February 8, 2012

Knee infection may shut down Nats' Brown

Nationals outfielder Corey Brown is most likely out for the season because of staph infection in his right knee.

Nats capitalize on errors to down Astros in 11

Ryan Zimmerman scored the winning run on a throwing error in the bottom of the 11th inning, as the Nationals edged the Astros, 4-3, at Nationals park on Friday night.

Mattheus placed on DL, could be shut down

The Nationals placed reliever Ryan Mattheus on the 15-day disabled list on Friday because of a right shoulder strain, and manager Davey Johnson has not ruled out Mattheus being out for the year.

Detwiler, Nats face down ERA leader Cueto

Johnny Cueto, who is just a few innings away from having enough work to qualify as the National League's ERA leader, and the Reds are set to face off against the Nationals' Ross Detwiler, who is making his fourth start of the season since converting from the bullpen.

Storen nails down milestone 30th save

Nationals closer Drew Storen saved his 30th game of the season Tuesday night in a 3-1 victory over the Cubs.