May 20, 2012

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.

Wang throwing easier as he takes on Braves

On Thursday, the Braves will send veteran Tim Hudson to the mound against the Nationals and Chien-Ming Wang.

Nationals, Lannan out-homered by Braves

Although he lost his 11th game of the season, John Lannan pitched his 14th quality start of the year, but right-hander Derek Lowe proved to be too much for the Nationals, who lost to the Braves, 3-1.

Lannan aims to continue success vs. Braves

Chipper Jones and the Braves aren't conceding the NL East to the Phillies, and will try to peck away at the 7 1/2-game deficit Wednesday, when they send Derek Lowe against John Lannan and the Nationals at Turner Field.

Lannan aims to continue success vs. Braves

Chipper Jones and the Braves aren't conceding the NL East to the Phillies, and will try to peck away at the 7 1/2-game deficit Wednesday, when they send Derek Lowe against John Lannan and the Nationals at Turner Field.