February 8, 2012

Change in batting stance gives Desmond a lift

Over his past 10 games entering Saturday's action, Ian Desmond was hitting .355 (11-for-31) with a home run and five RBIs. Nationals manager Davey Johnson credits a change in Desmond's stance for the recent success.

Bernadina's great game can't lift Nats in extras

Roger Bernadina made an amazing catch and helped the Nats force extras, but the 'pen allowed the Marlins to win it in the 11th inning of Friday's 6-5 loss at Nationals Park.

Zimmerman drills walk-off to lift Nationals

Ryan Zimmerman's three-run home run off Brad Lidge was the difference Saturday night, as the Nationals walked off against the Phillies, 7-5.

Dunn hammers hat trick of homers to lift Nats

Adam Dunn hit three home runs and became the second player in Nationals history to hit three in a game to help the Nationals defeat the Padres, 7-6, at Nationals Park on Wednesday night.

Stellar bullpen picks up Lannan to lift Nats

Adam Dunn cranked a two-run homer and the bullpen tossed 4 1/3 scoreless innings as the Nationals defeated the Pirates, 7-5, in front of 18,876 fans at Nationals Park.