Strong start spoiled as Rockies slam Nats

Zimmermann's excellent outing 1:00 8/7/15: Jordan Zimmermann pitches 6 2/3 frames of one-run ball, striking out six while allowing just four hits and no walks Nationals right-hander Jordan Zimmermann received his eighth no-decision, allowing a run in 6 2/3 innings with six strikeouts and no walks. The Rockies' bullpen -- Scott Oberg (3-2), John Axford and Tommy Kahnle -- blanked the Nationals over the final three innings after a decent start from Jorge De La Rosa (four runs, three earned). Washington is now 2 1/2 games behind the Mets, who edged the Rays, 4-3, at Tropicana Field.

Kahnle earns the save 8/7/15: Tommy Kahnle strikes out Bryce Harper to end the game, earning his first career…