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Flores activated
Jesus Flores' shoulder hasn't healed enough to allow him to catch yet, but he can pinch-hit, so the Nats have activated him off the DL.
Nats fall 7-0 to Padres
The Nationals recorded just four hits in a 7-0 loss to the Padres, who scored five runs off John Lannan in the fifth inning. Washington has now lost six straight.
Nats vs. Padres 9/2 in-game thread
Here is the in-game thread for this afternoon's Nationals-Padres game, where we'll be posting analysis and updates throughout the day:
Nats waste another strong outing in 4-1 loss
J.D. Martin gave up three runs in six innings, but the Nationals' offense went quiet again in a 4-1 loss to the Padres.
Nats vs. Padres 9/1 in-game thread
Here is the in-game thread for tonight's Nationals-Padres game, where we'll be posting updates and analysis throughout the night.
Tuesday lineups
Here are the lineups for tonight's Nationals-Padres game:
Stephen Strasburg on ESPN980
The Nationals first-round pick does the media rounds.
Botched bunt looms large in Nats' 3-1 loss
Livan Hernandez bunted into a 1-2-3 double play in the fourth inning of the Nationals' 3-1 loss to the Padres on Monday night.
Thru 4 1/2: Nats trail 2-1
An uncharacteristic mistake by Livan Hernandez -- typically a solid hitter for a pitcher -- cost the Nats a chance to take the lead against the Padres in the fourth inning.
From sunny San Diego
Lineups for tonight's series opener between the Nats and Padres:
Belliard traded to Dodgers [updated]
Nats receive Class A pitcher and a player-to-be-named in exchange for the veteran second baseman.
Strasburg's first day
The Nats' No. 1 draft pick worked out for an hour this morning in Viera, an event that drew far more attention than he would have liked.
A crushing loss
Albert Pujols' walk-off homer off Jason Bergmann gives the Cardinals a 3-2 win and leaves the Nats seething.
Thru 6: Still 1-1
John Lannan and John Smoltz are going toe-to-toe, and neither looks ready to give in.
Thru 3: What you'd expect
John Lannan vs. John Smoltz is one again looking like a solid pitching matchup. Plus, some pregame info on Nyjer Morgan, Pete Orr and Cristian Guzman.
