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Washington Nationals’ Davey Martinez hopes Adam Eaton can play in Game 2...

WASHINGTON Adam Eaton, the veteran outfielder, got banged up in Philadelphia but his manager hopes he can play in Game 2 today in Atlanta.

“He jammed his knee on first base,” Martinez said after Thursday’s loss in 10 innings. “He jammed his knee on the base. So we’ll see what happens. He might be day-to-day.”

The third-year manager gave a short update on the Michigan native before Friday’s twin bill in Atlanta.

Martinez wants Eaton to be checked out by Paul Lessard, the head athletic trainer.

“He hasn’t shown up yet, so.