February 8, 2012

Livan taking role as pitching mentor seriously

Nationals rookie pitcher Tom Milone earned his first Major League victory Thursday, but Livan Hernandez — the club's unofficial pitching mentor — might deserve an assist.

Livan denied victory in final start of season

Nationals right-hander Livan Hernandez pitched his last game as a starter this season and took the loss, giving up six runs in 5 1/3 innings as the Mets won the rubber game, 6-3, at Nationals Park on Sunday afternoon.

Livan faces rival Mets in final start of season

After picking up just their second victory in 11 games, the Nationals turn their attention toward winning the series as they send Livan Hernandez to the mound against the Mets' Mike Pelfrey on Sunday afternoon at Nationals Park.

Livan to make final start of season Sunday

Nationals manager Davey Johnson informed right-hander Livan Hernandez on Friday that Sunday will be his last game as a starter this season.

Livan hits milestone, wants to stay with Nats in '12

Livan hits milestone, wants to stay with Nats in '12