February 8, 2012

Nats not worried about Coffey's recent woes

Nationals manager Davey Johnson said he is not concerned about reliever Todd Coffey even though he has allowed 13 runs in his last 17 innings since June 1.

Lannan can turn page on past woes vs. Phillies

Trying to give the Phillies an above-.500 mark in their stretch of 20 games in 20 days is right-hander Roy Oswalt (3-2, 2.60 ERA), who opposes Washington lefty John Lannan (2-5, 4.40 ERA) at Nationals Park on Wednesday.

LaRoche's shoulder woes becoming issue

Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche was not in Sunday's lineup against the Orioles because of an ailing left shoulder.

Nationals' road woes continue

The Nationals finished June with an 8-19 record after falling to the Braves on Wednesday, 4-1.