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Lefty Scott Olsen was holding hitters to a .269 average before his injury. (Haraz N. Ghanbari/AP)

Nats call on Olsen to take series from Braves

Scott Olsen, who has been out with left shoulder tightness since May 21, returns to the rotation aiming to give the Nats the rubber game with the rival Braves today at 12:35 p.m. ET. Preview >

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Stephen Strasburg will not throw for the next three or four days. (Al Behrman/AP)

Strasburg feeling better, but resting shoulder

Stephen Strasburg is getting treatment on his right shoulder and is feeling much better. According to a baseball source, it is doubtful he will make his next start on Sunday vs. the Phillies. More >

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Livan Hernandez lasted just 4 1/3 innings on Wednesday night. (Drew Angerer/AP)

Livan's struggles leave Nats in loss column

Livan Hernandez allowed three runs before exiting, as the Nationals fell to Tim Hudson and the Braves, 3-1, on Wednesday. Michael Morse plated the lone Washington run in the fifth. Wrap >

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TEAM	W	L	%	GB
Atlanta	58	42	.580	-
Philadelphia	55	46	.545	3.5
NY Mets	51	50	.505	7.5
Florida	50	51	.495	8.5
Washington	43	58	.426	15.5

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