May 20, 2012

Harper's hitting streak now at 15 games

Harper extends Hagerstown hit streak to 14 games

Bryce Harper extended his hitting streak to 14 games Tuesday and raised his average to .377 a day after the Hagerstown outfielder was named South Atlantic League Player of the Week for the first time.

Starters continue to work deep into games

The Nationals have not had a pitcher fail to go at least five innings in 28 games this year, the good news for a team that began Tuesday night at .500, despite being 13th in the National League in runs scored.

Zimmerman takes step toward return to games

Ryan Zimmerman, who missed the last six games because of a left groin strain, participated in baseball activities Sunday.

Rotation set for first five games

Nationals manager Jim Riggleman has decided on his rotation for the team's first five Spring Training games.