February 8, 2012

Nats ask fans to 'Take Back the Park' vs. Phils

When it comes to the Phillies, chief operating officer Andy Feffer wants Nationals fans to fill up Nationals Park — and for a good reason.

Detwiler toes rubber vs. Phils in Game 1 of doubleheader

Kyle Kendrick is toeing the rubber for the Phillies against Ross Detwiler in the first game of a day-night doubleheader on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park.

Nix's bat, glove help Lannan top Phils

The performance was far from John Lannan's best, but with some help from Laynce Nix, it was exactly what he needed.

Livan seeks return to win column against Phils

Roy Halladay, who's 5-0 with a 1.15 ERA in five starts against the Nationals since joining the Phillies and 8-0 against the Nats since they moved to Washington, gets the nod Monday against Livan Hernandez, who is winless since April 28.

Nationals rely on Marquis to quell rival Phils

One night after falling to the Phillies for the third time in four tries this season, the Nats will turn to Jason Marquis, who has been outstanding this season, on Wednesday night in Philadelphia.