Zimmerman's homer provides margin as Nats win

Ryan Zimmerman hit his first home run since May 17 on Wednesday, and Tim Redding and the Nationals 'pen held off the Dodgers, securing a 5-4 win.   Wrap >
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Photo: Ryan Zimmerman (right) celebrates his blast with Lastings Milledge.  (Luis M. Alvarez/AP)

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Dukes returns to action for Nationals' stretch run

The Nationals are counting on Elijah Dukes to stay healthy while Austin Kearns is out, and he should be in right vs. the Dodgers on Thursday at 7:10 p.m. ET.   Preview >
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Nats prospect Gonzalez secures GCL batting crown

18-year-old infielder Esmailyn Gonzalez clinched the Gulf Coast League batting title on Wednesday, finishing his 2008 season with a .350 average.   Full story >
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Photo: Esmailyn Gonzalez was signed by the Nationals in 2006.  (Jerry Hale/MiLB.com)

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