February 9, 2012

Hudson nemesis Nix gets nod at first for Nats

Nationals manager Davey Johnson decided to play Laynce Nix over Chris Marrero at first base on Friday, because Nix has better numbers against right-hander Tim Hudson.

Hudson, Braves face Nats in comfort of home

The Braves led the Major Leagues with 56 wins at home last season. This year, they are 10-9 at Turner Field and will be will looking to build on that record Tuesday against the Nationals in the first of eight straight games in their ballpark.

Veteran Hudson opposes young Zimmermann

Braves veteran Tim Hudson, who has had tremendous success against the Nationals franchise, takes the hill in Sunday's rubber game against talented young righty Jordan Zimmermann at Nationals Park.

Nats unable to get bats going vs. Hudson

Right-hander Livan Hernandez put his team in a hole too big to get out of on Wednesday, as the Nationals lost, 3-1, to the Braves at Nationals Park.