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Olsen good, bullpen bad
Scott Olsen was outstanding in his return from the DL. Unfortunately for the Nationals, that pesky bullpen lost another game.
Thru 6: Still 2-2
Scott Olsen and Ricky Nolasco have engaged in a pitchers' duel.
Thru 3: Tied 2-2
Zimmerman homers, Willingham nearly homers and Olsen looks sharp before faltering in the third.
Second-round pick signs
Nats lock up second baseman Jeff Koburnus, who will report to short-season Class A Vermont.
The importance of a leadoff man
Willie Harris showed yesterday how much difference a top leadoff guy can make.
Surprise move: Martis sent down
The Nats decide to send struggling rookie starter Shairon Martis to Class AAA Syracuse instead of a reliever, meaning Craig Stammen remains in the rotation.
Langerhans traded to Seattle for infielder
Washington acquires minor-league infielder Mike Morse from the Mariners in exchange for Syracuse outfielder Ryan Langerhans.
Thru 6: A blast and a bobble
The Nationals have taken a 3-1 lead on the Orioles thanks to one titanic blast from Adam Dunn and one costly bobble by Matt Wieters.
Thru 3: It could be worse
The Nats trail the Orioles 1-0 but the defict would be much larger if not for some good fortune.
A new-look lineup, and a bullpen change coming
Ryan Zimmerman is hitting cleanup today for the first time since 2006. Following today's game, the Nationals will need to cut a reliever.
Nats lose; Stammen to bullpen
The Nationals fell 6-3 to the Orioles on Saturday night. Afterward, they said Craig Stammen will move to the bullpen when Scott Olsen returns from the DL.
Thru 6: Homer gives Orioles lead
We're through six here at Camden Yards, and the Orioles have taken a 4-3 lead over the Nationals on a bizarre home run in the fifth inning.
Thru 3: Nats lead 2-1
This looks like it could be one of those nights where both teams are in to their bullpens relatively quickly. While that's meant good things for the Nats so far -- they're up 2-1 after three innings -- it might not bode well for them in a couple innings.
The Hanrahan question
In an 11-1 loss to the Orioles, the Nationals' worst of the year, they were again left questioning what to do with Joel Hanrahan.
Thru 6: Taking a beating
Baltimore's eight-run sixth was the most runs the Nationals have given up in an inning this year, and the Nats trail 11-1.
