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Another Zimmermann gem snaps Nats' mini-funk (with Werth note)

Another Zimmermann gem snaps Nats' mini-funk (with Werth note)
ATLANTA - Twice already this season, Jordan Zimmermann has taken the mound with the Nationals riding a three-game mini losing streak and gotten things back on track. Tonight, it was eight stellar, two-hit innings from Zimmermann that propelled the Nats to a 2-0 win over the Braves, their first victory against Atlanta in their last 10 tries. "We needed that one bad and he went out there and pitched a blueprint game," manager Davey Johnson said. "That was outstanding. Some good fastball...
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Harper diagnosed with bad bruise on left side

Harper diagnosed with bad bruise on left side
ATLANTA - The medical update on Bryce Harper is one that should allow Nationals fans to breathe easy, even if Harper had trouble breathing for a couple of seconds after a sixth-inning check-swing. Harper, who left tonight's game midway through the sixth after grounding out to first base, was diagnosed with a bad bruise on his left side, manager Davey Johnson said following tonight's 2-0 Nats win. It appears that Harper has avoided any serious injury, including anything affecting his...
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Bryce Harper leaves game with apparent injury (Nats win 2-0)

Bryce Harper leaves game with apparent injury (Nats win 2-0)
ATLANTA - This is just about the last thing the Nationals needed right now. Bryce Harper has been removed from tonight's game in the middle of the sixth inning with an apparent injury. Roger Bernadina has taken over for Harper in right field. Harper suffered a bad bruise up on his left side last night when he collided with the right field wall attempting to catch Tim Hudson's fly ball. The ball went off Harper's glove and bounced over the fence for a home run. Harper showed the bruise to...
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Desmond enjoying the cleanup spot

Desmond enjoying the cleanup spot
ATLANTA - In 487 career major league games played, tonight is the first time that Ian Desmond has hit cleanup. Talking with reporters about it before the game, Desmond downplayed the significance of his place in the order, joking that he hit cleanup two days ago - when he came up fourth in the fourth inning. Jokes notwithstanding, Desmond seems to be having a decent time in the No. 4 spot tonight. Desmond followed a Bryce Harper walk in the fourth inning by smoking a Paul Maholm curveball...
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The latest injury updates on Werth and Zimmerman (updated)

The latest injury updates on Werth and Zimmerman (updated)
ATLANTA - There was a bit of a scary moment here at Turner Field this afternoon, when a stadium worker named Reuben collapsed with an apparent heart attack. Nationals head trainer Lee Kuntz and training assistant John Hsu rushed to the man's aid and revived him. Word is that Reuben is recovering in a local hospital now. Good on Kuntz and Hsu for rushing to the man's aid. Update: We've been told here in the press box that the man that Kuntz and Hsu revived, Reuben Porras, has passed away...
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Espinosa on his struggles: "I know I'm way better than that"

Espinosa on his struggles: "I know I'm way better than that"
ATLANTA - Danny Espinosa showed up at Turner Field this afternoon, took a look at the Nationals' lineup card and didn't see his name in the starting lineup. Instead, Steve Lombardozzi was written in with the number "4" next to his name, indicating Lombardozzi will start at second base tonight. "Haven't been playing well, got benched," Espinosa said at his locker earlier today. "I guess it just kind of is what it is. That's the decision they made and they don't have to explain...
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Lombardozzi in, Werth out, Desmond hitting cleanup

Lombardozzi in, Werth out, Desmond hitting cleanup
ATLANTA - As promised, Davey Johnson has made a few changes to tonight's starting lineup. Danny Espinosa has been benched tonight in favor of Steve Lombardozzi, who will start at second base and hit second. Jayson Werth will miss his second straight game with a sore ankle/hamstring cramps, with Tyler Moore taking over in left and Bryce Harper manning right field. Ian Desmond will hit cleanup for the first time this season, Adam LaRoche will hit fifth, and Anthony Rendon returns to the...
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Lombardozzi to start at second base for rest of Braves series (with Werth note)

Lombardozzi to start at second base for rest of Braves series (with Werth note)
ATLANTA - Danny Espinosa struggled offensively during the month of April, batting .173 with a .212 on-base percentage. When the Nationals open their May schedule tonight against the Braves, Steve Lombardozzi will be their starting second baseman and Espinosa will be on the bench. Nats manager Davey Johnson said during an appearance on 106.7 The Fan this morning that he plans to start Lombardozzi at second base for the final two games of the Nationals' series against the...
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Offense not living up to its billing

Offense not living up to its billing
ATLANTA - The good news for the Nationals, maybe some of the only good news they've got going right now, is that Jordan Zimmermann will be taking the ball tonight as the Nats look to finally pick up a win over the Braves and snap a three-game losing streak. Is there anyone else the Nats would rather have on the mound right now than Zimmermann, who is 4-1 with a 2.00 ERA and is coming off a one-hit shutout his last time out? Ross Detwiler has pitched really well this season, but with...
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Nats at a bit of a loss when trying to explain rocky start

Nats at a bit of a loss when trying to explain rocky start
ATLANTA - The Nationals know they're a talented team. They know they're better than what their 13-14 record indicates. So why is their play slacking? Why the 0-5 record against the Braves? What can't this team do that needs to be done right now? "I feel like we can, we're just not," said Ian Desmond, who went around to a number of players after the game to have brief one-on-one chats with them. "I mean, everyone's trying to do better for the team, but I feel like you have to put...
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Johnson discusses another loss to Braves

Johnson discusses another loss to Braves
ATLANTA - For the fifth time this season, Davey Johnson met with reporters following a loss to the Braves. "Do we have to talk about this one?" Johnson said with a smirk on his face. Had the Nationals not just finished the month of April with a disappointing 13-14 record, Johnson might've been in full-blown smile mode when making that comment. Knowing how long the season is and how many games remain, he's usually fairly jolly at this point in the year, even after a loss. Instead,...
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An incredibly bizarre outing for Gio Gonzalez (Nats lose 8-1)

An incredibly bizarre outing for Gio Gonzalez (Nats lose 8-1)
ATLANTA - This is one of the more bizarre outings I've seen turned in by a starting pitcher in some time. Gio Gonzalez has struck out nine batters through four innings. His stuff has been good, his velocity is there and his pitches have plenty life. Outside of the strikeout numbers, however, everything else has gone wrong for Gonzalez. The Nationals left-hander has allowed five runs in his four innings of work. He's allowed seven hits. He's walked five Braves batters. He threw a wild...
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McCatty defends Strasburg; talks mechanics, unrealistic expectations

McCatty defends Strasburg; talks mechanics, unrealistic expectations
ATLANTA - Stephen Strasburg hasn't been pitching at a Cy Young level thus far this season. But he also hasn't pitched poorly. The latter point is one that Nationals pitching coach Steve McCatty wants to emphasize. McCatty passionately defended Strasburg this afternoon, saying that the expectations that media members and fans have placed on Strasburg have reached unfair levels, with it getting to the point that Strasburg almost is in a no-win situation. "You guys put these levels on this...
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Strasburg given a clean bill of health, Werth hoping to play tomorrow

Strasburg given a clean bill of health, Werth hoping to play tomorrow
ATLANTA - Davey Johnson expressed concern last night after hearing that Stephen Strasburg had been dealing with some tightness in his forearm during his outing in the Nationals' 3-2 loss to the Braves. Today, the Nationals feel confident that all is well with their ace right-hander. General manager Mike Rizzo said that Strasburg has some irritation on his forearm, but reiterated that the Nats expect Strasburg to be able to make his regularly scheduled start on Saturday in...
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Rizzo: Strasburg expected to make next start

Rizzo: Strasburg expected to make next start
ATLANTA - Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo alleviated some concerns about Stephen Strasburg's arm today. Via text message, Rizzo said Strasburg is doing fine and is expected to make his next start. Doctors gave good reports on Strasburg's arm after the right-hander experienced forearm tightness during his start Monday. This news confirms an earlier Washington Post report.
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A handful of pregame notes and quotes (Werth out of Nats lineup)

A handful of pregame notes and quotes (Werth out of Nats lineup)
ATLANTA - The Nationals are 11-1 when scoring first this season. That's pretty good. When their opponents score first, the Nats have gone just 2-12. That's not as good. In their 13 losses this season, the Nats have scored a measly 1.5 runs per game. In their 13 wins, they've put up a more robust 5.8 runs per contest. The lesson here: If you score more runs, you're more likely to win games. That stat about teams scoring first usually is more relevant in football, where a team taking a...
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Looking deeper into Strasburg's outing

Looking deeper into Strasburg's outing
ATLANTA - And so we wait. The Nationals didn't provide much firm information last night on the status of Stephen Strasburg, who manager Davey Johnson said was dealing with some forearm tightness following his start against the Braves. They'll need to monitor Strasburg this afternoon and in the days ahead before really knowing where things stand and how to handle any health issues involving the 24-year-old right-hander. Strasburg said multiple times last night that he felt good on the...
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Postgame notes on Werth's health, LaRoche's knock, another Braves win

Postgame notes on Werth's health, LaRoche's knock, another Braves win
ATLANTA - Stephen Strasburg isn't the only one to have some health concerns coming out of tonight's game. Jayson Werth dealt with hamstring cramps tonight, an issue that worsened as the game went on. He told manager Davey Johnson before an eighth inning at-bat that if he reached base, he'd need to have a pinch-runner take over. During the at-bat, Werth fouled a ball off his left ankle. He then struck out for the second out of the inning and was replaced in right field by Roger Bernadina in...
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Johnson: Strasburg battling forearm tightness

Johnson: Strasburg battling forearm tightness
ATLANTA - The Nationals lost to the Braves 3-2 tonight, but that result took a backseat after the game when manager Davey Johnson said that Stephen Strasburg was dealing with some forearm tightness. Strasburg went six innings, allowing two earned runs on six hits with four walks and eight strikeouts. He struggled with his fastball command throughout the game but managed to limit the damage. "That was a tough one, but the main thing, I was a little concerned about Strasburg," Johnson said....
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What to make of this Strasburg outing? (Nats lose 3-2)

What to make of this Strasburg outing? (Nats lose 3-2)
ATLANTA - Stephen Strasburg's stat line will show that he allowed just two earned runs over six innings against the Braves tonight. It'll go down as a quality start. It's hard to believe Strasburg will consider this outing of much quality, though. The Nationals right-hander allowed six hits and four walks tonight. He put the leadoff hitter on in five of his six innings pitched. He got into an animated discussion with pitching coach Steve McCatty during a fifth-inning mound visit....
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