February 9, 2012

Zimmerman getting back in groove for Nats

Ryan Zimmerman is 19-for-59 (.322) with 10 runs and five RBIs in 14 games since the All-Star break, and he hit safely in each of the past eight games entering Sunday.

Detwiler, Clippard can't find groove on mound

Nationals left-hander Ross Detwiler and right-hander Tyler Clippard had their roughest outings of the spring in an 8-7 loss to the Astros at Osceola County Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.

Desmond starting to find groove at plate

Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond is putting up numbers to the point where he could be considered a National League Rookie of the Year Award candidate.

Harris getting hitting groove back

Nationals outfielder Willie Harris is 7-for-19 (.368) in July and has raised his batting average to .186 with five home runs and 20 RBIs.