Strasburg To Make MLB Debut June 8th

Stephen Strasburg

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo tells MLB.com that pitcher Stephen Strasburg will make his major league debut June 8th versus the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Nats hammer Astros for big victory

By Gene Duffey / Special to MLB.com

HOUSTON -- Adam Dunn, who was born in Houston and grew up an hour north in Porter, Texas, celebrated his return home in style on Monday at Minute Maid Park.

Dunn drilled a three-run double to the base of the bullpen in right field off Houston ace Roy Oswalt in the third inning to ignite the Nationals to a 14-4 win over the Astros.

Nats hammer Astros for big victory....

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Guzman, C, 2B 6 3 3 0 0 1 0 .327
Morgan, CF 4 4 3 0 1 0 0 .253
Zimmerman, R, 3B 2 3 2 4 2 0 0 .308
Walker, T, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Dunn, A, 1B 5 1 2 4 0 1 2 .274
Kennedy, A, 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250
Willingham, LF 3 1 2 1 2 1 0 .282
1-Bernadina, PR-LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .241
Harris, W, RF 4 0 0 0 1 1 8 .179
Desmond, SS 5 1 1 2 0 2 6 .261
Maldonado, C, C 5 1 1 3 0 1 2 .143
Atilano, L, P 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 .056
Gonzalez, Al, 3B 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .318
Totals 39 14 14 14 6 9 18 .259

1-Ran for Willingham in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Guzman, C (8, Oswalt), Dunn, A (15, Oswalt), Zimmerman, R (13, Fulchino).
HR: Maldonado, C (1, 7th inning off Sampson, 2 on, 1 out), Zimmerman, R (11, 7th inning off Sampson, 2 on, 2 out).
TB: Guzman, C 4; Morgan 3; Zimmerman, R 6; Dunn, A 3; Willingham 2; Desmond; Maldonado, C 4.
RBI: Zimmerman, R 4 (31), Dunn, A 4 (27), Willingham (35), Desmond 2 (27), Maldonado, C 3 (3).
2-out RBI: Zimmerman, R 3.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Desmond 2.
S: Morgan.
SF: Zimmerman, R.
Team RISP: 6-for-12.
Team LOB: 6.

BASERUNNING
SB: Morgan 2 (11, 2nd base off Oswalt/Quintero, H, 3rd base off Chacin/Quintero, H).

FIELDING
E: Kennedy, A (5, fielding).

Houston AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Bourn, CF 3 2 1 1 1 0 0 .272
Byrdak, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Lopez, W, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
c-Blum, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .253
Keppinger, 2B 4 0 1 0 1 0 0 .293
Berkman, 1B 4 0 0 0 1 2 4 .227
Lee, C, LF 4 0 1 1 0 0 1 .206
Pence, RF 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .271
Feliz, 3B 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 .212
Manzella, SS 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 .206
Quintero, H, C 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 .232
Oswalt, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200
Chacin, P 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1.000
a-Sullivan, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .178
Fulchino, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Sampson, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Michaels, PH-CF 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 .209
Totals 34 4 7 3 4 2 12 .230
a-Grounded out for Chacin in the 5th. b-Hit by pitch for Sampson in the 7th. c-Popped out for Lopez, W in the 9th.
BATTING
3B: Bourn (1, Atilano, L).
HR: Chacin (1, 3rd inning off Atilano, L, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Bourn 3; Keppinger; Lee, C; Feliz 2; Manzella; Chacin 4.
RBI: Lee, C (21), Chacin (1), Bourn (8).
2-out RBI: Lee, C; Bourn.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Quintero, H 2; Berkman 2.
Team RISP: 1-for-7.
Team LOB: 8.

BASERUNNING
CS: Keppinger (1, 2nd base by Atilano, L/Maldonado, C).

FIELDING
E: Pence (3, throw).

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Atilano, L(W, 5-1) 6.2 6 4 3 2 1 1 4.70
Walker, T 2.1 1 0 0 2 1 0 4.05
Totals 9.0 7 4 3 4 2 1 4.26
Houston IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Oswalt(L, 3-7) 2.1 4 4 4 3 3 0 2.78
Chacin 2.2 2 1 1 1 0 0 1.86
Fulchino 1.1 3 5 5 2 2 0 7.52
Sampson 0.2 4 4 4 0 1 2 6.30
Byrdak 1.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 6.75
Lopez, W 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4.00
Totals 9.0 14 14 14 6 9 2 4.60
HBP: Michaels (by Atilano, L).
Pitches-strikes: Atilano, L 103-65, Walker, T 39-21, Oswalt 58-33, Chacin 31-18, Fulchino 36-20, Sampson 25-16, Byrdak 20-11, Lopez, W 10-7.
Groundouts-flyouts: Atilano, L 8-9, Walker, T 3-3, Oswalt 2-2, Chacin 3-5, Fulchino 2-0, Sampson 1-0, Byrdak 0-1, Lopez, W 2-0.
Batters faced: Atilano, L 29, Walker, T 10, Oswalt 14, Chacin 11, Fulchino 9, Sampson 6, Byrdak 4, Lopez, W 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Walker, T 1-0, Chacin 1-0, Sampson 2-2.
Ejections: Houston Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt ejected by HP umpire Bill Hohn (3rd).
Umpires: HP: Bill Hohn. 1B: Gary Darling. 2B: Bruce Dreckman. 3B: Paul Emmel.
Weather: 73 degrees, roof closed.
Wind: 0 mph, None.
T: 3:16.
Att: 34,704

Zimmerman homers twice, but Nats fall in 11

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

SAN DIEGO -- Third baseman Ryan Zimmerman hit two home runs, but it wasn't enough as Nick Hundley's single in the bottom of the 11th inning helped the Padres defeat the Nationals, 3-2, at PETCO Park on Sunday.

Zimmerman homers twice, but Nats fall in 11....

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 5 0 1 0 0 2 1 .242
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .326
Kennedy, A, 2B 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 .250
Capps, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Zimmerman, R, 3B 5 2 2 2 0 2 2 .299
Dunn, A, 1B 5 0 3 0 0 1 0 .270
Willingham, LF 3 0 0 0 1 2 2 .275
Desmond, SS 4 0 0 0 0 2 4 .263
Bernadina, RF-CF 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 .241
Nieves, C 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .194
Hernandez, L, P 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .100
Slaten, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Storen, D, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
a-Harris, W, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .188
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
b-Guzman, C, PH-RF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .321
Totals 38 2 7 2 2 10 11 .257
a-Singled for Storen, D in the 8th. b-Grounded out for Clippard in the 10th.
BATTING
HR: Zimmerman, R 2 (10, 1st inning off Garland, 0 on, 2 out; 6th inning off Garland, 0 on, 2 out).
TB: Morgan; Zimmerman, R 8; Dunn, A 3; Harris, W.
RBI: Zimmerman, R 2 (27).
2-out RBI: Zimmerman, R 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Desmond; Zimmerman, R.
GIDP: Kennedy, A.
Team RISP: 0-for-3.
Team LOB: 5.

BASERUNNING
CS: Desmond (1, 2nd base by Garland/Torrealba).

FIELDING
E: Zimmerman, R (5, fielding), Kennedy, A (4, throw).
DP: 2 (Desmond-Dunn, A, Nieves-Kennedy, A).

San Diego AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Venable, RF 4 0 1 0 0 1 2 .231
c-Eckstein, PH-2B 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .291
Hairston, J, SS-RF 4 0 2 0 1 0 1 .243
Gonzalez, A, 1B 4 1 1 0 1 2 5 .261
Headley, 3B 5 0 1 0 0 1 4 .269
Stairs, LF 3 1 1 0 0 2 1 .190
Denorfia, LF 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 .278
Torrealba, C 5 0 1 1 0 1 3 .287
Gwynn, CF 5 0 2 1 0 0 1 .189
Zawadzki, 2B-SS 4 1 1 0 0 1 2 .200
Garland, P 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .111
a-Durango, PH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250
Adams, M, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Bell, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Salazar, O, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .242
Gregerson, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
d-Hundley, PH 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 .272
Totals 40 3 11 3 3 9 21 .242
a-Hit a sacrifice bunt for Garland in the 7th. b-Struck out for Bell in the 9th. c-Flied out for Venable in the 10th. d-Singled for Gregerson in the 11th.
BATTING
2B: Hairston, J (5, Burnett, S).
TB: Venable; Hairston, J 3; Gonzalez, A; Headley; Stairs; Torrealba; Gwynn 2; Zawadzki; Hundley.
RBI: Torrealba (14), Gwynn (9), Hundley (16).
2-out RBI: Gwynn; Hundley.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Zawadzki; Gonzalez, A 2; Denorfia.
S: Zawadzki; Durango.
GIDP: Torrealba.
Team RISP: 2-for-8.
Team LOB: 10.

BASERUNNING
CS: Denorfia (2, 2nd base by Clippard/Nieves).

FIELDING
PB: Torrealba (2).
DP: (Garland-Hairston, J-Gonzalez, A).

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hernandez, L 6.1 8 2 2 0 4 0 2.15
Slaten 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1.13
Storen, D 0.1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1.59
Clippard 2.0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1.82
Burnett, S(L, 0-3) 1.2 2 1 0 1 1 0 3.31
Capps 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2.96
Totals 10.2 11 3 2 3 9 0 4.28
San Diego IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Garland 7.0 5 2 2 1 4 2 2.15
Adams, M 1.0 1 0 0 1 2 0 3.09
Bell 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1.17
Gregerson(W, 1-1) 2.0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1.63
Totals 11.0 7 2 2 2 10 2 2.95
IBB: Gonzalez, A (by Burnett, S).
Pitches-strikes: Hernandez, L 90-61, Slaten 5-3, Storen, D 12-5, Clippard 29-17, Burnett, S 36-19, Capps 5-3, Garland 97-60, Adams, M 22-12, Bell 16-8, Gregerson 25-16.
Groundouts-flyouts: Hernandez, L 7-8, Slaten 0-0, Storen, D 0-1, Clippard 0-2, Burnett, S 3-1, Capps 0-0, Garland 15-1, Adams, M 1-0, Bell 1-1, Gregerson 2-1.
Batters faced: Hernandez, L 27, Slaten 1, Storen, D 2, Clippard 6, Burnett, S 8, Capps 1, Garland 25, Adams, M 5, Bell 4, Gregerson 6.
Inherited runners-scored: Slaten 2-0, Storen, D 2-0, Capps 1-1.
Umpires: HP: Bob Davidson. 1B: Alfonso Marquez. 2B: Tim Timmons. 3B: Tim Tschida.
Weather: 71 degrees, sunny.
Wind: 10 mph, L to R.
T: 3:37.
Att: 28,591

Strasburg set for likely final Triple-A start

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

SAN DIEGO -- Right-hander Stephen Strasburg is scheduled to make perhaps his last start for Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday against Buffalo.

Strasburg set for likely final Triple-A start....

Early miscue haunts Nats in loss to Padres

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

SAN DIEGO -- Defense continued to be a problem for the Nationals, and it proved costly on Saturday as they lost to the Padres, 4-2, at PETCO Park.

Early miscue haunts Nats in loss to Padres....

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 .243
Guzman, C, SS 4 0 1 0 0 2 0 .323
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 0 1 0 1 0 1 .295
Dunn, A, 1B 4 1 1 0 0 2 2 .260
Willingham, LF 3 1 0 0 1 1 0 .280
Kennedy, A, 2B 4 0 1 1 0 1 0 .258
Bernadina, RF 4 0 1 0 0 3 2 .253
Nieves, C 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 .206
Martin, J, P 2 0 0 0 0 2 3 .000
a-Gonzalez, Al, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .326
Batista, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
Totals 31 2 5 2 3 12 9 .259
a-Grounded out for Martin, J in the 7th.
BATTING
2B: Bernadina (4, Latos).
TB: Guzman, C; Zimmerman, R; Dunn, A; Kennedy, A; Bernadina 2.
RBI: Kennedy, A (15), Nieves (6).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Martin, J 2.
GIDP: Zimmerman, R.
Team RISP: 1-for-5.
Team LOB: 5.

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

San Diego AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Venable, RF 4 0 0 0 0 3 1 .230
Eckstein, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .293
Gonzalez, A, 1B 4 1 0 0 0 1 0 .261
Headley, 3B 3 1 1 0 0 1 0 .270
Hundley, C 3 2 2 3 0 0 0 .264
Hairston, J, SS 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 .236
Denorfia, LF 3 0 0 1 0 1 0 .286
Gwynn, CF 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 .179
Latos, P 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .235
Gregerson, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Salazar, O, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .246
Adams, M, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Bell, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 29 4 4 4 1 8 4 .242
a-Struck out for Gregerson in the 7th.
BATTING
3B: Gwynn (2, Martin, J), Hundley (1, Martin, J).
HR: Hundley (3, 1st inning off Martin, J, 2 on, 2 out).
TB: Headley; Hundley 7; Gwynn 3.
RBI: Hundley 3 (15), Denorfia (6).
2-out RBI: Hundley 3.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Venable.
Team RISP: 1-for-5.
Team LOB: 2.

FIELDING
DP: (Gonzalez, A-Hairston, J-Gonzalez, A).

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Martin, J(L, 0-1) 6.0 4 4 1 0 5 1 1.50
Batista 2.0 0 0 0 1 3 0 4.31
Totals 8.0 4 4 1 1 8 1 4.34
San Diego IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Latos(W, 5-3) 6.0 4 2 2 3 8 0 3.08
Gregerson(H, 13) 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1.75
Adams, M(H, 14) 1.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 3.22
Bell(S, 14) 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1.23
Totals 9.0 5 2 2 3 12 0 2.98
IBB: Nieves (by Latos).
Pitches-strikes: Martin, J 88-60, Batista 32-18, Latos 94-59, Gregerson 10-7, Adams, M 17-12, Bell 20-12.
Groundouts-flyouts: Martin, J 2-8, Batista 1-2, Latos 6-4, Gregerson 2-0, Adams, M 0-0, Bell 1-1.
Batters faced: Martin, J 23, Batista 7, Latos 24, Gregerson 3, Adams, M 4, Bell 3.
Umpires: HP: Tim Tschida. 1B: Bob Davidson. 2B: Alfonso Marquez. 3B: Tim Timmons.
Weather: 71 degrees, clear.
Wind: 12 mph, L to R.
T: 2:17.
Att: 25,956

Strasburg allows three runs in Triple-A outing

By Matt Michael / Special to MLB.com

Syracuse, N.Y. -- Perhaps Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg needs some more Minor League seasoning after all.

Making his fifth and most likely second-to-last start in Triple-A for the Syracuse Chiefs, Strasburg was touched for three runs on six hits in five innings against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees Saturday night at Alliance Bank Stadium.

Strasburg allows three runs in Triple-A outing....

Nats top Padres, make protest a non-issue

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

SAN DIEGO -- Making their protest over the Padres' lineup gaffe a moot point, the Nationals used a pair of homers and a gutty save by Matt Capps to claim a 5-3 victory on Friday night.

Nats top Padres, make protest a non-issue....

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 .249
Guzman, C, 2B 4 1 1 0 0 1 0 .325
Dunn, A, 1B 4 0 1 0 0 1 1 .261
1-Kennedy, A, PR-1B 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .258
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 1 0 0 1 1 1 .295
Willingham, LF 3 1 1 3 1 1 0 .286
Capps, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Desmond, SS 4 1 2 2 0 0 0 .270
Maxwell, RF 4 0 0 0 0 1 2 .121
Nieves, C 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 .212
Lannan, P 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .053
a-Morse, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .267
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
Harris, W, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .177
Totals 32 5 6 5 2 7 5 .261
a-Grounded out for Lannan in the 8th.
1-Ran for Dunn, A in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Dunn, A (14, Webb, R).
HR: Willingham (10, 4th inning off Richard, 2 on, 2 out), Desmond (4, 7th inning off Richard, 0 on, 2 out).
TB: Guzman, C; Dunn, A 2; Willingham 4; Desmond 5; Nieves.
RBI: Willingham 3 (34), Desmond 2 (25).
2-out RBI: Willingham 3; Desmond 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Maxwell.
GIDP: Lannan.
Team RISP: 2-for-4.
Team LOB: 2.

FIELDING
E: Desmond (11, throw).
DP: (Lannan-Guzman, C-Dunn, A).
Pickoffs: Lannan (Venable at 1st base).

San Diego AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Venable, RF 5 0 1 0 0 2 3 .236
Eckstein, 2B 5 1 2 0 0 0 3 .299
Gonzalez, A, 1B 4 0 1 1 0 1 1 .267
Headley, 3B 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .269
Torrealba, C 4 1 3 0 0 0 0 .292
Salazar, O, LF 4 1 2 0 0 0 1 .250
Hairston, J, SS 4 0 1 0 0 0 4 .241
Denorfia, CF 4 0 2 2 0 1 0 .313
Richard, P 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .133
a-Hundley, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .250
Thatcher, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Webb, R, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Stairs, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 .179
Totals 38 3 12 3 0 5 18 .243
a-Flied out for Richard in the 7th. b-Struck out for Webb, R in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Torrealba (6, Lannan), Eckstein (13, Lannan).
TB: Venable; Eckstein 3; Gonzalez, A; Torrealba 4; Salazar, O 2; Hairston, J; Denorfia 2.
RBI: Gonzalez, A (28), Denorfia 2 (5).
2-out RBI: Denorfia.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Hairston, J 2; Eckstein 2.
GIDP: Headley.
Team RISP: 4-for-10.
Team LOB: 8.

BASERUNNING
CS: Venable (2, 2nd base by Lannan/Nieves).
PO: Venable (1st base by Lannan).

FIELDING
DP: (Headley-Hairston, J-Eckstein).

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lannan(W, 2-2) 7.0 7 2 1 0 1 0 5.01
Clippard(H, 11) 1.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1.93
Capps(S, 17) 1.0 4 1 1 0 2 0 2.96
Totals 9.0 12 3 2 0 5 0 4.40
San Diego IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Richard(L, 4-3) 7.0 4 4 4 1 5 2 3.00
Thatcher 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2.16
Webb, R 1.0 2 1 1 1 0 0 1.50
Totals 9.0 6 5 5 2 7 2 3.00
IBB: Willingham (by Webb, R).
Pitches-strikes: Lannan 88-56, Clippard 22-15, Capps 24-17, Richard 74-52, Thatcher 16-11, Webb, R 20-10.
Groundouts-flyouts: Lannan 12-7, Clippard 0-1, Capps 1-0, Richard 12-4, Thatcher 1-0, Webb, R 3-0.
Batters faced: Lannan 27, Clippard 4, Capps 7, Richard 25, Thatcher 3, Webb, R 6.
Umpires: HP: Tim Timmons. 1B: Tim Tschida. 2B: Bob Davidson. 3B: Alfonso Marquez.
Weather: 67 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 12 mph, L to R.
T: 2:29.
Att: 23,468.

Seventh proves unlucky for Dunn, Nationals

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

SAN FRANCISCO -- Sloppy defense in the seventh inning proved to be costly for the Nationals, who lost to the Giants, 5-4, at AT&T Park on Thursday afternoon.

Seventh proves unlucky for Dunn, Nationals....

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Maxwell, CF-RF 3 1 0 0 2 1 0 .138
Guzman, C, RF 4 0 0 0 0 0 5 .327
Morgan, CF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .254
Dunn, A, 1B 5 1 2 1 0 2 0 .261
Zimmerman, R, 3B 2 0 1 0 2 1 0 .301
Willingham, LF 3 1 2 2 0 0 1 .285
Desmond, SS 4 0 0 0 0 1 5 .264
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 .333
a-Kennedy, A, PH-2B 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .258
Maldonado, C, C 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 .000
b-Harris, W, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .177
Slaten, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Stammen, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Walker, T, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
c-Bernadina, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .253
Nieves, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .206
Totals 31 4 8 3 5 6 13 .262
a-Singled for Gonzalez, Al in the 8th. b-Grounded into a double play for Maldonado, C in the 8th. c-Flied out for Walker, T in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Gonzalez, Al (3, Zito), Dunn, A (13, Zito).
HR: Dunn, A (10, 1st inning off Zito, 0 on, 2 out), Willingham (9, 2nd inning off Zito, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Dunn, A 6; Zimmerman, R; Willingham 5; Gonzalez, Al 3; Kennedy, A.
RBI: Dunn, A (23), Willingham 2 (31).
2-out RBI: Dunn, A.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Guzman, C 3; Desmond.
S: Stammen 2.
SF: Willingham.
GIDP: Desmond; Harris, W.
Team RISP: 0-for-5.
Team LOB: 8.

BASERUNNING
SB: Maxwell (2, 2nd base off Zito/Whiteside).

FIELDING
E: Dunn, A (4, fielding).
PB: Maldonado, C (1).
DP: 2 (Gonzalez, Al-Desmond-Dunn, A, Zimmerman, R-Gonzalez, Al-Dunn, A).

San Francisco AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Torres, RF-LF 4 1 1 0 0 0 1 .296
Sanchez, F, 2B 2 1 2 2 2 0 0 .250
Sandoval, P, 3B 4 0 0 0 0 1 4 .276
Huff, A, 1B 4 1 3 1 0 0 0 .281
Uribe, SS 4 0 2 1 0 0 1 .272
Rowand, CF 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 .236
Bowker, LF 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 .218
Mota, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
c-Rohlinger, PH 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .200
Wilson, B, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Whiteside, C 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286
a-Molina, B, PH-C 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 .279
Zito, P 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 .118
Casilla, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Schierholtz, PH-RF 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 .299
Totals 31 5 9 5 4 1 13 .257
a-Grounded out for Whiteside in the 7th. b-Singled for Casilla, S in the 7th. c-Walked for Mota in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Torres (13, Burnett, S).
HR: Huff, A (5, 4th inning off Stammen, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Torres 2; Sanchez, F 2; Huff, A 6; Uribe 2; Schierholtz.
RBI: Uribe (27), Huff, A (21), Schierholtz (8), Sanchez, F 2 (5).
2-out RBI: Uribe.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Rowand; Sandoval, P; Molina, B.
GIDP: Sandoval, P; Rowand.
Team RISP: 3-for-8.
Team LOB: 6.

BASERUNNING
CS: Sanchez, F (1, 2nd base by Walker, T/Maldonado, C).

FIELDING
E: Sandoval, P (5, throw).
DP: 2 (Sandoval, P-Sanchez, F-Huff, A, Sanchez, F-Uribe-Huff, A).

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Stammen 6.1 5 3 2 3 0 1 5.60
Burnett, S(L, 0-2) 0.0 2 2 2 0 0 0 3.68
Walker, T(BS, 1) 0.2 1 0 0 0 1 0 4.44
Slaten 1.0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1.17
Totals 8.0 9 5 4 4 1 1 4.45
San Francisco IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Zito 6.1 7 4 3 5 3 2 2.94
Casilla, S(W, 1-0) 0.2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.00
Mota(H, 4) 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.13
Wilson, B(S, 12) 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2.45
Totals 9.0 8 4 3 5 6 2 3.44
Burnett, S pitched to 2 batters in the 7th.

WP: Slaten.
IBB: Zimmerman, R (by Zito).
Pitches-strikes: Stammen 85-50, Burnett, S 6-5, Walker, T 9-4, Slaten 17-10, Zito 102-60, Casilla, S 10-8, Mota 17-10, Wilson, B 15-9.
Groundouts-flyouts: Stammen 15-2, Burnett, S 0-0, Walker, T 0-0, Slaten 1-2, Zito 11-5, Casilla, S 0-1, Mota 2-1, Wilson, B 1-0.
Batters faced: Stammen 26, Burnett, S 2, Walker, T 2, Slaten 5, Zito 31, Casilla, S 2, Mota 3, Wilson, B 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Burnett, S 1-1, Walker, T 2-2, Casilla, S 3-1.
Umpires: HP: Ted Barrett. 1B: Casey Moser. 2B: Paul Nauert. 3B: Brian Gorman.
Weather: 60 degrees, rain.
Wind: 19 mph, R to L.
T: 2:44.
Att: 28,251

Nationals have no trouble with Giants ace

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

SAN FRANCISCO -- On paper, it looked like the Nationals would have a tough time at AT&T Park on Wednesday night. After all, they were facing Giants right-hander Tim Lincecum, the two-time Cy Young Award winner.

If the Nationals couldn't beat right-hander Todd Wellemeyer, San Francisco's fifth starter, on Tuesday, why would one believe they would beat Lincecum?

But the Nationals had an easy time of it and pounded the Giants, 7-3. Washington is now 24-23 for the season. Last year, the club didn't win its 24th game until July 4.

Nationals have no trouble with Giants ace....

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 5 1 1 0 0 2 0 .256
Kennedy, A, 2B-1B 3 2 1 1 2 1 0 .252
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 1 0 0 1 1 2 .298
Dunn, A, 1B 4 2 2 1 0 2 1 .256
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .308
Willingham, LF 2 1 2 2 1 0 0 .277
Maxwell, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .154
Bernadina, RF 4 0 0 0 0 1 6 .257
Desmond, SS 4 0 2 3 0 0 2 .271
Nieves, C 3 0 0 0 1 3 1 .206
Atilano, L, P 3 0 0 0 0 2 2 .071
Slaten, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Storen, D, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
a-Harris, W, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .179
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
Totals 33 7 8 7 5 12 14 .262
a-Grounded out for Storen, D in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Willingham (7, Lincecum).
3B: Dunn, A (2, Runzler).
TB: Morgan; Kennedy, A; Dunn, A 4; Willingham 3; Desmond 2.
RBI: Kennedy, A (14), Willingham 2 (29), Desmond 3 (23), Dunn, A (22).
2-out RBI: Desmond 3.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Dunn, A; Atilano, L; Nieves.
SF: Dunn, A.
Team RISP: 5-for-11.
Team LOB: 6.

BASERUNNING
SB: Zimmerman, R (1, 2nd base off Lincecum/Molina, B), Kennedy, A 2 (7, 2nd base off Lincecum/Molina, B, 3rd base off Lincecum/Molina, B), Morgan (9, 2nd base off Lincecum/Molina, B).

FIELDING
E: Desmond (10, throw).
DP: (Zimmerman, R-Gonzalez, Al-Kennedy, A).

San Francisco AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Torres, LF 4 1 1 0 0 1 2 .297
Sanchez, F, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .192
Sandoval, P, 3B 4 0 1 1 0 1 0 .282
Huff, A, 1B 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 .269
Romo, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Downs, M, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .247
Casilla, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Uribe, SS 4 1 2 1 0 1 1 .266
Molina, B, C 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 .283
Rowand, CF 4 1 2 0 0 0 1 .243
Schierholtz, RF 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 .292
Lincecum, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .143
Bautista, D, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Bowker, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .227
Runzler, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Ishikawa, 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .200
Totals 32 3 7 2 1 4 11 .256
a-Flied out for Bautista, D in the 5th. b-Struck out for Romo in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Rowand (7, Atilano, L), Molina, B (5, Atilano, L), Sandoval, P (12, Slaten).
3B: Torres (2, Atilano, L).
HR: Uribe (6, 5th inning off Atilano, L, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Torres 3; Sandoval, P 2; Uribe 5; Molina, B 2; Rowand 3.
RBI: Uribe (26), Sandoval, P (16).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Torres 2; Bowker; Uribe.
S: Lincecum.
GIDP: Molina, B.
Team RISP: 1-for-11.
Team LOB: 4.

FIELDING
E: Huff, A (3, throw).
Outfield assists: Schierholtz (Willingham at home).

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Atilano, L(W, 4-1) 5.1 4 2 2 0 0 1 4.82
Slaten 0.1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.35
Storen, D 1.1 1 1 0 1 2 0 1.69
Clippard 2.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1.99
Totals 9.0 7 3 2 1 4 1 4.45
San Francisco IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lincecum(L, 5-1) 4.2 6 6 6 5 5 0 3.00
Bautista, D 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2.45
Runzler 1.2 2 1 1 0 3 0 5.00
Romo 1.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.10
Casilla, S 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.00
Totals 9.0 8 7 7 5 12 0 3.45
WP: Bautista, D.
IBB: Nieves (by Lincecum).
HBP: Willingham (by Lincecum).
Pitches-strikes: Atilano, L 76-49, Slaten 4-3, Storen, D 29-17, Clippard 19-14, Lincecum 96-56, Bautista, D 6-3, Runzler 29-17, Romo 16-12, Casilla, S 13-8.
Groundouts-flyouts: Atilano, L 12-4, Slaten 1-0, Storen, D 1-1, Clippard 2-2, Lincecum 5-3, Bautista, D 0-0, Runzler 1-1, Romo 2-1, Casilla, S 0-1.
Batters faced: Atilano, L 20, Slaten 2, Storen, D 6, Clippard 6, Lincecum 25, Bautista, D 1, Runzler 7, Romo 4, Casilla, S 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Slaten 1-1, Storen, D 1-0, Bautista, D 1-0, Romo 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Brian Gorman. 1B: Ted Barrett. 2B: Tony Randazzo. 3B: Paul Nauert.
Weather: 60 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 13 mph, Out to CF.
T: 2:48.
Att: 30,230

Johnson, Corrales faces of Nats at Draft

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- Davey Johnson and Pat Corrales will represent the Nationals, who have the first pick, during the 2010 First-Year Player Draft on June 7.

Johnson, Corrales faces of Nats at Draft....

Nationals can't pick up Hernandez vs. Giants

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

SAN FRANCISCO -- It looked like right-hander Livan Hernandez was going to have one of his best games of the season, but one bad inning proved costly as the Nationals lost to the Giants, 4-2, at AT&T Park on Tuesday night.

Nationals can't pick up Hernandez vs. Giants....

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .257
Guzman, C, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .336
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 1 1 0 0 1 0 .307
Dunn, A, 1B 4 1 1 0 0 2 0 .250
Willingham, LF 4 0 1 1 0 1 0 .266
Bernadina, RF 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 .271
Desmond, SS 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 .264
Nieves, C 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 .217
Hernandez, L, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .111
a-Gonzalez, Al, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .308
Walker, T, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Kennedy, A, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .250
Batista, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
Totals 28 2 4 2 1 6 7 .263
a-Struck out for Hernandez, L in the 6th. b-Struck out for Burnett, S in the 8th.
BATTING
TB: Zimmerman, R; Dunn, A; Willingham; Desmond.
RBI: Willingham (27), Desmond (20).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Guzman, C 2.
S: Hernandez, L.
SF: Desmond.
Team RISP: 1-for-4.
Team LOB: 3.

BASERUNNING
PO: Bernadina (1st base by Molina, B).

San Francisco AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Torres, RF 4 1 3 0 0 1 0 .299
Renteria, SS 3 1 2 1 0 0 1 .326
Ishikawa, 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .211
Sanchez, F, 2B 3 1 1 2 0 1 3 .227
Sandoval, P, 1B-3B 3 0 1 1 1 0 2 .283
Huff, A, LF 3 0 0 0 1 1 4 .275
Mota, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Wilson, B, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Uribe, 3B-SS 4 0 0 0 0 2 2 .259
Molina, B, C 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .285
Rowand, CF 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 .235
Wellemeyer, P 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 .133
Romo, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Bowker, PH-LF 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .230
Totals 31 4 9 4 2 6 12 .257
a-Singled for Romo in the 7th.
BATTING
2B: Torres (12, Hernandez, L), Sanchez, F (2, Hernandez, L), Sandoval, P (11, Hernandez, L).
TB: Torres 4; Renteria 2; Sanchez, F 2; Sandoval, P 2; Wellemeyer; Bowker.
RBI: Renteria (11), Sanchez, F 2 (3), Sandoval, P (15).
2-out RBI: Renteria; Sanchez, F 2; Sandoval, P.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Sandoval, P; Uribe; Huff, A 3.
S: Sanchez, F; Renteria.
Team RISP: 3-for-11.
Team LOB: 7.

FIELDING
Pickoffs: Molina, B (Bernadina at 1st base).

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hernandez, L(L, 4-3) 5.0 7 4 4 1 4 0 2.08
Walker, T 1.2 2 0 0 1 2 0 4.56
Burnett, S 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.45
Batista 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.60
Totals 8.0 9 4 4 2 6 0 4.51
San Francisco IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Wellemeyer(W, 3-4) 6.0 4 2 2 1 2 0 5.36
Romo(H, 6) 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.32
Mota(H, 3) 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1.20
Wilson, B(S, 11) 1.0 0 0 0 0 3 0 2.60
Totals 9.0 4 2 2 1 6 0 3.37
Wellemeyer pitched to 3 batters in the 7th.

IBB: Sandoval, P (by Walker, T).
HBP: Bernadina (by Wellemeyer).
Pitches-strikes: Hernandez, L 75-49, Walker, T 37-25, Burnett, S 3-2, Batista 7-5, Wellemeyer 73-48, Romo 12-6, Mota 13-9, Wilson, B 15-9.
Groundouts-flyouts: Hernandez, L 7-3, Walker, T 1-2, Burnett, S 0-1, Batista 2-1, Wellemeyer 7-7, Romo 1-2, Mota 2-0, Wilson, B 0-0.
Batters faced: Hernandez, L 23, Walker, T 8, Burnett, S 1, Batista 3, Wellemeyer 23, Romo 3, Mota 3, Wilson, B 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Burnett, S 3-0, Romo 2-1.
Umpires: HP: Paul Nauert. 1B: Brian Gorman. 2B: Ted Barrett. 3B: Tony Randazzo.
Weather: 57 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 14 mph, Out to LF.
T: 2:28.
Att: 27,981

On cusp of callup, Strasburg braced for hype

By Jonathan Mayo / MLB.com

It's always seemed to be a matter of when, and not if, Stephen Strasburg would ascend to the Major Leagues in 2010. Now, as he's set to make his fourth Triple-A start on Monday night, that when appears to be a whole lot closer.

On cusp of callup, Strasburg braced for hype....

Pudge placed on DL with back strain

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals have placed catcher Ivan Rodriguez on the 15-day disabled list Monday, retroactive to Sunday, because of a lower back strain.

Pudge placed on DL with back strain....

Strasburg allows first runs of Triple-A career

By Matt Michael / Special to MLB.com

SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Even when he's not at his best, Stephen Strasburg makes his bosses smile.

Strasburg faced adversity for the first time in his brief Triple-A career on Monday night, and team president Stan Kasten was impressed with the way the young right-hander handled it. Strasburg made adjustments to improve his curveball and changeup, limited the damage against the Toledo Mud Hens to two runs and showed his competitive side when he balked at being removed after five innings and 52 pitches.

Strasburg allows first runs of Triple-A career....

Nats win 'Beltways' on Willingham's homer

By Greg Rosenstein / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- Josh Willingham's home run in the bottom of the 10th inning lifted the Nationals over the Orioles, 4-3, at Nationals Park on Sunday afternoon.

Nats win 'Beltways' on Willingham's homer....

Baltimore AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Patterson, C, LF 4 1 2 0 1 0 0 .286
Markakis, RF 4 0 1 0 1 2 2 .304
Tejada, 3B 5 0 0 0 0 0 4 .265
Wigginton, 2B 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 .294
Scott, 1B 4 1 1 0 0 2 2 .273
Jones, A, CF 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 .254
Wieters, C 3 0 0 1 1 0 1 .257
Lugo, SS 4 0 1 1 0 0 1 .213
Millwood, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
Ohman, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Moore, S, PH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Montanez, L, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .163
Albers, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
c-Atkins, G, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .219
Simon, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Meredith, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 35 3 6 2 4 6 11 .253
a-Batted for Ohman in the 8th. b-Grounded out for Moore, S in the 8th. c-Flied out for Albers in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Jones, A (6, Capps).
TB: Patterson, C 2; Markakis; Scott; Jones, A 2; Lugo.
RBI: Wieters (14), Lugo (2).
2-out RBI: Lugo.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Scott; Atkins, G.
GIDP: Tejada.
Team RISP: 1-for-7.
Team LOB: 6.

BASERUNNING
SB: Patterson, C (4, 2nd base off Lannan/Nieves), Lugo (3, 2nd base off Capps/Nieves).

FIELDING
DP: (Albers-Lugo-Scott).

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 5 1 2 0 0 0 2 .264
Slaten, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Guzman, C, 2B 5 0 2 0 0 0 2 .345
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 1 0 0 1 2 6 .308
Dunn, A, 1B 3 0 0 0 0 2 3 .250
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
Capps, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Harris, W, RF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .182
Willingham, LF 4 2 2 1 0 1 1 .267
Bernadina, RF 3 0 1 3 0 1 1 .279
a-Morse, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 .286
Maxwell, RF-CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .154
Desmond, SS 4 0 0 0 0 2 2 .261
Nieves, C 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 .224
Lannan, P 2 0 1 0 0 1 1 .059
Storen, D, P 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.000
Kennedy, A, 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .252
Totals 38 4 11 4 1 10 21 .265
a-Struck out for Bernadina in the 7th.
BATTING
3B: Bernadina (2, Millwood).
HR: Willingham (8, 10th inning off Meredith, 0 on, 1 out).
TB: Morgan 2; Guzman, C 2; Willingham 5; Bernadina 3; Nieves 2; Lannan; Storen, D.
RBI: Bernadina 3 (12), Willingham (26).
2-out RBI: Bernadina 3.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Desmond; Zimmerman, R 2; Morse.
GIDP: Kennedy, A.
Team RISP: 1-for-8.
Team LOB: 9.

FIELDING
E: Nieves (1, throw).
DP: (Guzman, C-Desmond-Dunn, A).

Baltimore IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Millwood 6.1 8 3 3 1 8 0 3.71
Ohman 0.2 1 0 0 0 2 0 0.00
Albers 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5.31
Simon 1.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.92
Meredith(L, 0-2) 0.0 1 1 1 0 0 1 5.79
Totals 9.1 11 4 4 1 10 1 4.60
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lannan 5.1 2 1 1 3 2 0 5.55
Storen, D(H, 1) 1.2 0 0 0 1 1 0 2.25
Burnett, S(H, 7) 0.2 1 0 0 0 1 0 2.51
Clippard(H, 10) 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.12
Capps(BS, 1) 1.0 3 2 2 0 1 0 2.70
Slaten(W, 2-0) 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1.42
Totals 10.0 6 3 3 4 6 0 4.51
HBP: Willingham (by Millwood), Dunn, A (by Millwood).
Pitches-strikes: Millwood 113-75, Ohman 12-7, Albers 7-4, Simon 16-10, Meredith 4-2, Lannan 88-53, Storen, D 24-15, Burnett, S 10-7, Clippard 4-2, Capps 18-13, Slaten 10-6.
Groundouts-flyouts: Millwood 6-5, Ohman 0-0, Albers 2-0, Simon 3-0, Meredith 0-0, Lannan 9-4, Storen, D 1-2, Burnett, S 1-0, Clippard 0-1, Capps 1-1, Slaten 1-1.
Batters faced: Millwood 30, Ohman 3, Albers 3, Simon 4, Meredith 1, Lannan 20, Storen, D 6, Burnett, S 3, Clippard 1, Capps 6, Slaten 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Ohman 1-0, Storen, D 1-0, Clippard 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Mike Winters. 1B: Brian Runge. 2B: Mike Estabrook. 3B: Jerry Layne.
Weather: 68 degrees, overcast.
Wind: 7 mph, In from CF.
T: 3:17.
Att: 27,535

Four-run rally, Hammer homer lift Nats

By Greg Rosenstein / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals rallied from a 6-3 deficit to defeat the Orioles 7-6 on Saturday afternoon at Nationals Park, despite playing sloppy baseball.

Washington utilized a four-run sixth inning to earn the victory.

Four-run rally, Hammer homer lift Nats....

Baltimore AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Patterson, C, LF 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 .267
Markakis, RF 4 1 2 0 0 1 0 .305
Tejada, 3B 4 1 2 0 0 0 1 .273
Scott, 1B 4 2 0 0 0 1 3 .273
Wigginton, 2B 4 1 2 4 0 0 1 .300
Wieters, C 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 .262
Jones, A, CF 4 1 1 2 0 1 1 .254
Izturis, C, SS 4 0 1 0 0 2 0 .228
Bergesen, P 3 0 1 0 0 0 2 .333
Hendrickson, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Moore, S, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 36 6 10 6 0 6 11 .255
a-Grounded out for Hendrickson in the 9th.
BATTING
HR: Jones, A (5, 4th inning off Stammen, 1 on, 2 out), Wigginton (13, 6th inning off Stammen, 1 on, 1 out).
TB: Markakis 2; Tejada 2; Wigginton 5; Wieters; Jones, A 4; Izturis, C; Bergesen.
RBI: Wigginton 4 (31), Jones, A 2 (14).
2-out RBI: Wigginton 2; Jones, A 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Bergesen.
GIDP: Tejada; Patterson, C.
Team RISP: 2-for-5.
Team LOB: 3.

FIELDING
Outfield assists: Jones, A (Zimmerman, R at 1st base).
DP: 2 (Hendrickson-Izturis, C-Scott, Jones, A-Scott).

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 4 0 1 0 0 0 3 .259
Guzman, C, SS-2B 4 1 3 1 0 0 0 .343
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 1 3 0 1 0 2 .318
Dunn, A, 1B 5 0 1 2 0 1 5 .255
Capps, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Willingham, LF 3 1 1 2 2 0 2 .260
Rodriguez, I, C 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 .325
Nieves, C 3 0 0 0 0 0 4 .204
Kennedy, A, 2B-1B 3 1 1 0 1 0 0 .254
Bernadina, RF 4 1 2 1 0 0 1 .277
Stammen, P 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 .353
Walker, T, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Gonzalez, Al, PH 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 .316
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Morse, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .308
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
Desmond, SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .269
Totals 35 7 15 7 4 1 20 .264
a-Singled for Walker, T in the 6th. b-Singled for Burnett, S in the 7th.
BATTING
2B: Stammen (2, Bergesen).
3B: Bernadina (1, Bergesen).
HR: Willingham (7, 3rd inning off Bergesen, 1 on, 2 out).
TB: Morgan; Guzman, C 3; Zimmerman, R 3; Dunn, A; Willingham 4; Kennedy, A; Bernadina 4; Stammen 2; Gonzalez, Al; Morse.
RBI: Willingham 2 (25), Guzman, C (16), Bernadina (9), Gonzalez, Al (1), Dunn, A 2 (21).
2-out RBI: Willingham 2; Guzman, C.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Rodriguez, I 2; Morgan; Zimmerman, R; Nieves 3.
S: Stammen; Morgan.
GIDP: Morgan.
Team RISP: 5-for-14.
Team LOB: 11.

FIELDING
E: Morgan (4, fielding), Stammen (2, fielding).
DP: 2 (Guzman, C-Kennedy, A-Dunn, A, Guzman, C-Dunn, A).

Baltimore IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Bergesen 5.0 11 6 6 1 1 1 6.10
Hendrickson(BS, 1)(L, 1-2) 3.0 4 1 1 3 0 0 5.24
Totals 8.0 15 7 7 4 1 1 4.61
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Stammen 5.1 9 6 4 0 1 2 5.96
Walker, T(W, 1-0) 0.2 1 0 0 0 0 0 4.91
Burnett, S(H, 6) 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2.63
Clippard(H, 9) 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2.15
Capps(S, 16) 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2.01
Totals 9.0 10 6 4 0 6 2 4.55
Bergesen pitched to 3 batters in the 6th.

WP: Stammen.
IBB: Willingham (by Hendrickson).
HBP: Guzman, C (by Hendrickson).
Pitches-strikes: Bergesen 106-68, Hendrickson 57-28, Stammen 82-53, Walker, T 10-6, Burnett, S 14-10, Clippard 11-7, Capps 11-8.
Groundouts-flyouts: Bergesen 9-5, Hendrickson 6-2, Stammen 11-3, Walker, T 1-1, Burnett, S 1-0, Clippard 0-2, Capps 1-0.
Batters faced: Bergesen 27, Hendrickson 15, Stammen 24, Walker, T 3, Burnett, S 3, Clippard 3, Capps 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Hendrickson 1-1, Walker, T 1-0.
Ejections: Washington Nationals First Base Coach Dan Radison ejected by 1B umpire Mike Winters (5th).
Umpires: HP: Jerry Layne. 1B: Mike Winters. 2B: Brian Runge. 3B: Mike Estabrook.
Weather: 76 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 7 mph, R to L.
T: 2:58.
Att: 30,290

Harris' late homer not enough for Nats

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- The Battle of the Beltways got underway at Nationals Park on Friday night, and right-hander David Hernandez proved to be too much for the Nationals, who lost to the Orioles, 5-3.

Harris' late homer not enough for Nats....

Baltimore AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Patterson, C, LF-CF 5 0 2 1 0 0 1 .293
Wigginton, 2B 5 0 0 0 0 0 2 .295
Meredith, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Lugo, 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .211
Markakis, RF 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 .301
Tejada, 3B 4 1 1 0 1 0 1 .268
Scott, 1B 4 2 1 0 1 1 1 .282
Simon, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Jones, A, CF 1 1 1 2 1 0 0 .254
Montanez, L, LF 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 .167
Tatum, C 3 1 2 2 1 0 2 .250
Izturis, C, SS 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 .227
Hernandez, D, P 3 0 0 0 0 1 7 .000
Albers, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Ohman, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Moore, S, PH-2B-1B 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .000
Totals 34 5 9 5 6 4 16 .255
a-Struck out for Ohman in the 8th.
BATTING
HR: Jones, A (4, 2nd inning off Olsen, 1 on, 0 out).
TB: Patterson, C 2; Markakis; Tejada; Scott; Jones, A 4; Montanez, L; Tatum 2.
RBI: Jones, A 2 (12), Tatum 2 (3), Patterson, C (5).
2-out RBI: Tatum 2; Patterson, C.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Hernandez, D 4.
S: Izturis, C.
Team RISP: 2-for-7.
Team LOB: 9.

BASERUNNING
SB: Patterson, C (3, 2nd base off Batista/Rodriguez, I).
CS: Patterson, C (1, home by Batista/Rodriguez, I).
PO: Patterson, C (3rd base by Rodriguez, I).

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, RF 5 1 1 2 0 0 1 .184
Guzman, C, 2B 4 0 1 0 1 1 0 .331
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 1 0 0 2 0 2 .304
Dunn, A, 1B 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 .257
Willingham, LF 2 0 0 0 2 0 2 .258
Rodriguez, I, C 4 0 1 1 0 1 5 .331
Bernadina, CF 4 0 0 0 0 1 4 .262
Desmond, SS 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .269
Olsen, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .077
a-Hernandez, L, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .111
Batista, P 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .333
b-Morgan, PH 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 .260
Storen, D, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Slaten, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
c-Kennedy, A, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .252
Totals 32 3 5 3 7 4 16 .260
a-Struck out for Olsen in the 3rd. b-Doubled for Batista in the 7th. c-Grounded out for Slaten in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Morgan (8, Albers).
HR: Harris, W (4, 7th inning off Albers, 1 on, 1 out).
TB: Harris, W 4; Guzman, C; Rodriguez, I; Batista; Morgan 2.
RBI: Rodriguez, I (16), Harris, W 2 (15).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Rodriguez, I; Bernadina; Desmond.
Team RISP: 1-for-6.
Team LOB: 9.

FIELDING
Pickoffs: Rodriguez, I (Patterson, C at 3rd base).

Baltimore IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hernandez, D(W, 1-5) 5.1 1 1 1 5 3 0 5.31
Albers(H, 4) 1.1 2 2 2 2 1 1 5.59
Ohman(H, 7) 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00
Meredith(H, 3) 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5.14
Simon(S, 6) 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3.27
Totals 9.0 5 3 3 7 4 1 4.54
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Olsen(L, 2-2) 3.0 6 4 4 3 1 1 3.77
Batista 4.0 2 0 0 2 2 0 4.76
Storen, D 1.0 1 1 1 1 1 0 3.86
Slaten 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.69
Totals 9.0 9 5 5 6 4 1 4.57
WP: Batista.
IBB: Izturis, C (by Batista).
Pitches-strikes: Hernandez, D 105-59, Albers 35-18, Ohman 6-4, Meredith 15-10, Simon 13-9, Olsen 64-41, Batista 57-34, Storen, D 17-9, Slaten 13-7.
Groundouts-flyouts: Hernandez, D 4-8, Albers 3-0, Ohman 0-1, Meredith 1-2, Simon 1-2, Olsen 4-3, Batista 4-3, Storen, D 1-1, Slaten 2-1.
Batters faced: Hernandez, D 22, Albers 8, Ohman 1, Meredith 4, Simon 4, Olsen 18, Batista 15, Storen, D 5, Slaten 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Albers 2-1, Ohman 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Mike Estabrook. 1B: Jerry Layne. 2B: Mike Winters. 3B: Brian Runge.
Weather: 81 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 2 mph, Varies.
T: 3:23.
Att: 27,378

Nats fall behind early, can't contain Mets

By Greg Rosenstein / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- Nationals manager Jim Riggleman made it clear he wasn't happy with what he saw during his team's 10-7 loss to the Mets at Nationals Park on Thursday night.

Nats fall behind early, can't contain Mets....

NY Mets AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Reyes, Jo, SS 5 1 2 1 1 0 4 .216
Cora, 2B 4 0 0 1 0 0 4 .217
Bay, LF 5 2 3 0 0 1 2 .281
Davis, I, 1B 5 3 3 0 0 0 1 .289
Wright, D, 3B 4 0 1 4 0 0 3 .262
Pagan, CF 3 1 0 0 2 1 2 .271
Barajas, C 5 2 2 2 0 1 2 .276
Francoeur, RF 5 1 2 2 0 0 0 .225
Maine, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Valdes, R, P 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 .500
Acosta, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Matthews, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .189
Mejia, Je, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Feliciano, P, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Tatis, PH 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .220
Rodriguez, F, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 39 10 15 10 4 3 19 .246
a-Singled for Acosta in the 7th. b-Walked for Feliciano, P in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Wright, D (9, Atilano, L), Davis, I 2 (7, Atilano, L, Atilano, L).
HR: Barajas (10, 6th inning off Walker, T, 1 on, 2 out).
TB: Reyes, Jo 2; Bay 3; Davis, I 5; Wright, D 2; Barajas 5; Francoeur 2; Valdes, R; Matthews.
RBI: Wright, D 4 (30), Francoeur 2 (23), Reyes, Jo (12), Cora (8), Barajas 2 (24).
2-out RBI: Barajas 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Pagan; Cora; Bay; Reyes, Jo.
S: Valdes, R.
SF: Wright, D; Cora.
GIDP: Reyes, Jo; Wright, D.
Team RISP: 4-for-11.
Team LOB: 9.

BASERUNNING
SB: Francoeur (4, 2nd base off Burnett, S/Nieves).

FIELDING
Outfield assists: Pagan (Rodriguez, I at 3rd base).
DP: (Cora-Davis, I).

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 3 0 1 0 1 2 2 .255
Batista, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Gonzalez, Al, PH-2B 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .297
Kennedy, A, 2B 4 0 1 0 0 0 3 .255
c-Guzman, C, PH-RF 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 .333
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 0 0 1 1 2 3 .311
Dunn, A, 1B 5 2 2 0 0 0 3 .261
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Willingham, LF 4 2 1 0 1 1 1 .262
Rodriguez, I, C 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 .333
Nieves, C 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 .216
Bernadina, RF 2 0 0 1 0 1 2 .281
Walker, T, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Harris, W, PH-CF 3 0 1 3 0 0 1 .183
Desmond, SS 5 1 2 1 0 0 2 .277
Atilano, L, P 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .091
Morse, RF-1B 1 1 0 0 2 0 1 .250
Totals 37 7 12 7 7 7 19 .263
a-Singled for Walker, T in the 6th. b-Walked for Batista in the 8th. c-Singled for Kennedy, A in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Dunn, A 2 (12, Valdes, R, Valdes, R), Nieves (3, Mejia, Je), Willingham (6, Rodriguez, F).
3B: Rodriguez, I (1, Valdes, R).
TB: Morgan; Kennedy, A; Guzman, C; Dunn, A 4; Willingham 2; Rodriguez, I 4; Nieves 2; Harris, W; Desmond 2.
RBI: Bernadina (8), Harris, W 3 (13), Desmond (19), Guzman, C (15), Zimmerman, R (25).
2-out RBI: Desmond; Guzman, C; Zimmerman, R.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Bernadina; Zimmerman, R; Morgan; Dunn, A 2.
Team RISP: 4-for-14.
Team LOB: 10.

FIELDING
E: Desmond 2 (9, missed catch, fielding), Walker, T (1, fielding).
DP: 3 (Kennedy, A-Desmond-Dunn, A 2, Atilano, L-Dunn, A).

NY Mets IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Maine 0.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 6.13
Valdes, R(W, 2-1) 5.0 7 3 3 1 6 0 3.20
Acosta 1.0 1 0 0 2 1 0 3.27
Mejia, Je 1.2 2 3 3 2 0 0 3.79
Feliciano, P 0.1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1.50
Rodriguez, F 1.0 1 1 1 0 0 0 2.18
Totals 9.0 12 7 7 7 7 0 3.95
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Atilano, L(L, 3-1) 4.1 9 7 6 3 1 0 5.06
Walker, T 1.2 4 3 2 0 1 1 5.06
Batista 2.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 5.55
Burnett, S 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2.84
Totals 9.0 15 10 8 4 3 1 4.56
Maine pitched to 1 batter in the 1st.
Valdes, R pitched to 2 batters in the 6th.

WP: Mejia, Je.
IBB: Reyes, Jo (by Atilano, L), Pagan (by Atilano, L).
Pitches-strikes: Maine 5-1, Valdes, R 80-47, Acosta 23-8, Mejia, Je 38-19, Feliciano, P 14-7, Rodriguez, F 14-8, Atilano, L 91-57, Walker, T 23-18, Batista 27-14, Burnett, S 15-9.
Groundouts-flyouts: Maine 0-0, Valdes, R 2-5, Acosta 0-1, Mejia, Je 4-0, Feliciano, P 0-1, Rodriguez, F 1-2, Atilano, L 3-6, Walker, T 1-1, Batista 5-1, Burnett, S 1-0.
Batters faced: Maine 1, Valdes, R 22, Acosta 5, Mejia, Je 9, Feliciano, P 3, Rodriguez, F 4, Atilano, L 25, Walker, T 10, Batista 6, Burnett, S 5.
Inherited runners-scored: Valdes, R 1-0, Acosta 2-2, Feliciano, P 3-2, Walker, T 3-3.
Umpires: HP: Tim Tschida. 1B: Bob Davidson. 2B: Alfonso Marquez. 3B: Tim Timmons.
Weather: 81 degrees, clear.
Wind: 2 mph, R to L.
T: 3:31.
Att: 23,612

Strasburg continues Triple-A scoreless streak

By Shawn Krest / Special to MLB.com

ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Stephen Strasburg struggled with his control early but finished strong in his first Triple-A road start.

The Washington Nationals' first overall pick in the 2009 First-Year Player Draft pitched into the seventh inning for the Syracuse Chiefs on Wednesday night and defeated the Rochester Red Wings to earn his third Triple-A win.

Strasburg continues Triple-A scoreless streak....

Nationals steal spotlight, win from Mets

By Greg Rosenstein / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- The Mets had everything going for them on Wednesday night against the Nationals: an inside-the-park home run, a converted triple play and stellar starting pitching.

But they didn't have the clutch hitting of Adam Kennedy and Cristian Guzman, as the Nationals defeated the Mets, 5-3, at Nationals Park.

Nationals steal spotlight, win from Mets....

NY Mets AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Reyes, Jo, SS 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .210
Castillo, L, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .256
Bay, LF 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 .270
Davis, I, 1B 4 0 1 0 0 2 1 .272
Pagan, CF 3 1 1 1 1 1 0 .277
Francoeur, RF 2 0 1 1 1 0 0 .219
Tatis, 3B 4 1 1 1 0 1 4 .220
Blanco, H, C 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 .289
b-Carter, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286
Dickey, P 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Cora, PH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .232
Valdes, R, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500
Nieve, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Perez, O, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .111
Acosta, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
c-Barajas, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .270
Totals 31 3 5 3 3 4 8 .242
a-Hit a sacrifice bunt for Dickey in the 7th. b-Grounded out for Blanco, H in the 9th. c-Grounded out for Acosta in the 9th.
BATTING
HR: Pagan (3, 4th inning off Hernandez, L, 0 on, 2 out), Tatis (2, 9th inning off Capps, 0 on, 1 out).
TB: Davis, I; Pagan 4; Francoeur; Tatis 4; Blanco, H.
RBI: Pagan (18), Francoeur (21), Tatis (6).
2-out RBI: Pagan.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Tatis; Castillo, L.
S: Cora.
SF: Francoeur.
Team RISP: 0-for-3.
Team LOB: 6.

FIELDING
Outfield assists: Pagan (Hernandez, L at 2nd base).
DP: (Reyes, Jo-Castillo, L-Davis, I).
TP: (Pagan-Blanco, H-Reyes, Jo-Davis, I).

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 2 1 0 0 2 0 1 .253
Guzman, C, 2B 4 2 2 1 0 1 2 .328
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 1 2 1 0 0 0 .322
Dunn, A, 1B 2 0 1 0 2 0 0 .256
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
Harris, W, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .176
Willingham, LF 3 0 1 1 1 0 2 .262
Capps, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Rodriguez, I, C 4 0 0 0 0 1 5 .322
Bernadina, RF 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 .291
Desmond, SS 3 0 0 0 1 0 3 .272
Hernandez, L, P 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 .118
Storen, D, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Morse, PH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .273
b-Kennedy, A, PH-1B 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .255
Totals 27 5 8 5 6 2 14 .261
a-Batted for Storen, D in the 7th. b-Hit a sacrifice fly for Morse in the 7th.
BATTING
2B: Bernadina (3, Valdes, R).
3B: Guzman, C (3, Nieve).
TB: Guzman, C 4; Zimmerman, R 2; Dunn, A; Willingham; Bernadina 2; Hernandez, L.
RBI: Willingham (23), Bernadina (7), Kennedy, A (13), Guzman, C (14), Zimmerman, R (24).
2-out RBI: Guzman, C; Zimmerman, R.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Desmond; Willingham.
SF: Bernadina; Kennedy, A.
GIDP: Rodriguez, I.
Team RISP: 2-for-8.
Team LOB: 6.

FIELDING
E: Zimmerman, R (4, throw), Bernadina (3, fielding).

NY Mets IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Dickey 6.0 5 2 2 4 2 0 3.00
Valdes, R(L, 1-1) 0.1 1 1 1 0 0 0 2.66
Nieve 0.1 2 2 2 1 0 0 5.40
Perez, O 0.1 0 0 0 1 0 0 5.88
Acosta 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.60
Totals 8.0 8 5 5 6 2 0 3.87
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hernandez, L 6.1 4 2 2 3 2 1 1.62
Storen, D(W, 1-0) 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00
Clippard(H, 8) 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2.22
Capps(S, 15) 1.0 1 1 1 0 0 1 2.11
Totals 9.0 5 3 3 3 4 2 4.47
Pitches-strikes: Dickey 98-59, Valdes, R 6-4, Nieve 20-11, Perez, O 8-4, Acosta 7-5, Hernandez, L 94-56, Storen, D 8-4, Clippard 13-10, Capps 9-6.
Groundouts-flyouts: Dickey 6-6, Valdes, R 1-0, Nieve 0-1, Perez, O 0-0, Acosta 2-1, Hernandez, L 8-7, Storen, D 1-0, Clippard 0-1, Capps 2-1.
Batters faced: Dickey 24, Valdes, R 2, Nieve 4, Perez, O 2, Acosta 3, Hernandez, L 27, Storen, D 2, Clippard 3, Capps 4.
Inherited runners-scored: Nieve 1-1, Perez, O 1-0, Storen, D 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Tim Timmons. 1B: Tim Tschida. 2B: Bob Davidson. 3B: Alfonso Marquez.
Weather: 67 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 10 mph, Out to RF.
T: 2:40.
Att: 19,384

Desmond's clutch hit not enough for Nats

By Nate Latsch / Special to MLB.com

ST. LOUIS -- A road trip that began with promise for the Nationals ended with a disappointment and a losing streak they will take back to Washington.

The Nationals opened their nine-game road trip with three victories in their first four games. On Tuesday, Washington's losing streak reached five games with a 3-2 defeat at Busch Stadium.

Desmond's clutch hit not enough for Nats....

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 5 0 0 0 0 0 3 .257
Guzman, C, 2B 5 0 3 0 0 0 1 .323
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 1 1 0 0 0 2 .316
Willingham, LF 3 0 1 0 0 1 2 .261
Kennedy, A, 1B 4 0 1 0 0 0 5 .255
Desmond, SS 4 0 2 1 0 0 1 .279
Bernadina, RF 3 0 0 0 0 1 3 .288
Nieves, C 3 1 1 1 0 1 0 .204
Lannan, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
a-Harris, W, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 .176
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
b-Rodriguez, I, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
1-Stammen, PR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .313
Totals 35 2 9 2 0 5 19 .260
a-Struck out for Lannan in the 7th. b-Reached on error for Clippard in the 9th.
1-Ran for Rodriguez, I in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Kennedy, A (7, Carpenter, C).
HR: Nieves (1, 5th inning off Carpenter, C, 0 on, 2 out).
TB: Guzman, C 3; Zimmerman, R; Willingham; Kennedy, A 2; Desmond 2; Nieves 4.
RBI: Nieves (5), Desmond (18).
2-out RBI: Nieves; Desmond.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Bernadina 2; Kennedy, A 2; Morgan 2.
S: Nieves.
GIDP: Zimmerman, R; Willingham.
Team RISP: 2-for-11.
Team LOB: 9.

FIELDING
Pickoffs: Clippard (Ryan, Br at 1st base).

St. Louis AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Lopez, F, SS 4 1 1 2 0 0 1 .250
Franklin, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Ludwick, RF 4 1 1 1 0 0 0 .295
Holliday, LF 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 .289
Pujols, 1B 3 0 1 0 1 0 1 .324
Freese, 3B 4 0 1 0 0 0 3 .305
Rasmus, CF 3 0 1 0 0 1 1 .280
Molina, Y, C 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 .264
Schumaker, 2B 3 1 1 0 0 1 1 .236
Carpenter, C, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .063
a-Stavinoha, PH 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .344
1-Ryan, Br, PR-SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .162
Totals 27 3 6 3 4 2 9 .257
a-Walked for Carpenter, C in the 8th.
1-Ran for Stavinoha in the 8th.
BATTING
HR: Lopez, F (2, 3rd inning off Lannan, 1 on, 1 out), Ludwick (6, 8th inning off Clippard, 0 on, 2 out).
TB: Lopez, F 4; Ludwick 4; Pujols; Freese; Rasmus; Schumaker.
RBI: Lopez, F 2 (6), Ludwick (16).
2-out RBI: Ludwick.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Schumaker; Freese.
S: Carpenter, C.
Team RISP: 1-for-3.
Team LOB: 5.

BASERUNNING
CS: Pujols (1, 2nd base by Lannan/Nieves).
PO: Ryan, Br (1st base by Clippard).

FIELDING
E: Schumaker 2 (8, fielding, fielding).
DP: 2 (Schumaker-Lopez, F-Pujols, Freese-Schumaker-Pujols).

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lannan 6.0 5 2 2 1 2 1 6.02
Burnett, S 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.09
Clippard(L, 7-3) 1.0 1 1 1 3 0 1 2.30
Totals 8.0 6 3 3 4 2 2 4.51
St. Louis IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Carpenter, C(W, 5-1) 8.0 9 2 1 0 5 1 2.80
Franklin(S, 9) 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.60
Totals 9.0 9 2 1 0 5 1 2.81
WP: Carpenter, C.
HBP: Bernadina (by Carpenter, C), Willingham (by Carpenter, C).
Pitches-strikes: Lannan 94-57, Burnett, S 8-4, Clippard 29-15, Carpenter, C 118-80, Franklin 16-10.
Groundouts-flyouts: Lannan 9-3, Burnett, S 1-2, Clippard 0-2, Carpenter, C 14-3, Franklin 2-0.
Batters faced: Lannan 23, Burnett, S 3, Clippard 6, Carpenter, C 34, Franklin 4.
Umpires: HP: Sam Holbrook. 1B: Brian Knight. 2B: Greg Gibson. 3B: Gerry Davis.
Weather: 68 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 8 mph, L to R.
T: 2:33.
Att: 36,345

One inning does in Stammen against Cards

By Nate Latsch / Special to MLB.com

ST. LOUIS -- The Nationals began their nine-game road trip with three victories in their first four games, but they have struggled in the four games since.

On Monday night at Busch Stadium, Washington surrendered four runs in the first inning and could not recover in a 6-2 loss to the Cardinals, the Nationals' fourth straight defeat with one game left on the road swing.

One inning does in Stammen against Cards....

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, RF 3 0 1 1 0 0 1 .179
b-Gonzalez, Al, PH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .297
c-Dunn, A, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 .252
Slaten, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Storen, D, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Capps, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Guzman, C, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 1 2 .311
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .318
Willingham, LF 3 0 0 0 1 2 0 .259
Rodriguez, I, C 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .336
Kennedy, A, 1B 4 1 2 0 0 0 1 .255
Desmond, SS 4 1 4 0 0 0 0 .271
Bernadina, CF 3 0 1 0 0 1 4 .306
Stammen, P 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 .313
a-Morse, PH-RF 2 0 0 0 0 0 4 .273
Totals 34 2 8 1 1 7 18 .260
a-Popped out for Stammen in the 7th. b-Batted for Harris, W in the 7th. c-Struck out for Gonzalez, Al in the 7th.
BATTING
2B: Kennedy, A (6, Franklin).
TB: Harris, W; Kennedy, A 3; Desmond 4; Bernadina.
RBI: Harris, W (10).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Bernadina; Guzman, C; Dunn, A 2; Morse 2.
S: Bernadina.
Team RISP: 2-for-10.
Team LOB: 7.

BASERUNNING
CS: Harris, W (2, 2nd base by Lohse/Molina, Y).

FIELDING
DP: (Desmond-Guzman, C-Kennedy, A).

St. Louis AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Lopez, F, SS 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 .250
Ludwick, RF 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 .297
Holliday, LF 3 1 0 0 1 1 3 .293
Pujols, 1B 3 2 3 0 1 0 0 .324
Rasmus, CF 4 2 2 1 0 1 2 .278
Freese, 3B 3 1 1 2 0 1 2 .307
Molina, Y, C 4 0 1 2 0 0 2 .270
Schumaker, 2B 3 0 1 1 1 0 1 .234
Lohse, P 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250
Miller, T, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Motte, P 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .000
McClellan, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
a-Stavinoha, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .344
Franklin, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 31 6 9 6 3 6 13 .258
a-Grounded out for McClellan in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Ludwick (9, Stammen).
3B: Freese (1, Stammen).
TB: Ludwick 2; Pujols 3; Rasmus 2; Freese 3; Molina, Y; Schumaker.
RBI: Rasmus (17), Freese 2 (24), Molina, Y 2 (24), Schumaker (8).
2-out RBI: Rasmus; Freese 2; Molina, Y; Schumaker.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Schumaker; Holliday 2.
S: Freese.
GIDP: Freese.
Team RISP: 4-for-8.
Team LOB: 6.

BASERUNNING
SB: Molina, Y (5, 2nd base off Stammen/Rodriguez, I).

FIELDING
E: Schumaker 2 (6, throw, fielding).

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Stammen(L, 1-2) 6.0 6 4 4 2 4 0 5.86
Slaten 0.1 0 0 0 1 1 0 2.08
Storen, D 0.2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.00
Capps 1.0 3 2 2 0 0 0 1.77
Totals 8.0 9 6 6 3 6 0 4.53
St. Louis IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lohse(W, 1-3) 6.0 6 2 1 1 4 0 5.11
Miller, T(H, 5) 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.25
Motte(H, 3) 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.86
McClellan(H, 4) 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2.08
Franklin 1.0 2 0 0 0 1 0 2.76
Totals 9.0 8 2 1 1 7 0 2.86
Lohse pitched to 2 batters in the 7th.

HBP: Ludwick (by Storen, D).
Pitches-strikes: Stammen 96-60, Slaten 7-3, Storen, D 13-7, Capps 15-11, Lohse 87-55, Miller, T 6-4, Motte 8-5, McClellan 23-17, Franklin 16-11.
Groundouts-flyouts: Stammen 9-4, Slaten 0-0, Storen, D 0-1, Capps 3-0, Lohse 7-4, Miller, T 1-1, Motte 0-0, McClellan 0-2, Franklin 2-0.
Batters faced: Stammen 25, Slaten 2, Storen, D 3, Capps 6, Lohse 25, Miller, T 2, Motte 1, McClellan 3, Franklin 5.
Inherited runners-scored: Storen, D 1-0, Miller, T 2-0, Motte 2-0.
Ejections: Washington Nationals Batting Coach Rick Eckstein ejected by HP umpire Gerry Davis (5th).
Umpires: HP: Gerry Davis. 1B: Sam Holbrook. 2B: Brian Knight. 3B: Greg Gibson.
Weather: 56 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 9 mph, Out to RF.
T: 2:53.
Att: 38,005

Storen will get call to join Nats in St. Louis

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

DENVER -- Nationals manager Jim Riggleman announced after Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Rockies that reliever Brian Bruney will be designated for assignment and the team will purchase the contract of right-hander Drew Storen on Monday.

Storen will get call to join Nats in St. Louis....

Olsen's good day tarnished by bullpen

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

DENVER -- It seems like Tyler Clippard is always on the mound when the game is on the line for the Nationals. Usually he gets the job done, but that wasn't the case Sunday afternoon as the Nationals lost to the Rockies, 2-1, at Coors Field.

Olsen's good day tarnished by bullpen....

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 4 1 1 0 0 3 3 .266
Desmond, SS 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 .246
Guzman, C, RF 3 0 2 1 0 0 0 .322
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 0 0 0 0 1 3 .330
Willingham, LF 2 0 0 0 2 0 2 .265
Rodriguez, I, C 4 0 1 0 0 1 4 .349
Morse, 1B 3 0 2 0 0 0 1 .333
a-Harris, W, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .172
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 3 0 1 0 0 1 2 .297
b-Kennedy, A, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .245
Olsen, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 3 .077
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
c-Dunn, A, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .254
Totals 32 1 8 1 2 8 20 .261
a-Struck out for Morse in the 9th. b-Flied out for Gonzalez, Al in the 9th. c-Grounded out for Clippard in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Desmond (7, Francis).
TB: Morgan; Desmond 2; Guzman, C 2; Rodriguez, I; Morse 2; Gonzalez, Al.
RBI: Guzman, C (13).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Rodriguez, I; Morgan; Willingham; Olsen; Desmond.
S: Olsen.
SF: Guzman, C.
GIDP: Rodriguez, I.
Team RISP: 0-for-8.
Team LOB: 8.

FIELDING
DP: (Gonzalez, Al-Desmond-Morse).

Colorado AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Gonzalez, C, CF-LF 4 0 2 0 0 1 0 .326
Spilborghs, LF 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 .218
b-Fowler, PH-CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .235
Hawpe, RF 3 0 0 1 0 1 1 .354
Tulowitzki, SS 4 1 1 0 0 1 1 .299
Helton, 1B 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 .255
Olivo, C 2 0 1 1 0 0 1 .290
Stewart, 3B 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 .292
Barmes, 2B 3 0 1 0 0 0 2 .228
Francis, P 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 .000
Belisle, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500
a-Smith, S, PH 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 .262
Corpas, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 26 2 6 2 2 3 12 .266
a-Walked for Belisle in the 8th. b-Hit a sacrifice bunt for Spilborghs in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Tulowitzki (13, Olsen).
TB: Gonzalez, C 2; Tulowitzki 2; Helton; Olivo; Barmes.
RBI: Olivo (19), Hawpe (12).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Francis; Barmes; Tulowitzki.
S: Fowler.
SF: Olivo; Hawpe.
GIDP: Hawpe.
Team RISP: 0-for-5.
Team LOB: 5.

FIELDING
DP: (Francis-Tulowitzki-Helton).

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Olsen 6.2 5 1 1 1 3 0 3.15
Clippard(L, 7-2) 1.1 1 1 1 1 0 0 2.05
Totals 8.0 6 2 2 2 3 0 4.48
Colorado IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Francis 7.0 7 1 1 2 6 0 1.29
Belisle(W, 1-0) 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2.28
Corpas(S, 2) 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2.73
Totals 9.0 8 1 1 2 8 0 3.89
WP: Francis.
Pitches-strikes: Olsen 106-67, Clippard 21-13, Francis 106-67, Belisle 16-12, Corpas 8-6.
Groundouts-flyouts: Olsen 10-6, Clippard 2-2, Francis 9-5, Belisle 1-1, Corpas 1-1.
Batters faced: Olsen 25, Clippard 6, Francis 29, Belisle 4, Corpas 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Clippard 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Marty Foster. 1B: Ed Hickox. 2B: Mike Muchlinski. 3B: Fieldin Culbreth.
Weather: 60 degrees, sunny.
Wind: 7 mph, In from RF.
T: 2:41.
Att: 42,874

Error proves costly to Nationals in nightcap

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

DENVER -- An error by shortstop Ian Desmond proved to be costly for the Nationals, who lost the second game of a day-night doubleheader, 4-3, at Coors Field on Saturday.

Error proves costly to Nationals in nightcap....

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 4 0 0 0 0 2 0 .266
Harris, W, LF 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 .175
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 1 2 0 0 0 1 .343
Dunn, A, 1B 4 1 1 1 0 2 2 .256
Guzman, C, 2B 4 1 1 0 0 1 0 .313
Bernadina, RF 3 0 2 2 0 1 1 .304
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Walker, T, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Willingham, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .270
Desmond, SS 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .245
Nieves, C 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .196
Atilano, L, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 .100
Taveras, RF 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .200
Totals 34 3 7 3 0 8 6 .261
a-Popped out for Walker, T in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Bernadina (2, Hammel).
HR: Dunn, A (9, 6th inning off Hammel, 0 on, 2 out).
TB: Harris, W; Zimmerman, R 2; Dunn, A 4; Guzman, C; Bernadina 3.
RBI: Bernadina 2 (6), Dunn, A (19).
2-out RBI: Bernadina 2; Dunn, A.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Desmond.
GIDP: Zimmerman, R.
Team RISP: 1-for-2.
Team LOB: 4.

FIELDING
E: Desmond (7, missed catch).
DP: (Guzman, C-Desmond-Dunn, A).

Colorado AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Gonzalez, C, CF-RF 4 1 1 2 0 1 1 .320
Smith, S, LF 2 1 1 1 2 0 0 .262
Hawpe, RF 4 0 2 0 0 2 1 .371
Beimel, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Belisle, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500
Corpas, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Tulowitzki, SS 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 .300
Helton, 1B 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 .250
Stewart, 3B 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 .299
Barmes, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .224
Phillips, P, C 2 2 1 0 1 1 1 .273
Hammel, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .167
a-Fowler, PH-CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .235
Totals 28 4 6 3 4 5 10 .267
a-Hit a sacrifice bunt for Hammel in the 7th.
BATTING
HR: Gonzalez, C (4, 3rd inning off Atilano, L, 1 on, 1 out), Smith, S (5, 3rd inning off Atilano, L, 0 on, 1 out).
TB: Gonzalez, C 4; Smith, S 4; Hawpe 2; Stewart; Phillips, P.
RBI: Gonzalez, C 2 (28), Smith, S (15).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Phillips, P; Tulowitzki; Hawpe; Barmes.
S: Hammel; Fowler.
GIDP: Tulowitzki.
Team RISP: 1-for-8.
Team LOB: 6.

BASERUNNING
SB: Stewart (3, 2nd base off Walker, T/Nieves).

FIELDING
DP: (Stewart-Barmes-Helton).

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Atilano, L 5.0 4 3 3 4 3 2 3.90
Burnett, S(L, 0-1) 2.0 1 1 0 0 2 0 3.38
Walker, T 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4.58
Totals 8.0 6 4 3 4 5 2 4.54
Colorado IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hammel(W, 1-2) 7.0 6 3 3 0 7 1 7.71
Beimel(H, 4) 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.66
Belisle(H, 2) 0.1 1 0 0 0 1 0 2.38
Corpas(S, 1) 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.84
Totals 9.0 7 3 3 0 8 1 3.97
WP: Burnett, S, Hammel.
Balk: Atilano, L.
Pitches-strikes: Atilano, L 93-59, Burnett, S 39-24, Walker, T 12-8, Hammel 92-63, Beimel 7-3, Belisle 8-5, Corpas 11-7.
Groundouts-flyouts: Atilano, L 7-4, Burnett, S 1-1, Walker, T 2-1, Hammel 9-5, Beimel 1-1, Belisle 0-0, Corpas 2-1.
Batters faced: Atilano, L 22, Burnett, S 8, Walker, T 4, Hammel 27, Beimel 2, Belisle 2, Corpas 3.
Umpires: HP: Fieldin Culbreth. 1B: Marty Foster. 2B: Gary Cederstrom. 3B: Mike Muchlinski.
Weather: 56 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 14 mph, In from RF.
T: 2:33.
Att: 35,258

Nationals can't solve Rox's ace Jimenez

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

DENVER -- On April 22, Nationals right-hander Livan Hernandez and Rockies right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez found themselves in a pitchers' duel, with Jimenez winning the battle at Nationals Park.

In the first game of a day-night doubleheader on Saturday, the two hurlers had a rematch, and Jimenez again got the upper hand, as the Rockies downed the Nationals, 6-2, at Coors Field.

Nationals can't solve Rox's ace Jimenez....

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 2 1 2 0 1 0 0 .274
Kennedy, A, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 .247
Dunn, A, 1B 4 1 1 1 0 1 2 .256
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 0 3 1 0 0 0 .337
Harris, W, LF 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 .169
Rodriguez, I, C 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 .353
Bernadina, RF 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 .279
Desmond, SS 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 .255
Hernandez, L, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 .067
Slaten, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Willingham, PH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .273
1-Taveras, PR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .206
Bruney, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 30 2 7 2 1 5 10 .263
a-Hit by pitch for Slaten in the 8th.
1-Ran for Willingham in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Zimmerman, R (12, Jimenez, U).
HR: Dunn, A (8, 6th inning off Jimenez, U, 0 on, 2 out).
TB: Morgan 2; Dunn, A 4; Zimmerman, R 4; Bernadina.
RBI: Zimmerman, R (23), Dunn, A (18).
2-out RBI: Zimmerman, R; Dunn, A.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Rodriguez, I; Dunn, A.
S: Morgan.
GIDP: Kennedy, A.
Team RISP: 1-for-6.
Team LOB: 4.

BASERUNNING
CS: Bernadina (1, 2nd base by Jimenez, U/Olivo), Morgan (8, 2nd base by Jimenez, U/Olivo).

FIELDING
DP: (Desmond-Dunn, A).

Colorado AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Gonzalez, C, CF-LF 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 .323
Smith, S, LF 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .256
a-Spilborghs, PH-LF-RF 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .231
Hawpe, RF 3 1 3 0 1 0 0 .362
Corpas, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Tulowitzki, SS 3 1 0 0 1 2 3 .310
Giambi, 1B 3 2 1 1 1 0 2 .207
Olivo, C 4 1 1 1 0 1 4 .286
Stewart, 3B 4 1 2 2 0 0 0 .301
Barmes, 2B 4 0 2 2 0 0 2 .234
Jimenez, U, P 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 .143
b-Fowler, PH-CF 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .235
Totals 33 6 10 6 3 3 14 .268
a-Grounded into a double play for Smith, S in the 7th. b-Flied out for Jimenez, U in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Hawpe 3 (9, Hernandez, L, Hernandez, L, Hernandez, L), Stewart (6, Bruney).
HR: Giambi (1, 2nd inning off Hernandez, L, 0 on, 0 out), Olivo (8, 4th inning off Hernandez, L, 0 on, 1 out).
TB: Gonzalez, C; Hawpe 6; Giambi 4; Olivo 4; Stewart 3; Barmes 2.
RBI: Giambi (5), Olivo (18), Stewart 2 (20), Barmes 2 (15).
2-out RBI: Stewart 2; Barmes 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Tulowitzki 2; Barmes.
GIDP: Spilborghs.
Team RISP: 3-for-10.
Team LOB: 6.

FIELDING
DP: 2 (Giambi-Tulowitzki-Jimenez, U, Olivo-Tulowitzki).

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hernandez, L(L, 4-2) 6.0 7 3 3 1 3 2 1.46
Slaten 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2.25
Bruney 1.0 2 3 3 2 0 0 7.64
Totals 8.0 10 6 6 3 3 2 4.57
Colorado IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Jimenez, U(W, 7-1) 8.0 7 2 2 1 5 1 1.12
Corpas 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.96
Totals 9.0 7 2 2 1 5 1 4.00
HBP: Willingham (by Jimenez, U).
Pitches-strikes: Hernandez, L 100-59, Slaten 9-6, Bruney 22-10, Jimenez, U 115-70, Corpas 14-10.
Groundouts-flyouts: Hernandez, L 9-5, Slaten 3-0, Bruney 1-2, Jimenez, U 8-5, Corpas 3-0.
Batters faced: Hernandez, L 26, Slaten 3, Bruney 7, Jimenez, U 30, Corpas 3.
Umpires: HP: Ed Hickox. 1B: Mike Muchlinski. 2B: Marty Foster. 3B: Gary Cederstrom.
Weather: 54 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 5 mph, In from RF.
T: 2:29.
Att: 29,111

Nats not locked in on top Draft pick

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

DENVER -- For the second year in a row, the Nationals have the first overall pick in the 2010 First-Year Player Draft.

Nats not locked in on top Draft pick....

Nothing new to report in Dunn talks

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

DENVER -- Nationals first baseman Adam Dunn said Thursday that all remains quiet when it comes to contract-extension talks. Even if nothing gets done now Dunn, who is a free agent after the season, believes something could be worked out this offseason.

Nothing new to report in Dunn talks....

Zimmerman homers twice in Nats' rout

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

DENVER -- The Nationals had their best offensive night of the season on Thursday night. Third baseman Ryan Zimmerman hit two homers and drove in a career-high six runs as the Nationals pounded the Rockies, 14-6, in a rain-shortened eight-inning rout at Coors Field.

Zimmerman homers twice in Nats' rout....

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 5 1 2 1 0 1 1 .263
Kennedy, A, 2B-1B 4 3 2 0 1 1 0 .258
Zimmerman, R, 3B 5 3 3 6 0 2 0 .319
Gonzalez, Al, 3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .294
Dunn, A, 1B 4 0 1 0 0 1 0 .256
1-Taveras, PR-LF 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 .206
Willingham, LF 5 1 3 2 0 0 0 .273
Bruney, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Rodriguez, I, C 4 1 0 0 0 1 3 .367
Bernadina, RF 2 1 1 0 2 0 0 .275
Desmond, SS 3 2 2 2 0 0 1 .262
Lannan, P 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 .000
Batista, P 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .000
Slaten, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Harris, W, PH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .182
b-Guzman, C, PH-2B 1 1 1 3 0 0 0 .315
Totals 37 14 16 14 3 7 8 .264
a-Batted for Slaten in the 8th. b-Doubled for Harris, W in the 8th.
1-Ran for Dunn, A in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Desmond (6, Chacin), Dunn, A (10, Daley, M), Guzman, C (7, Flores, R), Willingham (5, Betancourt, R).
HR: Zimmerman, R 2 (8, 1st inning off Chacin, 1 on, 1 out; 5th inning off Chacin, 2 on, 2 out).
TB: Morgan 2; Kennedy, A 2; Zimmerman, R 9; Dunn, A 2; Taveras; Willingham 4; Bernadina; Desmond 3; Guzman, C 2.
RBI: Zimmerman, R 6 (22), Morgan (8), Desmond 2 (17), Guzman, C 3 (12), Willingham 2 (22).
2-out RBI: Morgan; Zimmerman, R 4; Willingham 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Rodriguez, I 2.
S: Rodriguez, I.
SF: Desmond.
Team RISP: 8-for-11.
Team LOB: 4.

BASERUNNING
CS: Morgan (7, 2nd base by Rogers, E/Olivo).

FIELDING
DP: (Kennedy, A-Desmond-Dunn, A).

Colorado AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Gonzalez, C, LF 5 1 1 1 0 1 1 .325
Fowler, CF 3 0 0 0 2 0 1 .237
Hawpe, RF 5 0 0 0 0 2 3 .327
Tulowitzki, SS 4 1 2 1 0 0 0 .317
Helton, 1B 2 2 1 0 2 0 0 .257
Olivo, C 3 1 2 3 1 1 2 .287
Stewart, 3B 4 0 2 1 0 1 2 .294
Barmes, 2B 4 0 1 0 0 0 6 .222
Chacin, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Spilborghs, PH 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 .235
Rogers, E, P 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .200
b-Mora, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .268
Daley, M, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Flores, R, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Betancourt, R, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 33 6 10 6 6 5 16 .267
a-Walked for Chacin in the 5th. b-Flied out for Rogers, E in the 7th.
BATTING
2B: Tulowitzki (12, Lannan).
3B: Gonzalez, C (3, Lannan).
HR: Olivo (7, 7th inning off Batista, 1 on, 1 out).
TB: Gonzalez, C 3; Tulowitzki 3; Helton; Olivo 5; Stewart 2; Barmes; Rogers, E.
RBI: Gonzalez, C (26), Tulowitzki (15), Olivo 3 (17), Stewart (18).
2-out RBI: Tulowitzki; Olivo; Stewart.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Barmes 3.
GIDP: Gonzalez, C.
Team RISP: 3-for-10.
Team LOB: 9.

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lannan 4.2 6 4 4 4 1 0 6.51
Batista 1.2 3 2 2 2 1 1 6.04
Slaten(W, 1-0) 0.2 1 0 0 0 1 0 3.00
Bruney 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 6.48
Totals 8.0 10 6 6 6 5 1 4.51
Colorado IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Chacin(L, 2-1) 5.0 6 6 6 1 3 2 2.66
Rogers, E 2.0 3 1 1 0 2 0 6.14
Daley, M 0.1 3 4 4 1 0 0 4.02
Flores, R 0.1 3 3 3 1 1 0 3.00
Betancourt, R 0.1 1 0 0 0 1 0 5.40
Totals 8.0 16 14 14 3 7 2 4.05
IBB: Bernadina (by Daley, M).
Pitches-strikes: Lannan 91-49, Batista 28-16, Slaten 12-9, Bruney 14-12, Chacin 84-51, Rogers, E 31-23, Daley, M 16-8, Flores, R 28-18, Betancourt, R 10-6.
Groundouts-flyouts: Lannan 6-5, Batista 2-2, Slaten 0-1, Bruney 1-0, Chacin 9-3, Rogers, E 2-0, Daley, M 1-0, Flores, R 0-0, Betancourt, R 0-0.
Batters faced: Lannan 24, Batista 9, Slaten 3, Bruney 3, Chacin 22, Rogers, E 8, Daley, M 5, Flores, R 5, Betancourt, R 2.
Inherited runners-scored: Batista 2-1, Flores, R 3-3, Betancourt, R 3-2.
Umpires: HP: Gary Cederstrom. 1B: Ed Hickox. 2B: Fieldin Culbreth. 3B: Marty Foster.
Weather: 47 degrees, overcast.
Wind: 4 mph, In from LF.
T: 3:15 (1:17 delay).
Att: 20,795

Strasburg dominates with six hitless innings

By Jennifer McCaffrey / Special to MLB.com

SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- A glimpse at the future of Washington Nationals baseball appeared on the field at Alliance Bank Stadium on Wednesday night.

After six scoreless, hitless innings from pitching phenom Stephen Strasburg, the Nationals' No. 1 overall pick in the 2009 First-Year Player Draft, relief pitching prospect Drew Storen entered to help finish off the Norfolk Tides.

Strasburg dominates with six hitless innings....

Bernadina's big day boosts Nationals

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

NEW YORK -- Roger Bernadina's second home run of the game -- and his career -- proved to be enough as the Nationals defeated the Mets, 6-4, at Citi Field on Wednesday afternoon.

Bernadina's big day boosts Nationals....

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 4 0 0 0 1 1 5 .258
Kennedy, A, 2B-1B 4 0 1 0 1 1 0 .247
Zimmerman, R, 3B 5 0 0 0 0 2 5 .303
Dunn, A, 1B 5 1 2 0 0 0 0 .256
Capps, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Guzman, C, SS-2B 5 2 2 0 0 1 2 .308
Harris, W, LF 2 0 0 0 2 1 0 .182
Walker, T, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
c-Desmond, PH-SS 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .250
Bernadina, RF 5 2 3 3 0 1 6 .263
Nieves, C 4 1 1 0 0 2 3 .209
Stammen, P 2 0 2 3 0 0 0 .357
a-Gonzalez, Al, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .294
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Taveras, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .182
b-Willingham, PH-LF 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .257
Totals 38 6 11 6 5 9 22 .258
a-Grounded out for Stammen in the 6th. b-Walked for Taveras in the 8th. c-Flied out for Clippard in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Dunn, A (9, Pelfrey), Nieves (2, Pelfrey).
HR: Bernadina 2 (2, 4th inning off Pelfrey, 0 on, 2 out; 9th inning off Rodriguez, F, 1 on, 2 out).
TB: Kennedy, A; Dunn, A 3; Guzman, C 2; Bernadina 9; Nieves 2; Stammen 2.
RBI: Stammen 3 (4), Bernadina 3 (4).
2-out RBI: Stammen 3; Bernadina 3.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Morgan; Bernadina 2; Zimmerman, R 3.
S: Nieves.
Team RISP: 3-for-11.
Team LOB: 11.

FIELDING
E: Zimmerman, R (3, fielding).
DP: (Kennedy, A-Guzman, C-Dunn, A).

NY Mets AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Pagan, CF 4 1 2 1 0 1 0 .282
Cora, 2B 5 1 2 1 0 0 3 .220
Reyes, Jo, SS 5 0 1 1 0 0 2 .228
Bay, LF 4 0 1 0 0 2 2 .264
Wright, D, 3B 2 1 0 0 2 1 1 .288
Davis, I, 1B 3 1 1 0 1 0 0 .290
Francoeur, RF 4 0 0 0 0 0 5 .235
Barajas, C 3 0 0 0 1 1 1 .247
Pelfrey, P 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 .231
Takahashi, H, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
a-Matthews, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .152
Feliciano, P, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Nieve, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Carter, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .500
Rodriguez, F, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 34 4 8 4 4 6 15 .247
a-Struck out for Takahashi, H in the 6th. b-Flied out for Nieve in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Pagan (3, Stammen), Reyes, Jo (6, Stammen).
TB: Pagan 3; Cora 2; Reyes, Jo 2; Bay; Davis, I; Pelfrey.
RBI: Pelfrey (2), Pagan (15), Cora (5), Reyes, Jo (10).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Bay; Cora; Francoeur 2.
SF: Pagan.
GIDP: Reyes, Jo.
Team RISP: 3-for-9.
Team LOB: 8.

FIELDING
E: Reyes, Jo (3, fielding).

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Stammen 5.0 6 4 4 4 2 0 5.84
Burnett, S 1.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 4.15
Walker, T 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 4.82
Clippard(W, 7-1) 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.80
Capps(S, 14) 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.93
Totals 9.0 8 4 4 4 6 0 4.45
NY Mets IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Pelfrey 5.2 7 4 4 3 6 1 3.14
Takahashi, H 0.1 1 0 0 0 1 0 2.74
Feliciano, P 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1.76
Nieve 1.0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3.32
Rodriguez, F(L, 2-1) 1.0 2 2 2 0 1 1 2.04
Totals 9.0 11 6 6 5 9 2 3.72
Burnett, S pitched to 1 batter in the 7th.
Feliciano, P pitched to 1 batter in the 8th.

IBB: Barajas (by Stammen).
Pitches-strikes: Stammen 100-51, Burnett, S 16-10, Walker, T 10-8, Clippard 15-11, Capps 11-7, Pelfrey 119-74, Takahashi, H 7-5, Feliciano, P 14-9, Nieve 21-11, Rodriguez, F 14-12.
Groundouts-flyouts: Stammen 5-8, Burnett, S 0-1, Walker, T 2-0, Clippard 1-2, Capps 2-0, Pelfrey 4-6, Takahashi, H 0-0, Feliciano, P 1-1, Nieve 2-0, Rodriguez, F 0-1.
Batters faced: Stammen 25, Burnett, S 4, Walker, T 3, Clippard 4, Capps 3, Pelfrey 28, Takahashi, H 2, Feliciano, P 4, Nieve 5, Rodriguez, F 5.
Inherited runners-scored: Walker, T 1-0, Takahashi, H 1-0, Nieve 1-0.
Umpires: HP: James Hoye. 1B: Wally Bell. 2B: Laz Diaz. 3B: John Hirschbeck.
Weather: 48 degrees, drizzle.
Wind: 12 mph, In from CF.
T: 3:33.
Att: 33,024

Nationals stunned by eighth-inning rally

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

NEW YORK -- Let the record show that Tyler Clippard is human and Brian Bruney continues to have problems on the mound. The bullpen struggled late as the Nationals blew a five-run lead and lost to the Mets, 8-6, at Citi Field on Tuesday night.

Nationals stunned by eighth-inning rally....

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 4 0 0 0 1 1 5 .266
Guzman, C, 2B 3 2 2 0 2 0 1 .304
Bruney, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
Batista, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 2 1 0 2 0 4 .321
Dunn, A, 1B 5 1 1 3 0 2 5 .250
Willingham, LF 4 1 0 0 1 1 1 .257
Rodriguez, I, C 5 0 1 2 0 0 0 .383
Desmond, SS 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 .253
Taveras, RF 3 0 2 0 1 0 0 .182
Olsen, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 4 .091
Walker, T, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Slaten, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Gonzalez, Al, PH-2B 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .303
Totals 35 6 9 6 7 5 20 .257
a-Singled for Slaten in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Guzman, C (6, Niese).
HR: Dunn, A (7, 1st inning off Niese, 2 on, 1 out).
TB: Guzman, C 3; Zimmerman, R; Dunn, A 4; Rodriguez, I; Desmond; Taveras 2; Gonzalez, Al.
RBI: Dunn, A 3 (17), Rodriguez, I 2 (15), Desmond (15).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Zimmerman, R 2; Morgan 2; Dunn, A 2.
S: Olsen.
Team RISP: 3-for-8.
Team LOB: 10.

FIELDING
E: Desmond (6, throw).
DP: 3 (Olsen-Desmond-Dunn, A, Desmond-Guzman, C-Dunn, A, Guzman, C-Desmond-Dunn, A).

NY Mets AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Pagan, CF 5 1 2 1 0 0 3 .274
Castillo, L, 2B 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 .269
Valdes, R, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500
c-Carter, PH 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1.000
Rodriguez, F, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Reyes, Jo, SS 4 0 0 0 1 0 4 .230
Bay, LF 4 2 3 1 1 0 3 .264
Wright, D, 3B 4 2 3 0 1 1 3 .293
Davis, I, 1B 5 1 0 1 0 1 8 .288
Francoeur, RF 3 0 1 2 0 2 4 .243
Barajas, C 4 1 2 2 0 0 1 .255
Niese, P 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .154
Acosta, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Matthews, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .156
Takahashi, H, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
b-Cora, PH-2B 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 .200
Totals 37 8 16 8 4 4 28 .247
a-Singled for Acosta in the 5th. b-Walked for Takahashi, H in the 7th. c-Doubled for Valdes, R in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Wright, D 2 (7, Olsen, Bruney), Barajas (4, Clippard), Carter (1, Clippard).
TB: Pagan 2; Castillo, L; Carter 2; Bay 3; Wright, D 5; Francoeur; Barajas 3; Niese; Matthews; Cora.
RBI: Francoeur 2 (19), Davis, I (10), Barajas 2 (19), Pagan (14), Carter (1), Bay (15).
2-out RBI: Francoeur.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Barajas; Francoeur; Bay 2; Reyes, Jo; Davis, I 2.
SF: Francoeur.
GIDP: Davis, I; Pagan; Castillo, L.
Team RISP: 6-for-20.
Team LOB: 10.

BASERUNNING
SB: Bay (3, 2nd base off Olsen/Rodriguez, I), Francoeur (3, 2nd base off Olsen/Rodriguez, I).

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Olsen 5.1 9 2 2 1 2 0 3.51
Walker, T 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5.09
Slaten 1.0 1 0 0 1 0 0 3.86
Bruney 0.0 2 3 2 0 0 0 6.89
Clippard(BS, 5)(L, 6-1) 0.1 4 3 3 0 1 0 1.88
Batista 0.2 0 0 0 2 1 0 5.66
Totals 8.0 16 8 7 4 4 0 4.46
NY Mets IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Niese 4.1 6 6 6 5 3 1 4.58
Acosta 0.2 1 0 0 1 1 0 6.00
Takahashi, H 2.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2.78
Valdes, R(W, 1-0) 1.0 1 0 0 1 1 0 2.60
Rodriguez, F(S, 5) 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.08
Totals 9.0 9 6 6 7 5 1 3.65
Bruney pitched to 3 batters in the 8th.

WP: Valdes, R.
IBB: Reyes, Jo (by Batista), Zimmerman, R (by Valdes, R).
Pitches-strikes: Olsen 82-55, Walker, T 8-6, Slaten 15-8, Bruney 7-5, Clippard 14-11, Batista 20-8, Niese 91-51, Acosta 21-11, Takahashi, H 18-13, Valdes, R 20-13, Rodriguez, F 6-3.
Groundouts-flyouts: Olsen 7-6, Walker, T 0-2, Slaten 2-1, Bruney 0-0, Clippard 0-0, Batista 0-1, Niese 7-3, Acosta 0-1, Takahashi, H 3-3, Valdes, R 2-0, Rodriguez, F 1-2.
Batters faced: Olsen 24, Walker, T 2, Slaten 4, Bruney 3, Clippard 5, Batista 4, Niese 24, Acosta 4, Takahashi, H 7, Valdes, R 5, Rodriguez, F 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Walker, T 1-1, Clippard 2-2, Batista 2-1, Acosta 2-1.
Umpires: HP: John Hirschbeck. 1B: James Hoye. 2B: Wally Bell. 3B: Laz Diaz.
Weather: 52 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 12 mph, Out to LF.
T: 3:23.
Att: 31,606

Nats all alone in second place in NL East

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

NEW YORK -- Manager Jim Riggleman said before Tuesday's game against the Mets that the Nationals want to make a statement and show they are not a 100-loss team, like they were the previous two years.

Nats all alone in second place in NL East....

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 5 0 2 0 0 1 0 .275
Kennedy, A, 2B-1B 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 .247
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 1 1 1 1 0 3 .321
Dunn, A, 1B 3 0 1 0 1 1 2 .252
1-Taveras, PR-LF-RF 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 .133
Willingham, LF 4 0 1 0 0 1 3 .267
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .281
Rodriguez, I, C 4 0 4 1 0 0 0 .393
Bernadina, RF 4 0 0 0 0 2 6 .212
Bruney, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Batista, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Desmond, SS 3 0 0 0 1 1 3 .255
Atilano, L, P 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 .125
Slaten, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Walker, T, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Harris, W, LF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .189
Totals 35 3 11 3 5 7 21 .257

1-Ran for Dunn, A in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Rodriguez, I (9, Maine), Dunn, A (8, Feliciano, P).
HR: Kennedy, A (2, 3rd inning off Maine, 0 on, 1 out), Zimmerman, R (6, 3rd inning off Maine, 0 on, 1 out).
TB: Morgan 2; Kennedy, A 4; Zimmerman, R 4; Dunn, A 2; Willingham; Rodriguez, I 5; Atilano, L.
RBI: Kennedy, A (12), Zimmerman, R (16), Rodriguez, I (13).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Willingham 2; Atilano, L; Bernadina; Taveras.
GIDP: Desmond.
Team RISP: 3-for-14.
Team LOB: 10.

BASERUNNING
SB: Morgan 2 (8, 2nd base off Mejia, Je/Barajas, 3rd base off Maine/Barajas), Kennedy, A (5, 2nd base off Maine/Barajas), Rodriguez, I (2, 2nd base off Maine/Barajas).

FIELDING
PB: Rodriguez, I (1).
DP: (Zimmerman, R-Dunn, A).

NY Mets AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Pagan, CF 5 1 2 1 0 0 3 .269
Castillo, L, 2B 4 0 1 1 1 1 1 .270
Reyes, Jo, SS 4 0 1 0 0 2 4 .237
Cora, SS 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .182
Bay, LF 4 0 1 0 1 2 2 .248
Wright, D, 3B 4 0 2 0 0 1 3 .277
Davis, I, 1B 4 0 1 0 0 1 5 .311
Francoeur, RF 4 0 1 0 0 2 2 .241
Barajas, C 4 1 2 0 0 0 2 .244
Maine, P 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
Takahashi, H, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
a-Matthews, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 .136
Feliciano, P, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Mejia, Je, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Catalanotto, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .160
Totals 37 2 12 2 2 11 24 .241
a-Struck out for Takahashi, H in the 7th. b-Grounded out for Mejia, Je in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Barajas (3, Atilano, L).
HR: Pagan (2, 9th inning off Batista, 0 on, 1 out).
TB: Pagan 5; Castillo, L; Reyes, Jo; Cora; Bay; Wright, D 2; Davis, I; Francoeur; Barajas 3.
RBI: Castillo, L (8), Pagan (13).
2-out RBI: Castillo, L.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Davis, I 2; Castillo, L; Reyes, Jo; Barajas 2.
S: Maine.
Team RISP: 1-for-12.
Team LOB: 11.

BASERUNNING
SB: Pagan (4, 2nd base off Atilano, L/Rodriguez, I).

FIELDING
Outfield assists: Francoeur (Kennedy, A at 1st base), Pagan (Rodriguez, I at home).
DP: 2 (Francoeur-Castillo, L-Davis, I, Castillo, L-Cora-Davis, I).

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Atilano, L(W, 3-0) 5.1 5 0 0 2 5 0 3.57
Slaten(H, 1) 1.1 3 1 1 0 1 0 6.75
Walker, T(H, 1) 0.2 1 0 0 0 2 0 5.29
Burnett, S 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4.70
Bruney(H, 3) 0.2 0 0 0 0 1 0 5.74
Batista(S, 1) 1.0 2 1 1 0 2 1 5.85
Totals 9.0 12 2 2 2 11 1 4.37
NY Mets IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Maine(L, 1-2) 6.0 7 2 2 4 5 2 5.45
Takahashi, H 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.05
Feliciano, P 0.1 3 1 1 0 1 0 1.88
Mejia, Je 1.2 1 0 0 1 1 0 2.35
Totals 9.0 11 3 3 5 7 2 3.58
Burnett, S pitched to 1 batter in the 8th.

WP: Bruney.
IBB: Desmond (by Maine), Zimmerman, R (by Mejia, Je).
Pitches-strikes: Atilano, L 102-59, Slaten 20-14, Walker, T 14-8, Burnett, S 3-1, Bruney 11-6, Batista 18-12, Maine 114-66, Takahashi, H 9-8, Feliciano, P 16-9, Mejia, Je 21-12.
Groundouts-flyouts: Atilano, L 5-6, Slaten 1-1, Walker, T 0-0, Burnett, S 0-0, Bruney 0-1, Batista 1-0, Maine 3-7, Takahashi, H 0-3, Feliciano, P 0-0, Mejia, Je 4-0.
Batters faced: Atilano, L 23, Slaten 6, Walker, T 3, Burnett, S 1, Bruney 2, Batista 5, Maine 27, Takahashi, H 3, Feliciano, P 4, Mejia, Je 6.
Inherited runners-scored: Slaten 2-0, Walker, T 2-0, Burnett, S 1-0, Bruney 2-0, Mejia, Je 2-0.
Ejections: New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes ejected by HP umpire Laz Diaz (8th); New York Mets Manager Jerry Manuel ejected by HP umpire Laz Diaz (8th).
Umpires: HP: Laz Diaz. 1B: John Hirschbeck. 2B: James Hoye. 3B: Wally Bell.
Weather: 57 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 19 mph, In from LF.
T: 3:23.
Att: 29,313.

Willingham fulfills mom's wish, lifts Nationals

By Jeff Seidel / Special to MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- Josh Willingham's mother called him Sunday morning to remind him that he homered last year on Mother's Day, and she'd love it if he could do it again.

Willingham fulfills mom's wish, lifts Nationals....

Florida AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Coghlan, LF 4 1 3 0 0 0 0 .206
Helms, 3B 4 0 1 0 0 1 2 .343
Ramirez, H, SS 3 1 1 1 1 0 2 .308
Cantu, 1B 3 0 1 1 0 0 1 .267
Uggla, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 1 3 .274
Baker, Jo, C 4 0 0 0 0 1 3 .233
Ross, C, CF 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 .272
Petersen, B, RF 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 .143
Sanchez, A, P 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .273
Leroux, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Maybin, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .229
Hensley, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Sanchez, G, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .272
Totals 33 2 7 2 2 4 14 .259
a-Struck out for Leroux in the 7th. b-Grounded out for Hensley in the 9th.
BATTING
HR: Ramirez, H (7, 6th inning off Hernandez, L, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Coghlan 3; Helms; Ramirez, H 4; Cantu; Ross, C.
RBI: Ramirez, H (19), Cantu (29).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Petersen, B; Baker, Jo.
SF: Cantu.
Team RISP: 0-for-3.
Team LOB: 7.

FIELDING
DP: 3 (Ramirez, H-Uggla-Cantu 2, Uggla-Ramirez, H-Cantu).

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 2 1 0 0 1 1 1 .270
Kennedy, A, 2B-1B 3 1 1 0 1 1 2 .244
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 0 0 0 0 1 2 .325
Dunn, A, 1B 4 0 3 1 0 1 0 .250
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .281
Willingham, LF 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 .268
Taveras, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .138
Rodriguez, I, C 4 0 0 0 0 1 5 .365
Bernadina, RF 4 0 2 0 0 1 0 .241
Desmond, SS 4 0 2 0 0 1 2 .264
Hernandez, L, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .077
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
Capps, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 28 3 9 2 4 8 13 .255
BATTING
2B: Dunn, A (7, Sanchez, A).
HR: Willingham (6, 8th inning off Hensley, 0 on, 1 out).
TB: Kennedy, A; Dunn, A 4; Willingham 4; Bernadina 2; Desmond 2.
RBI: Dunn, A (14), Willingham (20).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Rodriguez, I; Morgan; Kennedy, A; Desmond.
S: Hernandez, L 2.
GIDP: Zimmerman, R; Rodriguez, I; Desmond.
Team RISP: 1-for-8.
Team LOB: 8.

BASERUNNING
SB: Bernadina (2, 2nd base off Hensley/Baker, Jo).

Florida IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Sanchez, A 4.1 6 2 2 4 4 0 4.08
Leroux 1.2 1 0 0 0 0 0 4.50
Hensley(L, 1-1) 2.0 2 1 1 0 4 1 2.08
Totals 8.0 9 3 3 4 8 1 4.21
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hernandez, L 7.0 5 1 1 1 3 1 1.04
Burnett, S 0.0 1 1 1 0 0 0 4.70
Clippard(BS, 4)(W, 6-0) 1.0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0.76
Capps(S, 13) 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.98
Totals 9.0 7 2 2 2 4 1 4.45
Burnett, S pitched to 1 batter in the 8th.

WP: Sanchez, A.
HBP: Morgan (by Sanchez, A).
Pitches-strikes: Sanchez, A 100-63, Leroux 14-8, Hensley 34-24, Hernandez, L 110-75, Burnett, S 4-2, Clippard 23-13, Capps 9-5.
Groundouts-flyouts: Sanchez, A 6-1, Leroux 4-1, Hensley 0-2, Hernandez, L 12-6, Burnett, S 0-0, Clippard 1-1, Capps 1-2.
Batters faced: Sanchez, A 23, Leroux 4, Hensley 8, Hernandez, L 27, Burnett, S 1, Clippard 5, Capps 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Leroux 2-0, Clippard 1-1.
Umpires: HP: Jerry Meals. 1B: Mark Wegner. 2B: Dan Iassogna. 3B: Dale Scott.
Weather: 56 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 22 mph, L to R.
T: 2:58.
Att: 21,299.