Lannan Helps Nationals Shut Down the Cubs, Win Second Series – The Post
Lannan looks scared but pitches otherwise – The Wash. Times
Lannan developing a grizzled edge – The Free Lance-Star
Bats fail Lilly, Cubs fall to Nationals – Chicago Tribune
Cubs’ Nationals nightmare over – Chicago Sun-Times
Yesterday’s victory was the Nats fourth in six tries. They won their first series since the first week of the season too.

Nieves Is Catching On With Lannan – The Post
Nieves may stick around – The Free Lance-Star
C Will Nieves has been a pleasant surprise. Right now he is hitting well, catching even better, i.e. being behind the plate for Lannan’s 19 consecutive scoreless innings, has a great nickname — Ice Cream! and isn’t Paul Lo Duca.

Lacking zip, Cordero turns to precision – The Wash. Times
Despite of a major loss of velocity, Chad Cordero has been able to get outs with good location on his pitches. That is great, but he will need to get his speed back up in order to get his job as closer back.

Beside the Diamond, a Lump of Coal – The Post
The Florida Rock concrete plant next to Nationals Park is unsightly, but don’t worry it should not be around for too much longer.

Field days: MLB’s best places to watch a game – Chicago Sun-Times
Nationals Park gets rated #11 in a list of ballparks.