Swing music has Nats grooving; Retooled lineup displays depth.(SPORTS)

Washington Times, The, April, 2008

Byline: Mark Zuckerman, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

PHILADELPHIA - As the hits kept coming and the runners kept circling the bases, Manny Acta couldn't help but ponder the possibilities.

Acta's Washington Nationals had batted around twice during Monday's 11-6 thumping of the Philadelphia Phillies, producing 12 hits, seven for extra bases and a pair of big offensive innings that rarely were seen from this club a year ago.

If this is how the Nationals are going to hit this season, Acta will be hard-pressed to contain his glee.

"Obviously, we're not going to score this many ...