Ricky Nolasco couldn't guide Florida to its first ever 5-0 start. 

A Washington Nationals starting pitcher finally left a game in 2009 with his head held high, getting a standing ovation from fans sitting near the home dugout and fist bumps and backslaps from teammates. 

Manny Acta used to be a fan. 

WASHINGTON - ThePhillies' clubhouse was quiet yesterday afternoon, two days after the team lost its longtime broadcaster Harry Kalas to heart disease. 

Washington's season-opening, 0-6 road trip wasn't for the feint of heart. 

The Nationals' decision to demote center fielder Lastings Milledge to Class AAA Syracuse on Tuesday has plenty of residual effect. 

--SS Cristian Guzman will become the Nationals' new leadoff hitter after OF Lastings Milledge was optioned to Class AAA Syracuse on Tuesday. 

Manny Acta wasn't pleased to hear his winless Nationals' game against the Philadelphia Phillies was rained out Wednesday. 

Outfield was supposed to be an area of strength for the Yankees. 

Manny Acta wasn't pleased to hear his winless Nationals' game against the Philadelphia Phillies was rained out Wednesday. 

The Philadelphia Phillies were going to spend their scheduled off day in Washington at the White House being honored by President Barack Obama as World Series champions. 

For more than a year now, theWashingtonNationals have touted Lastings Milledge as a cornerstone in their efforts to build a winning club. 

WASHINGTON -- Just before noon yesterday, Harry Kalas got off thePhiladelphiaPhillies team bus and walked into the visiting clubhouse at Nationals Park. 

Washington's season-opening, 0-6 road trip wasn't for the feint of heart. 

The Nationals are hitting enough to win games.