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Ryan Zimmerman scored the game-winning run in the Nationals'home opener.

Rick Snider: This feels like the start of something special for the Nationals

Rick Snider · April 12, 2012 4:00 am

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Left-hander Gio Gonzalez pitched seven scoreless innings against the Reds on Thursday in the Nationals'home debut.

Gonzalez is right at home as Nationals win home opener

Brian McNally · April 12, 2012 4:00 am

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After recording just one hit in the first four games of the season, Jayson Werth had four hits in Tuesday night's win.

Rick Snider: Nationals’ Werth seems ready to silence the boos

Rick Snider · April 11, 2012 4:00 am

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Washington will have its home opener Thursday vs. the Reds at Nationals Park.

Thom Loverro: Finally, Nationals Park should feel like home

Thom Loverro · April 11, 2012 4:00 am

Gonzalez gets nod for Nationals in home opener

Gonzalez gets nod for Nationals in home opener

Brian McNally · April 11, 2012 4:00 am

Phil Wood: Tough call on the bench for the Nationals

Phil Wood: Tough call on the bench for the Nationals

Phil Wood · April 7, 2012 4:00 am

Rob Carr/Getty ImagesDespite being a fly-ball pitcher, Zimmermann only allowed 12 home runs in 2011.

Nationals’ Zimmermann can’t hide from spotlight

Brian McNally · April 7, 2012 4:00 am

Rob Carr/Getty ImagesThe Baltimore Orioles celebrated the 20th anniversary of Camden Yards on Friday.

Thom Loverro: Camden Yards has built standard for ballparks

Thom Loverro · April 7, 2012 4:00 am

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Davey Johnson led the Nationals to an Opening Day win over the Cubs on Thursday.

Jim Williams: McCarver: Johnson ‘perfect’ manager to guide Nationals

Jim Williams · April 5, 2012 4:00 am

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Outfielder Brett Carroll's defense has been praised by manager Davey Johnson.

Washington Nationals 2012 season preview

Brian McNally · April 4, 2012 4:00 am

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Jayson Werth hit .232 in 2011, his first season after signing a seven-year,$126 million contract with the Nationals.

Rick Snider: It has been building up to this for the Nationals

Rick Snider · April 4, 2012 4:00 am

Finally, the Nationals have great expectations

Brian McNally · April 4, 2012 4:00 am