May 20, 2012

Nats showing great promise at All-Star break

No matter how one looks at it, the Nationals made progress during the first half of the 2011 season. It's more than just the games they won; it's how they won them.

All-Star victory caps great day for Clippard

For Nationals reliever Tyler Clippard, the best part of his first All-Star experience — which he thoroughly enjoyed — was getting into the game and becoming the winning pitcher as the National League defeated the American League, 5-1, at Chase Field.

Long road took Clippard to All-Star Game

Tyler Clippard resisted a move to the bullpen at first, but two-plus years later, he's the Nationals' sole representative in the All-Star Game and has embraced his role with the club.

Clippard flying to All-Star Game with Tulowitzki

After Sunday's series finale, Nationals reliever Tyler Clippard will board a plane for his first All-Star Game with Rockies' two-time All-Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, who invited Clippard to travel with him to Phoenix.

Clippard will represent Nats at All-Star Game

Add the phrase "All-Star" to Tyler Clippard's resume. For the first time his in career, Clippard will play in the Midsummer Classic, as he was named on Sunday to the National League squad that will take the field at Arizona's Chase Field on July 12.