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Another heartbreaker
The Nats bullpen issues three straight walks in the ninth inning of a scoreless game and suffers a 1-0 loss to Atlanta.
Thru 6: Still scoreless
John Lannan and Jair Jurrjens are engaged in a classic pitchers' duel.
Thru 3: Scoreless (plus a makeup date announced)
John Lannan has stayed out of trouble, as has Jair Jurrjens. And the Nats announce a makeup date for last week's rainout against the Phillies.
Going for the sweep
Who would have thought two days ago the Nats would have a chance to sweep a three-game series from a division rival?
A winning streak!
The Nats have won two in a row after Joel Hanrahan closes out a one-run game for the second straight night.
Thru 6: Nats rally to take 4-3 lead
Washington's offense comes to life in the sixth, scoring three times to take a 4-3 lead.
Thru 3: Nats trail 3-1
The Nationals gave up a big inning in the first and couldn't put one together in the second. And that's the difference through three innings of this one, where the Braves lead 3-1.
Beimel to DL, Rivera recalled
Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse, Joe Beimel goes on the DL with a left hip flexor strain and Saul Rivera gets recalled from Class AAA Syracuse.
Thru 6: Zimmermann done
Pretty impressive debut for Jordan Zimmermann. Now we'll find out if it ended too quickly.
Thru 3: Zimmermann impresses
Rookie right-hander is pounding the strike zone in his big-league debut, but he's been matched so far by Atlanta's Derek Lowe.
First pitch at 9:15 p.m.
The tarp is off and we'll be underway soon.
Rain delay
Nats-Braves hasn't started yet as everyone awaits a quick rain cell that's about to sweep through.
Details on Zim's contract
The deal, which was formally announced this afternoon, is for five years and $45 million.
Zimmerman, Zimmermann and the bullpen
Sunday was quite a day at Nationals Park. But wait, there's plenty more in store today!
Zimmerman, Nationals agree to long-term contract
According to multiple sources, the Nationals and third baseman Ryan Zimmerman have agreed to a long-term contract and will announce the deal at a press conference tomorrow.
