jayson werth did go over three today. rough spring for jayson werth.enate's still spring. >> still got time to turn it around. >> that's it for us. the cbs evening news is next. derek is going to see you at 7:00 for our area's only local newscast, and after great night. [ male announcer ] this was how my day began. a little bird told me about a band... ♪ an old man shared some fish stories... ♪ oooh, my turn. ♪ she was in paris, but we talked for hours... everyone else buzzed about the band.

jayson werth trots around the nationals win again. soccer fans, d.c. united against dallas.ss, the hatter magnificent brick away. d.c. beats dallas, 4-1. what a pass, and the goal. hockey, the capitals are off but the teams they're fighting with for the plot did not. buffalo lost to the penguins. buffalo and washington had 86 points as the penguins win. the capitals moved into the eighth and final playoff spot because they have one more win in buffalo. florida lost to columbus four- one. the capitals trail them by four points. of the playoffs. tonight, the capitals would play the new york rangers. if the playoffs started tonight the capitals would play the new york rangers. but you could not have the power ball. >> neither did you. >> people visiting the kansas city zoo got quite a show from a polar bear. the bear entertain visitors by taking laps, pushing off the glass walls with his feet like an olympian. he arrived at the zoo in 2010. watch this olympic kick flat. that is that cool or what? he has increased attendance. it and probably freaked this kid out. and only took a

jayson werth and the nats taking on the mets. nationals down 1-0 in the fourth. werth gets ahold of one taking jonathan neese to left and out of the park. a solo shot his fourth of the spring. he is playing well. 2-0, nationals. meanwhile on the hill jordan zimmerman just cruising bottom five. gets justin turner swinging. he strikes three. zimmerman goes six innings gives up two hits, no runs. henry rodriguez picks up the saves as the nationals beat the mets 3-2. >>> danny o'brian is now a badger. the maryland quarterback following in russell wilson's foot steps leading the acc for wisconsin. o'brian was the acc rookie of the year in 2010 then struggled under randy eds l last year. he'll graduate from maryland this spring and have two years of eligibility left. he chose wisconsin over penn state, vanderbilt, and ole miss. let's hit the hellie pad. >>> a group led by magic johnson has agreed to buy the dodgers for $2 billion all cash. the group includes former nationals president stan casten. the major league baseball season officially began today in japan. ichiro

there was pop out of the back from jayson werth. werth went 1 for 2. the nats beat the braves.hampion cardinals. the orioles rallied. this was wilsom betemit. that was off the green monster at jetblue park. 2 runs come home, but the red sox hang on to beat the orioles 5-4. george washington lost to dayton for the second time in four days. the colonials are eliminated. there you have it. big evening. >> big story, peyton manning. >> not quite super tuesday, but up there. ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] how uld switchgrass in argentina, change engineering in dubai aluminum production in south africa and the aerospace industry in the u.s.? at t. rowe price we understand the connections of a complex, glglobal economy. it's just one reason over 75% of our mutual funds beat eir 10-year lipper average. t. rowe price. invest with confidence. request a prospectus or summary prospectus with investment information, risks, fees and expenses to read and consider carefully before investing. >> tomorrow is expected to be a big day for apple. that is when we believe apple will unveil the new ipad. you

jayson werth a gulf shot to deep left, a solo home run, werth's fourth big fly of the season. nats up 2-0. henry induces the ground ball to second base for the final out. the nats hold on for a 3-2 win. starting pitcher zimmerman six scoreless innings. >>> while you were sleeping the major league baseball season got underway in tokyo, mariners and athletics bottom of 11th, ichiro suzuki lines his pitch over the line for a base lit. the mariners defeat the athletics 3-1 in 11th. >>> danny o'brien announced he's transferring to wisconsin. he chose the badgers over penn state. the 20 wednesday acc rookie of the year has two years of eligibility remaining and can play this fall. his predecessor at wisconsin was russell wilson who transferred from nc state and that's sports. i'm dave feldman. brian is back right after this.   >> the verizon 4g lte sports desk brought to you by verizon 4g lte. oning voice] "oh, my h! did you remember to pick up milk, my hero ?" and i'll say "whoops." and get one free. verizon. >>> last look at that five-day forecast. breeze will pick

it jayson werth starting to pick it up, solo homer. 3-2 victory.cross the pacific in japan mariners and athletics opened up the regular season. huge game foimp radio. four hits including this rbi single in the 11st. mariners win 3-1. >>> remember this broncos overtime win in the playoff, the touchdown from tebow? this was the first use of the new overtime rule. now it will be applied in the regular season as well. no more sudden death o.t. decided by a coin flip. both teams will get a chance to score unless, of course, the first team scores a touchdown. >>> finally tonight it appears march madness is making some people mad. at a dialysis center in kentucky authorities say a 68- year-old kentucky fan and 571- year-old louisville fan were arguing over who will win saturday's final four. one flipped the bird to the other causing the other to punch him in the face. >> i didn't talk to him about the ball game. i was talking to another guy. he told me shut up, and then give me the finger. i said, what? i'm not talking to you. i wasn't going to take no mo

washington $100 million man jayson werth since his first offering of the day over the all.s the first hit this spring. harper 1 of 4 today. knocked a single to right during his first set back with gonzalez and natt's new picture. three scoreless innings in the first. >> spring training is always exciting. >> it is exciting. you can't take too much from it. but bryce harper probably hit the ball as hard as we've seen him hit all spring. good signs from him. worse getting back on track. but he [ male announcer ] if you like action movies... ♪ ...romance... ♪ ...documentaries... or whatever else, then you'll love netflix. netflix lets you watch unlimited movies and tv episodes over the internet, on your pc or tv via game console or other devices. and best of all: it's instant. wah as many movies and tv episodes as you want for only 8 bucks a month. start your free trial today.

washington $100 million man jayson werth since his first offering of the day over the all. it's the first hit this spring. harper 1 of 4 today. knocked a single to right during his first set back with gonzalez and natt's new picture. three scoreless innings in the first. >> spring training is always exciting. >> it is exciting. you can't take too much from it. but bryce harper probably hit the ball as hard as we've seen him hit all spring. good signs from him. worse getting back on track. but he has one hit all spring. >> i say it just for you, derek. >> just for you. whatcha lookin' for hon? ah, these new jeans i want. i've been looking everywhere. new blue jeans? oh, don't be crazy, i've got tons of blue jeans. frank! frank! get my jean bin, susie wants my jeans. no she doesn't. here we go. nice and loose. ohhh. those are loose, but i actually just ordered three pairs of this kind. ooooohhhh. oh. when it's on your mind, it's on ebay. >>> let's get a final look at tonight's super tuesday results. >> we go back to gary nurenberg at the 9news new election desk. you've been w

top of the 2nd no score until jayson werth tees off, a solo home run to left field, werth's first of spring. it went to wright and gave the nats a 1-0 lead. bottom of the 3rd raise trail 3- 0. matt diaz, the slow roller. wilson ramos nice catch and spin ties out the runner. the new nat hits another solo home run and the nats are victorious, 3-0 over the braves. >>> don't go away. when we return, that final score and is peyton manning staying around or is he leaving indy and coming to washington d.c.? stay with us. ♪ pierre! your fashion is so "right now," but your banking is so last season! earn more with high yield free checking at capital one bank. instead of some unfashionable rate, your checking could be earning five times the national average. and free atms anywhere. five times the interest? that's hot. oooooo! let's catwalk! you want more interest? open an account at a capital one bank. what's in your wallet? does this make my tuches look big? impact wool exports from new zealand, textile production in spain, and the use of medical technology in the u.s.? at t. rowe price, we u

three batters later, jayson werth at the plate. he crushes one to left. has it the ball actually hit his truck in the parking lot. nats score five runs in the first. meanwhile, steven strasbourg cruising along. pitches five scoreless. the nats blank the mets. first win in 12 games. hip, hip, horay. >>> tonight on "sports final," tiger triumphing in orlando. wait until you find out how long it's been since his last win. we'll show you who is going to new orleans as the final four gets set to tip off. and mark maske joins us. so much fun ahead tonight on "sports final." it could be illegal in some states. good thing we're in the district of columbia. >> yes. >> and dan hellie join s you. >> he's in the house. >> hakem, we'll see you then. >>> what is that in the distance? we'll introduce you to a real-life spider-man. labored breathing ] [ coughing continues ] [ gasping ] [ elevator bell dings, coughing continues ] [ female announcer ] washington can't ignore the facts. more air pollution means more childhood asthma attacks. [ coughing continues ] log on to

they could move jayson werth to center field.ce harper is confident and has the speed in right field and he knows this is a lineup that is filled with talented pitchers. >> we have steven strasburg and evan jackson. an exciting and up-and-coming team. >> this is going to be exciting this year in washington and it all starts on saturday, spring ball. have a great day. >> it is 52 degrees in fairfax station. the news continues at 5:30. >> we're hearing from the prince george's county councilwoman caught going more than 100 miles an hour on the beltway. she says following the incident and what police did not give her speeding ticket. >> the rain has moved out of town. >> live and in hd, this is "good morning washington," on your side. >> straight ahead, making history in maryland. in a few of the governor will sign the bill into law legalizing same-sex marriage >> . devastation in parts of the midwest and the south. storms yesterday blamed for at least a dozen deaths. it's thursday morning, march 1. good morning, washington. , i am

sure the nationals signed jayson werth to a 100 million dtz deal, but first baseman adam laroche was considered a linchpin in the nationals hopes of improvement. his play on the field confirmed the possibilities, but less than two months into the season, it was over for laroche. he underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. it was a tough pill to swallow for a player trying to make an impact on a new team. >> i think a big reason why is because i haven't been hurt in my career. i've been really lucky to go out and play a full season every year. and then to be shut down that early on a new team and sit there and watch games and not be able to do anything, it's -- i'd rather not do that again. >> in light of laroche's injury, the nationals web with the shopping for insurance during the offseason, making a pitch for all-star slugger prince fielder. in the end the big first baseman would sign with the detroit tigers. the manager makes no bones about it. fielder would have been an upgrade over laroche. >> how close are you to landing prince fielder? >> i think we were

that is jayson werth. he has a huge beard. do you see that? do want know if he is going to keep that. >> looks hot. >> 80 degrees down there. they get a rare win. they haven't playing great ball so far this spring but the nat did beat the mets been 2. jordan zimmerman pitched six strong innings for the nats. they look good. while the united states was sleeping, major league baseball actually began their season 24 hours ago in tokyo. this is the tokyo dome and it was seattle against oakland and they love ichiro. he put on a show for his countrymen. four hits in the game for the seattle superstar and the mariners got a win 3-1 in 11 innings. my thing is, guys, is it good for baseball, one that that he start the season in japan and two, nobody knew about it here in the united states. >> that is odd. >> maybe you're not doing your job. >> i'm not pr for major league baseball. but they -- i would thinking this would be the easiest job in the worm. how do you not get the world out that we are starting our league 24 hours ago and there is actually an

jayson werth blasted his fourth home run of the spring, the nats win 3-2 and they host the braves this 1:05 start. >>> and opening day is a week away. >> just dropped my coffee cup. got it back now. >>> the time is 6:24. ahead which part of the area could see teachers working for the rules starting tomorrow. >> and does your job make you feel like you're living in the movie "office space"? in ten minutes which profession was the unhappiest with workers. >> right now beverly farmer has a quick check on the traffic. >> the motorists haves are -- are not so happy in east. minnesota avenue the crash is going to be closer to kenilworth. d.c. 295, at the 11th street bridge and suitland parkway may be better for you. your next check of timesaver traffic with complete details at 6:30. you're watching 9news now. we'll be right back. stay with us. >>> we are back at 6:29. this is always the place to get your weather first. here's a live look at cars moving on 270 at montrose road in rockville, maryland. 57 degrees right now. >> thanks so much for start, your day with us, i'm mike hydeck. >> i'm

jayson werth sending a big old shot to right field. got a little help from the wind. that's okay.st home run of the spring and the nationals take a 1-0 lead down there. top of the fourth, it's now 3-0. mark derosa listed as the backup, a solo homer to left. the nationals beat the braves 5-2 for their second straight win. nice catch out there right here, watch this. catch of the game by a fan. bear handed off jason heyward's foul ball. it's going to be 13th ranked georgetown and pitt in the tournament tomorrow afternoon. gw plays tonight in the a-10 tournament. howard won their first game. and last night, bcu punched their ticket once again. rams took its first step toward a return trip to the final four. the dragons were riding a 19-game winning streak. bcu hangs on for a 59-56 win after making that run to the final four as an at-large selection last season. the rams get an automatic bid. selection sunday just five days away. we know we're going to have a local team, good to have a regional team. and we'll have seven women's teams in the ncaa this year. >> very good. >> thanks, da

former philly jayson werth said philly used to do the same thing to their archrivals. >> the philliese same thing. it wasn't as publically sized, but they did do the same thing -- publicized, but they did do the same thing. people would call. you'd have to have a certain area code to get the tickets. the phils did the same thing to the mets and now we're doing the same things to them. >> nats fans should understand what an advantage they are to the team when they show up. in philadelphia every night's a sellout, that's a huge advantage to the players on the field. they are really like the 26th man on the team. hopefully the nats fans come out and see the talent this year and realize they can be a factor as well. >> ironic philly fans are getting upset. hopefully this will bring washington area fans together for what should be an exciting team this season. >>> i think we all know gas prices are up, but you might be able to cut your bill. all you need is the right rewards credit card. find out which one will put some green back in your pocket.   >> this fox 5 sports update is

jayson werth and all that hair. it's a solo homer, that's his fourth of the spring. the nats win 3-2. >>> all right, remember this broncos' overtime win in the playoffs? touchdown pass in the first play? that was the first use of the new overtime rule. well, now it will be applied in the regular season as well. no more sudden death ot decided by a coin flip. both teams will get a chance to score unless of course the first team scores a touchdown. >>> that's a quick look at sports this morning, have a great thursday. >>> you gave them your hair and your eye color and you also could be passing on bad money habits to your kids. we'll help kids not do that coming up. >> plus the parents of trayvon martin accept an award for their son on capitol hill. >> your ride flight is looking good around the area. one accident to report prince william county police just going to check route 1 near cardinal drive for the crash. checking the ride on 66 here in fair oaks, building volume both in manassas and here at fair oaks but the pace is good on in toward the beltway. your next che