May 20, 2012

Hitting likely will be key to Nationals' fortunes

If the Nats can improve offensively, they could find themselves challenging the Phillies for the National League East division title.

Bernadina's homer highlights Nationals' win

Outfielder Roger Bernadina continued his hot hitting and helped the Nationals defeat the Astros, 7-4, at Space Coast Stadium on Monday afternoon. It was Washington's second straight victory.

Werth goes deep in Nationals' loss to Tigers

Ryan Raburn's hot spring continued with a homer and three RBIs as the Tigers defeated the Nationals, 6-3, at Space Coast Stadium on Tuesday night.

No more tweeting for Nationals' Harper

Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper decided to delete his Twitter account, @BHarp3407, recently. It comes a week after the Nationals had a team meeting about social media.

Harper could crack Nationals' lineup Saturday

Nationals manager Davey Johnson has often talked about how he wanted more left-handed hitters in the lineup this year, and he hinted on Monday afternoon that outfielder Bryce Harper will play against the Astros on Saturday in Kissimmee, Fla.