Nationals keep bench coach Knorr in thoughts

WASHINGTON -- Nationals first-base coach Tony Tarasco said when anybody in the organization needs cheering up, bench coach Randy Knorr is the one who perks them up.

Right now, the coaching staff and players have Knorr on their minds, for his wife, Kimberly, passed away recently. The coaching staff found out about her passing early Tuesday.

Manager Matt Williams then told the players later that day. Most of them have a history of playing for Knorr in the Minor Leagues. Funeral services for Kimberly Knorr have not been announced.

"We are a family. Any time you lose a member of that family, it's a long day," Williams said. "All of us know Kimberly well. She was a vital part of our efforts in…