The Nationals have lost 10 straight games for the first time since relocating from Montreal, and there may be no end in sight. 

The New York Mets found help for their struggling bullpen, acquiring durable right-hander Luis Ayala from the Washington Nationals on Sunday for a player to be named. 

Ian Stewart and Seth Smith hit three-run homers, Aaron Cook struggled through five innings for his 15th victory and the Colorado Rockies beat Washington 7-2 on Sunday, handing the Nationals their season-high 10th straight loss. 

Ian Stewart and Seth Smith hit three-run homers, Aaron Cook struggled through five innings for his 15th victory and the Colorado Rockies beat Washington 7-2 on Sunday, handing the Nationals their season-high 10th straight loss. 

The Washington Nationals traded right-handed reliever Luis Ayala to the Mets on Sunday for a player to be named, a move designed to provide depth to New York's struggling bullpen. 

After the Nationals lost their 10th straight game, manager Manny Acta had a few things to say to his team. 

A doubleheader sweep by the Washington Nationals at Coors Field earlier this month was a major blow to the Colorado Rockies' slim chances of winning the NL West. 

Even when they're not mashing balls over the fence, the Colorado Rockies can be dangerous. 

Even when they're not mashing balls over the fence, the Colorado Rockies can be dangerous. 

MEDICAL WATCH: C Jesus Flores (virus) did not play Aug. 

MEDICAL WATCH: C Jesus Flores (virus) did not play Aug. 

Following the Nationals' eighth loss in a row and his fifth in six decisions, right-hander Tim Redding wasn't his normal introspective self. 

--SS Cristian Guzman hasn't aggravated his injured left thumb; rather, the lingering soreness prompted manager Manny Acta to give the All-Star a few days off, Acta said Friday. 

Following the Nationals' eighth loss in a row and his fifth in six decisions, right-hander Tim Redding wasn't his normal introspective self. 

--SS Cristian Guzman hasn't aggravated his injured left thumb; rather, the lingering soreness prompted manager Manny Acta to give the All-Star a few days off, Acta said Friday.