May 20, 2012

Pudge denies Padres a run on play at plate

Pudge denies Padres a run on play at plate

Nix on a roll at plate

Manager Jim Riggleman wrote Laynce Nix's name into the Nationals' starting lineup for the 18th time this season, and 11th consecutive game Sunday against Florida.

Werth showing signs of life at the plate

Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth is showing signs of snapping out of his batting funk. Werth went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's loss to the Pirates.

Club has plenty of talent behind plate

The Nationals are suddenly loaded with quality catchers, including Ivan Rodriguez, Jesus Flores, Wilson Ramos and Derek Norris. The club is not thinking about having one or two of that quartet change positions.

Rodriguez to be behind plate Opening Day

Nationals manager Jim Riggleman announced Friday that Ivan Rodriguez will be the Opening Day catcher, while Jesus Flores and Wilson Ramos battle for the backup role.