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Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond celebrates with teammates after hitting a game-winning, two-run home run during the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, in Washington. Bryce Harper scored on the play, and the Nationals won 5-4. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)

Nats end 5-game skid as Desmond, Harper bring offense to life

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Nationals move Harper into No. 3 hole in lineup

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Desmond’s 10th-inning sac fly bails out Lidge, lifts Nats to 3-2 win

By Mike DeFabo - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Stephen Lombardozzi is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after scoring from second base on a single by Ryan Zimmerman during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Washington, Monday, April 16, 2012. The Nationals beat the Astros 6-3. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Lombardozzi helps Strasburg, Nats pull out win

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond (20) bats as the Washington Nationals defeat the Cincinnati Reds in extra innings in their home opener. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Patient aggressiveness paying dividends for Nationals

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond throws out a Cincinnati Reds runner during the ninth inning Thursday, April 12, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won 3-2 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Nationals’ infield defense dazzling in the early going

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond (20) batts as the Washington Nationals defeat the Cincinnati Reds in extra innings, 3-2, for their home opener in Major League Baseball at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Thursday, April 12, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

SNYDER: Nationals’ Ian Desmond in comfort zone

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Shortstop Ian Desmond follows his RBI single to right off Chicago reliever Carlos Marmol, scoring pinch runner Brett Carroll with the decisive run in the ninth. Washington won 2-1 at Wrigley Field. (Associated Press)

Ian Desmond delivers in Nationals’ 2-1 Opening Day victory over Cubs

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals first-round pick Anthony Rendon is impressing the club in spring training with a swing that should help him rise to the major leagues very quickly. (Associated Press)

Nationals rookie Anthony Rendon draws raves for his sweet swing

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

A slimmer Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond is entrenched as the leadoff hitter. His objective is to focus less on power and more on getting on base, with 15 triples this season his goal. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Less weight, greater expectations for Nationals’ Ian Desmond

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Anthony Rendon was the sixth overall pick in the 2011 MLB Draft by the Washington Nationals. He's a third baseman, but the team will give him work at second base and shortstop this spring training. (Associated Press)

Infielders are on the move in Nationals’ contingency plan

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman and Michael Morse will be at the forefront of the Nationals' attack next year. Pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training on Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Nationals seek contender status in 2012

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Michael Morse’s 3-run, 9th-inning HR gives Nats 6-4 comeback win over Marlins

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Brad Peacock impresses again; pitches Nats to first sweep of Phillies

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Nationals go deep early and often in win over Dodgers

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Fairy-tale debut for Milone as Nats beat Mets 8-7

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Nationals’ infield combo may be tweaked

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman is all smiles as he's greeted at home by Jesus Flores in the 10th inning. Zimmerman doubled to start the winning rally.

Desmond’s blast sets stage for dramatic win

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Shortstop Ian Desmond has struggled from the leadoff spot, batting just .167 with a .196 on-base percentage. (Associated Press)

Search for productivity from top of Nats’ lineup is ongoing process

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

Rockies’ Nicasio feels lucky to be alive

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press