February 8, 2012

Nats top Marlins, set record for wins at home

Chris Marrero drove in two runs to back Chien-Ming Wang, who surrendered three runs in 6 2/3 innings, as the Nationals topped the Marlins, 4-3, in the series finale at home.

Feather in his cap: Peacock wins debut

Brad Peacock made his first Major League start a successful one, as the Nationals blanked the Mets, 2-0, at Citi Field on Wednesday night.

Nationals see streak of wins vs. Astros end

Although the Nationals scored three runs in the ninth inning to beat the Astros on Monday, they couldn't summon the same magic this rainy Tuesday. Houston roughed up Jordan Zimmermann and outscored Washington, 7-6, under the roof at Minute Maid Park.

Harper homers, wins battle with fence

Strasburg wins GIBBY for Best Game of Year

The annual Greatness in Baseball Yearly (GIBBY) Awards were announced on Friday night and Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg picked up an award for the Best Game of the Year.