May 20, 2012

Wild seven-run eighth delivers Nats a win

The Nationals scored seven eighth-inning runs, all with two outs, to defeat the Astros, 8-4, at Nationals Park on Tuesday night.

Morgan to give total effort while batting eighth

A day after not being penciled into the lineup in the series finale with St. Louis, Washington outfielder Nyjer Morgan was batting in the eighth hole to begin a series at Florida on Monday.

Desmond's days batting eighth are over

Looking to get more offense at the top of the lineup, manager Jim Riggleman had shortstop Ian Desmond hit second instead of eighth in the order on Tuesday against the Reds.