Nats' Nuggets 5.31.09

Nats' Nuggets:

• I have a feeling that Randy St. Claire will go before Manny Acta goes. But if Acta is fired I am sure Jim Riggleman will take over for the remainder of the year. I call it the Riggleman hunch. He has managed before in the Majors.
• I believe that Ronnie Belliard might get some time at 2nd base with Anderson Hernandez's poor play this weekend in Philly.

Young Returned

Terrell Young was return to the Nationals from the Reds. He was their Rule 5 draft pick from the Reds this year. He was return to the Reds because he did not make the Nats' 40 man roster. The Reds reported an arm injury so he was returned back to the Nats. Young returns to the 40 man roster of the Nats and back on the 15 day DL. He will have surgery by Dr. James Andrews.

Nats lose to the Phillies, 4--2

The Phillies completed their sweep of the Nats this weekend by beating the Nats, 4-2. Starter John Lannan gave a decent effort by pitching 5 innings and giving up 3 runs. Joe Beimel gave up the only run from the bullpen. The other relievers of Jason Bergmann and Joel Hanrahan held the Phillies scoreless.

The Nats' offense only manage two runs and five hits off the Phillies. Both of the runs came from solo homers by Josh Willingham. It was his 8th and 9th homers of the year.

Today's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_05_31_wasmlb_phimlb_1


The Nats drop to 13-36 and losers of their last six. The Nats continue to stay in last place of the NL East.

The Nats start a nine game home stand starting Tuesday, June 2nd. The Nats will have Craig Stammen take on the SF Giants' Tim Lincecum at 7:o5pm.

Nats' Notes 5.31.09

More Notes on the Nats:

• Justin Maxwell was demoted to Triple A yesterday and Alberto Gonzalez came up and took his spot.
• Gonzalez came up to replace Cristan Guzman for a couple of games due to his sore thumb.
• Austin Kearns will get some time in center until Elijah Dukes come back from his rehab.

Nats come up short again against the Phillies, 9-6

Ryan Howard hit two blasts with 5 RBI and the Phillies handed Shairon Martis his first lost of the year by a score of 9-6. Martis, Nats' starter, only lasted 4 innings and gave up 7 runs. Reliever Mike MacDougal gave up two unearn runs aided by Anderson Hernandez error. The other reliever of Jason Bergmann, Ron Villone, , Juilian Tavarez, Kip Wells and Jesus Colome did not give up any run in their relief work.

The offense had it going again, but 11 hits and 6 runs were not enough against the Phillies. Hernandez, Nick Johnson and Alberto Gonzalez each got two hits apiece. Ronnie Belliard had a pinch hit homer in his only at bat.


Yesterday's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_05_30_wasmlb_phimlb_1

The Nats drop to 13-35 and stay in last place of the NL East.

The Nats finish their stay in Philly by having John Lannan taking on the Phillies' Jamie Moyer at 1:35pm.

Nats' Notes 5.30.09

Notes on the Nats:

• Jesus Flores had a set back to his injury and has to meet with Dr. James Andrews.
• Elijah Dukes has to pay his estrange wife 39,767 dollars by June 5th or he could go to jail for 90 days.

Phils hold on and beat the Nats, 5-4.

The Phils let a 5-1 lead slip to a 5-4 but held on to beat the Nats, 5-4. Nats' starter Ross Detwiler had his worst performance of the season by pitching only 4 innings and giving up five runs. The relievers of Jason Bergmann, Ron Villone, Mike MacDougal, Joe Beimel and Julian Tavarez kept the Nats in the game by pitching a combine four scoreless innings.

The Nats' offense scored 4 runs on only six hits. Josh Willingham had two hits including his seventh homer of the year.

Yesterday's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_05_29_wasmlb_phimlb_1


The Nats drop to 13-34 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

The Nats take on the Phillies in Philly tonight as Sharion Martis will take on Cole Hamels at 7:05pm

Give the Radio Guys a Chance!

Hello All Nats' Fan...


You have to give our radio team a listen. I think that Charlie Slowes and Dave Jageler are one of the best radio teams in the MLB. They are very informative and hilarious at times. The call of Cristen Guzman's walk was priceless with the Nathan's hot dog man getting in the way on the 3-2 pitch!

Tina Turner has a song for you guys: Simply the Best!

Nats' Notes 5.28.09

Today' Nats Notes:

• The Nats will purchase Mike MacDougal's contact to fill the final spot of the 25 man roster. The spot vacated by Daniel Cabrera.
• Luke Montz will go back to Harrisonburg and Jesus Flores will be called up on Friday to replace him.

Mets sweep Nats, 7-4.

The Mets got the best of the Nats again by beating them 7-4. The Mets were led by Daniel Murphy's disputed two run homer in the 6th. The Nats' starter Jordan Zimmermann took the lost as he pitched 5 innings plus and gave up 5 runs even thou he stuck out eight batters. Ron Villone, Jesus Colome and Joel Hanrahan who pitched a combine 2 1/3 innings of scoreless relief; But Kip Wells did not fair as well as he gave up two runs in his 2/3 of an inning.

The Nats offense did manage 4 runs on only five hits, but were aided by the Mets' allowing seven walks. The Nats' offense was lead by Nick Johnson 3 hits and Adam Dunn's 16th homer of the year.

Yesterday' box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_05_27_wasmlb_nynmlb_1

The Nats drop to 13-33 and continue to take up last place of the NL East.

The Nats start a three game series in Philadelphia on Friday as Ross Detwiler takes on the Phillies' J. A Happ at 7:05pm.

Nats' Notes 5.27.09

Nats' Notes after last night's game:

• Daniel Cabrera is designed for assignment. He also said he will be a free agent after he clears waiver. He knows no one will pick up his two million contract!
• Luke Montz will take Josh Bard place because he (Bard) is going to see his wife who is about to give birth.
• Minor Leaguer Mike MacDougal will become a free agent within two days if he is not put on the 25 man roster. Mike Rizzo needs to make a decision on MacDougal.

Mets tops Nats, 6-2.

Gary Sheffield once again was a thorn in the Nats side by closing out the Mets' victory over the Nats, 6-2, with a 3 run homer when the game was still a two run ball game. Starter Craig Stammen pitched 5 innings, but gave up 3 runs. Reliever Jason Bergmann pitched two inning, but gave up three runs due to Sheffield's homer. Julian Tavarez and Kip Wells each pitched an inning of scoreless relief.

The Nats' offense only managed one run on 9 hits. Cristen Guzman, Adam Dunn and Josh Willingham all had two hits apiece. The only run came on Dunn's 15th homer of the year.

Yesterday's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_05_26_wasmlb_nynmlb_1

The Nats drop to 13-32 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

The Nats wrap up their 3 game stay in New York by having Jordan Zimmermann taking on the Mets' ace Johan Santana at 7:10pm.

Mets beats the Nats at Citi, 5-2

Gary Sheffield's 3 run homer was the difference in the 5-2 Mets' win over the Nats last night. Starter John Lannan pitched 5 innings plus and giving up all of the five runs. Relievers Jesus Colome, Daniel Cabrera, Jason Bergmann and Kip Wells gave up no runs in their combined 3 innings of work.

The Nats offense had only 2 runs with their six hits, but the Mets gave them nine walks. The Nats left 13 men on base during the game. Wil Nieves lead the Nats with two hits.

Yesterday's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_05_25_wasmlb_nynmlb_1

The Nats drop to 13-31 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Tonight's game has Craig Stammen taking on former Nat's Livan Hernandez in Citi Field at 7:10pm.

Get it Done by Dunn! Nats beat O's,8-5

The Nats came back twice on the Orioles by Adam Dunn's two homers today. Dunn hit his first homer when the Nats were down 3-2 and took a 4-3 lead in the 6th. He hit a grand slam in the 7th as the Nats were down 5-4 and then took a commanding 8-5 lead.

Starter Sharion Martis had a effective start by giving up 5 runs in 6 plus innings. Ron Villone, Joe Beimel and Joel Hanrahan each pitched an inning to finish off the game for the Nats. Villone got his second victory while Beimel picked up his 7th hold and Hanrahan earn his 5th save.

The offense had life once again with 12hits and 8 runs. The Nats' offense was led by Dunn's two homers and 6 RBI. Also, Willie Harris, Austin Kearns and Wil Nieves all added two hits apiece.

Today's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_05_24_balmlb_wasmlb_1

The Nats improve to 13-30 and stay in last place of the NL East.

The Nats next game is tomorrow at Citi Field in New York as the Nats take on the Mets. John Lannan takes on the Mets' Jon Maine at 7:10pm.

Nats' Nuggets 5.24.09

Here my thoughts on the past couple of weeks:

• Ross Detwiler and Craig Stammen performances have given Nats' fans hope for the future to complete our young pitching staff.
• Justin Maxwell is sooooo much better then Lasting Milledge. Maxwell's catch in the 1st against Adam Jones was AWESOME! I believe Milledge will not see the light of day from the Nationals again.
• Is Tyler Clippard are next call up to replace Kip Wells?
• Nick Johnson is playing so well that his market has peak! It might be time to trade him and get the most for this 12-30 team.
• I could envision a lineup of : SS Guzman, CF Maxwell, 3B Zimmerman, 1B Dunn, RF Dukes, LF Willingham, C Flores, 2B Hernandez.
• Ron Villone has been our best reliever this season
• Let's take our lumps this year and have an awesome 2010!

Nats are nipped by the O's again, 2-1

The Nats once again fell to the Orioles ,2-1, due to the lack of offense. I bet no one was expecting the pitching that has been pitched so far in this series. The Nats have managed only a total of three runs in 21 innings!

Starter Ross Detwiler had his A game going. He only gave up one run and one hit in 6 innings. The run that he gave up was due to walking the bases loaded and Willie Harris' mental breakdown of covering second base. Julian Taveraz took the lost in his 2/3 innings of work. Ron Villone gave up the big hit as he gave up a triple to Aubrey Huff in a lefty-lefty match-up in his 1/3 inning of work. Jason Bergmann and Joel Hanrahan pitched a scoreless 8th and 9th.

The offense managed one run on seven hits. Adam Dunn had two hits and Cristen Guzman homer accounted for the Nats' run.

Yesterday's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_05_23_balmlb_wasmlb_1

The Nats drop to 12-30 and continue to take up last place residency of the NL East.

The last game of the homestand has Sharion Martis taking on the O's Brad Bergesen at 1:35pm.

Kurkjian and the Nats!

I was reading about the Nats on ESPN and found this article written by Tim Kurkjian.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=kurkjian_tim&id=4198972

Nats fall to the O's in 12, 4-2

The Nats lost another close game in the late innings and this time the Orioles did the taking by winning the game in the twelfth,4-2.

The Nats got great starting pitching from starter Jordan Zimmerman who pitched 7 innings and giving up only two runs. The bullpen again of Ron Villone, Jason Bergmann and Joe Beimel put up 3 scoreless innings. Kip Well pitched two innings of relief but gave up 2 runs in last inning of work.
The offense was off last night as Ryan Zimmerman's two run homer was the only source of runs for the Nats.

Yesterday's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_05_22_balmlb_wasmlb_1


The Nats drop to 12-29 and remain in last place of the NL East.

The second game of this home series versus the Orioles have Ross Detwiler taking on the O's Koji Uehara at 7:05pm.

Nats' Notes 5.22.09

Nats' notes from last night:

• Anderson Hernandez injured is his finger and is day to day.

Nats snap losing streak and beat Pirates, 5-4.

The Nats broke their seven game losing streak and came back from a 4-3 deficit and beat the Pirates, 5-4. Starter Craig Stammen had an impressive first six innings by giving up one run and one hit, but had a tough seventh. He gave up four consective hits allowing 3 runs. Overral he pitched 6 and a 1/3 innings and giving up 4 runs. The bullpen held their weight by shuting down the Pirates for 1 and 2/3 innings with the work of Julian Tavarez and Joel Hanrahan. Tavarez picked up his first victory of the year and Hanrahan cashed in his four save of the year.

The Nats' offense scored five runs again with eight hits. The Nats' offense was lead by Nick Johnson's two hits. Josh Bard had two RBI and Adam Dunn had the game winning hit in the eighth driving in his 33rd run of the year.

Last night's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_05_21_pitmlb_wasmlb_1


The Nats improve to 12-28 and stay in last place of the NL East.

The Nats finish their home stand with a 3 game set with the Baltimore Orioles starting tonight as Jordan Zimmermann takes on the O's Rich Hill at 7:05pm.

Nats' Notes 5.21.09

Nats' Notes of the day:

• Garret Mock gets sent down to the minors so they can bring Craig Stammen up to take Daniel Cabrera spot in the starting rotation. Cabrera will go to the bullpen to get his confidence back.

Pirates nip Nats, 2-1.

The Nats once again lost in the late innings but this time it was only 2-1 to the Pirates. The starting pitching was outstanding last night as John Lannan threw 7 innings and allowed only one run. The most dependable reliever Ron Villone threw an inning of shut out relieve, but Joel Hanrahan threw a wild pitch with bases loaded and allowed the the go ahead run which turned out to be the winning run.

The Nats offense was down for a first time in a week scoring one run and only getting six hits. The offense was lead by Cristen Guzman's two hits and Nick Johnson's RBI.

Yesterday's box score is the following:http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_05_20_pitmlb_wasmlb_1


The Nats drop to 11-28 and losers of seven straight. The Nats are the cellar dwellers of the NL East.

The Nats wrap up the home series tonight with the Pirates as newcomer Craig Stammen takes on the Pirates' Ian Snell at 7:05pm

Nats' Notes 5.20.09

The following Notes on the Nats:

• Justin Maxwell was called up with Elijah Dukes being put on the DL for his hamstring.
• Jason Bergmann was called up while Alex Cintron was designed for assignment.

Nats lose in the tenth to the Pirates, 8-5

The Nats fought back from a 5-1 deficit and tied the game in the 9th and even have the winning run in scoring position. The Nats did not take advantage of the situation and allowed the Pirates to scored three runs in the 10th to lose.

Starter Sharion Martis did not have his best outing but still pitched 6 innings and allowed 5 runs. The bullpen was effective for the seventh, eighth and ninth innings with the pitching of Ron Villone and Joe Beimel. Beimel though had a terrible 10th inning and took the lost.

The Nats offense supplied five runs again this evening with eight hits. The Nats' were lead by Anderson Hernandez and Wil Nieves who both had two hits apiece.

Yesterday's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_05_19_pitmlb_wasmlb_1

The Nats are 11-27 and loser of six straight. The Nats remain in last place of the NL East.

The Nats take on the Pirates at home with John Lannan taking on the Buc's
Paul Maholm. The game starts at 7:05pm.

Pirates pounds Nats, 12-7

Pirates only got three runs off Nat starter Ross Detwiler who pitched five innings, but scored 9 runs of the Nats' bullpen in their 12-6 victory over the Washington. The Nats' relievers Garret Mock, Jesus Colome, Kip Wells and Joel Hanrahan were tagged for those 9 runs in only four innings. Joe Beimel was the only reliever not to give up a run. Mock blew his second save and took the lost.

The Nats' offense was impressive once again with eleven hits and scored 7 runs! Cristen Guzman, Ryan Zimmerman and Josh Bard all hit two hits apiece. Zimmerman and Nick Johnson both homered in the game. Johnson lead the Nats with 3 RBI.

Tonight's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_05_18_pitmlb_wasmlb_1

The Nats dropped to 11-26 and continue to be cellar dwellers in the NL East.

The second game of this home series versus the Pirates have Sharion Martis taking on the Bucs' Jeff Karstens tomorrow at 7:05pm.

Nats' Nuggets 5.18.09

Here are some of my thoughts:

• I have a feeling when Scott Olsen comes back from his shoulder issue that Daniel Cabrera might be seeing the beginning of the end. I believe the only chance of him staying in the bigs if he becomes a closer and throw his one pitch (fastball), but I must admit he might be too wild to be effective in that role.
• Is Garrett Mock destined for Syracuse? If so why not give Tyler Clippard an audition as reliever on the big stage!
• I have a feeling if Ross Detwiler audition on Monday night doesn't go well then Craig Stammen might get his chance.
• Is it me or is Eljiah Dukes' hamstring are very weak.
• How bad is the Nats' bullpen when Manny Acta hands back the closer role to Joel Hanrahan who had those terrible times early in the year. Well doesn't it feel like a lifetime ago! WOW!
• Is Alex Cintron still on the team? LOL

Phillies comeback and beat sweep the Nats, 8-6. UPDATED

The Nats again blew and late inning lead as the Philles defeated the Nats 8-6. The Nats made an huge plunder in the 8th inning as Anderson Hernandez missed a perfectly thrown ball by Jesus Colome at 1st base to lead to three important runs by the Phillies. Starter Jordan Zimmermann again had a tough outing giving up 5 runs in five innings. Reliever Ron Villone put together two solid innings of relief by giving up no runs. Julian Tavarez who took the lost had a tough outing by not retiring either batter he faced and was charged with two runs. Jesus Colome had a blown save aided by the Hernandez err in judgement while giving up a run in his 1/3 inning of work. Beimel pitched 1 and 2/3 innings of relief giving up no runs.

The Nats offense was at it again by getting nine hits and scoring six runs. The Nats' offense was lead by Cristen Guzman's three hits and leads the NL in batting. Nick Johnson and Anderson Hernandez also had a good day with the bat as both got two hits apiece. Adam Dunn lead the team in RBI with two raising his season total to 30.

Yesterday's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_05_17_phimlb_wasmlb_1

The Nats drop to 11-25 and are still in the cellar of the NL East.

The Nats take on the Pirates at home as Ross Detwiler takes on the Pirates' Ross Ohlendorf. The game starts at 7:05pm.

Nats' Notes 5.17.09 UPDATED

Nats Notes from yesterday:

• Scott Olsen goes on the DL due to his shoulder and the Nats' will call up Ross Detwiler.
• Happy Trails to Mike Hinckley. He became a free agent and is close to signing with the Texas Rangers.

Phillies Sweep Double Header 8-5 and 7-5!

The Nats were swept by the visiting Phillies. Game 1 the Phillies won 8-5 and game 2 the Phillies won a rain shorten game by a score of 7-5.

Game 1- Starter Scott Olsen was not at his best and fell to 1-4. He pitched five innings and gave up 6 runs. Reliever Garrett Mock pitched two inning and gave up two runs. Jesus Colome finish the last inning and allowed no runs

The offense was lead by Ryan Zimmerman's two hits and two RBI. Zimmerman had his ninth homer and Josh Willingham also added his 6th of the year. The Nats overall had eight hits, but once again 5 runs was not enough.

The box score from game one is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_05_16_phimlb_wasmlb_1

Game 2- Starter Daniel Cabrera was himself again by pitching 5 innings and giving up 8 runs. Cabrera fell to 0-5. Ron Villone gave up one hit and two walks to load up the bases but the skies opened up in the 6th and the game was called.

The offense was lead by Ronnie Belliard and Josh Willingham who both had two hits apiece. Willie Harris had two RBI.

The box score from game 2 is the following:
http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_05_16_phimlb_wasmlb_2

The Nats drop to 11-24 with the two losses and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

The Nats finish their four game home series with the Phillies today at 1:35pm as Jordan Zimmermann takes on the Phillies' Chan Ho Park.

Nicknames anyone!

I was thinking about giving some of our Nats some nicknames. Here is some I have come up with.

• John "Living on the Edge" Lannan
• Ryan "The Franchise" Zimmerman
• Nick "Two Spot" Johnson
• Wil "Go the Other Way" Nieves

I went to a baseball game and a FIGHT broke out!

I went to the game last night and what I witnessed was a first. The game was in the twelfth and a Phillie fan and a Nat fan started yelling at each other. What happened was really ironic! Austin Kearns got hit by a pitch and about the same time these two men start fighting. Fists swinging, punching, pushing and pulling. I am sure the alcohol and their manhood interfered with their better judgement, but the most incredible thing was that Nationals Park security could not be found. I believe some by-stander got security after the fact!

Wow! One thing about Phillie Fans that that they are blue collar and don't take crap! Please, next time Nats Stadium have security around!

Nats' Notes 5.16.09

Yesterday's Notes:

• Elijah Dukes left the game with a hamstring strain after Ryan Howard's homer.
• Dmitri Young has a leave of absence due to his mother's illness.

Phillies outlast Nats in twelve, 10-6

The Nats had their chances last night in an extra inning game in a 10-6 lost to the Phillies. The yo-yo game had the Nats down early and coming back to take the lead in the 3rd inning. The Nats giving up the lead in the later innings and a Nats comeback in the 9th. The Nats then giving up 4 runs in the twelve to lose.


Starter John Lannan gave a solid effort in 5 2/3 innings giving up 3 runs. Lannan pitched well enough to win, but the bullpen fell apart again! Garret Mock could not get the hitter he was suppose to get out. Ron Villone got his second hold by getting the one out he was suppose to get. Jesus Colome making his first apperance did not get the man he was suppose to get out. (Do we see a pattern?) Joe Beimel, Nats' most consistent reliever, had his second bad outing giving up a 3 run homer to Phillies' Ryan Howard in his 2/3 inning of relief and Beimel also recorded his second blown save. Julian Tavarez and Joel Hanrahan pitched well by not giving up any runs in their 3.1 innings of work. Kip Wells had a good 11th inning, but a terrible 12th inning by giving up four runs and he took the lost.

The Nats' offense was lead by Ryan Zimmerman's three hits and Wil Nieves added two hits. Willie Harris who came in for the injured Elijah Dukes got a big two out double in the 9th inning which scored two runs and forcing extra innings.

Yesterday' box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_05_15_phimlb_wasmlb_1


The Nats drop to 11-22 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

The Nats have a double header at Nationals Park against the Phillies today.
The Nats have Scott Olsen taking on Phillies' Brett Myers in the first game at 1:05pm. The Nats have Daniel Cabrera taking on the Phillies' Andrew Carpenter in the second game at 7:05pm.

Nats' Notes 5.15.09 UPDATE

Here are some Nats' Notes from today:

• Jesus Flores on the DL retroactive May 10th.
• Josh Bard is called up to replace Flores.
• Logan Kensing was designated for assignment.
• Jesus Colome was brought up to replace Kensing
• SideNote: Terrell Young was sent back to Reds and allowing Colome to be on the 40 man roster.

Nats double up Giants, 6-3.

Sharion Martis is vying to be the ace of the staff by beating the Giants, 6-3. Martis picked up his fifth victory while pitching 7 innings and allowing one run. The bullpen allowed 2 runs, but held strong. Joe Beimel got his sixth hold and Kip Wells picked up his second save.

The offense was lead by Nick Johnson's four hits while Cristen Guzman had three hits. Elijah Dukes also added two hits of his own. RBI leaders of the day were Dukes with three and Johnson with two. Ryan Zimmerman's hit streak ended at 30 as he was o for three with two walks.

Yesterday's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_05_13_wasmlb_sfnmlb_1


The Nats ended the West Coast road trip at 4-4. The Nats improved to 11-21 while staying in last place of the NL East.

The Nats come home Friday, May 15th, to Nationals' Park as John Lannan takes on the Philadelphia Phillies' Joe Blanton at 7:05 pm.

Giants homer sinks Nats in the ninth, 9-7.

The Nats came all the way back in the 8th from a 5-1 deceit to take a 7-5 lead. The Nats gave it all back in the last two innings giving up 4 runs and 3 came on a walk off homer by Giants' Pablo Sandoval to lose 9-7. Jordan Zimmermann was not sharp by pitching six innings and giving up 6 runs. Relievers Julian Taravez pitched one inning with out giving up a run. Kip Wells allowed one run on a homer for his one inning of work. But Joe Beimel gave up a 3 run walk off homer to Sandoval to have a blown save and a lost.

The Nats offense did not slow down and had 13 hits last night. The Nats were lead by Wil Nieves 3 hits. Ryan Zimmerman, Nick Johnson, and Cristen Guzman all had two hits apiece. Johnson had his third homer of the year and 5 RBI. Zimmerman extended his hitting streak to 30 games.

Last night's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_05_12_wasmlb_sfnmlb_1


The Nats drop to 10-21 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

The Nats have a get-away day in SF as Shairon Martis takes on the Giants' Barry Zito at 3:45pm.

Nats' Nuggets 5.12.09

I have not had a Nats' Nugget in awhile but here are some thoughts on the state of the Nats.

• The Nats' hitting is great! The team is batting .277 . The top seven hitter of the Nats is hitting .275 or above coming into tonight's game! Cristen Guzman is hitting .378, Ryan Zimmerman .363, Adam Dunn .318, Jesus Flores .311, Nick Johnson .307, Anderson Hernandez .293. and Elijah Dukes .275.
• The Nats' ERA is the terrible. It is currently at 5.42!
• Daniel Cabrera and Logan Kensing should be in Syracuse.
• Alex Cintron should also join them!
• Lets hope the Nats' brass make some more changes!

Giants beat Nats, 11-7.

The Giants scored 11 runs against the Nats' pitching. Starter Daniel Cabrera did not find his grove by pitching only 4 and 2/3 inning by allowing 8 runs. Reliever Logan Kensing gave up 2 runs in only 1/3 of an inning. Ron Villone did not give up a run in his two inning of relief, but Joel Hanrahan did give up one run in his inning of work.

The Nats' offense was on again. The Nats got 15 hits! Ryan Zimmerman lead the charge. He had four hits including two homers with four RBI. Zimmerman continued his hitting streak to 29 games. Cristen Guzman, Adam Dunn and Elijah Dukes each had two hits apiece. Also, Josh Willingham and Ronnie Belliard each homered.

Last night's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_05_11_wasmlb_sfnmlb_1

The Nats drop to 10-20 and stay in last place in the NL East.

The Nats have Jordan Zimmerman taking on the Giants' Matt Cain in SF at 10:10pm.

D-backs outlast the Nats, 10-8.

The Nats pitching was sub par today against the D-Backs. Scott Olsen only pitched 4 1/3 innings because of a liner he took off his body in the fifth. But Olsen was not very effective today by giving up 5 runs. The Nats bullpen did not fair much better. Logan Kesing took the lost by giving up four runs in 2/3 of an inning. Julian Taveraz giving up a run in his one inning of work.

The offense was red hot today, but eight runs was not enough for the Nats. The Nats pounded out 13 hits today! Adam Dunn and Josh Willingham both had two homers apiece. Dunn and Ryan Zimmerman both had 3 hits a piece. Willingham, Willie Harris and Wil Nieves all added two hits apiece. Dunn also lead the team in RBI with 3. Zimmerman extended his hitting streak to 28 games.

Today's box score is the following:

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2009_05_10_wasmlb_arimlb_1&mode=gameday

The Nats drop to 10-19 and stay in cellar of the NL East.

The Nats travel to San Fran tomorrow as they take on the Giants as Daniel Cabrera takes on the Giants' Randy Johnson at 10:15pm

Nats escape with a 2-1 victory over the D-backs.

The Nats dodged danger thorough out the whole game last night with the D-Backs. John Lannan, Nats' starter, pitched 6 innings who walked 6, but never gave up a run. Relievers Garret Mock, Ron Villone, Logan Kensing, and Joe Beimel pitched without giving up a run. Kip Wells came into close the game, but unable to do it. He gave up one run in 2/3 of an inning, but Joel Hanrahan was able to get the last out for his 3rd save of the year.

The Nats offense was limited, but effective as Adam Dunn and Ryan Zimmerman both homered for the Nats two runs. Zimmerman extended his hitting streak to 27 games. The play of the game was made by Austin Kearns who made a force play at home plate. The scorecard read 9-2! Jesus Flores made an excellent stretch catching Keans' throw.

Yesterday's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_05_09_wasmlb_arimlb_1

The Nats improve to 10-18 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

The Nats wrap up their stay in Arizona by having Scott Olsen taking on Max Scherzer at 4:10pm.

Nats get by the D-backs, 5-4

The Nats put together back to back wins on the road for the first time this year. Shairon Martis pitched 5 1/3 innings allowing 3 runs to pick up his 4 victory of the year. Relievers Garret Mock, Joel Hanrahan and Julian Tavarez picked up holds in 2 2/3 innings of work. Kip Wells picked up his first save of his career in the ninth.

The Nats' offense was lead by Cristen Guzman, Ryan Zimmerman, Adam Dunn, and Jesus Flores who each had two hits apiece. Dunn and Flores each homered in the game. Guzman and Flores each had two RBI. Zimmerman extended his hitting streak to 26.

Last night's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_05_08_wasmlb_arimlb_1


The Nats improved to 9-18 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Tonight's game in Arizona will have John Lannan taking on the D-backs' Doug Davis at 8:10pm.

Nats storm back and beat Dodgers,11-9.

The Nats pitching was shaky again, but Nats' offense bailed the pitching out again by scoring 11 runs in the last four inning against the Dodgers for a 11-9 win. Jordan Zimmerman had a tough first inning who gave up 6 runs, but allowed no runs in the next five innings. The bullpen of Joe Beimel and Kip Wells gave up 3 runs in 2 innings pitched. New Nat Ron Villone got the victory with by allowing no runs in his one inning of work.

The Nats accumulated a total of 18 hits in the win! The offensive surge was led by Nick Johnson and Anderson Hernandez both had three hits apiece. Ryan Zimmerman, Cristen Guzman, Adam Dunn and Jesus Flores all had two hits apiece. Josh Willingham hammered his second homer of the year. The leading RBI men were Johnson and Dunn who both had three. Zimmerman extended his hitting streak to 25!

Last night's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_05_07_wasmlb_lanmlb_1


The Nats improved to 8-18 and are still in last place of the NL East.

The Nats are in Arizona tonight to take Diamondbacks as Shairon Martis takes on Yusmeiro Petit . The game starts at 9:40pm.

Nats' Notes 5.7.09

Today's Nats' Notes:

• Mike Hinckley was designated for assignment and the Nats called up Ron Villone.

Dodgers dominate the Nats, 10-3

The Nats' pitching was sub par last night in their lost to the Dodgers 10-3 as starter Daniel Cabrera gave up five runs in 5 1/3 innings with five walks; Relievers Mike Hinckley and Logan Kensing gave up another five runs in only 1 and 2/3 innings. Former Dodger Joe Beimel was the only saving grave by not giving up any runs in his one inning of relief work.

The offense was led by Cristen Guzman who had three hits and increase his batting average to .397. Ryan Zimmerman increase his hitting streak to 24 games by getting one hit.

Last's night box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/wrap.jsp?ymd=20090506&content_id=4590472&vkey=wrapup2005&fext=.jsp&team=away

The Nats drop to 7-18 and continue to be in the cellar of the NL East.

Tonight's game in LA have Jordan Zimmermann taking on the Dodgers' Randy Wolf at 10:10pm.

Nats' Notes 5.6.09

Today's Nats' Notes:

• Joe Beimel came off the DL and Saul Rivera was sent down to Triple A.

Nats and Astros are suspended in the 11th

Today game versus the Astros was suspended due to the rain. The Nats have a runner, Elijah Dukes, at first base with one out in the 11th inning of a 10-10 game. The Nats came back from a 5-2 deficit, but also had a 8-5 and a 10-9 lead during the game.

The pitching was suspect again. Scott Olsen pitched 5 innings, but gave up 5 runs. Saul Rivera pitched a scoreless 7th, but relievers, Julian Tavarez, Garret Mock, and Kip Wells gave up 5 runs in 4 innings. Currently, Joel Hanrahan is pitching and he has allowed no runs in his one inning of relief.

The Nats have pounded out 10 hits today. Cristen Guzman, Nick Johnson, Ryan Zimmerman and Elijah Dukes all have multiple hit game. Dukes and Guzman both have homered and have two RBI each. Zimmerman extended his hitting streak to 23 games.

The game will be picked up in Houston on July 9th. The current box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_05_05_houmlb_wasmlb_1

The Nats next game is tomorrow in LA. The Nats have Daniel Cabrera taking on the Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw at 10:10pm.

Nats' Notes 5.5.09

Today's Nats' Notes:

• Joe Beimel will be back Wednesday.
• Stephen Strasburg is on top of the Nats' draft board.

Offense support Lannan in a 9-4 win versus Astros.

John Lannan had a shaky start, but the offense supplied the runs to give him his first victory of the year. Lannan allowed four runs in six innings of work. Joel Hanrahan and Garret Mock pitched three innings of shut out relief in Lannan's behalf.

The offense was lead by red hot Ryan Zimmerman who had 4 hits and 2 RBI. Zimmerman continue his hit streak to 22 games. Anderson Hernandez, Cristen Guzman and Elijah Dukes all had multi-hit game. Dukes added 3 RBI.

Yesterday's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_05_04_houmlb_wasmlb_1

The Nats improve to 7-17 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

The Nats have a get away day against the Astros at home at 12:35pm. The Nats have Scott Olsen taking on the Astros' Roy Oswalt.

Nats' Notes 5.3.09- UPDATED

Nats' Notes from yesterday and today:

• Ronnie Belliard was schedule to start yesterday game, but was bench due to lateness.
• Relief pitcher Mike MacDougal was signed to a minor league contract.

Martis goes the distance as Nats top Cardinals, 6-1.

Martis made the bullpen issue a mute point by pitching a complete game masterpiece. He went all nine inning giving up only five hits and one run. The complete game was the first by a National since 2006 and the first at Nationals Park.

The offense was lead by Anderson Hernandez, Austin Kearns, and Ryan Zimmerman who each had two hits a piece. Adam Dunn added a three run homer. Zimmerman extended his hitting streak to 21 games.

Yesterday's box score is the following:
http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_05_02_slnmlb_wasmlb_1

The Nats to improve to 6-17 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

The Nats finish the home four game set versus the Cardinals today by having John Lannan taking on the Cardinals' Kyle Lohse at 1:35pm.

Cards are too much for JZ, 6-2

Jordan Zimmermann took his first MLB lost in a 6-2 defeat to the St. Louis Cardinals, 6-2. Zimmermann made their major mistakes which were 3 home runs which resulted in 5 runs in 5 2/3 innings.

The Nats's offense was lead by Jesus Flores, Nick Johnson and Ryan Zimmerman who each had two hits a piece. Flores had his second triple in two day.s The only runs by the Nats came from Willie Harris' two run homer in the seventh inning. Zimmerman continue his hitting streak which is now at 20 games.

Yesterday's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_05_01_slnmlb_wasmlb_1


The Nats drop to 5-17 and continue to be in the cellar of the NL East.

The Nats play a home day game today as Shairon Martis takes on the Cards' Joel Pineiro at 1:05pm.

KaBOOM goes the Nats' bullpen in lost to Cardinals, 9-4

The Nats' bullpen fell apart against the Cardinals last night in a 9-4 lost. The Nats had fought back and took a 4-3 lead in the 6th inning, but it went down hill from that point. The Cardinals scored one run in the 7th inning and 5 more in the 9th to win the ball game.

The pitching was the major problem. The Nats' starter Daniel Cabrera had a fair performance in which he threw 4 wild pitches and gave up three runs in his 6 innings of work. The bullpen was a complete failure with Mike Hinckley, Logan Kensing, Kip Wells, Julian Tavarez and Joel Hanrahan pitching ineffectively in their 3 innings of work. Kensing had a blown save and Tavarez took the lost.

The Nats' offense was lead by Ryan Zimmerman's homer and Jesus Flores' two hits. Zimmerman had two RBI and Flores had one. Zimmerman extended his hitting streak to 19 games.

Last's night box score is the following:
http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_04_30_slnmlb_wasmlb_1



The Nats drop to 5-16 and continue to be in last place of NL East.

Tonight's home game has the Nats' pitching Jordan Zimmermann taking on the Cardinals' Todd Wellemeyer at 7:05pm.