Zimmerman's hitting streak ends at 30 games 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.... more Submitted on 2009-05-14
Bullpen goes back to drawing board 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.... more Submitted on 2009-05-14
Giants stop streak but not Nationals SANFRANCISCO TheGiants stopped two streaks Wednesday afternoon in their 6-3 loss to Washington, and neither was very satisfying.... more Submitted on 2009-05-14
Without Molina, no support for Zito 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. Instead of tying the score with a two-run homer, he made the second out in the eighth inning.... more Submitted on 2009-05-14
Zimmerman loses streak, gets a hand Giants fans stood and cheered afterRyan Zimmerman grounded into a fielder's choice in the ninth inning. His hit streak had ended at 30 games.... more Submitted on 2009-05-14
Phillies Notebook: Utley, Victorino talk about the mental side of a hitting streak 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... more Submitted on 2009-05-14
Washington Nationals Roster Report 2009-05-14 --RHP Shairon Martis improved to 5-0 with seven innings of one-run ball Wednesday against the Giants. The 22-year-old rookie hasn't received much attention, but he's impressed the Nationals with his poise and pitching prowess at such a young age. Martis h... more Submitted on 2009-05-14