Game 8: Reds at Nats, April 13, 2012

Craig Stammen tossed his second HOV-3 in two days.
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Craig Stammen earned his second consecutive victory by pitching another HOV-3 in extra innings.  The Nats improved to 6-2 by beating the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 in thirteen innings.  Jordan Zimmermann started with seven strong innings, but he was a victim of no run support because Bronson Arroyo pitched just as well as Zimmermann did.

Second Inning: Zimmermann started the second inning by getting Jay Bruce to strike out swinging.

Fifth Inning: Zimmermann set down Drew Stubbs to end the fifth inning.

Game 3: Nats at Cubs, April 8, 2012

Series E-ZPass winner Reed Johnson.
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The Nats suffered their first loss of the season to drop to 2-1 when the Chicago Cubs outscored them 4-3.  Jordan Zimmermann took the loss despite giving up only one earned run, while Jeff Samardzija got the win and Carlos Marmol recorded the save.  The Nats’ staff only sent five Cubs hitters down K Street.

Fourth Inning: Zimmermann got Ian Stewart swinging to record his first strikeout of the day.

Fifth Inning: Zimmermann rung up Samardzija for his second K of the day.

Sixth Inning: Zimmermann sat down Stewart for the second time.