September 4, 2010

Heroic Batista boosts Strasburg-less Nats

Stephen Strasburg was scratched a few minutes before the game, but reliever Miguel Batista stepped up and struck out six in five scoreless innings as the Nationals blanked the Braves, 3-0.

Dunn pushing to remain with Nats long term

Nationals first baseman Adam Dunn said that he would like a four-year deal, but would listen if the team made a three-year offer.

Dunn scolded for seeing Uecker in booth

Manager Jim Riggleman said the team spoke to Adam Dunn about going up in the broadcaster's booth to see broadcaster Bob Uecker in full uniform during Saturday's game against the Brewers.

Walker out for season with torn labrum

Right-hander Tyler Walker announced that he is out for season because of a torn labrum. He will go to Alabama this week to see Dr. James Andrews and get a second opinion.

Zimmermann heads to Harrisburg on rehab

Nationals right-hander Jordan Zimmermann had his worst rehab outing on Monday. While pitching for Class A Hagerstown, Zimmermann pitched five innings and a allowed six runs on seven hits.