May 20, 2012

Fans encouraged to arrive early Tuesday night

Michelle Obama will take part in the first-pitch ceremony at tonight's game at Nationals Park, which has prompted the club to encourage fans to arrive one to two hours earlier than normal.

Detwiler could get start Tuesday for Nats

With the Nationals needing an additional starter this week following Saturday's doubleheader, Triple-A lefty Ross Detwiler could get the start Tuesday vs. the Cubs.

Zimmerman aiming for Tuesday return

Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman said he is shooting for Tuesday to play in his first big league game since April 9.

Cora, Hairston set to start for Nats on Tuesday

Because of the two off-days in less than a week, Nationals manager Jim Riggleman hasn't been able to give his bench enough playing time. However, Riggleman is planning to start Joey Cora and Jerry Hairston against the Marlins on Tuesday.

Maxwell likely to return to lineup Tuesday

Nationals center fielder Justin Maxwell didn't start his second straight game Monday because of a sore right thumb but is likely to play on Tuesday, said manager Jim Riggleman.