February 9, 2012

Detwiler, Nats blank Braves in home finale

Left-hander Ross Detwiler showed that he could get out of jams as the Nationals blanked the Braves, 3-0, on Fan Appreciation Day at Nationals Park on Sunday afternoon. Washington took two out of three from Atlanta and finished the season 44-36 at home.

Detwiler primed for final start with Braves in town

The Braves saw their National League Wild Card lead shrink to two games on Saturday, bringing even more drama to Sunday's series finale against the Nationals when Mike Minor squares off against Ross Detwiler.

Wang looks for continued success vs. Braves

The Braves have reached this point often having to rely on their inexperienced starters more than expected due to injuries, so it seems fitting that Atlanta will send rookie Brandon Beachy to the mound Saturday against Nationals right-hander Chien-Ming Wang.

Nats unable to pick up Strasburg vs. Braves

Right-hander Stephen Strasburg had the worst outing of his season as the Nationals lost to the Braves, 7-4, at Nationals Park on Friday night.

Wang battles but comes up short vs. Braves

The Nationals' problems on offense continued Thursday as they were defeated by the Braves, 5-2, at Turner Field. Atlanta took two out of three games in the series.