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Dunn breaks out of slump, Nats rout Cardinals 14-5

Associated Press

Adam Dunn broke out of a prolonged slump with a homer and five RBI, helping the Washington Nationals to a 14-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night.

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WASHINGTON — Nationals manager Jim Riggleman had a hunch and it paid off. So did Adam Dunn’s video session, which discovered an easily [...]

Nationals pound Volquez, beat Reds 7-1

Associated Press

Edinson Volquez (1-1) had control problems, walking four and giving up six runs in only 2 1/3 innings.

CINCINNATI — Edinson Volquez‘s pitches darted everywhere, a sign that he’s got a way to go yet in his comeback from elbow surgery.

Adam Dunn hit a two-run homer off Volquez, who had a rough [...]

Strasburg outduels Arroyo as Nationals beat Reds 8-5

Associated Press

Arroyo came in with a 3-0 record and 1.29 ERA over his last three starts and a 5-1 mark and 2.25 ERA over his last six.

CINCINNATI — Stephen Strasburg sweated one out.

Washington’s hard-throwing rookie contained the NL’s top offense on its own turf Wednesday night and a slumping Nationals offense finally came around [...]

Reds win rainy marathon over Nationals 8-7

Associated Press

Mike Leake pitched five solid innings before a long rain delay Tuesday night, and the Cincinnati Reds blew most of a seven-run lead after the break before holding on for an 8-7 win over the Washington Nationals.

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CINCINNATI — Mike Leake did some solid pitching and had a nice at-bat, too. He hung [...]

Cueto leads Reds over Nationals 7-2

Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Johnny Cueto throws against the Washington Nationals

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CINCINNATI — Johnny Cueto pitched six innings around a rain delay and drove home two runs Monday night, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 7-2 victory over the Washington Nationals in a matchup of teams that hadn’t been able to score lately.

Both [...]

Nationals (40-52) at Reds (51-42) Preview

STATS LLC

Starting Pitchers Washington: Martin (1-4, 3.35 ERA) Cincinnati: Cueto (8-2, 3.42 ERA) 7:10 PM ET, July 19, 2010 Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio

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The Cincinnati Reds are the most productive offensive team in the NL, but their bats have been silent lately as [...]

Indians win over Nats 7-1

Associated Press

It didn't take long for Carlos Santana to show off his batting talents for the Indians, as the rookie catcher belted a solo homer in the fifth inning and collected three RBI in the Indians' 7-1 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday night at Progressive Field.

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CLEVELAND — The Carlos Santana [...]

Washington (30-32) at Cleveland (24-36) Preview

STATS LLC

Starting Pitchers Washington: Martin (0-1, 2.31 ERA) Cleveland: Carmona (4-5, 3.49 ERA) 7:05 PM ET, June 12, 2010 Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio

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Austin Kearns struggled in his final two seasons with the Washington Nationals. Things have gone much better during his brief time [...]

Kearn’s, Indians beat Nationals 7-2

Associated Press

Kearns drove in four runs with two homers against his former team as the Indians beat the Washington Nationals 7-2 on Friday night.

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CLEVELAND — Austin Kearns‘ good health has the Cleveland Indians feeling fine, too.

Kearns drove in four runs with two homers against his former team as the Indians beat the [...]

Strasburg fans 14 in Nats debut

Associated Press

Stephen Strasburg doesn't disappoint in his long-awaited debut with the Nationals, becoming the first player in MLB history with at least 11 K's and no walks in a major league debut. Strasburg struck out 14 batters in his first game.

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WASHINGTON —Poor Stephen Strasburg. Too much pressure to put on a [...]