
Washington Nationals outfielder Roger Bernadina (2) runs to greet third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) as he scores the winning run on a wild pitch in the bottom of the 10th inning. (Rod Lamkey Jr/The Washington Times)

Washington Nationals center fielder Roger Bernadina (2) signals to third baseman Ryan Zimmerman, as catcher Devin Mesoraco (39) can't recover a wild pitch by Alfredo Simon in the bottom of the 10th inning. (Rod Lamkey Jr/The Washington Times)

Ryan Zimmerman crosses home plate on a wild pitch, giving the Nationals a 3-2, 10-inning win in their home opener. Arriving to congratulate Zimmerman is Roger Bernadina. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

Washington Nationals center fielder Roger Bernadina (2) is congratulated for scoring by Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson (5), second from right, and others as the Washington Nationals play the Houston Astros during spring training at the Osceola County Stadium, Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, March 3, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Washington Nationals center fielder Roger Bernadina (2) scores in the fifth inning as the Washington Nationals play the Houston Astros during spring training at the Osceola County Stadium, Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, March 3, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Washington Nationals center fielder Roger Bernadina (2) poses for a portrait during photo day at spring training, Viera, Fla., Tuesday, February 28, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Washington Nationals center fielder Roger Bernadina and Seattle Mariners outfielder Greg Halman were among a group of major leaguers who toured Europe in November. A week after they parted, Halman, 24, was dead, and his brother, Jason, was charged with murder.

Nationals center fielder Roger Bernadina is hitting .263 with 15 stolen bases, mostly hitting leadoff. (Associated Press)

"He's still learning about himself as a hitter. ... But he definitely causes some problems when he gets on base," manager Davey Johnson says of Roger Bernadina, shown scoring against Colorado on July 8. (Associated Press)