When the Nationals were scuffling at the plate for the majority of April, the club remained confident that most of its veterans would soon begin performing up to the level of their track records.
And if this past weekend is any indication, the hope is that might be the case with Ryan Zimmerman. During the three-game sweep of the Braves, he went 5-for-12 with a double, a home run and five RBI — a sign that perhaps the longtime National infielder is beginning to rediscover his power stroke.
“His timing is getting there,” Matt Williams said. “You miss most of last year and it’s not like it’s riding a bike.