Nationalsclub.com | Washington Nationals News, nationals Scores, Game Recaps & Commentary - <div> --3B Ryan Zimmerman's hitting streak reached 29 games Monday night when the young third baseman lined a single to center off Giants LHP Randy Johnson in the top of the first inning and then went on a complete tear en route to a 4-for-5, two-homer night. Zimmerman had never faced Johnson before and looked foolish swinging at one of the "Big Unit's" trademark sliders. But he connected on the next pitch for a clean single up the middle to extend a hitting streak that is starting to gain some national attention. It's the longest in the majors since OF Moises Alou hit in 30 straight games in 2007. </div>--C Jesus Flores was out of the Nationals' lineup Monday for the second straight day. Flores is still feeling the effects of a foul tip that left him with a deep bruise on his right shoulder. The young catcher is hoping to return to play Tuesday against the Giants, but the club will watch him closely to determine whether he's ready or not. C Wil Nieves has started in his place behind the plate. --RHP Daniel Cabrera's place in the Washington rotation could be tenuous. The struggling right-hander melted during a wretched outing Monday night in San Francisco, following up a costly error by OF Josh Willingham by issuing four straight walks (two with the bases loaded). Cabrera, signed to a $2.6 million contract last winter, is 0-4 with a 4.98 ERA, and the Nationals are 0-7 in games he's started. Manager Manny Acta insisted the 27-year-old remains in his rotation, but time could be running out for Cabrera to get back on track. --RHP Logan Kensing continues to struggle out of the Washington bullpen. Kensing allowed two more runs Monday night against the Giants and walked the first batter he faced with the bases loaded to force in a run. The right-hander, claimed off waivers from Florida on April 29, has a 13.14 ERA in 12 games this season. MEDICAL WATCH: C Jesus Flores (bruised right shoulder) left the May 9 game, and he did not play May 10. He is day to day. 1B Dmitri Young (strained back and hip) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 1. He was expected to begin a 20-day rehab stint with Class AAA Syracuse in early May. RHP Terrell Young (inflamed right shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 27. He started a throwing program at extended spring training in early April. OF Roger Bernadina (broken right ankle) went on the 15-day disabled list April 19, and he was transferred to the 60-day DL on April 29. He had surgery April 18, and he will miss a minimum of two months before beginning a rehab assignment. LHP Matt Chico (Tommy John elbow surgery in July 2008) went on the 60-day disabled list March 28. He will miss at least the first half of the season. ROTATION: LHP John Lannan LHP Scott Olsen RHP Daniel Cabrera RHP Shairon Martis RHP Jordan Zimmermann BULLPEN: LHP Joe Beimel RHP Julian Tavarez RHP Kip Wells RHP Joel Hanrahan RHP Garrett Mock RHP Logan Kensing LHP Ron Villone CATCHERS: Jesus Flores Wil Nieves INFIELDERS: 1B Nick Johnson 2B Anderson Hernandez SS Cristian Guzman 3B Ryan Zimmerman INF Ronnie Belliard INF Alex Cintron OUTFIELDERS: LF Adam Dunn CF Elijah Dukes RF Austin Kearns OF Josh Willingham OF/2B Willie Harris

--3B Ryan Zimmerman's hitting streak reached 29 games Monday night when the young third baseman lined a single to center off Giants LHP Randy Johnson in the top of the first inning and then went on a complete tear en route to a 4-for-5, two-homer night. Zimmerman had never faced Johnson before and looked foolish swinging at one of the "Big Unit's" trademark sliders. But he connected on the next pitch for a clean single up the middle to extend a hitting streak that is starting to gain some national attention. It's the longest in the majors since OF Moises Alou hit in 30 straight games in 2007.

--C Jesus Flores was out of the Nationals' lineup Monday for the second straight day. Flores is still feeling the effects of a foul tip that left him with a deep bruise on his right shoulder. The young catcher is hoping to return to play Tuesday against the Giants, but the club will watch him closely to determine whether he's ready or not. C Wil Nieves has started in his place behind the plate.

--RHP Daniel Cabrera's place in the Washington rotation could be tenuous. The struggling right-hander melted during a wretched outing Monday night in San Francisco, following up a costly error by OF Josh Willingham by issuing four straight walks (two with the bases loaded). Cabrera, signed to a $2.6 million contract last winter, is 0-4 with a 4.98 ERA, and the Nationals are 0-7 in games he's started. Manager Manny Acta insisted the 27-year-old remains in his rotation, but time could be running out for Cabrera to get back on track.

--RHP Logan Kensing continues to struggle out of the Washington bullpen. Kensing allowed two more runs Monday night against the Giants and walked the first batter he faced with the bases loaded to force in a run. The right-hander, claimed off waivers from Florida on April 29, has a 13.14 ERA in 12 games this season.

MEDICAL WATCH:

C Jesus Flores (bruised right shoulder) left the May 9 game, and he did not play May 10. He is day to day.

1B Dmitri Young (strained back and hip) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 1. He was expected to begin a 20-day rehab stint with Class AAA Syracuse in early May.

RHP Terrell Young (inflamed right shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 27. He started a throwing program at extended spring training in early April.

OF Roger Bernadina (broken right ankle) went on the 15-day disabled list April 19, and he was transferred to the 60-day DL on April 29. He had surgery April 18, and he will miss a minimum of two months before beginning a rehab assignment.

LHP Matt Chico (Tommy John elbow surgery in July 2008) went on the 60-day disabled list March 28. He will miss at least the first half of the season.

ROTATION:

LHP John Lannan

LHP Scott Olsen

RHP Daniel Cabrera

RHP Shairon Martis

RHP Jordan Zimmermann

BULLPEN:

LHP Joe Beimel

RHP Julian Tavarez

RHP Kip Wells

RHP Joel Hanrahan

RHP Garrett Mock

RHP Logan Kensing

LHP Ron Villone

CATCHERS:

Jesus Flores

Wil Nieves

INFIELDERS:

1B Nick Johnson

2B Anderson Hernandez

SS Cristian Guzman

3B Ryan Zimmerman

INF Ronnie Belliard

INF Alex Cintron

OUTFIELDERS:

LF Adam Dunn

CF Elijah Dukes

RF Austin Kearns

OF Josh Willingham

OF/2B Willie Harris