From Start to Finish, A Rare Night for Nats – The Post
Nationals finally get some relief – The Wash. Times
Scott Olsen pitched 5 2/3 innings, giving up only a first inning home run to Shane Victorino. The bullpen combination of Garrett Mock, Kip Wells and Julián Tavárez held the powerful Phillies scoreless for the remaining 3 1/3 and Washington won its fifth game of the season, their second against Philadelphia in five tries. Translation — I’m 2-3 in the 2009 Cheesesteak/Half-Smoke Challenge.
Ryan Zimmerman was strong in the field and at the plate, diving for a crucial third out with the bases loaded in the fourth. Later, in the sixth, Zimmerman doubled home two runs, including the game-winner. The third baseman extended his hitting streak to 18 games, longest in the majors this season thus far.
Trade Brings Kensing To Struggling Bullpen – The Post
Minor league pitcher Kyle Gunderson was traded to the Florida Marlins for Logan Kensing.
The Nationals transferred outfielder Roger Bernadina from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list and sent reliever Jason Bergmann to Class AAA Syracuse to make space for Kensing.
Does anybody know why Bergmann keeps getting jerked around though?
Kensing set to provide bullpen help – The Wash. Times
The Nats are home tonight, opening a six-game homestand with four against the St. Louis Cardinals.
