May 20, 2012

Zimmerman unlikely to play in final two games

Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman most likely will not play the final two games of the season against the Marlins because of left hamstring issues, according to manager Davey Johnson.

Nats head south to face Marlins in final series

Monday marks the beginning of the end for the Marlins' era at Sun Life Stadium. Beginning with the series opener against the Nationals, the three-game set will mark the finale of Florida's 19-year run at the ballpark.

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.

Livan denied victory in final start of season

Nationals right-hander Livan Hernandez pitched his last game as a starter this season and took the loss, giving up six runs in 5 1/3 innings as the Mets won the rubber game, 6-3, at Nationals Park on Sunday afternoon.

Livan faces rival Mets in final start of season

After picking up just their second victory in 11 games, the Nationals turn their attention toward winning the series as they send Livan Hernandez to the mound against the Mets' Mike Pelfrey on Sunday afternoon at Nationals Park.