February 9, 2012

Wang looks for continued success vs. Braves

The Braves have reached this point often having to rely on their inexperienced starters more than expected due to injuries, so it seems fitting that Atlanta will send rookie Brandon Beachy to the mound Saturday against Nationals right-hander Chien-Ming Wang.

Lannan aims to continue success vs. Braves

Chipper Jones and the Braves aren't conceding the NL East to the Phillies, and will try to peck away at the 7 1/2-game deficit Wednesday, when they send Derek Lowe against John Lannan and the Nationals at Turner Field.

Lannan aims to continue success vs. Braves

Chipper Jones and the Braves aren't conceding the NL East to the Phillies, and will try to peck away at the 7 1/2-game deficit Wednesday, when they send Derek Lowe against John Lannan and the Nationals at Turner Field.

Zimmermann looks to duplicate success vs. Reds

The Reds have finally accomplished what manager Dusty Baker had been looking for. They got back to .500, and did so against a suddenly slumping Nationals squad.

Nats aim to re-establish success vs. Cubs, win series

If Chicago can find a way to earn a win over the Nationals — who are 16-13 against the National League Central this season — in Thursday's series finale, it would represent the first time since September of last season that the Cubs have managed to win three series in a row.