May 20, 2012

Morgan, Ramos go deep, but Nats fall to Astros

Nyjer Morgan highlighted a four-run fifth inning with a three-run homer, and Wilson Ramos added a solo shot in the eighth, but Tyler Clippard gave up five runs in the ninth as the Nationals fell to the Astros, 8-7, on Wednesday in Kissimmee, Fla.

Morgan feels Nolasco purposely plunked him

Nationals center fielder Nyjer Morgan felt that Marlins right-hander Ricky Nolasco purposely hit him with a pitch during the Nationals' 5-1 victory over the Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Solid game puts Morgan back in business

Nyjer Morgan had his best game of the spring on Tuesday afternoon, going 2-for-3 with two walks and two stolen bases during the Nationals' 4-3 victory over the Mets — a much-needed performance for the center-field contender.

Riggleman confident Morgan will break out

Nationals manager Jim Riggleman said he is not concerned about center fielder Nyjer Morgan, who was 1-for-13 before facing the Braves on Sunday afternoon.

Morgan takes bunting lessons from Cora

The Nationals were doing bunting drills Thursday and the most interesting scene was watching center fielder Nyjer Morgan taking lessons from infielder Alex Cora, who told Morgan not to try to surprise the opponent with a bunt.