February 8, 2012

Johnson rests several regular starters in Game 1

Nationals manager Davey Johnson decided third baseman Ryan Zimmerman would not play the first game of a day-night doubleheader against the Phillies on Tuesday.

Dunn rests sore hamstring with eye on finale

Nationals first baseman Adam Dunn was out of Saturday's lineup against the Mets. Dunn has hamstring issues, but was available to pinch-hit.

Gonzalez gets opportunity as Dunn rests

Nationals manager Jim Riggleman decided to give first baseman Adam Dunn the day off Saturday and put shortstop-second baseman Alberto Gonzalez at first base.