February 10, 2012

Stammen's exit leaves Nats with six-man 'pen

The Nationals optioned right-handed reliever Craig Stammen to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, creating room for Ryan Zimmerman and leaving manager Jim Riggleman with a six-man bullpen.

Nationals waste Stammen's stellar start

The Nationals squandered a solid pitching performance from their starting pitcher for the second consecutive game in a 1-0 loss to the Marlins on Sunday afternoon at Sun Life Stadium, as Florida took two of three games in the opening series of the second half of the season.

Stammen's no-hit bit comes up short