February 8, 2012

Ramos relieved to be home after ordeal

Wilson Ramos, who was kidnapped on Wednesday in his native Venezuela, is relieved to be back home with his family following a terrifying two-day ordeal that ended with his rescue Friday.

Morse, Clippard take home Nats team awards

In a vote taken by MLB.com editors, Nationals broadcasters and public relations staff, Michael Morse was selected the Nats' Most Valuable Player and Breakout Player of the Year, while Tyler Clippard earned Pitcher of the Year.

Nats fall to Fish on walk-off home run

The Nationals had a chance to reach the .500 mark on Tuesday night, but they lost to the Marlins, 3-2, at Sun Life Stadium.

Detwiler, Nats blank Braves in home finale

Left-hander Ross Detwiler showed that he could get out of jams as the Nationals blanked the Braves, 3-0, on Fan Appreciation Day at Nationals Park on Sunday afternoon. Washington took two out of three from Atlanta and finished the season 44-36 at home.

Nats top Marlins, set record for wins at home

Chris Marrero drove in two runs to back Chien-Ming Wang, who surrendered three runs in 6 2/3 innings, as the Nationals topped the Marlins, 4-3, in the series finale at home.