February 8, 2012

Nats' bats surging since All-Star Break

The Nationals' bats have been surging since the All-Star Break, with a handful of hitters finding their groove. Ryan Zimmerman is leading the charge, hitting .363 since the break, and with his first-inning triple on Friday he extended his hitting streak to 14 games.

Nationals' bats silenced in finale vs. Marlins

The Nationals were held to just seven hits in a 5-2 loss to the Marlins on Thursday afternoon, leading to a fifth consecutive defeat for Washington.

Nats' bats fall silent after loud beginning

The Nationals didn't have an answer for right-hander Chad Billingsley after the first inning, as they lost to the Dodgers, 3-1, at Dodger Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Nationals well positioned if bats come alive

Is it too early to think the Nationals could make a nice run and compete for a playoff spot? If their bats come alive to match the strong pitching they've already gotten, who knows?

Hitting coach looks to ignite Nats bats

Nationals hitting coach Rick Eckstein said Thursday afternoon he understood why general manager Mike Rizzo instructed him not to talk to the media for several weeks. Eckstein would have blamed himself for the team's weak offense. Rizzo is a big Eckstein supporter.