this traffic report is brought to you by your toyota dealer. visit your toyota dealer today and test drive the all new camry. back over to you. >>> the news this half hour, two people are now in custody this morning arrested in the beating of a tourist outside courthouse east downtown. the video of that attack continue to draw outrage from around the world. good morning. >> good morning, don and good morning, everyone. police are making progresz in this case. they say they still need a lot of help from the public. >> this this video gone viral a tourist is beaten, robbed and later stripped naked by a throng

toyota also announced a plan to hire 250 engineers in the u.s. over the next five years to bolster its development. >> this is the first vehicle that was developed here exclusively for the u.s. market. and we have more to follow. >> the avalon is due to hit the north american market later this year. toyota's move shows japanese automakers are speeding up their shift to the united states. that's because the japanese currency continues at near record high levels making exports more expensive. toyota motor is now to move the production of sports utility vehicles from its plant in southern japan to the u.s. in 2013. the relocation will include hybrid models currently made at the facility. in the meantime, honda motor will start its first u.s. production of hybrid vehicles later this year. the maker had formerly made hybrids only in japan. >>> as china's economy grows, middle class families are earning more. many are finding new ways to spend their disposable income on leisure and other things. ken has this report from beijing. >>> i'm in the north pa

visit your toyota dealer today and see why now is the time to make the jump to toyota.back to you, don. >>> thank you. at the top of the news this half hour, new details in the prostitution scandal involving the secret service. three agents are removed permanently and more could soon be out of their jobs. >>> good morning, everyone. the investigation into this scandal is far from over this morning. outraged members of congress are speaking out. u.s. government investigators are on the ground in cartagena trying to piece together what happened last wednesday night. the government uncovered misconduct so deplorable, it's ended the careers of three secret service agents. another eight remain under investigation. >> my understanding is there will be more resignations in the next day or so, perhaps more after that. >>> former house speaker than city pelosi said it's time to clean house. >> it's actually disgusting. >> reporter: the agents and members of u.s. military are accused of drinking at a columbian bar and drinking prostitutes back to their hotel while they were suppo

hopefully this model will boost toyota's growth. >> toyota believes egypt can become a production hub for the region. that's because egypt aims to sign a free trade agreement with europe and other middle eastern nations in the future. >>> sha likelyosted rerd losses in the business year that just ended. this comes as the firm's earnings for its main television business tumbled more than the firm it expected. the major japanese electronicsmaker says its losses for the fiscal year through march are now revised to about $4.6 billion. that is much larger than the firm's previous forecast in february, sharp said the loss would be just around $3.5 million. to turn around its operations sharp decided to reorganize a subsidiary which operates a liquid crystal panel factory in western japan. in march, sharp reached an agreement to sell nearly half the subsidiary shares to a taiwanese maker. the deal would make hunhai the largest in the industry. the company says the alliances will speed up the process to boost its finances. >>> and let's get an update of the latest market figures. and that is

this traffic report is brought to you by your toyota dealer and your toyota dealer is your car, yourl and now is the time to make the jump to toyota and see how many ways there are to save. >> our breaking news from overnight. an arrest has been made in the murder of felicia barnes. the teenager whose disappearance from northwest baltimore grabbed national headlines. wjz and monique are live outside police headquarters. good morning, monique. >> reporter: good morning, everyone. felicia's body was found exactly one year ago this week. ever since then, her family has been patiently waiting for an arrest. and now her sister's ex- boyfriend is in police custody. >> felicia barnes was staying in her sister's apartment near reisterstown road plaza over the holiday break in 2010 and on december 28, the 16-year-old from north carolina vanished without a trace. over the next four months, law enforcement agencies and volunteers searched desperately for any sign of barnes. that search ended when workers at the conowingo dam discovered her body floating in the susquehanna river last april. feli

moving you -- toyota sports desk brought to you by the local toyota dealer. moving you forward.dy and gold e trick.th he walked out onto the field adoring fans. he even let be cheering singing hail to the redskins. he met with the offensive coordinator for six hours. firstlings first, getting with the city of -- first things first. with thecquainted city. >> i want to come in and show i am ready to work. example. you do have to take control of the team and let them know you are their leader. at the same time, being a rookie, you cannot come in and say it. you have to show it. >> good things come in two's. the second redskins quarterback. overall.afted 102nd a look at the other picks by the redskins. robinson in the fourth round. back inng running alfred morris. the last time the capitals face in the playoffs, packing. them things are different this time around. new york is the top seed in the east. the rangers got it done. he puts it right away. that is the sweet spot that ties game up at one. out of boston. s ahead of the capitals. they would go onto win 3-1. final. in new york

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toyota will make 3,000 fortuna suvs a year in a joint genture with an egyptian state-run company and u.s. automaker chrysler. drivers can take these suv sbos the desert. toyota managers plan to target ap affluent customers. >> egypt's market has the highest potential in north africa. hopefully this model with boost toyota's growth. >> managers believe egypt can become a production hub for them. egyptian leaders hope to sign a free trade agreement soon with europe and other nations in the middle east. >>> the people at sharp electronics are expected to post record losses for the year. earnings in their television business tumbled more than expected. accountants at the japanese electronicsmaker had projected losses of around $3.5 billion. they revised those numbers to more than $4.5 billion. managers are trying to turn things around. they reorganized the subsidiary that makes liquid crystal panels. they agreed to sell more than half the subsidiary shares to a chinese firm. managers also plan to sell a stake to japanese parts suppliers. they say the alliances will help them bring in mor

as he returned to his police vehicle, a toyota came out from behind. >> at that point, the toyota was struck from behind in the force of that caused it to veer off to the left toward a grassy median. that is where he was struck. >> he's a 23-year veteran of the police department. >> the toyota which struck the officer and projected him into oncoming traffic. >> according to police, it hit a second car before crashing into a guardrail. the driver and passengers fled. >> the driver was not immediately located but we have detained a person of interest which is very active. >> he has a guilty history. a guilty charge on drug manufacturing and distributing narcotics. in 2010, he is convicted of second-degree assault. last year, prince frederick police cited him for failing to display drivers license on demand. this latest incident is a tragic reminder of how dangerous police work is. >> the officers conducting a traffic stop. it's very tragic. >> the corporal suffered serious injuries and spent much of the day in surgery. >> thank you. you might have been part of the major backups on the j

traffic report brought by your toyota dealer, toyota dealer is your car, your deal, make the jump.ck over to you guys. >>> stay with jfx theme, top of the news, road work that sharon mentioned on the main route in and out of downtown, for a lot of people, andrea fujii is live along the jfx right now. >> reporter: good morning, it's not a good morning for those coming in on the jfx in to downtown. the traffic is building up. we caught our first accident of the morning, possibly due to the lane closures below, nothing too serious. see how this back up might cause problems for you. bottom line is plan ahead. left lanes of 83 north and south, near the 29th street bridge are closed this morning. the warning to expect delays are already flashing as drivers begin their morning commute. >> it's going to be awful. >> reporter: the lane closures are needed for repairs , the city says can't wait. crushed underground pipes, primarily under the left lane have created water back ups and holes under the road. >> there is a void under there. if left unchecked, that could become a sink hole. >> rep

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toyota aims to export 20,000 units to south africa each year.nese and south korean automakers are positioning the country as their new production platform and are increasing exports of cars made there. >> translator: we succeeded in remodeling india targeted cars for south africa. i look forward to seeing more moves of this kind. >>> average gasoline prices at the pump in japan rose for the seventh straight week. global crude prices remain high as tension over iran grows. the agency says that as of monday, the retail price of regular gasoline averaged 158.3 yen. that's about $1.90. it's up 1 cents from last week. by region, prices for tokyo and six other prefectures turned lower compared to the previous week. the institute said the increase in the national average was smaller because there hasn't been any surge in crude oil prices recently. >>> nissan unveiled a yellow cab for new york. replacement will start in the fall of next year. the new model unveiled on tuesday was developed jointly with the city. it's based on the nissan nv-200 minivan w

rico richardson was riding in that toyota. richardson was in the front passenger seat. officers pulled richardson and the driver out of the burning car but the driver died days later. the two teenagers in the back seat died on the scene. richardson's suit says he suffered a fractured rib and emotional damage. a police spokesperson says the department believes that no police cruiser ever came into contact with the stolen toyota. >>> i now have a story that you will only see on 9news now. the quick thinking and actions of a teenager probably saved the lives of his elderly neighbors. their house was on fire. >> he ran up to the house and he was knocking on the door. oh, he was pounding on the door. >> louise seegars gave just town bowman a big -- justin bowman a big hug of thinks. they were in their home and unaware their house was on fire. that's until bowman saw the flames and smoke and alerted the couple. both were able to get out of the house without injury. >>> if you see a team of police running through your neighborhood, d

this is brought by your toyota dealer. visit toyota and test drive the reinvented 2012 camry. it's ready, are you? now time for manic monday. >> reporter: [music] good morning. ron matz, how are you? >> reporter: we are doing great. a great group for you, we are ready to rock and roll. it's manic monday with the del ray school. now, going to talk in a second. i want to thank people, junior league of baltimore had centennial celebration saturday. i was part of the event. i was the guest auctioneer, my first auction and it went well. i want to thank kate sullivan, the president and everybody with the junior league. i met a lady named debby scott there. >> you did a good job. >> reporter: thank you very much. debby, part of the junior league singing group, the larks and they did a fabulous job. >> if you are a guest auctioneer, you have got to deliver the goods. >> reporter: that's right. >> here is an item, it should go for $500, if you can't get 500 plus, you are a failure. there is no in between. you either rock the world or you go back to the miners. >> ron was a master. >> r

toyota is one of them. they've began shipping small size cars made in india to south africa, another growing market. a ceremony to mark the occasion was held at a port near a southern city on wednesday. mechanics altered the cars for south africa with a harder suspension. that's to ensure a more stable high-speed drive as highway travel is more popular in the african nation. toyota aims to export 20,000 units to south africa each year. more japanese and south korean automakers with plants in india are positioning the country as their new production platform and increasing exports of cars made there. >> translator: we succeeded in remodeling india-targeted cars for south africa. i look forward to seeing more moves of this kind. >>> chinese researchers in northeastern china have unearthed fossils of an unknown species of large feathered dinosaur. the new discovery could provide clues to studying the evolution of the animals. the researchers say the fossils found in the province of lianing have been identified

as he returned to his police vehicle, a toyota came up from behind. >> at that point, it struck the toyota from behind and the force of that cost the toyota to veer off toward the grassy median where the officer was attempting to avoid the collision and that is where he was struck. >> he's a 23-year veteran of the police force assigned to the k-9 unit. >> the toyota which struck the officer projected him into oncoming traffic. >> of a car hit a second car before crashing into the guardrail. police questioned the occupants and did not file charges. >> the driver was not located the we have detained a person of interest in the investigation, which is very active. >> he does have a criminal history and we love more on that at 6:00. >> still ahead, as we get older, hip pain becomes a major issue. >> it often happens in women and is caused by pretty common problem. >> 70% of brides to be want to shed pounds before their big day. he will be amazed by the extreme measures they are taking to reach that goal. >> a gas main break inconvenienced hundreds back in february and some say >> colombians gr

the traffic report is brought to you by your toyota dealer. visit your toyota dealer today and test drive the rein vented 2012 camry. all new camry. it is ready. are you? back to you. >> the top of the news this half hour. the baltimore city woman behind bars accused of stabbing her infant daughter several times inside a city social services office yesterday. wjz and monique are live outside city police headquarters. good morning, monique. >> good morning, don. good morning, everyone. police say that mother was visiting her baby when she suddenly snapped. and now, investigators want to know how she got a knife into the building. >> police say a mother made it inside social services carrying a knife. >> how she got past with that is kind of weird. i don't know. crazy. >> but that's a public place, and every other child is in there, and could be in danger around her. >> she was inside a room with her 8-month-old baby girl and a social worker when police say she attacked her own child. >> at some point, the mother became irate, pulled out a long

toyota dealers.g you forward. gloomer all the doom and change, no oneg thought they would even make the playoffs. game away frome moving on to the next round. we start caps and grew in second period it. , 1-0, caps. later in the second, what is the left side. 2-0, washington. the bruins tied up at 2-2 in the third. a three-two, washington. the bruins tied it again. under two minutes left, watched the right side. that is the game winner. win 4-3. >> i think we work really hard. arere working hard and we doing whatever it takes. everybody. suspended 25 games. l has been cracking down on this stuff. the third longest suspension in nfl history. thats not played since hit. are only 16 games into this but the national well.ng is going very they're still in first. zimmermann. ryan wasstephen strasbourg's arm just fine, thank you. he threw the ball 94 times. now we go to the bottom of the seventh. first home run of the year for jason werth. the marlins tied it up in the ninth. win.effect, nats they are eight

. >> the toyota sports desk, brought to you by your local toyota dealers. moving you forward. harper too bryce make his big league debut. los angeles.n look what he did today. right up against the wall, boom. he took three trips to the plate. a double, loses the helmets as well. w about his defense? the throw all the where he was in his position, a bullet. drops thetely, ramos ball. the dodgers won that game. am really calm right now. i was pretty calm. it was a great feeling. down 2-0tionals are now, but the baltimore orioles -- there you go. center field, a great baseball. a great celebration. i loved seeing that. its -- they win it 5-2. robert griffin the third is officially a redskin. no mistake, but this weekend is about that man right there. loving the cheerleading attention, and the attention of the fans. 20,000 people showed up. is he ready to be the face of the franchise? i think he is. >> i am familiar with a lot of the guys. brandonarmstrong, banks. i could go on for days with the receivers. are shot of the day. howard in new orleans. just lead, i will this to the r

toyota sports desk. brought to you by your local toyota dealers. >> here at verizon center. it is expected to be painted red tonight. bringraged to cardboard cutouts of the obama's face.ck he refused the invitation to the white house, if you remember. they're trying to get more across the net. ,ew defensive-style play like his oldng as you can see. his fifth game back. he scored that winning overtime goal. another player to look out for is mike greene. >> people get so excited. the energy in the building creates energy for us. >> the matter what you say about attitude and how he approaches things. to start the was playoffs. he is handled himself so well ask is just consistency. hockey at itsyoff finest. what is the atmosphere like? >> the overall emotion and energy is that much higher. that adds to the game. harder hits, faster plays. kes it exciting. you can bet they worked on power player. boston is 0-6 in power plays. that extra man advantage can the difference maker. >> they have all the ammunition to make it succeed. the nflountdown to #2ft, the redskins with the r.g.3e

do not >> the toyota sports desk toyota dealer. moving you forward. >> the nationals' offense may not be coming in as we had hoped. they had the worst defense in the major leagues with 149 errors. all of the players have communicated their confidence in the infield. bottom of the second. flores at the plate. jason tried to score. he is saved. adam line swansea -- lines one to deep left field. the nationals lead 4-1 in the seventh. what a combat in last tonight game. the pace hitter get some action. the first page is off of the glove. home run tied the game. let's go to the bottom of the 13th. bases loaded. a single up the metal. the game winner. -- a signal of the -- single up the middle. orioles- jays. it is 2-1 blue jays. a long fly ball to right. it is gone. that makes it 3-2. toronto leads 4-3 in the sixth. our free agent linebacker has come to terms on a two year contract. he made the announcement on his twitter account. i am sure they are the best there are many happy fans about that. -- i am sure there are many fans who are

toyota has a longstanding commitment to our community. specifically, we are interested in at risk youth. at toyota, we really believe education is key. >> our mission is to enable all young people, but especially those who needed most, to reach their full potential of becoming responsible leaders. >> governor martin o'malley praised the program and its potential for the future. >> the more highly educated our work force, the more opportunities come to us. we are all in this together. >> it is only a first-ever to putting more students on the path to higher education. tim tooten, wbal-tv 11 news. >> here is a look at some of our other top stories. state lottery officials are still waiting for someone to come forward to claim the mega millions jackpot prize. at a press conference this afternoon, the director try to separate fact from fiction following a week of confusion. mcdonald's employee more land with -- wilson came forward claiming she had the ticket. all the lottery can confirm is that no one has come forward yet, and they advise the

this is brought to you by your toyota dealer. >>> back over to you. >> thank you. there is also breaking news this morning half a world away. an earthquake has hit off of indonesia. video just into wjz shows people running out of buildings as the tremors were watching. watches and warningings are effect there. this is in the same area as the earthquake and tsunami that killed over 200,000 people. tremors have been reported in singapore, thailand, malaysia and india but there are no reports of injury or serious damage. this morning we are also being told the prosecutor in the trayvon martin case in florida will make an announcement by the end of this week. the nation is waiting to see if she will file charges against george zimmerman. here is randall pinkston with the latest for wjz. >> reporter: the attorneys say they can no longer speak for him. >> we are with drawing as council for mr. zimmerman. we have lost contact with him. we have had contact every day. he has gone on his own. >> they say the neighborhood watch volunteer who says he shot trayvon martin in sel

toyota dealers. moving you forward. 4-3 to thees lost leafs. let me tell you how important it is. nicklas backstrom is back to the after missing four games with an injury. tonight he rejoined the lineup as the caps faced the canadians. there he is. back in the line up for the opening face-off. going fast. picks it up. takes the shot. put away for the goal. when-0. later, scored his third goal of the season. washington. enjoy. just beautiful. washington wins, 3-2. excited about robert griffin iii. people drop out in -- drove him.n droves to see s ofigned thousand autographs for people. he sat off to the side. people pick up to $700 for some his memorabilia. but his is not here yet, presence is article. crack's stay focused and the process. compete every day. that is the best advice i can give him. need advice to me. he is already doing great. be yourself. go out and play football. the tools and skills to do it. relax and play. be yourself. don't try to do anything outside are or what you do. was a fir

. >> the toyota sports desk, brought to you by your local toyota dealers.ing you forward. >> ok, before you draw into conclusions, today's loss had do with game 7. of road teams have won 26 the 41 games played so far. this one since the cap straight back to boston. they have to keep battling back. mike green and pulls the trigger, 1-1. watch this great side, 2-2. the bruins tied up again. less than five minutes left, back, it is 3-3. now we go to overtime. less than four minutes, the take advantage of the washington turnover. this is the game winner. 3.ton 4, washington >> this series is so close, it even made history. that all sixe series had been just one goal. a four-minute major did not help the caps out at all. the game, players talked challengebig of a that is. big of the test will be to game 7 on the road. >> it is frustrating. >> we fought back three times. are definitely optimistic. we are confident in ourselves. we have been there before. >> when the capitals have had a lead and were forced a game 7, they have never road. on the there is a first t

. >> the toyota sports desk, brought to you by your local toyota dealers. moving you forward.hey have to catch up. >> what is the latest? >> this is a hockey town. the difference in this series been 90 seconds. the time it took the goals ono score two saturday. they were on the ice early this morning. the only thing the players how goodlked about was game to really is tonight. >> a little bit of a letdown, the last game. we are excited for the challenge today. >> we're going to do a lot more tonight. were were some things that on characteristic of our team. the stakes go up. >> it is an important game. >> important game, indeed. i do not think this year's team enough to make mistakes and get away with them. holtby failed to stop the three shots. that was the difference. t is no different, just theuse it happened in playoffs. big news out of college park basketball. parker has been suspended for a full year from m because ofll tea conduct violations. parker is transferring from maryland. neither guy will be planned for year -- next next season. both guys are gone, suspended a y

. >> the toyota sports desk. brought to you by local toyota dealers.ing you forward. >> i do not have to rescue a will start for redskins quarterback, do i? >> it is fun to follow. i had a ball with rg3. he is a good, smart guy. this is one of those guys that will really come a long as the redskins. these so-called experts all believe he will be gold. everyone wants to be with him, cheer for him, get his autograph. it is the biggest car last night. just after he walked across the stage, i talked with the political science major. >> in washington, they say the president had the second most important job in the quarterback of the redskins is number one. >> your the nation the redskins nation. any quarterback has that responsibility. i know i represent a lot of people even though i have not played a single down in a redskins jersey. i have to make sure i take that seriously and i take my work and my job very seriously. >> for hockey fans, it is all set starting these series in madison square garden. each team winning once on the road and it should be good

. >> the toyota sports dewsk brought to ou by your local toyota dealers.moving you forward. >> i am tim brant. this if you can make the here you can make it anywhere and they love robert griffin iii. fans here have been chanting the name rgiii since about 3:30 this afternoon. radio city is all dressed up. players are getting out of their cars and causing all signs of the motion. the redskins franchise quarterback made -- spent part of his day at the medical center before coming back from madison avenue, put on his new suit and that ready for the big night at madison square garden. now the question begs, can he handle the pressure? >> so many quarterbacks going through there, you cannot take on the expectations that you will be that guy. you have to go and and work and show people what you should be that guy picked. >> he is my with quick feet and a good arm. only four times since the nfl and afl have merged have two quarterbacks been picked no. 1 and two. mike shanahan believes he is the right guy to resurrect the redskins. >> you want that guy to get in there as quickly as possible, bu

. >> the toyota sports desk, brought to you by your local toyota dealers.capital's and bruins heading back to boston. >> back to washington on sunday. very close series. think back to around one year ago. if you can be air it. after a resounding sweep and tampa, team russia's coach did not even extend an invitation. he is playing with some fire this go round and against the bruins. believe it or not, he is the longest tenured member on the team. he will stick around. last night he showed us on the power play on that shot writing the series up as the head back for tomorrow's game 5. >> we have to come out with our own desperation. we have had some success so far this season. we were able to get a win in the first two games. we play tight in their building. we try not to give but chances. -- give up chances. >>braden only 22-years old only four games a postseason experience under his belt and he is posting an incredible 95% save percentage. he gives the capitals the confidence to put numbers on the board. >> he makes it very column for the rest of us. if we g

. >> the toyota sports report, brought to you by your local toyota dealers.g you forward. >> this is not a dress rehearsal. >> it will be tonight, game 7. the game everybody really cheers for. i want to give you this statistic. the washington capitals have played well against boston. they have won six of 10 games this year. this is the play the capitals do not want to forget. a turnover that led to the winner in overtime. learn from it. keep that puck out of the middle. they have to play mistake free hockey and let the puck bounced where it may. >> these are the games you want to play in. the big one. we have to come out strong and hopefully take the crowd out of it. >> will play a structured game. hopefully, we just try to capitalize on them. >> i have been in washington all my life. the best draft i think i have seen was 1964 when i was a kid. i think the draft tomorrow night has a chance to change the fate and future of the redskins more than any draft before it. i will be in manhattan for the draft. robert griffin iii is a young deal. -- a done deal. toda

. >> the toyota sports desk, brought to you by your local toyota dealers.you forward. >> to the capitals have an injury problem? >>backstrom could be out in game 4. just when we start to get used to see a number of 19 back in the lineup, and another hit may sideline him. this time it is one he shelled out. the nhl reviewing the conduct penalty. he put his fist up in his face. today the head coach spoke in backstrom's defense saying the bruins have been targeting his head all day. he said his actions were a method of protection. >> you noticed every scrum, he comes over there is no comment on. he gets blocked in the head by thomas. the game before it -- he is protecting his head. he just came back from 40 games. you have to protect your head. >> you do not usually hear him speak out like that. the series is not just heating up in words. the actions of these two teams are backing it up. in games 1 or two the combined for 12 penalties. game 3 -- 16. they do not want their backs up against the wall on the road. players told us a little pressure is good. >> it m

moving you forward. -- your local toyota dealers. >> it is unbelievable. they have been at the end all season. the capitals have been fighting for a playoff spot for over one month. right now, they are in control of the eighth and final spot. they just have to win tonight in tampa to get breathing room. three games left in the regular season. tampa bay has already been eliminated. pays off after 8:00. they are within a three-point, and the panthers will be here on thursday. date and this season -- they will end the season saturday against the rangers. >> we have not given up. you want to make the playoffs. we still have our eye on the division. it will be an interesting three games. >> let's good pittsburgh. the flyers and penguins, philly in control late. all h-e-double hockey stikscks breaks out. let's go baby. this is hockey. the flyers, the penguins. come on over here. i dare you. shut the front door! the final 6-4. come on over here. the announcer is in the middle here. [laughter] in basketball, the big dance comes to an end tonight kentucky and kansa

it >> the toyota sports desk, brought to you by your local toyota dealers. moving you forward. >> it was not a game four tonight. it was the braden holtby show. it was the most shots allowed in a playoff game that did not go to overtime. but he had some help. for the goal. caps up 1-0. the bruins answer right back. he decides to keep it himself. tis the game up at one. late in the second period, you know his name. he would fire a bullet. his second goal of the playoffs. the caps up 2-1. they tie up the series at 2. >> i do not recall a whole lot of second chances. the shots were little lopsided. he was a stud. >> he makes it look so easy. as a player, it has to be a little frustrating. " i felt pretty good tonight. there is still some improvement to be made. >> he is so calm, like nothing happened. the pitching is not perfect. control issues came back to haunt him. bottom of the third, zimmerman cranks one to left center field. the national's closing to within 1. another ball to the center field wall. astros 9-11-4. the orioles wrapping up a series in chicag

. >> the toyota sports desk brought to you by your local toyota dealers. moving you forward. >> would you think? will the capitals pulled off? what's it will be so much fun to that i cannot wait. as a look at this game, the capitals have played 80 games this year. there post season comes down to the final two games. with just two remaining games the panthers hold a four point lead. what really matters is the capitals can clinch a when -- they can clinch with a win. the defense will be key against florida. the panthers have not scored here in washington this season. it sets up as a classic. >> we have to come out with a lot of intensity and desire. we have to try to get an early lead. we have to make sure we are taking care of the puck as well as we can. we cannot do too much and be too risky to early. >> i like the way he says playing desperate with a sense of urgency. the national's open up the season in chicago with higher hopes and higher expectations. let me take you to wrigley field. the best site for me was to see strasburg on the field. 52 pitches a

. >> the toyota sports desk. brought to you by your local tweeted dealers.ard. -- your local toyota dealers. >> the caps keep moving on. >> when you think about what it took to get here, maybe this is the year they take on the stanley cup. they did not win the division title, but the beat the first seed rangers. they play the boston bruins, defending champions, thursday night. when you figure in a banged up goalie, you ask how can they do it? he stated today, but he will probably not start between the pipes at boston. >> it's a tough game already. do or die to make the playoffs so now it is the playoffs. he knows what it is about by being the bully down the stretch. >> thursday night, caps in boston. everyone is talking about the masters. its domestic, i want to show you these two shots. oosthazen -- a 4 iron. just like it has eyes. tracking. only 4 times has someone had a double eagle. that is a baseball player with two home runs in an inning. rare. how baoutabout bubba watson. this is like trying to hit the ball through your house from the backyard to the

. >> the toyota sports desk, brought to you by your local toyota dealers.ing you forward. >> lodestar with baseball. the national's played the undefeated match in new york. -- let's start with baseball. the national's played the undefeated mets in new york. brian zimmerman was on second. everybody is running. 3-0 at nationals. bottom of the ninth tied at 3. runners at second and third. mike baxter scores. for-3 mississippi was the final. let's go to baltimore the yankees and orioles. a fastball to aaron jones. he dials long distance, left field, it is gone, home run. the yankees get their first win of the year. the wizards beat the bobcats by 28 points. let's go back to charlotte. we pick it up in the first quarter. the wizards got 67 points from the bench tonight. martin was there as well. the wizards had seven guys. 113-85. the capitals had a little extra pack in their step this morning. -- pep in their stock this morning. you can tell if it's playoff time. everybody starts with a clean slate. the players are more focused and they are energized. >> it is

. >> the toyota sports desk, brought to you by your local toyota dealers -- moving you forward. >> theionals and april on a a slide, dropping four in a row. they still have the best in major league baseball. the last team to finish with a e.r.a. in the opening s in 1969. smacked up against the wall. he holds onto it. went 1-3 with a walk. gonzalez carried a scoreless streak into today's game. the bases loaded. loney changes that with the single. two runs score. that is the final period they p on a four game slide. hosting the a's. e-mails one done right-center field. off.lk- baseball is good in this area. 5-2.in luck was not on the capital's side in game 1. terrible missed call. washington should have been able e up for it. the biggest break down? not getting up for it mentally. even the players admitted it. game two is in new york tomorrow night. we will be there live. caps plan on showing up in a new way. to how weld get back boston but better. every series is going to be better and better teams. step it up. >> that can happen. the key to consistency is never letting it happen twice.

. >> the toyota sports desk brought to you by your local toyota dealers moving you forward. >> the roller coaster ride of the season continues for the washington capitals. the lightning have the cat trying to hold onto a playoff spot with two games have left in the season. watch alexander simmons. how of the back, yes, sir. 1-0 capitals. camp but came back, too-what lightning in the third. -- tampa came back, 2-1 lightning in the third. 2-2, it looks like that the caps would get at least a point. hiring on the doorstep. cantampa beats washington. the redskins unveil the new uniforms tomorrow, and robert griffin iii still wants to be the no. 1 pick. >> there are to no. 1 picks. they pick the guy - -- picked a guy. there are two numbe rone picks. i want to be mad if ever goes first. -- won't be mad if andrew goes first. >> in the box point guard -- the bucks point guard took charge, beating washington 112-98. the national's play the red sox this afternoon. like the 1-0 pitch here, back, back look out. a solo shot. the sox won 4-2. the play tomorrow here in d.c.. the greatest golfers in the

. >> the toyota sports desk. brought to you by your local toyota dealer.oving you forward. >> the national's in cincinnati? >> tonight going for two in a row. >> the national's are seeing red. they're trying to extend the franchise best start. they are five-two with three wins in a row. what a night for baseball? these guys and is having fun. have been on the deal this afternoon taking batting practice doing fielding. with more is out for another six weeks, the need to find some power. brian zimmerman has not found it yet. brit mchenry is up the ball park. you get all the good assignments. >> he is the offensive leader right now with two home runs and 8 rbi's, a surprise given his traditional salute season starts. what is different this campaign? when the manager was asked, he said he was not struggling in this is what he had to say. >> every year i have said the same thing. it is what it is. for whatever reason, it can take a bit to get going. i'm not exactly where i want to be right now. i'm not complaining. i'm still working on something. >> even with h

. >> the toyota sports desk, brought to you by your local toyota dealers.ard. >> the wizards beat the bobcats went hundred 1-73. -- 101-73. the wizards are playing much better basketball, no question about it. let me take you back downtown. the woods and broke it open in the second quarter. -- the wizards brokage open in the second quarter. the story of this game, watch the drive, nice pass. 14 assists. washington wins the fourth game in a row. college basketball, the head coach of virginia tech was fired today. that is not a statistic that got him fired. he made the big dance only once in his nine seasons. he was brought in to get to the n.c.a.a. tournament. he did not do it. the cops were off today. they travel to boston tomorrow. -- the capitals were off today. they travel to boston tomorrow. make a mistake like this, and you pay. this series has been tense from the get go. >> it is obviously nerve wracking. it is fun. when the pressure is on the games are tied those are the games you want to be a part of. those are the games you will remember. >> game 7

. >> the toyota sports desk, brought to you by your local toyota dealers. moving you forward. >> welcome back to the ball park. a spectacular day here. it is getting colder right now. they saw a terrific ballgame that went extra innings as the national speed to the reds' 3-2. the star of the game was gonzalez. although he did not get the win he threw several strong innings and gave up only two hits all afternoon. brined ludwig got it to him. the national's rally. he threw at wide and lo and here comes the zimmerman in. the nationals win in 10. >> it was an exciting win because we did it at home. everything worked. defense, offense, everything just clicked. it was a great win. >> on the injury front, bad news for the nationals. michael morse has a pulled strained lat. right nowmorse is on the shelf. for hockey fans, the capitals tonight in boston. it is their first playoff game and should be fun to watch. as a matter of fact, at the skate around today in boston, the capitals seemed list. this time around the playoffs it is all about match up and the stars. b

. >> the toyota sports desk, brought to you by your local toyota dealers.om gets thursday's 9 off? >> it is a blow. he is part of the nucleus of that team. the capitals know he will be out of thursday night's's game for but that does not mean the club is accepting it. washington released a statement saying they disagree with the ruling and do not know why other hits it not be reviewed at enter the series. bax drama is a key component for the offense and everybody in the locker room as it. --backstrom is a key component. >> he is a big loss for us. you have to do what you have to do. having him out is not good. at the same time, we have done it before. we are going to -- we will grind it out. we will see. >>bacvkkstrom is not the only one taking a hit for a heat. this phoenix coyote is suspended indefinitely for that hit in game 3 in their opening round playoff series. he was carried out on a stretcher and was briefly hospitalized. >> the nationals have won seven out of their past eight games finally living up to the franchise potential this town always hope

. >> the toyota sports desk is brought to you by your local toyota dealers, moving you forward. >> gamer. sidibe an idea how important it is, every capital -- to give you an idea of how important it is, every capital but dissipated in this morning's free skate. that is how hungry they are. nicklas backstrom is suspended for tonight's game. jeff schultz will be scrapped to bring toughness. a lot of physicality. you see them walking to the locker room. i caught up with jay beagle and he tell me how crucial it is tonight. >> it is a blast playing at home especially the last game was insane. it makes it that much more fun to come out and play in front of a crazy kraut. it has to be one of the best in the league to play in front of. >> how does not having nicklas backstrom affect you guys? >> that is a big loss. he's a great player and is more of a greedy game without him. he brings a lot of scale to the team. we just have to find a way to win in battle hard. >> how will you temper the bruins in terms of the physicality of them trying to get you off your game much like they did in game 3? >>

. >> the toyota sports desk. brought to you by your local toyota dealers, moving it forward. >> we ought to get a little wager going. >> piece of cake. >> for the caps? >> they stated this morning at the triplex and they will leave for boston tomorrow to play the bruins in game 1 of the playoff series. today, a lot of eyes on the. up goalie. quite the could not even get his leg above the board today, so who knows when he will be back. >> i do not know the answer. >> he is still nursing that groin injury and spent time fielding questions. >> you find out the hard way. it hurts. i'm just managing it from my point of view. >> he is all but certain to be the starter in boston. his only hope is that he knew what he was in for. >> i have never played in the playoffs, so i'm not sure. >> he played predominately in hershey, but he has been more than impressive, especially down the stretch. >> i like how hard he competes at the net. anybody to compete that harm will compete as hard as they can in front of them. >> e appea

♪ ♪ >> the toyota sports desk, brought to you by your local toyota dealer.on nationals are the first and only club to hit 10 wins. pitching propelled the nationals. zimmerman allowed one hit on seven innings. the shot to left field. the game tied at 1. the astros attack on the run. jason worth walks with the bases loaded. it is tied up at 2. the nationals won this 13-2 and they are now 10-3 on the very young season. it is a phrase washington sports fans know well, playing the spoiler. clearly the wizards are not going anywhere in the postseason but the milwaukee bucks have the chance to do that. a big night for jordan crawford hitting this tough jumper off of the glass. he tied a career high with 32 points tonight. the wizards go on to win 121- 112. there is plenty of drama going into tomorrow night's game 4. the capitals are upset their star center was suspended. the bruins are upset that the capitals accused them of dirty hits. the pot has not even dropped yet. the veteran will most likely fill that spot on the roster. this will be a physical game. boston

. >> the toyota sports desk, brought to you by your local toyota dealers.forward. >> after a meltdown the national's how to build back -- bounceback. -- the national's had to bounce back. to end the series with houston the nationals had to bounce back on the mound tonight against the marlins. and they did. detwiler struck out seven. i bottom of the third he is smiling, too. a solo shot. leon was smiling in the stands. on top of the fourth, rye and zimmerman -- ryan zimmermann. look at that catch. the nationals win 2-0. let's go to fenway park for the 100 anniversary. a very special moment. the game kind of unraveled. you can see a montage of all the home runs. five total. five home runs, that is all i have to say. new york wins 6-2. that is a tough one for the anniversary. this weekend will define the capitals. they could take the series sunday night. it is all about grit. they have a 26-16 blocked shots edge over boston in game 3. they cashed in when they needed it. alexander cemex scored his second goal in the playoffs. -- simmons scored his second goal i

. >> of the toyota sports desk, brought to you by your local toyota dealers, moving forward. >> the capitals returned after a dogfight in boston the first two games of this playoff series goes into double overtime saturday night. both teams struggled and both games were low scoring. look at alex ovechkin on the break. just a beauty. i love seeing the celebration too. the capitals had a 2-1 lead in the third period. kind of shake and bake their a little bit. get past the goalie and ties up the game at 3 but it is not over. look at zdeno chara, they hold on to the score getting a two- one series advantage. [unintelligible] >> you know that it is better as a group, and you can be successful. >> they were very tight games. we will go home and get some rest and have a good practice and come back and be ready to go. >> when stevens frostburg takes the mound, it is such a big deal. a smaller crowd came out today 16,000. the national hosting that astros. six innings with just one walk and five strikes, sensational. tied at 2 in the bottom of the six. i thought the pitch the other way, lands just ins

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