May 20, 2012

Werth leads Nats' late surge to back Detwiler

Ross Detwiler pitched five scoreless innings and helped the Nationals defeat the Mets, 6-2, at Citi Field on Tuesday, with Jayson Werth leading the offense.

Morse expected back with Nats for home opener

Outfielder Michael Morse will rejoin the Nationals in time for the home opener against the Reds on Thursday afternoon.

Morse goes to New York to treat ailing back

After two rehab games for Double-A Harrisburg, Nationals outfielder Michael Morse went to New York on Saturday to get treatment for his strained right lat (back) muscle, according to manager Davey Johnson.

Desmond goes deep to back solid Detwiler

Ian Desmond hit his second home run of the spring to support a solid showing from Ross Detwiler as the Nationals edged the Marlins, 3-2, at Space Coast Stadium on Friday evening.

Back on track: Bernadina bashing at plate

After taking Saturday off because of a toe injury, Nationals outfielder Roger Bernadina was back in the lineup Sunday and Monday and has been on a tear, going a combined 5-for-6 with two home runs and six RBIs to raise his batting average to .279.