http://www.newsvine.com/stephen-strasburgNewsvine - stephen-strasburgen-usCopyright 2013Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:11:36 +0000Fri, 24 May 2013 15:32:42 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17768021-zimmermann-zimmerman-lead-nats-past-marlins-10-3http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17768021-zimmermann-zimmerman-lead-nats-past-marlins-10-3mlbsportsmarlinsnationalswashington-nationalsgio-gonzalezjordan-zimmermannstephen-strasburgmiami-marlinsTue, 16 Apr 2013 01:45:51 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond slides into home plate as Miami Marlins catcher Rob Brantly waits for the throw during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 15, 2013 in Miami. Desmond and Ryan Zimmerman scored on a single by Tyler Moore. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>Washington Nationals players wear No. 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson during the singing of the national anthem before the start of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Monday, April 15, 2013 in Miami. Baseball is celebrating its fifth Jackie Robinson Day — the 66th anniversary of his breaking baseball's racial barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>Norman Berman, who was a Brooklyn Dodgers ballboy during Jackie Robinson's rookie season, celebrates after throwing out a ceremonial first pitch before the start of a baseball game between the Miami Marlins and the Washington Nationals, Monday, April 15, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>Washington Nationals pitcher Jordan Zimmermann, left, and catcher Kurt Suzuki celebrate after the Nationals defeated the Miami Marlins 10-3 in a baseball game, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki attempts to catch a ball hit by Miami Marlins' Donovan Solano during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 15, 2013 in Miami. The Nationals defeated the Marlins 10-3. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/13/17727555-nationals-strasburg-fall-to-braves-3-1http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/13/17727555-nationals-strasburg-fall-to-braves-3-1mlbsportsatlanta-bravesnationalswashington-nationalsstephen-strasburgSat, 13 Apr 2013 04:24:46 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, left, celebrates his two-run homer with his teammates during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Friday, April 12, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Friday, April 12, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Atlanta Braves' Dan Uggla (26) celebrates with teammate Ramiro Pena after Pena drove him in with a two-run home run during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, April 12, 2013, in Washington. The Braves won 6-4 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals relief pitcher Craig Stammen (35) pauses on the mound during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Friday, April 12, 2013, in Washington. Stammen gave up a two-run home run and the Braves won 6-4 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Atlanta Braves' Ramiro Pena (14) watches his two-run homer during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park Friday, April 12, 2013, in Washington. The Braves won 6-4, in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Atlanta Braves catcher Evan Gattis (24) celebrates with relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel (46) after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, April 12, 2013, in Washington. The Braves won 6-4 2in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson, right, argues a call with first base umpire Bill Welke during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Washington. The Braves defeated the Nationals 3-1. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) </p><p>Washington Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche, left, watches teammate Danny Espinosa make a catch on a pup up by the Atlanta Braves' Tim Hudson during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Washington. The Braves defeated the Nationals 3-1. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) </p><p>Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg sits in the dugout during the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Washington. The Braves won 3-1. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton, left, congratulates teammate Evan Gattis after he hit a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Washington. The Braves won 3-1. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Danny Espinosa hits a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/12/17726599-justin-upton-braves-beat-nats-for-9th-win-in-rowhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/12/17726599-justin-upton-braves-beat-nats-for-9th-win-in-rowmlbbravessportsatlanta-bravesnationalswashington-nationalstim-hudsonpaul-maholmjustin-uptonstephen-strasburgcraig-stammenramiro-penaandrelton-simmonsevan-gattisSat, 13 Apr 2013 02:50:35 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Atlanta Braves third baseman Chris Johnson (23) throws to first, but Washington Nationals' Denard Span was safe, and Johnson received an error on the play, during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Friday, April 12, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran (49) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, April 12, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, left, celebrates his two-run homer with his teammates during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Friday, April 12, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Ross Detwiler (48) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Friday, April 12, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran, left, talks with catcher Gerald Laird during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, April 12, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper (34) watches his one RBI home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Friday, April 12, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Friday, April 12, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Atlanta Braves' Ramiro Pena (14) hits a two-run homer during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park Friday, April 12, 2013, in Washington. The Braves won 6-4, in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Atlanta Braves' Dan Uggla (26) celebrates with teammate Ramiro Pena after Pena drove him in with a two-run home run during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, April 12, 2013, in Washington. The Braves won 6-4 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Atlanta Braves pitcher Tim Hudson delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) </p><p>Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg delivers a pitch to the Atlanta Braves during the second inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) </p><p>Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg delivers a pitch to the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) </p><p>Washington Nationals infielder Ryan Zimmerman makes a throwing error with two outs iin the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Washington. The error led to a two-run home run by the next batter, Evan Gattis. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>Atlanta Braves' Evan Gattis hits a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>Atlanta Braves pitcher Paul Maholm delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) </p><p>Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth (28) watches as second baseman Danny Espinosa (8) catches a ball hit by Atlanta Braves' Jason Heyward during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) </p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (47) delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) </p><p>Atlanta Braves' Andrelton Simmons is greeted by teammates Dan Uggla, center, and Chris Johnson as he steps on home plate after hitting a three-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez, center, walks back to the mound after giving up a three-run home run to Atlanta Braves' Andrelton Simmons during the third inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) </p><p>Atlanta Braves' Andrelton Simmons hits a three-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) </p><p>Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton, left, congratulates teammate Evan Gattis after they both scored on a single hit by Chris Johnson during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/05/17623157-strasburg-outpitched-by-cuetohttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/05/17623157-strasburg-outpitched-by-cuetomlbsportsnationalsstephen-strasburgSat, 6 Apr 2013 03:32:13 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Cincinnati Reds' Zack Cozart (2) is congratulated by Joey Votto (19) after Cozart hit a three-run home run off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Dan Haren in the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Cincinnati. It was the second home run of the game for Cozart. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey pumps his fist after covering first and making the out on Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth on a a close play in the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds outfielders Xavier Paul (26), Shin-Soo Choo, and Jay Bruce (32) celebrate after the Reds defeated the Washington Nationals 15-0 in a baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Cincinnati. Paul hit a grand slam in the game. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Fans watch in the ninth inning of a baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Washington Nationals, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 15-0 on 19 hits, six of them home runs. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche stands at the plate after taking a called third strike in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Dan Haren stands on the mound with catcher Kurt Suzuki in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds' Shin-Soo Choo follows through on a solo home run off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Dan Haren in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey throws to the Washington Nationals in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds' Zack Cozart watches his three-run home run off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Dan Haren in the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Cincinnati. It was the second home run of the game for Cozart. Catcher Kurt Suzuki is at right. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Denard Span, left, dives safely back to first base as Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto, right, waits for a throw from pitcher Johnny Cueto in the first inning of their baseball game in Cincinnati, Sunday, April 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)</p><p>Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg strikes out against the Cincinnati Reds in the sixth inning of the MLB baseball game in Cincinnati Sunday April 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)</p><p>Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg talks with pitching coach Steve McCatty after the forth inning as they play against the Cincinnati Reds during their baseball game in Cincinnati Sunday April 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto throws against the Washington Nationals in the first inning of their baseball game in Cincinnati, Sunday, April 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/05/17622485-cueto-outlasts-strasburg-in-reds-win-over-natshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/05/17622485-cueto-outlasts-strasburg-in-reds-win-over-natsmlbsportsredsnationalswashington-nationalscincinnati-redsjohnny-cuetojay-brucestephen-strasburgxavier-paulian-desmondzack-cozarttodd-frazierSat, 6 Apr 2013 02:23:55 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Cincinnati Reds' Zack Cozart (2) is congratulated by Joey Votto (19) after Cozart hit a three-run home run off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Dan Haren in the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Cincinnati. It was the second home run of the game for Cozart. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Dan Haren throws to the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey throws tp the Washington Nationals in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds center fielder Shin-Soo Choo signs autographs prior to the Reds' baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey pumps his fist after covering first and making the out on Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth on a a close play in the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper prepares to bat against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds outfielders Xavier Paul (26), Shin-Soo Choo, and Jay Bruce (32) celebrate after the Reds defeated the Washington Nationals 15-0 in a baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Cincinnati. Paul hit a grand slam in the game. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Fans watch in the ninth inning of a baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Washington Nationals, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 15-0 on 19 hits, six of them home runs. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche stands at the plate after taking a called third strike in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Dan Haren stands on the mound with catcher Kurt Suzuki in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds' Shin-Soo Choo follows through on a solo home run off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Dan Haren in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey throws to the Washington Nationals in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds' Zack Cozart watches his three-run home run off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Dan Haren in the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Cincinnati. It was the second home run of the game for Cozart. Catcher Kurt Suzuki is at right. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper loosens up in the on deck circle in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Ross Detwiler throws against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mike Leake throws against the Washington Nationals in the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker watches from the dugout rail prior to the start of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds shortstop Zack Cozart fields a ground ball hit by Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth in the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Cincinnati. Cozart threw Werth out at first. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto falls off the plate after being hit in the hands by a pitch from Washington Nationals starting pitcher Ross Detwiler in the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Cincinnati. Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos catches the pitch at right. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Denard Span, left, dives safely back to first base as Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto, right, waits for a throw from pitcher Johnny Cueto in the first inning of their baseball game in Cincinnati, Sunday, April 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)</p><p>Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg strikes out against the Cincinnati Reds in the sixth inning of the MLB baseball game in Cincinnati Sunday April 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)</p><p>Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg talks with pitching coach Steve McCatty after the forth inning as they play against the Cincinnati Reds during their baseball game in Cincinnati Sunday April 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto throws against the Washington Nationals in the first inning of their baseball game in Cincinnati, Sunday, April 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/01/17557223-marlins-lose-to-mets-waste-fernandezs-fine-debuthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/01/17557223-marlins-lose-to-mets-waste-fernandezs-fine-debutmlbsportsmarlinsstephen-strasburgbryce-harperjustin-ruggianomiami-marlinsjose-fernandezMon, 1 Apr 2013 21:49:16 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Miami Marlins starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco (47) throws during the first inning of the opening day baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Washington, on Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Miami Marlins left fielder Chris Coghlan (8) throws over Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond (20) during a double play in the seventh inning of the opening day baseball game in Washington, on Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper (34) celebrates teammates after scoring during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper reacts after sliding safely into home during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Miami Marlins relief pitcher Wade LeBlanc throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Miami Marlins' Justin Ruggiano, left, celebrates his solo home run with teammate Rob Brantly during the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth (28) celebrates with teammates after a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Washington. Werth hit a three-run home run and the Nationals won 6-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Miami Marlins center fielder Justin Ruggiano catches a ball hit by Washington Nationals' Danny Espinosa during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Miami Marlins starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco works in the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field, Saturday, April 6, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)</p><p>Miami Marlins shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria, top, turns a double play as New York Mets' Mike Baxter slides into second base in the third inning of a baseball game at Citi Field, Saturday, April 6, 2013 in New York. The Mets' Daniel Murphy was out at first. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)</p><p>Miami Marlins' Placido Polanco, left, scores from third base as New York Mets catcher John Buck turns to make the late tag in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Citi Field, Saturday, April 6, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)</p><p>Miami Marlins' Juan Pierre falls to the ground after scoring and then colliding with New York Mets catcher John Buck in the seventh inning of a baseball game at Citi Field, Saturday, April 6, 2013 in New York. The Mets won 7-3. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)</p><p>Miami Marlins' Juan Pierre, left, and manager Mike Redmond argue a call with home plate umpire Jim Joyce (66) after a play in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field, Saturday, April 6, 2013 in New York. Pierre was called for interference after he collided with Mets catcher John Buck while scoring The Mets won 7-3. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)</p><p>Miami Marlins Mike Redmond holds the lineup card from Friday night's game, prior to the start against the New York Mets at Citi Field, Saturday, April 6, 2013 in New York. Redmond was talking with members of the media when one of his coaches presented him with the card. Friday's 7-5 win against the Mets was Redmond's first victory as a major league manager. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)</p><p>Miami Marlins manager Mike Redmond talks with the media prior to the start against the New York Mets at Citi Field, Saturday, April 6, 2013 in New York. Friday's 7-5 win against the Mets was Redmond's first victory as a major league manager. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)</p><p>Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez pitches during the first inning of the baseball game against the New York Mets at CitiField Sunday April 7, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>New York Mets' Anthony Recker, left, tries to catch the ball while Miami Marlins' Greg Dobbs slides safely home during the third inning of the baseball game at CitiField Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>New York Mets players mob Marlon Byrd after he hit a walk-off two-run single during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at CitiField, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New York. The Mets won 4-3. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>New York Mets' Marlon Byrd celebrates his walk-off, two-run single during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at CitiField, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New York. The Mets won 4-3. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>New York Mets' Kirk Nieuwenhuis, right, jumps into a teammate's arms after scoring the winning run on a two-run single hit by Marlon Byrd during the ninth inning of the baseball game at CitiField, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New York. The Mets defeated the Marlins 4-3. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>New York Mets' Daniel Murphy celebrates as he runs to greet teammate Marlon Byrd, who hit a walk-off, two-run single, during the ninth inning of a baseball game at CitiField, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New York. The Mets won 4-3. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/01/17555974-harper-strasburg-lead-nationals-over-marlins-2-0http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/01/17555974-harper-strasburg-lead-nationals-over-marlins-2-0mlbsportsapbbnmarlinsnationalswashington-nationalsnl-eaststephen-strasburgbryce-harpermiami-marlinsMon, 1 Apr 2013 19:22:43 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper (34) hits a solo home run in the first inning of the opening day baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Washington, on Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper (34) is congratulated by third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) after a first inning solo homer during the opening day baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Washington, on Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper (34) watches his second homer of the game sail over right field in the fourth inning of the opening day baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Washington, on Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) throws in the first inning of the opening day baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Washington, on Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)</p><p>Washington Nationals relief pitcher Rafael Soriano warms up before an opening day baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Washington, on Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Miami Marlins starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco (47) throws during the first inning of the opening day baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Washington, on Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/31/17542089-harpers-homers-newtown-salute-mark-opening-dayhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/31/17542089-harpers-homers-newtown-salute-mark-opening-daymlbsportsyankee-stadiumdaydodger-stadiumus-newsjosh-hamiltonkansas-city-royalsopening-dayjustin-verlandergreat-american-ball-parkbilly-butlerstephen-strasburgSun, 31 Mar 2013 21:13:56 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Cincinnati Reds grounds crew members prepare the field ready at Great American Ball Park for Monday's opening day baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg stands in the dugout during an exhibition baseball game against the New York Yankees at Nationals Park on Friday, March 29, 2013, in Washington. The Yankees won 4-2. Strasburg is expected to start opening on Monday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Russell Martin balances a baseball during a team baseball workout at PNC Park, Sunday, March 31, 2013 in preparation for the season opener Monday against the Chicago Cubs in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>A Houston Astros fan runs through the rain outside the stadium before the Astros' season opener baseball game against the Texas Rangers on Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Smiley N. Pool )</p><p>Houston Astros' Bud Norris (20) delivers against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a season-opening baseball game, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)</p><p>Basebal fans came equipped to Target Field with warm clothes and some with blankets as temperatures in the upper 20's welcomed the season opener between the Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins before a baseball game Monday, April 1, 2013 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone) </p><p>The Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins stand for a moment of silence honoring the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting before the opening day baseball game in Washington, on Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>New York Yankees bow their heads during a moment of silence in honor of those killed in Newtown, Conn. before an opening day baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium, Monday, April 1, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)</p><p>A United States flag is unfurled during the national anthem before an opening day baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Miami Marlins in Washington on Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)</p><p>Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper (34) hits his second home run of the game in the fourth inning of the opening day baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Washington, on Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi (28) greets Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell (53) at an opening day baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' A.J. Ellis walks past the Major League Baseball logo painted on the field before a season-opening baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants in Los Angeles, Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>A worker brooms the grass before a season-opening baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants in Los Angeles, Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Former Atlanta Braves first baseman Chipper Jones, left, hugs Braves catcher Brian McCann after throwing out the first pitch for an opening day baseball game between the Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman) </p><p>Atlanta Braves' Jason Heyward, right, leads teammates out onto the field for the start of an opening day baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)</p><p>Former Cincinnati Reds outfielder George Foster waves to the crowd as the Findlay Market Opening Day Parade makes it's way up Race St., Monday, April 1, 2013, in Cincinnati. Foster was Grand Marshall for the parade. The Cincinnati Reds open their 2013 season against the Los Angeles Angels Monday. (AP Photo/David Kohl)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/18/17361002-nats-strasburg-takes-liner-off-left-handhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/18/17361002-nats-strasburg-takes-liner-off-left-handmlbsportstigersdetroit-tigersnationalswashington-nationalswashington-nationals'rafael-sorianostephen-strasburgMon, 18 Mar 2013 20:30:27 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg delivers a pitch to Detroit Tigers' Brayan Pena during the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Friday, March 22, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg picks up the baseball for the start of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on Friday, March 22, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg delivers a pitch during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on Friday, March 22, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/14/17314803-strasburg-strikes-out-8-but-astros-top-natshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/14/17314803-strasburg-strikes-out-8-but-astros-top-natsmlbsportsastroshouston-astrosnationalswashington-nationalsjayson-werthrafael-sorianomicah-owingsdavey-johnsonstephen-strasburgThu, 14 Mar 2013 20:25:33 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/11/17272759-strasburg-struggles-in-6th-as-braves-top-natshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/11/17272759-strasburg-struggles-in-6th-as-braves-top-natsmlbbravessportsatlanta-bravesnationalswashington-nationalsstephen-strasburgMon, 11 Mar 2013 21:03:57 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg warms up in the bullpen before the start of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Monday, March 11, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg delivers during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Monday, March 11, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg sits on the bench after being pulled in the sixth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Monday, March 11, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>Washington Nationals infielder Ian Desmond throws to first base during the sixth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Monday, March 11, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>Atlanta Braves' Jordan Schafer slides past Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki, left, to score a run during the sixth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Monday, March 11, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>Atlanta Braves pitcher Paul Maholm delivers a pitch during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals on Monday, March 11, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>Atlanta Braves players stretch before the start of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals on Monday, March 11, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/06/17212878-halladay-outpitches-strasburghttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/06/17212878-halladay-outpitches-strasburgmlbphilliessportsnationalswashington-nationalsphiladelphia-philliesnl-eastroy-halladaychase-utleytyler-moorestephen-strasburgWed, 6 Mar 2013 21:38:44 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Philadelphia Phillies' Roy Halladay pitches during the second inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, March 6, 2013, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Roy Halladay warms up in the bullpen before a spring training exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, March 6, 2013, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Stephen Strasburg pitches during the second inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Wednesday, March 6, 2013, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon chases down a two-RBI single by Philadelphia Phillies' Laynce Nix during the fifth inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game, Wednesday, March 6, 2013, in Clearwater, Fla. Philadelphia won 6-3. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' John Mayberry Jr. cannot reach a double by Washington Nationals' Carlos Rivero during the fifth inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game, Wednesday, March 6, 2013, in Clearwater, Fla. Philadelphia won 6-3. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Billy Burns, right, steals second base as Philadelphia Phillies' Yuniesky Betancourt leaps for the throw during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 6, 2013, in Clearwater, Fla. Philadelphia won 6-3. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon, right, rounds the bases after hitting a home run off Philadelphia Phillies' Chad Durbin during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 6, 2013, in Clearwater, Fla. Philadelphia won 6-3. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Steve Lombardozzi chases down a single by Philadelphia Phillies' Yunieski Betancourt during the third inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game, Wednesday, March 6, 2013, in Clearwater, Fla. Philadelphia won 6-3. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/28/17138176-strasburg-strikes-out-6-nats-and-mets-tie-in-10http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/28/17138176-strasburg-strikes-out-6-nats-and-mets-tie-in-10mlbsportsmetsnew-york-metsnationalswashington-nationalsstephen-strasburgFri, 1 Mar 2013 02:53:11 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/24/17077755-marlins-spoil-harens-debut-in-victory-over-natshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/24/17077755-marlins-spoil-harens-debut-in-victory-over-natsmlbsportsmarlinsnationalsdan-harenjordan-zimmermannstephen-strasburgdrew-storenmiami-marlinsnathan-eovaldiSun, 24 Feb 2013 22:16:13 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper waits to take batting practice during a spring training baseball workout in Viera, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)</p><p>Miami Marlins center fielder Gorkys Hernandez leaps near the wall to catch a fly ball hit by Washington Nationals' Zach Walters during the third inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Miami Marlins' Donovan Solano (17) steals second base as Washington Nationals infielder Zach Walters, right, handles the throw during the sixth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Washington Nationals infielder Steve Lombardozzi throws to first after fielding a ground ball hit by Miami Marlins' Gorkys Hernandez during the fifth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Viera, Fla. Hernandez was out at first on the play. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Washington Nationals outfielder Denard Span catches a fly ball hit by Miami Marlins' Matt Downs during the sixth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth reacts after striking out against the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Miami Marlins right fielder Chris Coghlan reaches to make a running catch on a fly ball hit by Washington Nationals' Kurt Suzuki during the third inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/23/17069955-gonzalez-pitches-2-hitless-innings-nats-beat-metshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/23/17069955-gonzalez-pitches-2-hitless-innings-nats-beat-metsmlbsportsmetsmajor-league-baseballnew-york-metsnationalswashington-nationalsgio-gonzalezstephen-strasburgSat, 23 Feb 2013 20:49:29 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws a pitch during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)</p><p>Washington Nationals outfielder Corey Brown dives but is unable to catch a ball hit by New York Mets non-roster invitee catcher Landon Powell during the sixth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)</p><p>New York Mets pitcher Zack Wheeler throws a pitch during the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)</p><p>New York Mets relief pitcher Bobby Parnell, right, celebrates with teammates after beating the Washington Nationals 5-3 in an exhibition spring training baseball game in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. The Mets won 5-3. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)</p><p>New York Mets relief pitcher Bobby Parnell throws a pitch during the ninth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. The Mets won 5-3. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)</p><p>New York Mets non-roster invitee outfielder Marlon Byrd (6) slides in with a run past Washington Nationals catcher Chris Snyder (7) on an RBI single by Jordany Valdespin during the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)</p><p>New York Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada rounds the bases after hitting a home run off Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/10/13789815-in-strasburgs-slot-lannan-leads-nats-over-metshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/10/13789815-in-strasburgs-slot-lannan-leads-nats-over-metsmlbsportsmetsnew-york-metsnationalswashington-nationalsgio-gonzalezjohn-lannantyler-moorestephen-strasburgbryce-harperTue, 11 Sep 2012 02:19:29 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond, left, and Michael Morse return to the dugout after Desmond drove in Morse with a two-run home run in the fourth inning of the baseball game against the New York Mets in New York, Monday, Sept. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Gio Gonzalez pitches to the New York Mets in the first inning of a baseball game at Citi Field in New York, Monday, Sept. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman hits a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets in New York, Monday, Sept. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)</p><p>New York Mets catcher Kelly Shoppach misplays a foul ball hit by the Washington Nationals' Kurt Suzuki in the third inning of the baseball game in New York, Monday, Sept. 10, 2012. Suzuki hit a home run on the next pitch. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond hits a two-run home run off the New York Mets in the fourth inning of the baseball game in New York, Monday, Sept. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)</p><p>New York Mets pitcher Collin McHugh delivers to the Washington Nationals in the first inning of a baseball game at Citi Field in New York, Monday, Sept. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Tyler Moore (57) follows through on a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Kurt Suzuki runs to first base after hitting an RBI single during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</p><p>New York Mets' R.A. Dickey (43) delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</p><p>The Washington Nationals and the New York Mets line up for the playing of the national anthem before a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Jordan Zimmermann (27) delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</p><p>New York Mets' David Wright hits an RBI single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</p><p>Washington Nationals' John Lannan delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</p><p>Washington Nationals' John Lannan delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman (11) runs to home plate after hitting a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</p><p>New York Mets' Matt Harvey (33) reacts as Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman heads to home plate after hitting a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</p><p>New York Mets' Matt Harvey (33) delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/07/13737369-nolasco-tosses-4-hitter-to-lead-marlins-over-natshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/07/13737369-nolasco-tosses-4-hitter-to-lead-marlins-over-natsmlbsportsmarlinsflorida-marlinsnationalswashington-nationalswashington-nationals'ricky-nolascocorey-brownstephen-strasburgian-desmondmiami-marlinsgiancarlo-stantonSat, 8 Sep 2012 03:16:45 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park, Friday, Sept. 7, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park, Friday, Sept. 7, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park, Friday, Sept. 7, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper hits a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals pinch hitter Roger Bernadina tosses his bat after striking out with the bases loaded during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>The Washington Nationals celebrate after a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won 7-6 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa makes the tag on Miami Marlins' Justin Ruggiano on a steal attempt during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper douses his face with a cup of water in the dugout during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Miami Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton (27) celebrates his solo home run with Jose Reyes during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Miami Marlins starting pitcher Mark Buehrle throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Ross Detwiler throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Miami Marlins starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>A teammate holds a photo of Milwaukee Brewers' Joey Cora as Miami Marlins' Rob Brantly celebrates his score during the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, bottom, is out at second base as he gets tangled up with Miami Marlins second baseman Donovan Solano as Solano turns the double play during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Edwin Jackson throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/03/13639082-nationals-manager-says-strasburgs-season-is-overhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/03/13639082-nationals-manager-says-strasburgs-season-is-overmlbsportsnationalswashington-nationalsstrasburgdavey-johnsonstephen-strasburgmiami-marlinsMon, 3 Sep 2012 16:30:47 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg adjusts his hat during the third inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, in Miami. Strasburg gave up a career-high seven runs in five innings and the first-place Nationals' losing streak reached five games when they were defeated by Ricky Nolasco and the last-place Marlins 9-0. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>Washington Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg, left, talks with catcher Kurt Suzuki after pitching the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, in Washington. Strasburg was relieved after completing the sixth inning and the Nationals won 4-3. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park, Friday, Sept. 7, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg wipes his face on the mound during the second inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park, Friday, Sept. 7, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/02/13624528-column-shutting-down-strasburg-is-curious-planhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/02/13624528-column-shutting-down-strasburg-is-curious-planmlbsportstim-dahlberglouis-cardinalsstephen-strasburg080212Sun, 2 Sep 2012 23:12:22 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the second inning of a baseball game with the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Moisture flies off the the hand of Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg during the third inning of a baseball game in the rain against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg delivers during the second inning of a baseball game with the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/30/13577783-strasburg-dominant-nats-produce-late-to-top-cardshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/30/13577783-strasburg-dominant-nats-produce-late-to-top-cardsmlbsportscardinalslouis-cardinalsnationalswashington-nationalsgio-gonzalezedwin-jacksonnl-eastadam-wainwrightjayson-werthjason-werthdavid-freesestephen-strasburgbryce-harperFri, 31 Aug 2012 02:14:43 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, center, celebrates his two-run home run with teammates during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Edwin Jackson throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jaime Garcia throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez smiles as he comes off after the first inning of a baseball game with the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Pete Kozma can't get a ball by Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth celebrates with Bryce Harper after they scored on Adam LaRoche's two-RBI single during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth crosses home as Bryce Harper follows behind to score on Adam LaRoche's two-RBI single during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche hits a two-RBI single during the inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals Matt Holliday, right, celebrates with third base coach Jose Oquendo as he heads home after his two-run homer during the third inning of a baseball game with the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese celebrates with Skip Schumaker (55) after Freese's two-run homer during the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper (34) celebrates with Michael Morse after scoring on Adam LaRoche's single during the first inning of a baseball game with the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche, left, celebrates with his teammates after his two-run homer during the second inning of a baseball game with the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Umpire Wally Bell talks with Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson during the second inning of a baseball game with the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals Michael Morse, left, celebrates with Adam LaRoche after LaRoche's two-run homer in the second inning of a baseball game with the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the second inning of a baseball game with the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg delievrs during the first inning of a baseball game with the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Moisture flies off the the hand of Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg during the third inning of a baseball game in the rain against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jake Westbrook throws during the first inning of a baseball game with the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/30/13574504-nats-strasburg-has-probably-2-3-starts-to-gohttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/30/13574504-nats-strasburg-has-probably-2-3-starts-to-gomlbsportsshutdownnationalswashington-nationalsstrasburgdavey-johnsonstephen-strasburgThu, 30 Aug 2012 21:38:05 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Nationals' Stephen Strasburg delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/28/13536056-marlins-beat-strasburg-and-slumping-nationals-9-0http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/28/13536056-marlins-beat-strasburg-and-slumping-nationals-9-0mlbsportswinmarlinsricky-nolascostephen-strasburgWed, 29 Aug 2012 03:19:13 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Nationals' Stephen Strasburg delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>Miami Marlins' Ricky Nolasco delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>Miami Marlins' Carlos Lee, right, slides safely into home as Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki attempts the tag during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, in Miami. Lee scored on a single by Giancarlo Stanton. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>Miami Marlins' Justin Ruggiano rounds second base after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg adjusts his hat during the third inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, in Miami. Strasburg gave up a career-high seven runs in five innings and the first-place Nationals' losing streak reached five games when they were defeated by Ricky Nolasco and the last-place Marlins 9-0. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) and second baseman Danny Espinosa (8) scramble for a ball hit by Miami Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, in Miami. Ricky Nolasco and Justin Ruggiano scored on Stanton's single as the Marlins went on to defeat the Nationals 9-0. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>Miami Marlins starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco (47) is congratulated by catcher Rob Brantly after the Marlins defeated the Washington Nationals 9-0 in a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, in Miami. Nolasco (10-12) allowed five hits in his third career shutout and eighth complete game. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/28/13534281-harpers-homers-leads-nationals-past-marlins-8-4http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/28/13534281-harpers-homers-leads-nationals-past-marlins-8-4mlbsportsmarlinsnationalswashington-nationalsstephen-strasburgbryce-harpermiami-marlinsWed, 29 Aug 2012 01:42:18 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Nationals' Stephen Strasburg delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>Miami Marlins' Ricky Nolasco delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>Miami Marlins' Carlos Lee, right, slides safely into home as Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki attempts the tag during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, in Miami. Lee scored on a single by Giancarlo Stanton. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>Miami Marlins' Justin Ruggiano rounds second base after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>Miami Marlins' Jose Reyes yells to Carlos Lee (45) as he heads home during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, in Miami. Both Reyes and Lee scored on a single by Greg Dobbs. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>Washington Nationals relief pitcher Tyler Clippard, left, and catcher Kurt Suzuki celebrate after defeating the Miami Marlins 8-4 during a baseball game on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Ross Detwiler delivers a pitch during the second inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>Miami Marlins' Gorkys Hernandez reacts after striking out to end the third inning of a baseball against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>Miami Marlins' Jacob Turner delivers a pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/21/13385819-medlin-pitches-braves-to-5-1-win-over-nationalshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/21/13385819-medlin-pitches-braves-to-5-1-win-over-nationalsmlbbravessportsatlanta-bravesnationalswashington-nationalsmartin-pradodan-ugglachad-tracystephen-strasburgkris-medlendanny-espinosaTue, 21 Aug 2012 04:42:39 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond (20) celebrates his two-run homer that scored Ryan Zimmerman (11) during the first inning of a baseball game with the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on Monday, Aug. 20, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann throws during the first inning of a baseball game with the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on Monday, Aug. 20, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond, right, hits a two-run homer during the first inning of a baseball game with the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on Monday, Aug. 20, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Tim Hudson throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Monday, Aug. 20, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the second inning of a baseball game with the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond, left, celebrates his solo home run with Danny Espinosa during the second inning of a baseball game with the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Political consultant James Carville throws out an honorary first pitch before a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Paul Maholm throws during the first inning of a baseball game with the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Atlanta Braves pitcher Kris Medlen delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Ross Detwiler throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones acknowledges the crowd with Washington Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche applauding during a ceremony to honor Jones before a baseball game at Nationals Park, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/14/13269313-stephen-strasburg-pitches-nationals-past-giantshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/14/13269313-stephen-strasburg-pitches-nationals-past-giantsmlbsportsgiantssan-francisco-giantsnationalswashington-nationalskurt-suzukistephen-strasburgmadison-bumgarnerroger-bernadinadanny-espinosabrandon-beltTue, 14 Aug 2012 05:36:53 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Nationals' Steve Lombardozzi claps his hands as he scores in front of San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 13, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)</p><p>Washington Nationals pitcher Gio Gonzalez throws to the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 13, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)</p><p>San Francisco Giants pitcher Ryan Vogelsong throws to the Washington Nationals during the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 13, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman hits an RBI double against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 13, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Madison Bumgarner works against the Washington Nationals in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey, right, slides to score in front of Washington Nationals catcher Jesus Flores in the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. Posey scored on a single by Giants' Brandon Belt. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval swings for an RBI sacrifice fly off Washington Nationals' Drew Storen in the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Melky Cabrera fouls off a pitch from Washington Nationals' Jordan Zimmermann in the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Hunter Pence, center, scores as Washington Nationals catcher Jesus Flores, right, waits for the ball during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. Pence scored on a double by Brandon Belt, who was thrown out at third base. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro, left, slides in safe with a double past the tag of Washington Nationals second baseman Steve Lombardozzi in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg delivers against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg delivers against the San Francisco Giants during the second inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum reacts after walking Washington Nationals' Michael Morse to load the bases during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Danny Espinosa (8) hits a two-run home run off of San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum during the third inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Hunter Pence (8) scores past Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki, left, during the second inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth (28) hits a two-run single off of San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum, left, during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Danny Espinosa, right, celebrates after hitting a two-run home run off of San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum to score Adam LaRoche (25) during the third inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p>