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Three surprising numbers
Shairon Martis is 4-0. Ryan Zimmerman has hit in 26 straight games. And Kip Wells has one save after 11 seasons in the big leagues.
Strasburg throws no-hitter
Presumptive No. 1 draft pick strikes out 17 in final home start for San Diego State, with Nats officials in attendance.
Zimmerman gets to 26
It's becoming a broken record: Ryan Zimmerman gets a hit in his first at-bat to extend his hitting streak.
Out of one circus, into another
One day after invading L.A. amid the Manny Ramirez saga, the Nats come to Phoenix just as the D'backs change managers.
A thrilling end to a long day
From Manny Ramirez's suspension to the Nats' stunning rally in an 11-9 victory, Thursday was one for the ages.
The Manny scene
The circus descended upon Dodger Stadium today, as "Mannywood" was rocked by a steroids scandal.
Zim streaks to 25
Ryan Zimmerman once again got a hit in his first at-bat of the night.
Hinckley cut, Villone promoted
The Nationals have designated struggling left-hander Mike Hinckley for assignment and purchased the contract of veteran Ron Villone from Class AAA Syracuse, the club's latest attempt to try to patch together a reliable big-league bullpen.
Beimel's role in Nats pen
The left-hander, who returned from the DL yesterday, may be the Nats' best answer at closer for now.
Report: Manny Ramirez suspended for 50 games (updated at 2:15 p.m.)
The L.A. Times has a report out this morning that Manny Ramirez will be suspended 50 games, starting tonight against ... the Washington Nationals.
Another bullpen implosion
Nats give up seven runs during the sixth inning en route to a 10-3 loss to L.A.
Zimmerman streak at 24
Nats third baseman singles in the first inning, extending his hit streak.
Now pitching for the Nats: Owen Wilson?
A film crew is here at Dodger Stadium tonight preparing for a movie about a Nats relief pitcher.
Hello from La-La Land
After one of the loonier ballgames (or partial ballgames) you're ever going to see yesterday, it's perhaps appropriate that the Nats are now in La-La Land, ready to open a two-game series against the Dodgers.
What the rainout means
The Nationals and Astros suspended play in the 11th inning with the score tied at 10 this afternoon. This is a game the Nationals should have won before it ever got that far, and we'll get to that in a moment. But first, the implications of the rainout:
