February 8, 2012

Nationals have off night to begin second half

Right-hander Livan Hernandez lasted just four innings and the Nationals committed five errors in an 11-1 loss to the Braves on Friday at Turner Field.

Marquis looking to end first half on high note

The Rockies will be looking to snap a five-game losing streak while Nationals starter Jason Marquis will be out to rebound from a rough outing in the series opener Friday.

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Nats begin second half with solid pitching

Stephen Strasburg and Livan Hernandez delivered impressive pitching performances to open the series against the Marlins, and Jim Riggleman hopes those are signs of what is in store for the season's second half.

Willingham starts second half strongly

Josh Willingham's three-run double that helped set up Stephen Strasburg's first win after the All-Star break was as good a statement as any that Willingham's breakthrough season will continue into the second half.