February 8, 2012

Zimmerman delivers Game 1 win in a pinch

Ryan Zimmerman's pinch-hit single in the top of the top of the 10th inning helped the Nationals edge the Phillies, 4-3, in the first game of a day-night doubleheader on Tuesday.

Johnson rests several regular starters in Game 1

Nationals manager Davey Johnson decided third baseman Ryan Zimmerman would not play the first game of a day-night doubleheader against the Phillies on Tuesday.

Detwiler toes rubber vs. Phils in Game 1 of doubleheader

Kyle Kendrick is toeing the rubber for the Phillies against Ross Detwiler in the first game of a day-night doubleheader on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park.

Mattheus takes next step with simulated game

Nationals reliever Ryan Mattheus, who has been on the disabled list since Aug. 26, threw a simulated game Saturday, the next step in his recovery from a sore right shoulder.

Lannan goes for 10th win in middle game

Wandy Rodriguez and John Lannan, the workhorses for their respective clubs, will take the mound on Saturday at Nationals Park looking for a little bit of extra luck. They are two of only five qualified southpaws with an ERA less than 3.50 and a non-winning record this season.