May 20, 2012

Zimmermann's outstanding spring continues

Nationals right-hander Jordan Zimmermann had his best outing of the spring Sunday, pitching five shutout innings, allowing three hits, striking out two and walking one.

Zimmermann continues to toss up zeroes

Nationals right-hander Jordan Zimmermann threw five scoreless innings on Sunday afternoon, while Rick Ankiel drove in four runs and Jayson Werth hit an RBI double and scored a run in the Nationals' 5-1 win over the Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium.

Prospect Moore continues month-long tear

Willingham continues to play through pain

Although he has been hampered by a knee injury and is clearly limping on the bases and in the outfield, Nationals outfielder Josh Willingham was able to play in his third consecutive game on Sunday.

Sidelined Strasburg continues to progress

Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg played catch and long toss in the outfield on Monday for the second consecutive day without having any problems, according to pitching coach Steve McCatty.