INSIDE PITCH 

Ryan Zimmerman stood before a pack of reporters and cameras, suddenly the center of attention for something he didn't do on the field Wednesday afternoon, and answered questions about not getting a base hit for the first time in 31 games. 

Manny Acta said Tuesday night and early Wednesday that he was "going back to square one" with his beleaguered bullpen, which meant the return of Joel Hanrahan as closer. 

How they scored 

SANFRANCISCO TheGiants stopped two streaks Wednesday afternoon in their 6-3 loss to Washington, and neither was very satisfying. 

SAN FRANCISCO 

Bengie Molina grimaced when his deep fly to left-center was caught by Josh Willingham on the warning track in front of the 382-marker. 

Giants fans stood and cheered afterRyan Zimmerman grounded into a fielder's choice in the ninth inning. 

THE 30-GAME hit streak of Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman came to an end yesterday afternoon in Washington's 6-3 win over the Giants, meaning he will not eclipse either Chase Utley's 35-game streak in 2006 - tied for 10th all time - or Jimmy Rollin 

--RHP Shairon Martis improved to 5-0 with seven innings of one-run ball Wednesday against the Giants. 

Ryan Zimmerman's hitting streak ended at 30 games Wednesday. 

--RHP Joel Hanrahan, who was demoted from the closer role after blowing three of five save opportunities to start the season, will be used in the ninth inning again, according to manager Manny Acta. 

How they scored 

The clubhouse judge shows no mercy. 

SAN FRANCISCO Pablo Sandoval was full of drama Tuesday night.