May 20, 2012

Werth scratched late, giving Moore first start

About an hour after he arrived at Dodger Stadium, Nationals slugger Tyler Moore found himself in the starting lineup, hitting sixth and playing left field.

Harper smacks first Triple-A homer

Harper smacks first Triple-A homer

Tracy to get start at first for Nats on Saturday

Infielder Chad Tracy has yet to a start a game during the regular season, but that will change on Saturday, when he starts at first base against the Marlins.

Zimmermann looking for first win of year vs. Astros

Jordan Zimmermann will be in search of his first win when he toes the rubber against Lucas Harrell and the Astros on Wednesday night.

Gio happy to check off first big league hit

Nationals left-hander Gio Gonzalez collected his first Major League hit in a 3-2 victory over the Reds on Thursday afternoon.