
Lynn, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Shorey, PH 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000
Pagnozzi, C 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 .250
McClellan, P 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
a-Descalso, PH-2B 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 .462
d-Folli, PH-2B 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000
Totals 38 5 10 5 1 14 12

a-Grounded out for McClellan in the 5th. b-Walked for Lynn in the 6th. c-Struck out for Henley in the 8th. d-Grounded out for Descalso in the 8th. e-Struck out for MacLane in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Henley (1, Batista), Cazana (2, Burnett, S), Pagnozzi (1, Burnett, S).
HR: Greene, T (1, 1st inning off Strasburg, 0 on, 0 out), Craig, A (2, 1st inning off Strasburg, 0 on, 1 out).
TB: Greene, T 4; Jay; Craig, A 4; Stavinoha; Freese; Solano, D; Henley 3; Cazana 2; Pagnozzi 2.
RBI: Greene, T (1), Craig, A (6), Henley (3), Cazana (3), Pagnozzi (1).
2-out RBI: Cazana; Pagnozzi.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Descalso 2; Folli.
Team RISP: 2-for-5.
Team LOB: 7.

FIELDING
E: Greene, T (2, fielding), Stavinoha (1, fielding), Kozma (1, fielding).
DP: 3 (Freese-Descalso-Craig, A, McClellan-Craig, A, LaRue-Gotay).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, RF 3 0 1 0 1 2 2 .333
Bernadina, LF 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 .238
Kennedy, A, 2B 4 2 2 0 0 0 1 .300
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 .294
Zimmerman, R, 3B 2 3 2 0 1 0 0 .414
Orr, 3B 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 .222
Dunn, A, 1B 1 1 1 1 2 0 0 .211
Duncan, 1B 2 1 1 2 0 0 0 .148
Rodriguez, I, C 3 1 1 2 1 0 1 .350
Nieves, C 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .304
Desmond, SS-CF 4 1 0 1 1 1 6 .343
Maxwell, CF 4 0 1 2 0 1 5 .121
Bruntlett, SS 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 .217
Taveras, LF-RF 4 0 2 2 1 0 0 .353
Strasburg, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000
a-Guzman, C, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250
Batista, P 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 .000
b-Morse, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
c-Solano, J, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .500
Bruney, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 36 13 14 13 8 5 20

a-Grounded out for Strasburg in the 4th. b-Flied out for Batista in the 7th. c-Singled for Burnett, S in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Zimmerman, R (2, McClellan), Dunn, A (1, McClellan), Kennedy, A (4, Kinney), Bruntlett (3, MacLane).
TB: Harris, W; Kennedy, A 3; Gonzalez, Al; Zimmerman, R 3; Dunn, A 2; Duncan; Rodriguez, I; Maxwell; Bruntlett 2; Taveras 2; Solano, J.
RBI: Dunn, A (2), Rodriguez, I 2 (6), Desmond (12), Maxwell 2 (4), Batista (1), Duncan 2 (6), Nieves (5), Bruntlett (4), Taveras 2 (4).
2-out RBI: Dunn, A; Bruntlett; Taveras 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Rodriguez, I; Maxwell 2; Harris, W 2; Bernadina.
SF: Nieves.
GIDP: Maxwell.
Team RISP: 7-for-19.
Team LOB: 9.

BASERUNNING
SB: Desmond (4, 2nd base off McClellan/LaRue).
CS: Desmond (2, 2nd base by McClellan/LaRue), Harris, W (1, 2nd base by McClellan/LaRue).

FIELDING
E: Desmond (2, fielding).


St. Louis IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
McClellan (L, 1-1) 4.0 5 3 2 4 2 0 2.57
Lynn 1.0 3 4 3 2 1 0 6.75
Kinney 1.0 2 2 2 2 1 0 9.00
MacLane 2.0 4 4 1 0 1 0 7.71

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Strasburg (W, 1-0) 4.0 4 2 2 0 8 2 2.00
Batista (H, 1) 3.0 3 1 1 1 4 0 6.43
Burnett, S 1.0 3 2 2 0 1 0 15.75
Bruney 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.60

WP: Kinney.
HBP: Orr (by MacLane).
Groundouts-flyouts: McClellan 6-0, Lynn 1-1, Kinney 2-0, MacLane 1-4, Strasburg 4-0, Batista 2-2, Burnett, S 2-0, Bruney 1-1.
Batters faced: McClellan 19, Lynn 9, Kinney 6, MacLane 12, Strasburg 17, Batista 13, Burnett, S 6, Bruney 3.
Umpires: HP: Paul Nauert. 1B: Gary Cederstrom. 2B: Damien Beal. 3B: Hunter Wendelstedt.
Weather: 66 degrees, clear.
Wind: 10 mph, L to R.
T: 3:08.
Att: 5,729.
March 19, 2010

Taveras homers, Marquis struggles

By Brian McTaggart / MLB.com

ASTROS 11, NATIONALS 2
at Kissimmee, Fla.
Wednesday, March 17

Taveras homers, Marquis struggles....


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Taveras, RF-CF 3 1 2 1 0 0 1 .308
Storen, D, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
c-Desmond, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .387
Bynum, S, 3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Guzman, C, SS 4 0 1 0 0 2 2 .267
Atilano, L, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Maxwell, CF-RF-CF 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 .103
d-Orr, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .222
Duncan, 1B 4 0 1 0 0 2 1 .120
Willingham, LF 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 .278
Bernadina, LF 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .263
Espinosa, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 2 2 .125
Bruntlett, 3B-SS 4 0 0 0 0 3 2 .182
Nieves, C 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .304
Capps, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Walker, T, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Mench, PH-RF 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .308
Marquis, P 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
Wilkie, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Norris, D, PH-C 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 .167
Totals 34 2 7 2 0 12 12

a-Doubled for Wilkie in the 5th. b-Struck out for Walker, T in the 7th. c-Grounded out for Storen, D in the 8th. d-Singled for Maxwell in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Norris, D (1, Byrdak).
3B: Guzman, C (1, Rodriguez, W).
HR: Taveras (1, 3rd inning off Rodriguez, W, 0 on, 2 out), Willingham (2, 4th inning off Rodriguez, W, 0 on, 1 out).
TB: Taveras 5; Guzman, C 3; Orr; Duncan; Willingham 4; Norris, D 2.
RBI: Taveras (2), Willingham (4).
2-out RBI: Taveras.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Duncan; Maxwell; Guzman, C; Bruntlett 2.
Team RISP: 0-for-7.
Team LOB: 5.

BASERUNNING
SB: Maxwell (4, 2nd base off Rodriguez, W/Quintero, H).

FIELDING
E: Espinosa (1, throw).
Outfield assists: Taveras (Matsui, K at 3rd base).


Houston AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Bourn, CF 3 3 3 0 0 0 0 .207
Sullivan, CF 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 .143
Matsui, K, 2B 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 .250
Maysonet, 2B 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 .421
Pence, RF 3 1 2 2 0 0 2 .500
Michaels, RF 2 1 1 1 0 1 3 .350
Lee, C, LF 2 1 1 1 1 0 1 .300
Bourgeois, LF 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 .077
Shelton, 1B 2 0 0 1 0 2 4 .190
Byrdak, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Esposito, C 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 .167
Johnson, C, 3B 4 2 2 3 1 0 1 .333
Lopez, W, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Manzella, SS 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 .296
Navarro, SS 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 .273
Quintero, H, C 3 0 2 2 0 0 0 .273
Chacin, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .000
Corcoran, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Meyer, D, PH-3B 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .125
Rodriguez, W, P 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000
Keppinger, 1B 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 .286
Totals 34 11 13 11 7 6 22

a-Struck out for Corcoran in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Johnson, C (4, Marquis), Quintero, H (1, Marquis), Lee, C (4, Marquis).
HR: Michaels (2, 6th inning off Walker, T, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Bourn 3; Maysonet; Pence 2; Michaels 4; Lee, C 2; Johnson, C 3; Navarro; Quintero, H 3.
RBI: Pence 2 (11), Johnson, C 3 (8), Quintero, H 2 (2), Lee, C (4), Shelton (4), Michaels (5), Bourgeois (1).
2-out RBI: Quintero, H.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Rodriguez, W; Johnson, C; Maysonet; Chacin; Esposito.
SF: Shelton; Bourgeois.
Team RISP: 7-for-17.
Team LOB: 9.

BASERUNNING
SB: Bourn (3, 2nd base off Marquis/Nieves).

FIELDING
E: Shelton (2, throw).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Marquis (L, 0-1) 3.1 8 8 8 4 1 0 21.94
Wilkie 0.2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.00
Capps 1.0 1 1 1 2 1 0 10.50
Walker, T 1.0 3 1 1 0 0 1 23.14
Storen, D 1.0 1 1 1 1 1 0 5.40
Atilano, L 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 12.00

Houston IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Rodriguez, W (W, 1-2) 4.0 4 2 2 0 7 2 9.00
Byrdak 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 11.25
Chacin 2.0 0 0 0 0 3 0 4.15
Corcoran 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 6.23
Lopez, W 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0.00

WP: Marquis, Capps.
HBP: Sullivan (by Storen, D).
Groundouts-flyouts: Marquis 3-4, Wilkie 0-1, Capps 2-0, Walker, T 2-1, Storen, D 0-2, Atilano, L 0-0, Rodriguez, W 3-2, Byrdak 1-1, Chacin 1-2, Corcoran 2-0, Lopez, W 1-2.
Batters faced: Marquis 21, Wilkie 2, Capps 6, Walker, T 6, Storen, D 6, Atilano, L 3, Rodriguez, W 16, Byrdak 4, Chacin 6, Corcoran 3, Lopez, W 5.
Inherited runners-scored: Wilkie 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Laz Diaz. 1B: Mike Reilly. 2B: Joe West. 3B: Jerry Layne.
Weather: 68 degrees, overcast.
Wind: 3 mph, Out to LF.
T: 2:39.
Att: 3,882.
March 17, 2010

Expected starter Dukes released by Nats

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

Kissimmee, Fla. -- The Nationals released right fielder Elijah Dukes and right-hander Logan Kensing on Wednesday morning.

Expected starter Dukes released by Nats....

No decision on Strasburg regarding Minors

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

VIERA, Fla. -- Is Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg starting the 2010 season in the Minor Leagues? General manager Mike Rizzo is leaning toward that direction although no official decision has been made.

No decision on Strasburg regarding Minors....

Back spasms force Dunn out of game

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

VIERA, Fla. -- Nationals first baseman Adam Dunn left Tuesday's game against the Marlins because of lower back spasms. He is listed as day-to-day.

Back spasms force Dunn out of game....

Nats hit four homers against Fish

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

NATIONALS (ss) 12, MARLINS (ss) 3
at Viera, Fla.
Tuesday, March 16

Nats hit four homers against Fish....

Florida AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Miller, Ja, CF 5 0 0 0 0 1 1 .125
Barden, SS-2B 3 1 1 0 1 0 0 .400
b-Dominguez, M, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250
Uggla, 2B 4 0 1 0 0 2 1 .231
Martinez, O, SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Morrison, 1B 4 1 2 1 0 0 0 .148
Ross, C, RF 3 1 1 0 0 2 3 .200
Scott, RF 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .000
Carroll, B, LF 3 0 1 1 0 0 2 .273
Jimenez, 3B 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 .167
Hayes, B, C 4 0 1 1 0 1 2 .353
VandenHurk, P 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000
Penn, P 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000
Turnbow, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Tankersley, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Baker, Jo, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
Totals 35 3 7 3 2 8 14

a-Struck out for Tankersley in the 9th. b-Grounded out for Barden in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Ross, C (2, Stammen), Morrison (2, Clippard).
TB: Barden; Uggla; Morrison 3; Ross, C 2; Carroll, B; Hayes, B.
RBI: Carroll, B (5), Hayes, B (1), Morrison (4).
2-out RBI: Hayes, B.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Hayes, B; Carroll, B; Scott.
SF: Carroll, B.
Team RISP: 2-for-8.
Team LOB: 8.

FIELDING
E: VandenHurk (1, throw).
Outfield assists: Ross, C (Harris, W at home).
DP: 2 (Uggla-Barden-Morrison, Ross, C-Hayes, B-Jimenez).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Taveras, CF 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 .200
Harris, W, RF 4 1 2 4 1 0 0 .333
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 1 2 1 0 0 4 .370
c-Lombardozzi, PH-2B 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .500
Dunn, A, 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .167
Marrero, 1B 4 1 1 0 0 2 1 .250
Mench, LF 3 1 1 2 1 0 0 .333
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Bruney, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Orr, 2B-3B 3 2 1 0 1 0 1 .176
Espinosa, SS 3 2 1 0 0 1 1 .250
Nieves, C 4 2 3 2 0 0 0 .333
Stammen, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Guzman, C, PH 1 1 1 3 0 0 0 .273
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Davis, L, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Daniel, LF 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .000
Totals 34 12 12 12 4 4 9

a-Homered for Stammen in the 4th. b-Grounded out for Bergmann in the 6th. c-Struck out for Zimmerman, R in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Marrero (1, VandenHurk), Orr (1, VandenHurk), Nieves (1, Tankersley).
3B: Harris, W (2, VandenHurk).
HR: Mench (2, 4th inning off VandenHurk, 1 on, 0 out), Guzman, C (1, 4th inning off VandenHurk, 2 on, 0 out), Zimmerman, R (3, 7th inning off Penn, 0 on, 1 out), Harris, W (1, 8th inning off Tankersley, 3 on, 1 out).
TB: Harris, W 7; Zimmerman, R 5; Marrero 2; Mench 4; Orr 2; Espinosa; Nieves 4; Guzman, C 4.
RBI: Mench 2 (4), Nieves 2 (4), Guzman, C 3 (4), Zimmerman, R (4), Harris, W 4 (5).
S: Taveras.
GIDP: Zimmerman, R.
Team RISP: 6-for-9.
Team LOB: 4.

BASERUNNING
SB: Orr (1, 2nd base off Turnbow/Hayes, B).

FIELDING
E: Dunn, A (2, fielding), Orr (2, fielding).


Florida IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
VandenHurk (L, 0-1) 3.2 9 6 6 2 1 2 6.23
Penn 3.1 1 1 1 0 1 1 3.24
Turnbow 0.0 0 2 2 1 0 0 27.00
Tankersley 1.0 2 3 3 1 2 1 9.00

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Stammen (W, 1-1) 4.0 3 2 0 1 4 0 5.06
Bergmann 2.0 3 1 1 1 2 0 3.60
Clippard (H, 1) 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 6.23
Burnett, S 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15.00
Bruney 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4.50

Turnbow pitched to 2 batters in the 8th.

WP: Turnbow.
HBP: Espinosa (by Turnbow).
Groundouts-flyouts: VandenHurk 5-3, Penn 8-1, Turnbow 0-0, Tankersley 1-0, Stammen 3-5, Bergmann 0-3, Clippard 1-1, Burnett, S 1-1, Bruney 1-1.
Batters faced: VandenHurk 21, Penn 11, Turnbow 2, Tankersley 6, Stammen 18, Bergmann 10, Clippard 4, Burnett, S 3, Bruney 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Penn 1-0, Tankersley 2-2.
Umpires: HP: Hunter Wendelstedt. 1B: Gary Cederstrom. 2B: Ed Hickox. 3B: Paul Nauert.
Weather: 62 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 7 mph, Out to CF.
T: 2:28.
Att: 2,163.
March 16, 2010

Lannan overcomes miscues in sharp start

By Matthew Leach / MLB.com

NATIONALS 4 (ss), CARDINALS 2
at Jupiter, Fla.
Tuesday, March 16

Lannan overcomes miscues in sharp start....


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Bernadina, RF-LF 4 0 1 0 1 0 2 .278
Desmond, SS 4 1 2 0 0 0 2 .400
Kennedy, A, 2B 3 1 1 0 0 1 0 .269
Bynum, S, 2B 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .000
Willingham, LF 3 1 1 0 0 1 2 .267
Burgess, RF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Duncan, 1B 3 1 0 0 1 1 2 .095
Rodriguez, I, C 3 0 2 3 0 1 0 .353
a-Norris, D, PH-C 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000
Whitesell, J, DH 4 0 1 0 0 2 2 .250
Maxwell, CF 3 0 0 1 0 2 0 .115
Bruntlett, 3B 4 0 0 0 0 3 2 .222
Totals 33 4 8 4 3 12 13

a-Walked for Rodriguez, I in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Willingham (2, Lohse).
TB: Bernadina; Desmond 2; Kennedy, A; Willingham 2; Rodriguez, I 2; Whitesell, J.
RBI: Rodriguez, I 3 (4), Maxwell (2).
2-out RBI: Rodriguez, I 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Bernadina; Bynum, S.
SF: Maxwell.
GIDP: Desmond.
Team RISP: 3-for-8.
Team LOB: 6.

BASERUNNING
SB: Desmond (3, 2nd base off Garcia, J/Molina, Y).

FIELDING
E: Bruntlett (1, fielding), Desmond (1, fielding).


St. Louis AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Schumaker, 2B 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 .129
a-Freese, PH-3B 2 0 1 1 0 1 1 .281
Craig, A, DH-1B 4 1 1 0 0 0 3 .304
Pujols, 1B 4 0 0 0 0 1 2 .200
Descalso, 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .556
Franklin, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Ludwick, RF 4 0 2 1 0 0 0 .296
Henley, RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .143
Rasmus, CF 3 0 0 0 0 1 3 .321
b-Solano, D, PH-2B 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500
Molina, Y, C 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 .280
LaRue, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .182
Stavinoha, LF 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 .400
Mather, 3B-1B-CF 3 1 1 0 0 1 1 .286
Greene, T, SS 4 0 0 0 0 1 4 .130
Totals 36 2 7 2 0 6 20

a-Doubled for Schumaker in the 7th. b-Flied out for Rasmus in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Craig, A (4, Thompson), Freese (2, Thompson).
TB: Freese 2; Craig, A 2; Ludwick 2; Stavinoha 2; Mather.
RBI: Ludwick (8), Freese (3).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Molina, Y 2; Craig, A 2; Pujols 2.
Team RISP: 2-for-11.
Team LOB: 8.

FIELDING
DP: (Greene, T-Schumaker-Pujols).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lannan (W, 1-0) 4.0 2 1 0 0 2 0 3.00
Thompson (H, 1) 2.1 4 1 1 0 1 0 1.42
Slaten (H, 1) 1.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.45
English (S, 1) 1.0 1 0 0 0 3 0 6.75

St. Louis IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lohse (L, 0-1) 4.0 7 4 4 2 1 0 4.22
Miller, T 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.00
Garcia, J 3.0 1 0 0 1 7 0 1.04
Franklin 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 8.44

WP: Thompson.
HBP: Mather (by Lannan).
Groundouts-flyouts: Lannan 8-2, Thompson 2-4, Slaten 1-4, English 0-0, Lohse 8-3, Miller, T 1-0, Garcia, J 2-0, Franklin 0-1.
Batters faced: Lannan 17, Thompson 11, Slaten 5, English 4, Lohse 20, Miller, T 3, Garcia, J 11, Franklin 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Slaten 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Jerry Meals. 1B: Ed Rapuano. 2B: CB Bucknor. 3B: Vic Carapazza.
Weather: 67 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 11 mph, L to R.
T: 2:40.
Att: 6,590.
March 16, 2010

Nats of the decade guided by Robinson

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

During the last decade, the Nationals/Expos had three seasons in which they played .500 baseball or better. All three seasons were managed by Frank Robinson.

Nats of the decade guided by Robinson....

Nationals have yet to get pitching in gear

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

VIERA, Fla. -- The Nationals are still winless this spring, losing to the Braves, 5-2, at Space Coast Stadium on Monday night. Washington's record dropped to 0-11. As usual this spring, the Nationals' pitching did not excel.

Nationals have yet to get pitching in gear....

Wang's first BP session a success

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

VIERA, Fla. -- Nationals right-hander Chien-Ming Wang had his first bullpen session of the spring Monday afternoon.

Wang's first BP session a success....

Nats' Morgan out with hamstring injury

Nationals center fielder Nyjer Morgan will miss the next two games after tweaking his right hamstring Sunday against the Cardinals. The injury is not considered serious.

Nats' Morgan out with hamstring injury....

Nationals cut five pitchers, release Villone

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

VIERA, Fla. -- The Nationals made their third round of roster cuts Monday, as they optioned right-hander Collin Balester and left-hander Atahualpa Severino to Triple-A Syracuse; right-handers Ryan Mattheus and Aaron Thompson to Double-A Harrisburg; and right-hander Juan Jamie to Class A Potomac. Washington also released left-hander Ron Villone.

With the moves, the Nationals' Major League roster is now down to 45 players.

Nationals cut five pitchers, release Villone....

Strasburg, Nieves becoming capital duo

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

VIERA, Fla. -- Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg loves when catcher Wil Nieves is behind the plate.

Strasburg, Nieves becoming capital duo....

Kennedy rips RBI triple in Nats loss

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

CARDINALS 7, NATIONALS 3
at Viera, Fla.
Sunday, March 14

Kennedy rips RBI triple in Nats loss....


St. Louis AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Schumaker, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 .160
Robinson, S, CF 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .364
Descalso, 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .556
Lopez, F, DH 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .100
a-Hamilton, PH-DH 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 .375
b-Gotay, PH-DH 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 .182
Craig, A, 1B 5 1 2 1 0 1 0 .313
Rasmus, CF 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 .364
Jay, RF-CF 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .217
Freese, 3B 3 0 0 1 1 2 5 .259
Stavinoha, RF 4 0 2 1 0 0 2 .375
Solano, D, 2B-SS 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 .667
Molina, Y, C 2 0 1 0 0 1 1 .412
LaRue, C 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 .182
Mather, LF 2 1 0 1 2 0 2 .280
c-Jones, D, PH-RF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200
Greene, T, SS 2 2 0 0 2 0 3 .158
d-Henley, PH-LF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .143
Totals 32 7 6 5 11 4 22

a-Walked for Lopez, F in the 7th. b-Walked for Hamilton in the 8th. c-Popped out for Mather in the 9th. d-Grounded out for Greene, T in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Craig, A (3, Clippard).
TB: Craig, A 3; Stavinoha 2; Molina, Y; LaRue.
RBI: Stavinoha (2), Mather (7), Craig, A (4), Freese (2), Gotay (3).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Freese 2; Schumaker 2; Stavinoha; Solano, D 2.
SF: Freese.
GIDP: Mather 2.
Team RISP: 3-for-12.
Team LOB: 11.

BASERUNNING
SB: Rasmus (1, 2nd base off Hernandez, L/Nieves).

FIELDING
DP: (Freese-Solano, D-Craig, A).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 .143
Maxwell, CF 2 0 0 0 0 0 4 .158
Kennedy, A, 2B 3 1 1 1 0 1 0 .250
Bruntlett, 2B 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .286
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 .400
Orr, 3B 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .077
Dunn, A, 1B 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 .214
Duncan, 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .111
Willingham, LF 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 .250
Taveras, LF 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 .286
Dukes, RF 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 .176
Bernadina, RF 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .273
Morse, DH 4 0 1 1 0 2 2 .269
Nieves, C 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 .200
Burke, J, C 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .286
a-Mench, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .333
Gonzalez, Al, SS 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 .250
1-Desmond, PR-SS 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 .455
Totals 33 3 7 3 4 6 17

a-Grounded into a forceout for Burke, J in the 9th.
1-Ran for Gonzalez, Al in the 7th.

BATTING
3B: Kennedy, A (1, Wainwright).
TB: Kennedy, A 3; Zimmerman, R; Bernadina; Morse; Burke, J; Gonzalez, Al 2.
RBI: Kennedy, A (1), Zimmerman, R (3), Morse (7).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Nieves; Maxwell 2.
GIDP: Duncan.
Team RISP: 2-for-8.
Team LOB: 7.

BASERUNNING
SB: Dunn, A (1, 2nd base off Wainwright/Molina, Y).

FIELDING
E: Zimmerman, R (1, throw), Villone (1, throw).
PB: Nieves (1).
DP: 2 (Zimmerman, R-Kennedy, A-Dunn, A 2).


St. Louis IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Wainwright 4.0 3 2 2 2 2 0 9.00
Ottavino (W, 1-0) 2.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1.42
Miller, S (H, 2) 1.0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0.00
Reyes, D 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2.70
Boggs, M 1.0 2 1 1 1 1 0 9.00

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Strasburg 3.0 2 0 0 1 2 0 0.00
Hernandez, L (BS, 1) 3.0 3 2 1 3 2 0 3.00
Clippard (L, 0-1) 1.1 1 5 3 5 0 0 8.10
Villone 0.1 0 0 0 2 0 0 16.20
English 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10.80
Bruney 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6.00

WP: Hernandez, L.
HBP: Robinson, S (by Clippard).
Groundouts-flyouts: Wainwright 5-5, Ottavino 2-3, Miller, S 1-1, Reyes, D 2-0, Boggs, M 2-0, Strasburg 6-1, Hernandez, L 4-2, Clippard 1-3, Villone 0-1, English 1-0, Bruney 1-2.
Batters faced: Wainwright 17, Ottavino 6, Miller, S 5, Reyes, D 3, Boggs, M 6, Strasburg 11, Hernandez, L 15, Clippard 11, Villone 4, English 1, Bruney 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Villone 3-3, English 3-0.
Umpires: HP: Paul Nauert. 1B: Gary Cederstrom. 2B: Ed Hickox. 3B: Hunter Wendelstedt.
Weather: 72 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 20 mph, R to L.
T: 2:59.
Att: 6,290.
March 14, 2010

Strasburg fans two in three scoreless

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

VIERA, Fla. -- Making his second start of the exhibition season, Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg allowed the Cardinals just two hits in three scoreless innings on Sunday afternoon.

Strasburg fans two in three scoreless....

Rizzo: 'Desmond in the running to be everyday guy'

General manager Mike Rizzo said Sunday morning that Ian Desmond is fighting to become the everyday shortstop for the Nationals in 2010.

Rizzo: 'Desmond in the running to be everyday guy'....

Nats' Morgan not worried about slump

Entering Sunday's action against the Cardinals, Nationals center fielder Nyjer Morgan is 3-for-18 (.167) with a walk and two stolen bases.

Nats' Morgan not worried about slump....

Zimmerman shows clout in Nats' loss

By Brian McTaggart / MLB.com

ASTROS 8, NATIONALS 7
at Kissimmee, Fla.
Saturday, March 13

Zimmerman shows clout in Nats' loss....


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .167
Bernadina, RF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200
Harris, W, LF 3 2 1 0 1 1 1 .313
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 2 3 1 0 0 1 .412
1-Bruntlett, PR-3B 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .308
Duncan, 1B 2 1 0 1 2 1 2 .118
Morse, 1B 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 .273
Willingham, DH 3 0 2 2 1 0 2 .333
2-Orr, PR-DH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .077
Kennedy, A, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 .235
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .154
Maxwell, RF-CF 4 2 2 0 0 1 0 .176
Desmond, SS 4 0 2 1 0 1 0 .476
Nieves, C 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 .231
Burke, J, C 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .167
Totals 37 7 12 6 4 5 15


1-Ran for Zimmerman, R in the 7th. 2-Ran for Willingham in the 7th.

BATTING
2B: Desmond (3, Norris), Willingham (1, Norris), Maxwell (1, Sampson), Zimmerman, R (1, Loux), Bruntlett (2, Gervacio).
HR: Zimmerman, R (2, 3rd inning off Norris, 0 on, 2 out).
TB: Harris, W; Zimmerman, R 7; Bruntlett 2; Willingham 3; Maxwell 3; Desmond 3; Nieves.
RBI: Zimmerman, R (2), Willingham 2 (3), Duncan (4), Desmond (11), Morse (6).
2-out RBI: Zimmerman, R; Willingham 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Willingham; Nieves; Kennedy, A 2; Gonzalez, Al.
GIDP: Kennedy, A.
Team RISP: 3-for-14.
Team LOB: 8.

BASERUNNING
SB: Harris, W 2 (2, 2nd base off Fulchino/Castro, Ja, 2nd base off Norris/Castro, Ja), Maxwell (3, 2nd base off Gervacio/Cash).

FIELDING
E: Morgan (1, fielding).
PB: Burke, J (2).
DP: (Zimmerman, R-Kennedy, A-Duncan).


Houston AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Bourgeois, CF 4 1 1 0 0 0 1 .111
Shuck, CF 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1.000
Keppinger, SS 4 0 2 1 0 0 1 .250
Cabral, SS 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .000
Pence, RF 3 0 2 0 1 0 1 .438
2-Steele, PR-RF 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 .333
Lee, C, LF 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 .167
1-Barnes, B, PR-LF 2 1 2 1 0 0 0 1.000
Blum, 1B 4 0 1 1 0 1 4 .471
3-Clemens, PR-1B 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 .000
Feliz, 3B 4 0 3 0 0 0 3 .556
4-Navarro, PR-3B 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 .200
Castro, Ja, C 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 .462
Cash, C 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 .167
Quintero, H, DH 4 2 1 0 1 0 4 .154
Maysonet, 2B 3 0 1 2 0 1 3 .462
Kata, 2B 2 0 1 0 0 1 1 .500
Totals 41 8 16 7 5 6 25


1-Ran for Lee, C in the 5th. 2-Ran for Pence in the 7th. 3-Ran for Blum in the 7th. 4-Ran for Feliz in the 7th.

BATTING
2B: Keppinger 2 (2, Olsen, Capps), Pence (2, Olsen), Maysonet (2, Chico), Barnes, B (1, Chico), Cash (1, Chico).
3B: Bourgeois (1, Olsen).
TB: Bourgeois 3; Shuck; Keppinger 4; Pence 3; Barnes, B 3; Blum; Feliz 3; Cash 2; Quintero, H; Maysonet 2; Kata.
RBI: Keppinger (1), Maysonet 2 (3), Barnes, B (1), Blum (4), Cash (1), Shuck (1).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Blum; Lee, C; Maysonet; Feliz 2; Cabral.
GIDP: Keppinger.
Team RISP: 5-for-18.
Team LOB: 13.

FIELDING
E: Cash (1, throw).
DP: (Cabral-Kata-Blum).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Olsen 3.0 4 1 1 0 1 0 7.20
Storen, D (H, 1) 1.0 1 0 0 1 2 0 0.00
Capps (H, 1) 1.0 1 0 0 1 0 0 11.25
Chico 1.0 7 6 5 1 0 0 15.00
Atilano, L 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 18.00
Burnett, S (L, 0-1) 1.1 3 1 1 1 2 0 22.50

Houston IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Norris 3.0 3 2 2 2 1 1 5.40
Lindstrom 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.00
Fulchino 1.0 3 2 2 0 0 0 6.00
Sampson 1.0 3 1 1 0 1 0 5.40
Loux 1.0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0.00
Bazardo 0.0 1 1 0 0 0 0 13.50
Gervacio (BS, 1)(W, 1-0) 2.0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1.80

Chico pitched to 5 batters in the 7th.
Bazardo pitched to 1 batter in the 8th.

WP: Fulchino 2, Loux, Gervacio.
HBP: Harris, W (by Norris).
Groundouts-flyouts: Olsen 1-7, Storen, D 0-1, Capps 2-1, Chico 3-0, Atilano, L 1-1, Burnett, S 0-2, Norris 3-3, Lindstrom 1-1, Fulchino 3-0, Sampson 0-0, Loux 2-0, Bazardo 0-0, Gervacio 4-1.
Batters faced: Olsen 13, Storen, D 5, Capps 6, Chico 10, Atilano, L 4, Burnett, S 8, Norris 15, Lindstrom 3, Fulchino 6, Sampson 5, Loux 4, Bazardo 1, Gervacio 8.
Inherited runners-scored: Atilano, L 2-1, Gervacio 1-1.
Umpires: HP: Laz Diaz. 1B: Bill Hohn. 2B: Hunter Wendelstedt. 3B: Ed Hickox.
Weather: 66 degrees, sunny.
Wind: 20 mph, Out to RF.
T: 3:14.
Att: 2,635.
March 13, 2010

Nationals' contest with Astros rained out

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

VIERA, Fla. -- Thursday's game between the Nationals and Astros was canceled because of rain and will not be made up.

Nationals' contest with Astros rained out....

Norris among six Nationals reassigned

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

VIERA, Fla. -- The Nationals reassigned pitchers Victor Garate, Logan Kensing, Joel Peralta and Ryan Speier, catcher Derek Norris and outfielder Jerry Owens to Minor League camp on Thursday.

Norris among six Nationals reassigned....

Nats' Hernandez to pitch Sunday

Nationals right-hander Livan Hernandez will pitch against the Cardinals at Space Coast Stadium on Sunday. Hernandez, who is expected to pitch three innings, will follow right-hander Stephen Strasburg.

Nats' Hernandez to pitch Sunday....

Rizzo not changing plans for Strasburg

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

JUPITER, Fla. -- Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said Wednesday that he was impressed with Stephen Strasburg's performance in a 9-4 loss to the Tigers the previous afternoon.

Rizzo not changing plans for Strasburg....

Ailing Flores pays visit to Dr. Andrews

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

JUPITER, Fla. -- Nationals catcher Jesus Flores traveled to Birmingham, Ala., on Wednesday to have his ailing right shoulder examined by Dr. James Andrews. Flores will then work with Andrews' personal therapist in Alabama for at least 10 days.

Ailing Flores pays visit to Dr. Andrews....

Rally not enough to catch Cardinals

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

CARDINALS 6, NATIONALS 4
At Jupiter, Fla.
Wednesday, March 10

Rally not enough to catch Cardinals....


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, 2B 4 1 2 1 0 0 0 .308
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .167
Desmond, SS 3 1 1 1 1 0 0 .471
Bruntlett, SS 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 .250
Duncan, DH 5 0 0 1 0 2 4 .133
Dunn, A, 1B 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 .250
1-Whitesell, J, PR-1B 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250
Morse, LF 3 0 0 0 1 1 1 .286
Maxwell, CF 4 1 1 1 0 1 3 .077
Rodriguez, I, C 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 .250
a-Burke, J, PH-C 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 .200
Dukes, RF 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 .200
Taveras, RF 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .286
Orr, 3B 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 .083
b-Mench, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .375
Totals 37 4 9 4 2 7 15

a-Struck out for Rodriguez, I in the 6th. b-Struck out for Orr in the 9th.
1-Ran for Dunn, A in the 6th.

BATTING
2B: Harris, W (1, Miller, S).
3B: Harris, W (1, Franklin), Desmond (1, Franklin).
HR: Maxwell (1, 8th inning off Boggs, M, 0 on, 2 out).
TB: Harris, W 5; Desmond 3; Dunn, A 2; Maxwell 4; Rodriguez, I; Taveras; Orr.
RBI: Harris, W (1), Desmond (10), Duncan (3), Maxwell (1).
2-out RBI: Maxwell.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Burke, J 2; Duncan 2.
Team RISP: 1-for-7.
Team LOB: 8.

FIELDING
E: Orr (1, throw).
DP: 2 (Desmond-Harris, W-Dunn, A, Rodriguez, I-Harris, W).
Pickoffs: Rodriguez, I (Lopez, F at 2nd base).


St. Louis AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Schumaker, 2B 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 .176
Gotay, 2B-3B 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .286
Lopez, F, 3B 4 0 1 0 0 1 1 .091
Solano, D, 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .750
Freese, DH 3 0 2 0 0 1 0 .300
1-Henley, PR-DH-RF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .167
Stavinoha, LF 3 1 1 0 0 2 3 .368
a-Hamilton, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .375
Boggs, M, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Rasmus, CF 3 1 1 1 0 1 1 .353
Robinson, S, CF 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .333
Ludwick, RF 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 .154
Pagnozzi, C 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .167
Molina, Y, C 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 .400
Jay, RF-LF 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 .222
Craig, A, 1B 3 2 2 3 0 0 0 .667
Greene, T, SS 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 .133
Totals 31 6 11 5 0 6 9

a-Doubled for Stavinoha in the 8th.
1-Ran for Freese in the 6th.

BATTING
2B: Molina, Y (2, Mock), Stavinoha (1, Martin, J), Rasmus (1, Martin, J), Craig, A (1, Capps), Hamilton (2, Bergmann).
3B: Jay (1, Capps).
HR: Craig, A (1, 2nd inning off Mock, 1 on, 2 out).
TB: Schumaker; Lopez, F; Freese 2; Stavinoha 2; Hamilton 2; Rasmus 2; Molina, Y 2; Jay 3; Craig, A 6.
RBI: Craig, A 3 (3), Rasmus (6), Gotay (2).
2-out RBI: Craig, A 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Ludwick.
S: Greene, T.
SF: Gotay.
GIDP: Molina, Y.
Team RISP: 3-for-10.
Team LOB: 3.

BASERUNNING
CS: Lopez, F (1, 2nd base by Mock/Rodriguez, I).
PO: Lopez, F (2nd base by Rodriguez, I).

FIELDING
E: Boggs, M (1, throw).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Mock (L, 0-1) 3.0 5 2 2 0 3 1 3.60
Martin, J 3.0 3 2 2 0 2 0 3.60
Capps 1.0 2 2 2 0 1 0 15.00
Bergmann 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3.00

St. Louis IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Penny (W, 1-0) 4.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 4.50
Franklin 1.1 5 3 3 0 0 0 8.10
Samuel (H, 1) 0.2 0 0 0 1 1 0 32.40
Miller, S (H, 1) 1.0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0.00
Boggs, M (S, 1) 2.0 2 1 1 0 3 1 9.00

WP: Miller, S.
Balk: Martin, J.
Groundouts-flyouts: Mock 2-2, Martin, J 3-2, Capps 1-1, Bergmann 1-2, Penny 6-3, Franklin 2-2, Samuel 1-0, Miller, S 1-1, Boggs, M 1-2.
Batters faced: Mock 12, Martin, J 12, Capps 5, Bergmann 4, Penny 13, Franklin 9, Samuel 3, Miller, S 5, Boggs, M 9.
Inherited runners-scored: Samuel 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Tyler Funneman. 1B: Jerry Meals. 2B: James Hoye. 3B: Mike Estabrook.
Weather: 75 degrees, sunny.
Wind: 18 mph, R to L.
T: 2:41.
Att: 6,056.
March 10, 2010

Path of the Pros: Josh Willingham

By Josh Jackson / Special to MLB.com

To the Florida Marlins, Josh Willingham's potential at the plate was never a mystery. Finding where to slot him defensively, though, raised questions.

Path of the Pros: Josh Willingham....

Strasburg dazzles in spring debut

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

VIERA, Fla. -- About an hour before making his Spring Training debut against the Tigers on Tuesday afternoon, Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg was getting ready to warm up in the bullpen when pitching coach Steve McCatty realized that Strasburg was nervous.

Strasburg dazzles in spring debut....

Strasburg steals show vs. Tigers

By Jason Beck / MLB.com

TIGERS 9, NATIONALS 4
at Viera, Fla.
Tuesday, March 9

Strasburg steals show vs. Tigers....

Detroit AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Jackson, A, CF 4 2 2 1 0 1 1 .538
Wells, C, CF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
Thomas, C, LF 4 2 2 0 1 0 1 .412
Ordonez, RF 3 1 1 3 0 0 1 .500
Boesch, RF 2 1 1 1 0 1 1 .167
Cabrera, M, 1B 4 0 1 1 0 1 0 .333
1-Larish, PR-1B 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 .333
Guillen, C, DH 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 .267
a-Strieby, PH-DH 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .400
Kelly, 3B 4 1 3 1 0 0 0 .563
b-Casto, PH-3B 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .000
Avila, C 3 0 1 0 0 0 2 .250
Diaz, R, C 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 .375
Dlugach, B, 2B 5 0 1 1 0 1 4 .286
Santiago, SS 3 0 1 0 0 1 1 .222
Ciriaco, SS 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 .364
Totals 41 9 14 9 4 5 16

a-Walked for Guillen, C in the 9th. b-Popped out for Kelly in the 9th.
1-Ran for Cabrera, M in the 6th.

BATTING
2B: Kelly 2 (3, Batista, Walker, T), Jackson, A (1, Walker, T), Cabrera, M (1, Walker, T).
3B: Thomas, C (1, Walker, T).
HR: Ordonez (2, 5th inning off Walker, T, 2 on, 0 out), Jackson, A (1, 6th inning off Walker, T, 0 on, 2 out).
TB: Jackson, A 6; Thomas, C 4; Ordonez 4; Boesch; Cabrera, M 2; Kelly 5; Avila; Diaz, R; Dlugach, B; Santiago.
RBI: Kelly (4), Dlugach, B (4), Ordonez 3 (6), Jackson, A (2), Boesch (1), Cabrera, M (2), Diaz, R (1).
2-out RBI: Dlugach, B; Jackson, A; Boesch; Cabrera, M.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Dlugach, B; Ordonez; Avila; Guillen, C; Ciriaco.
Team RISP: 5-for-15.
Team LOB: 9.

BASERUNNING
SB: Santiago (2, 2nd base off Batista/Nieves).

FIELDING
PB: Diaz, R (1).
DP: (Dlugach, B-Ciriaco-Larish).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 .214
Maxwell, CF 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 .000
Guzman, C, SS 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 .200
Bruntlett, SS 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 .273
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 0 1 0 0 1 1 .308
Morse, 3B 2 1 1 0 0 0 2 .333
Willingham, LF 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 .167
Bernadina, LF 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 .222
Kennedy, A, 2B 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 .308
a-Gonzalez, Al, PH-2B 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 .200
Desmond, RF 3 0 1 2 1 2 1 .500
Duncan, 1B 4 0 1 1 0 1 2 .200
Whitesell, J, DH 4 0 0 0 0 1 4 .286
Nieves, C 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .200
Norris, D, C 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000
Totals 33 4 7 3 6 7 20

a-Struck out for Kennedy, A in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Kennedy, A (2, Bonine), Desmond (2, Figaro).
TB: Morgan 2; Zimmerman, R; Morse; Kennedy, A 2; Desmond 2; Duncan.
RBI: Desmond 2 (9), Duncan (2).
2-out RBI: Desmond 2; Duncan.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Guzman, C; Nieves; Willingham; Whitesell, J 2.
GIDP: Morse.
Team RISP: 3-for-16.
Team LOB: 8.

BASERUNNING
SB: Morgan 2 (2, 2nd base off Porcello/Avila, 2nd base off Bonine/Diaz, R), Desmond (2, 2nd base off Valverde/Avila).


Detroit IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Porcello (W, 1-0) 3.0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0.00
Perry (H, 1) 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.00
Valverde 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.00
Bonine 2.1 3 3 3 2 2 0 8.31
Figaro 0.2 2 1 1 1 1 0 13.50
Sborz 1.0 0 0 0 2 0 0 18.00

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Strasburg 2.0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0.00
Batista (L, 0-1) 2.0 3 2 2 1 1 0 9.00
Walker, T 1.2 8 6 6 0 1 2 37.13
Garate 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6.75
Thompson 2.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.00
Severino 1.0 1 1 1 2 0 0 9.00

WP: Walker, T.
Groundouts-flyouts: Porcello 7-1, Perry 0-1, Valverde 1-0, Bonine 2-2, Figaro 0-1, Sborz 2-1, Strasburg 4-0, Batista 3-1, Walker, T 2-2, Garate 0-1, Thompson 4-1, Severino 1-2.
Batters faced: Porcello 11, Perry 3, Valverde 4, Bonine 12, Figaro 5, Sborz 4, Strasburg 8, Batista 10, Walker, T 13, Garate 1, Thompson 7, Severino 6.
Inherited runners-scored: Figaro 3-3, Garate 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Paul Nauert. 1B: Gary Cederstrom. 2B: Ed Hickox. 3B: Hunter Wendelstedt.
Weather: 65 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 5 mph, In from LF.
T: 3:01.
Att: 4,305.
March 9, 2010

Nats' Morgan apologizes to Riggleman

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Nats' Morgan apologizes to Riggleman....

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Top draft pick Stephen Strasburg made his spring training debut for the Washington Nationals, pitching two scoreless innings Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers.

Zim, Willingham launch homers in loss

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

MARLINS (ss) 11, NATIONALS 2
at Viera, Fla.
Monday, March 8

Zim, Willingham launch homers in loss....

Florida AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Coghlan, LF 5 1 1 0 0 2 4 .250
Tankersley, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Richar, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .286
Wood, T, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Petersen, B, CF 5 1 2 1 1 1 5 .267
Stanton, RF 5 3 3 0 1 1 3 .400
Cantu, 3B 3 1 1 3 0 0 4 .182
Harvey, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Badenhop, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Leroux, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Mattison, LF 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 .000
Paulino, R, C 4 1 4 1 0 0 0 .636
Rottino, C 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 .333
Morrison, 1B 6 1 0 0 0 3 6 .071
Luna, 2B 5 1 3 1 0 0 2 .444
Bonifacio, SS 4 0 2 3 0 0 3 .385
Nolasco, P 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1.000
Dominguez, M, 3B 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 .000
Totals 43 11 18 11 5 9 30

a-Struck out for Tankersley in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Petersen, B (1, Balester), Stanton (1, Guardado).
3B: Bonifacio (1, Balester).
HR: Cantu (1, 1st inning off Olsen, 2 on, 1 out).
TB: Coghlan; Petersen, B 3; Stanton 4; Cantu 4; Paulino, R 4; Rottino; Luna 3; Bonifacio 4; Nolasco.
RBI: Cantu 3 (4), Petersen, B (3), Bonifacio 3 (4), Paulino, R (1), Rottino (1), Luna (2), Dominguez, M (1).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Bonifacio; Cantu; Petersen, B 2; Morrison.
S: Badenhop.
SF: Bonifacio; Dominguez, M.
GIDP: Cantu.
Team RISP: 7-for-20.
Team LOB: 13.

BASERUNNING
SB: Coghlan (2, 2nd base off Balester/Rodriguez, I).

FIELDING
Outfield assists: Coghlan (Harris, W at home), Petersen, B (Harris, W at 2nd base).
DP: (Wood, T-Bonifacio-Morrison).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 4 0 1 0 0 2 2 .091
Desmond, CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .545
Guzman, C, SS 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 .286
Bruntlett, SS 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .300
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 1 1 1 0 2 1 .300
Morse, 3B 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .313
Dunn, A, 1B 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 .111
Whitesell, J, 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .667
Willingham, DH 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 .333
a-Norris, D, PH-DH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
Harris, W, LF 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 .222
Bernadina, LF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .222
Rodriguez, I, C 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 .200
Burke, J, C 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .333
b-Ivany, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Dukes, RF 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 .250
Taveras, RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .167
Orr, 2B 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 .000
Totals 31 2 6 2 2 9 10

a-Struck out for Willingham in the 9th. b-Flied out for Burke, J in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Dukes (2, Nolasco), Morgan (1, Nolasco).
HR: Willingham (1, 2nd inning off Nolasco, 0 on, 1 out), Zimmerman, R (1, 6th inning off Leroux, 0 on, 1 out).
TB: Morgan 2; Zimmerman, R 4; Morse; Willingham 4; Harris, W; Dukes 2.
RBI: Willingham (1), Zimmerman, R (1).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Zimmerman, R; Morgan.
GIDP: Whitesell, J.
Team RISP: 0-for-4.
Team LOB: 5.

FIELDING
E: Orr 2 (2, fielding, fielding).
DP: (Zimmerman, R-Orr-Dunn, A).


Florida IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Nolasco (W, 1-0) 3.0 4 1 1 0 5 1 3.00
Harvey (H, 1) 1.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.00
Badenhop 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.00
Leroux 1.0 1 1 1 0 0 1 4.50
Tankersley 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.00
Wood, T 2.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 3.00

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Olsen (L, 0-1) 2.0 7 3 3 0 0 1 13.50
Balester 2.1 6 3 3 2 1 0 8.31
English 0.2 0 0 0 0 1 0 13.50
Slaten 1.0 1 1 1 1 1 0 4.50
Clippard 1.0 1 0 0 0 3 0 0.00
Guardado 1.0 3 4 1 0 1 0 18.00
Bruney 1.0 0 0 0 2 2 0 9.00

WP: Clippard.
HBP: Dukes (by Tankersley).
Groundouts-flyouts: Nolasco 2-1, Harvey 3-0, Badenhop 2-0, Leroux 0-3, Tankersley 1-1, Wood, T 3-1, Olsen 2-4, Balester 3-2, English 0-1, Slaten 1-1, Clippard 0-0, Guardado 0-2, Bruney 1-0.
Batters faced: Nolasco 12, Harvey 4, Badenhop 3, Leroux 4, Tankersley 5, Wood, T 6, Olsen 13, Balester 14, English 2, Slaten 5, Clippard 4, Guardado 8, Bruney 5.
Inherited runners-scored: English 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Hunter Wendelstedt. 1B: Gary Cederstrom. 2B: Ed Hickox. 3B: Lance Barksdale.
Weather: 72 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 5 mph, Out to CF.
T: 3:00.
Att: 2,216.
March 8, 2010