 --LHP Scott Olsen was happy with the way he threw the ball for three innings Sunday but was upset how his potential quality start fell apart during a rough fourth inning in which he issued a two-out walk to C Brian McCann followed by three straight RBI hits. Olsen's fastball had more life to it early in the game, but he failed to execute his pitches after that. "It happened quick," Olsen said. "I don't think it was so much a lack of control. It was just inconsistency there, that would be a good way to put it." --RHP Terrell Young, the top pick in December's Rule 5 draft, remains at extended spring training in Viera, Fla., working his way back from right shoulder inflammation. Young has only recently resumed a throwing program, and Nationals acting GM Mike Rizzo said his return is weeks, not days away. Once the reliever is healthy, the Nationals will need to decide what to do with him. As a Rule 5 pick, Young must either be added to the 25-man roster or be offered back to the Reds, unless the two teams can strike a deal. BY THE NUMBERS: 10 -- Walks drawn by Adam Dunn through the season's first six games, most in the NL. QUOTE TO NOTE: "I guarantee you we're not going to go 0-for-April." -- Manager Manny Acta, after his team began the season 0-5.
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Added: April 13, 2009
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