Bryce Harper showing signs of improvement at the plate
Manager Matt Williams was pleased with Harper's recent first-pitch opposite field single against off a left-hander and drawing the walk with the bases loaded.
Manager Matt Williams was pleased with Harper's recent first-pitch opposite field single against off a left-hander and drawing the walk with the bases loaded.
The injured right hander threw 35 pitches in his first bullpen session since straining his right lat muscle.
Denard Span is back in the leadoff spot after a day off. Bryce Harper is hitting sixth and Ian Desmond seventh again.
Matt Williams has called on Aaron Barrett in big spots, and the rookie delivered again Thursday.
The Nats weren't showed replay reviews on their video board, but now they are.
Stephen Strasburg makes his 15th career start against the Marlins.
Doug Fister pitched off flat ground for the first time since he strained his lat in late March.
After a taxing night for his bullpen, Matt Williams made plans in case Stephen Strasburg falters.
Xavier Cedeno is in Washington as a possible contingency for the Nationals' taxed bullpen, and Nate McLouth will play center in place of Denard Span.
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