February 8, 2012

Strasburg sharp in first rehab start since surgery

The Nationals' Stephen Strasburg showed exceptional command Sunday in his first rehabilitation start since undergoing Tommy John surgery last September.

Zimmermann sharp as Nats blank Rockies

Nationals righty Jordan Zimmermann laid down a picture-perfect sac bunt, setting up Roger Bernadina's RBI single. For the rest of the day — before and after — Zimermann's story was on the mound, where he dominated Colorado to take Sunday's series finale, 2-0, heading into the All-Star break.

Zimmerman sharp in first rehab start in Class A

Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman went 2-for-2 with a walk, two runs and an RBI Sunday in his first rehab start with Class A Hagerstown.

Zimmermann sharp, but offense quiet in loss

The Nationals' consistently strong defense finally let them down on Saturday at Nationals Park, where nearly every ball to the outfield was an adventure in a 2-1 loss to the Padres. Jordan Zimmerman pitched well in defeat, allowing two runs over six innings.

Zimmermann sharp, but bats come up empty

Nationals right-hander Jordan Zimmermann pitched arguably the best game of his young career. He had a perfect game after five innings, but Phillies left-hander Cliff Lee was better, blanking the Nationals, 4-0, on Thursday night at Nationals Park.