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Thru 6: Braves 5, Nats 4
The bats have come out, and neither starting pitcher could escape the damage.
Thru 3: Harris hurts leg [updated]
Willie Harris comes up lame out of the box on a third-inning single, leaving the Nats to turn to their fourth-string second baseman: Alberto Gonzalez.
Tickets available for tomorrow's opener
Tomorrow's home opener against the Phillies is not sold out yet, but Stan Kasten says there aren't many tickets left.
Must-win Sunday for Nats?
After a 5-3 loss tonight to the Braves, the 0-5 Nats need to win tomorrow or else risk coming home 0-6 for Monday's opener.
Thru 6: Braves lead, tempers flare
Milledge, Lannan have issues with umps as Braves take a 4-3 lead.
Thru 3: Nats up 3-1
Zimmerman homers to pace the Nats to an early lead in Atlanta.
Dukes day-to-day, Hernandez ready for rehab
Elijah Dukes' strained groin isn't as serious as originally feared, and Anderson Hernandez will begin a rehab assignment with Class AAA Syracuse tomorrow.
Back at the ballpark
Having rested up from last night's marathon loss, the Nats are back at Turner Field, hoping to finally notch win No. 1 of the season.
Nats lose, Dukes hurt
Washington strands 16 in a 6-5, 10-inning loss to Atlanta, and Elijah Dukes tweaks his groin on the game's final play.
Thru 6: Tied 4-4
Nats rally with three clutch RBI hits in the sixth to tie a game that has turned into a battle of bullpens.
Game resuming at 10:40, Nats sign Villone
The rain has stopped and we'll be resuming at 10:40 p.m. in the top of the fourth. Meanwhile, the Nats have signed veteran lefty Ron Villone to a minor-league deal.
Top of the 4th: Rain delay
With the Braves leading the Nats 3-1 in the top of the fourth, the rain is falling hard and the tarp is on the field.
Belliard still out, Dukes starting in RF
Ronnie Belliard says his back is feeling better, but he remains day-to-day. Meanwhile, Elijah Dukes is starting in right field tonight, with Austin Kearns getting his first game off.
Sunny days ahead?
The 0-3 Nats look to get their season back on track tonight in Atlanta, where the threat of thunderstorms seems to be diminishing.
Three days, three losses
Could the Nats have' opening series gone any worse? I don't think so.
