Nats' Notes 6.29.09

New Nats' Notes:

• Nats' sent Sharion Martis Triple A as Scott Olsen came off the DL.
• The Nats traded outfielder Ryan Langerhans for Seattle Mariners' infielder Mike Morse

Nats beat O's, 5-3.

The Nats got a win in their last game versus the Orioles by a score of 5-3. John Lannan was solid once again and the offense was powered by Adam Dunn and Willie Harris who each had a homer.


Pitching:

Lannan even his record to 5-5 by pitching 7 innings and giving up three runs. Joe Beimel picked up his 9th hold while Mike MacDougal earned his 3rd save of the year.

Batting:

The Nats collected 12 hits, and scored 5 runs. The Nats were led by Josh Willingham and Cristen Guzman who each had three hits a piece. The power that was supplied by Nats’ offense was mention above by Dunn’s and Harris’ homers.

Box score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_06_28_wasmlb_balmlb_1


Record:

The Nats improved to 22-51 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats next game is tonight on the road in Miami as they take on the Florida Marlins. Scott Olsen takes on the Fish’s Ricky Nolasco at 7:05 pm.

O's Comeback and beat the Nats, 6-3.

The Nats let 3-1 over the Orioles, but was soon dissolved on a 3 run homer by O’s Nolan Reimold. The Orioles would add two more runs and beat the Nats, 6-3. The Nats were frustrated by only scoring two runs with bases load twice with no outs!


Pitching:

Sharion Martis gave up 4 runs in 5 innings. Julian Tavavez gave no runs in his 1.1 innings or work. But Joe Beimel and Mike MacDougal each gave up a run in the remaining 1.2 innings.

Batting:

The Nats collected 8 hits, and scored 3 run. The Nats were led by Josh Willingham and Cristen Guzman who each had two hits a piece.

Box score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_06_27_wasmlb_balmlb_1


Record:

The Nats dropped to 21-51 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats next game is today at Camden Yards as John Lannan takes on the O’s David Hernandez at 1:35 pm.

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O's pound Nats, 11-1.

The Nats did not start off their road trip in good fashion! The pitching gave up eleven runs and the offense only scored one run against the Baltimore Orioles in an 11-1 lost. The big inning was the sixth when the O’s scored 8 times!


Pitching:

The pitching was dismal! Ross Detwiler gave up 5 runs in five innings. Joel Hanrahan is still struggling by giving up 4 runs in 1/3 of an inning. Ron Villone also gave up two runs in 2/3 of an inning. Jesus Colome closed up for the Nats with no runs in two innings.

Batting:

The Nats collected 7 hits, and scored 1 run. The Nats were led by Josh Bard who had two hits and a RBI.

Box score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_06_26_wasmlb_balmlb_1


Record:

The Nats dropped to 21-50 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats next game is today at Camden Yards as Shairon Martis takes on the O’s Jeremy Guthrie at 7:05pm.

Nats paste Red Sox, 9-3.

The Nats finished their home stand against the Red Sox in style! The Nats started early and finished late in a 9-3 victory over the Red Sox. The Nationals finished up 5-7 against the top three teams in the AL East.


Pitching:

Jordan Zimmermann pitched very well by going 7 innings and giving up only one run for his third victory of the year. Tyler Clippard, recent call up, did not fair as well by giving up two runs in two innings.

Batting:

The Nats collected 11 hits, and scored 9 runs. The Nats were led by Josh Bard and Willie Harris who both had three hits a piece. Josh Willingham added two hits. Harris hit his third homer of the year. Cristen Guzman, Anderson Hernandez, Bard and Harris all had two RBI each.

Box score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_06_25_bosmlb_wasmlb_1



Record:

The Nats improved to 21-49 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats will next start a road trip against their up road rival Baltimore Orioles on Friday, June 26. The Nats will have Ross Detwiler taking on the O’s Brian Bergesen at 7:05pm.

Nats' Notes 6.25.09

Notes:

• Yesterday Kip Wells was designated for assignment and Tyler Clippard was called up from Triple A.
• Adam Dunn was held out of last night's starting line up due to a hand injury, but after seeing a hand specialist he was cleared to play. He later enter the game as a pinch hitter.and stayed to play left field.
• Nick Johnson left tonight's game early due an injury to his shin because he was hit by a pitch.

Red Sox Hold Off the Nats, 6-4

The Nats fell behind by a score of 6-1 after six innings to the Red Sox, but fought back to close the game to a 6-4 but never got closer even though they got close with a Ryan Zimmerman drive which was caught at the wall with a runner on.


Pitching:

Craig Stammen pitched well early, but things fell apart in the 4th inning. He pitched 5.1 innings and gave up all six runs. The bullpen of Ron Villone, Julian Tavarez, Joe Beimel and Mike MacDougal pitched a combined 3.2 innings of shut out relief.

Batting:

The Nats collected 8 hits, but managed to score 4 runs. Cristen Guzman led the Nats with two hits and Josh Willingham had 2 RBI.

Box score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_06_24_bosmlb_wasmlb_1


Record:

The Nats dropped to 20-49 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats will complete their home stand tonight as they finish up with the Red Sox as Jordan Zimmermann takes on the Red Sox’s John Smoltz at 7:05pm.

Red Sox Pound Nats, 11-3!

The Nats were in a close ball game against the Red Sox with the scored tied at threes for six innings, but then the flood gates opened. The Red Sox scored 8 runs in the last three innings and six of them came in the 8th in a 11-3 lost

Pitching:

John Lannan did not have his best game of the year, but he kept his team in the game for 6.1 inning and left with the scored tied at 3. The bullpen imploded once again with Julian Tavarez, Ron Villone, Kip Wells, Jesus Colome and Joel Hanrahan all contributed giving up 8 runs in 2 and 2/3 innings. Tavarez took the lost.

Batting:

The Nats collected 7 hits, but managed to score only 3 runs. Cristen Guzman and Ryan Zimmerman led the way with two hits a piece for the Nats.

Box score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_06_23_bosmlb_wasmlb_1


Record:

The Nats dropped to 20-48 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats play their second home game against the Red Sox tonight as Craig Stammen takes on the Red Sox’s Jon Lester at 7:05pm.

Nats' Nuggets 6.21.09

Hello Nats9 Fans....here are some random thoughts:

• Joel Hanrahan has earned his pink slip and he is out of options! He should go and give Tyler Clippard a shot!
• I love Austin Kearns, but the reality is that he is a great defensive sub for the late inning and that is about it. The Felipe Lopez and Austin Kearns trade from the Reds back in 2006 has run its course.
• Elijah Dukes or Josh Willingham should either be the starting right field or they should be platooned.
• Willie Harris deserves the starting Center Fielder Job! I can't see anyone else who plays center field like he does on the current Nationals' roster.
• Would Manny give Josh Willingham a shot at first base if Nick Johnson is traded? We don't really know how good he is at that position compared to Adam Dunn. I believe Adam Dunn should stay in left field. The less touches is the best touches for Adam!
• Do we see Alberto Gonzalez pushing Anderson Hernandez for the second base job?

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Blue Jays out slugged the Nats, 9-4.

The Nats four game winning streak was snapped by the Blue Jays as they out slugged the Nats by the score of 9-4 Father’s Day. The Blue Jays scored 6 runs in the first three innings of the game which put the Nats in catch-up mode for the whole game. The Nats were never able to get timely hits through out the game which contributed to the lost.


Pitching:

Shairon Martis had one of his toughest outings of the year by pitching only 5 innings, but giving up six runs! The bullpen work of Kip Wells and Jesus Colome pitched 3 innings of shut out ball. Joel Hanrahan continued his struggles by pitching one inning and giving up 3 runs.

Batting:

The Nats collected 12 hits, but managed to score only 4 runs. Josh Bard led the way for the Nats offense by getting three hits and two RBI. Cristen Guzman, Nick Johnson and Adam Dunn also added two hits apiece.

Box score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_06_21_tormlb_wasmlb_1

Record:

The Nats dropped to 20-47 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats welcome the Boston Red Sox to Nationals Park on Tuesday June 23, 2009 as John Lannan takes on the Red Sox’s Brad Penny at 7:05pm.

Harris' Big Fly Win It For the Nats in 12, 5-3.

The Nats won their 4th straight game which is their longest winning streak of the year on a Willie Harris homer in the 12th inning to beat the Blue Jays, 5-3. The team has a 4-4 record against the tough AL East.


Pitching:

Ross Detwiler had one of his best outing of the year by pitching 7 innings and giving up only one run. Kip Wells picked his 5th hold of the year in his 2/3 of an inning. Joel Hanrahan had a rough outing by blowing his 5th save of the year in his 1/3 of an inning. Mike MacDougal was outstanding in his 2 innings of work by giving up no runs. Jesus Colome injured his leg in his 1/3 of an inning. Julian Tavarez finished the game and earned his 3rd victory of the year.

Batting:

The Nats collected 11 hits and scored five runs in the win. Alberto Gonzalez led the way with three hits. Nick Johnson, Cristen Guzman and Harris all added two hits apiece. Harris had two RBI on his game winning homerun.

Box score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_06_20_tormlb_wasmlb_1



Record:

The Nats improve to 20-46 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats play the Blue Jays at Nationals Stadium tomorrow on Father’s Day as Sharion Martis takes on the Blue Jays’ Ricky Romero at 1:35pm.

Nats' Notes 6.19.09

Here some news from the Nats:

• Josh Willingham comes back from the bereavement list and Corey Patterson is optioned back to Triple A.

Nats9's followers say....

Nats9's followers say that Steven Strasburg will be signed in August!!!!!!!!!!!
Steven join us and be our future ACE!

Nats win in the 11th over the Blue Jays, 2-1.

The Nats finally got their first extra inning win of the year as Adam Dunn came through with a hit in the 11 inning to win the game, 2-1 over the Toronto Blue Jays. The Nats pitching was great once again giving up only one run in the last 20 innings pitched. Jesus Colome earned his first win of year. It was the Nats third consecutive win and all against the AL East.


Pitching:

Jordan Zimmerman gave up only one run in his 5.2 innings. The relievers were great in the win as Kip Wells, Julian Tavarez, Ron Villone, Joel Hanrahan, Joe Beimel and Colome combined to pitch 5.1 innings of shut out ball.

Batting:

The Nats collected 10 hits and scored two runs in the win. Nick Johnson led the offense with three hits . Cristen Guzman and Dunn also added two hits apiece. Zimmermann had his first career RBI and Dunn had the game winning RBI.

Box score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_06_19_tormlb_wasmlb_1


Record:

The Nats improve to 19-46 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats play the Blue Jays at Nationals Stadium tomorrow as Ross Detwiler will pitch for the Nats. The Blue Jays have not announced a starter for the 7:05pm game.

Nats Shut Out Yankees, 3-0.

Craig Stammen got his first MLB victory of his career as he and 4 other relievers combined for the Nats first shutout of the year by beating the Yankees, 3-0. The Nats had stellar defense which contributed to the shutout. The Nats won their second series against the Yankees since 2006.


Pitching:

Stammen pitched 6.1 innings of shutout innings. Ron Villone, Julian Tavarez, and Joe Beimel all collected holds for their effort in the shut out. Mike MacDougal finished off the game earning his second save of the year.

Batting:

The Nats collected 8 hits and scored three runs in the win. Cristen Guzman and Ryan Zimmerman led the offense with three hits apiece. Adam Dunn also added two hits. Zimmerman, Dunn and Wil Nieves all had an RBI.

Box score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_06_18_wasmlb_nyamlb_1

Record:

The Nats improve to 18-46 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats welcome the Toronto Blue Jays to Nationals Stadium as Jordan Zimmermann takes on the Blue Jays’ Brian Tallet at 7:05pm

Lannan Pitches a Gem against the Yankees in a 3-2 Win.

John Lannan threw a masterpiece as he pitched 8.1 innings and up only two runs on four hits. Mike MacDougal got a huge save by getting a double play on the final play to preserve a great win. Adam Dunn added his 18th homer of the year and Nick Johnson hit a two-run triple


Pitching:

Lannan pitched a gem as mention above to improve his record to 4-5 this year. MacDougal save was his first of the year and it was no doubt the most efficient save of the year for the Nats.

Batting:

The Nats collected 7 hits and scored three runs in the win. Cristen Guzman led the way for the Nats with three hits. Dunn and Johnson supplied the power to the Nats offense.

Box score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_06_17_wasmlb_nyamlb_1


Record:

The Nats improve to 17-46 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats play today at Yankee Stadium as Craig Stammen takes on the Yankees’ Joba Chamberlain at 1:05pm

Another take on the Manny's Watch

I was reading the CBS Sports Line and found this article on the Manny's Watch:

http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/15597983

Nats' Nuggets 6.17.09

Nats' Notes for Today:

• Mike O'Connor was traded to the San Diego Padres for a player to be mention later.

Bullpen Blues for the Nats in a lost to the Yankees, 5-3.

The Nats’ bullpen let another game get away and this time it was against the Yankees, 5-3. The Nats’ held a lead,3-2, in the latter part of the game versus the Yankees but Ron Villone and Mike MacDougal gave up late runs in the lost.


Pitching:

Sharion Martis gave 6 quality innings while giving up two earn runs. He left the game with a lead, but the bullpen gave up the lead. Villone took another lost for the Nats, as he gave up 2 runs in his one inning of relief. MacDougal also gave up one run in only 1/3 inning of work and Joe Beimel finish up the game giving up no runs in 2/3 of an inning.

Batting:

The Nats collected 6 hits and scored three runs in the lost. Anderson Hernandez was the offense star by getting two hits as one of them was a 3 run homer. It was his first homer of the year.

Box score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_06_16_wasmlb_nyamlb_1


Record:

The Nats drop to 16-46 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats play tonight at Yankee Stadium as John Lannan takes on the Yankees’ Cheing-Ming Wang at 7:05pm

Nats' Notes 6.16.09

Here are some Nats' Notes:

• The Nats sign Horacio Ramirez to a minor league contract and reported to Triple A.
• Kips Wells came off the DL and Jason Bergmann was sent down to Triple A.
• The Nats sign 16 players. The full report is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090615&content_id=5342458&vkey=pr_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was

Manny's Watch.....

I was reading this article about Manny Acta being removed and replaced by.......


Just read the article from SI:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/jon_heyman/06/15/nationals.acta/index.html?eref=T1

Rays sweep the Nats, 5-4.

The Nats had bad luck today! The Nats again took the lead early in the ball game with a 4 to nothing lead. The Rays came all the way back by scoring on a ball that hit third base and brought in the go ahead run which turned out to be the winner by the score of 5-4 in the 8th inning.


Pitching:

Ross Detwiler had a decent outing by pitching six innings, but gave up four runs. The big blow was a homer by the Rays’ Gabe Kabler which tied the game. Julian Tavarez pitched an inning of shut out relief. But Ron Villone took the lost who gave up the run that cost the Nats the game in his 1/3 innings of work. Joe Beimel finished up the game for the Nats.

Batting:

The Nats collected 9 hits and scored four runs in the lost. Alberto Gonzalez, Nick Johnson and Elijah Dukes all had two hits a piece. Gonzalez added 3 RBI.

Box score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_06_14_wasmlb_tbamlb_1


Record:

The Nats drop to 16-45 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats next play on Tuesday as they travel to New Yankee Stadium as Sharion Martis takes on the New York Yankees’ C.C Sabaitha at 7:05pm

Rays go boom on the Nats' bullpen, 8-3.

The Nats had an early two to nothing lead on the Rays behind Jordan Zimmerman. But in the six inning, Jason Bergmann came in and imploded by giving up 5 runs and took the lost in an 8-3 defeat.


Pitching:

Jordan Zimmerman pitched 5 innings and gave up one run. Bergmann as mention above allowed five runs without recording an out. Jesus Colome did no better in his two innings of work giving up two runs. Julian Tavarez closed the game with one inning of shutout relief.

Batting:

The Nats collected 7 hits and scored three runs in the lost. Anderson Hernandez led the way with two hits. Ryan Zimmerman hit his first homer of June which was his 12th of the year.

Box score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_06_13_wasmlb_tbamlb_1



Record:

The Nats drop to 16-44 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats finish up their stay in Tampa Bay today as Ross Detwiler takes on the Rays’ James Shields at 1:38pm.

Nats' Notes 6.13.09

Some interesting notes dear Nats' Fans:

• Josh Willingham is on bereavement list due to his brother dieing in a car accident last night.
• Cory Patterson is called up from Triple A and will replace Willingham.
• The Nats third round draft pick, pitcher Trevor Holder, was signed and will report to Class A Vermont.
• Fox's Sports report that Manny Acta will be fired and replaced by Jim Riggleman.

Rays slip by the Nats, 4-3.

The Nats scored three runs in the first inning, but allowed the Rays to come back and beat them,4-3. Nick Johnson missed played a foul ball in the 8th inning and on the next pitch Gabe Kabler hit a homer that would be the difference in the game.

Pitching:

Starter Craig Stammen put in a solid performance by pitching 5 and a third inning while giving up three runs. Joel Hanrahan could not keep an inherited runners on base and blew his 4th save of the year in his one inning of work. Ron Villone took the lost on the Kabler homer in his 1 and 1/3 innings of work. Joe Beimel finished up the game by recording one out.


Batting:

The Nats scored all of their of their 3 runs in the first inning, but it was not enough. The Nats accumulated 8 hits and Adam Dunn led the way with two hits. Elijah Dukes added two RBI.



Box Score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_06_12_wasmlb_tbamlb_1

Record: The Nats drop to 16-43 and stay in last place of the NL East.



Next Game:

The Nats play their second game of the series tonight in Tampa Bay as Jordan Zimmermanmn takes on the Rays, Andy Sonnanstine at 6:08pm.

My Cathedral!

We all have our own special place to keep our peace of mind. A place where you forget about everything! A place that removes you from reality and you find your “proverbally” home.

Some people go to church. Some go for a hike. Some go to a concert. I believe my cathedral at the moment is Nationals Park. I love baseball! I always wanted to go to a baseball park on regular bases and follow “My” Team. I always follow the Yankees as a younger man, but when the Nats came to town I thought this was my chance.


I adored RFK and love Nationals Park. I think I like it so much because it’s “OUR” Park. The atmosphere is incredible and it is only going to get better. I just come there and I forget everything! I am one with our Fans, opponent’s fans and the players. It is just great! I forget about the state of Nats because IT will get BETTER. I love this place!

Nationals Park is my special place! My Sanctuary! Yes, I find my peace of mind! GO NATS!

Nats return favor and nips Reds, 3-2.

The Nats scored two runs in the 8th inning to comeback and beat the Reds, 3-2. The Nats finish the home stand 2-7.


Pitching: Starter John Lannan pitched well enough to win by pitching six innings and giving up only 2 runs. Reliever Julian Tavarez pitched two scoreless innings to get his second victory of the year. Joe Beimel closed the game to earn his first save of the year.


Batting:

The Nats were able to get nine hits, but left 14 men on base. The Nats were able to score three runs to win the game. Josh Willingham led the Nats with two hits.


Box Score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_06_11_cinmlb_wasmlb_1


Record:

The Nats improve to 16-42 and continue to stay in last place of the NL East.


Next Game:

The Nats start a Inter League road trip tonight at Tampa Bay. Craig Stammen takes on the Rays' Matt Garza at 7:38pm.

Reds top Nats in twelve, 4-2.

The Nats came back from an 2-0 deficit and tied the game in the 9th to force the game into extra innings. But Ron Villone allowed his first run of the year and the Nats lost in 12.

Pitching:

Starter Sharion Martis pitched very well by pitching 7 innings and allowing only two runs. Relievers Joel Hanrahan, Joe Beimel, and Mike MacDougal combined to pitch four scoreless innings. But relievers Ron Villone and Jason Bergmann gave up two runs combined in one inning of work.


Batting:

The Nats only got two runs in the ninth and a total of seven hits. Cristen Guzman and Josh Bard led the Nats with two hits a piece. Bard and Alberto Gonzalez got the two RBI in last night's game.


Box Score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_06_10_cinmlb_wasmlb_1


Record: The Nats drop to 15-42 and stay in last place of the NL East.


Next Game:

The Nats finish their 3 game home set with the Reds with a get away game as John Lannan takes on the Reds' Micah Ownings at 4:35pm.

Nats' Notes 6.10.09

Here is a whole bunch of Notes!:

• Jordan Zimmermann missed last night's start due to elbow soreness and replaced Ross Detwiler.
• Josh Willingham will get majority of the playing time in right field instead of Austin Kearns staring tonight. He is recovering from an illness
• P Steve Strasburg from SD State was picked number one overall by the Nats.
• P Drew Storen from Stanford was picked 10th overall by the Nats and have already sign!
• 2B Jeffrey Kobernus from California-Berkeley was picked 50th overall by the Nats.
• P Trevor Holder from the University of Georgia was picked 81st overall by the Nats.

Reds nip Nats, 3-2

The Reds nip the Nats in a close game at Nationals park last night as Brandon Phillip got a big hit with the bases loaded against Ross Detwiler.

Pitching:

Ross Detwiler filled in for the sore armed Jordan Zimmerman last night. Detwiler who took the lost pitched 6 innings giving up 3 runs . The trio of Jason Bergmann, Ron Villone and Mike MacDougal each pitched an inning without giving up a run.



Batting:

The Nats managed six hits and scoring two runs. Cristen Guzman and Ryan Zimmerman each had two hits. The Nats scored each of their runs on solo shots by Elijah Dukes and Guzman.

Box Score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_06_09_cinmlb_wasmlb_1


Record: The Nats drop to 15-41 and stay in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Reds take on the Nats again at National Park tonight as Sharion Martis takes on the Reds' Aaron Harang

The Number 9 Capper!

I was at the Saturday night game as the Nats beatthe Mets,7-1. The Nats were doing their high five line to celebrate the victory. A fellow season ticket holder buddy, Rich, said to me to me , "Who is Number 9?". "I saw a number 9 give a high five and go into the dugout" said Rich. "Isn't your whole blog based on that their isn't a number 9 on the Nats" he continued. OOP! What did I do! I don't know what I know!

Hmmmmm! What did I do? Is their a number 9?

I first though? I never seen a number 9, but why now! Why number 9!?

Who is number 9? I first thought it was the new pitching coach, Steve McCatty. WRONG!

I feel really embarrassed! I have tickets on the first base side and the number 9 has been facing me the whole year! It isn't a player, but a coach. The first base coach, Marquis Grissom. He is number 9!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can say at least that no new Nat player will wear the number 9 this year! Thanks Rich!

Players who have worn Number 9 for the Nats:

• 2005 Vinny Castilla
• 2006 Bernie Castro

MacDougal is the NEW MAN!

Mike MacDougal will become the Nats new closer and Joel Hanrahan will pitch in less pressure situations.

I wonder if Hanrahan would be best serve to go back to the minors and become a starter because of failure to become a major lead closer.

Mets Blank the Nats, 7-0.

The Mets dominated the Nats today by shutting them out 7-0.


Pitching:

Craig Stammen pitched five innings but gave up all of his five runs in the first inning. The relief core of Jesus Colome, Julian Tavarez and Mike MacDougal finished up the game for the Nats. Colome and MacDougal both gave up single runs, but only Colome was earned.

Batting:

The Nats only managed five hits without scoring a run. Adam Dunn collected two hits for the Nats.

Box score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_06_07_nynmlb_wasmlb_1


Record:

The Nats dropped to 15-40 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The next game is Tuesday as the Nats welcome the Cincinnati Reds to National Park. Jordan Zimmerman takes on the Reds’ Johnny Cueto at 7:05pm.

Lannan leads Nats, 7-1

The Nats won in convincing style last night against the Mets with a 7-1 victory. John Lannan pitched a complete game and the Nats hit three homers.


Pitching:

John Lannan pitched a complete game by only giving up one unearned run and 4 hits. Lannan also added two strikeouts.

Batting:

The Nats collected 9 hits and scoring 7 runs. Elijah Dukes and Nick Johnson both had 3 hits apiece. Adam Dunn, Dukes and Johnson all homer.

Box score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_06_06_nynmlb_wasmlb_1


Record:

The Nats improve to 15-39 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The last game of this weekend series is today as Craig Stammen takes on the Mets’ Livan Hernazdenez at 1:35 pm.

Mets down Nats in ten, 3-1.

The Nats lost another close game and this time they lost to the Mets in 10 innings, 3-1. Joel Hanrahan had another terrible outing.


Pitching:

Sharion Martis threw a ton of pitches in his 5 innings, but only allowed one run. Jason Bergmann, Ron Villone, Mike MacDougal, and Joe Beimel pitched collectively for 3 innings without giving up a run. Joel Hanrahan had good 9th inning, but feel apart in the 10th and gave up 2 runs.

Batting:

The Nats collected 7 hits, but only scored one run. The Nats left 7 men on base during the game. Cristen Guzman led the way with three hits.

Box score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_06_05_nynmlb_wasmlb_1


Record:

The Nats drop to 14-39 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The second game of this weekend series is tonight as John Lannan takes on the Mets’ John Maine at 7:05pm.

Nats' Nuggets 6.5.09

Today Nats' Notes:

• Scott Olsen is doing rehab in Potomac.
• Elijah Dukes isn't going to jail because he made a payment in time to his estranged wife.

"Go the Other Way" Nieves

Wil Nieves won the nickname poll with "Go the Other Way"!

A Double Downer versus the Giants!

The Nats dropped a doubleheader to the Giants yesterday by the scores of 5-1 and 4-1.

Game 1

The Nats lost to Randy Johnson who earned his 300th victory of his career.

Pitching:

Jordan Zimmermann was outstanding in the lost as pitched 6 innings and gave up only up two runs. He also struck out seven batters

Ron Villone and Mike McDougal were excellent as they pitched the 7th and 8th inning respectively without giving up a run. Joel Hanrahan was terrible as he gave up 3 runs without recording an out in the 9th. Joe Beimel was able to close out the 9th without giving up a run.

Batting:

The Nats had only one run with five different Nats getting hits. Nick Johnson had the only RBI of the game.

Box score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_06_04_sfnmlb_wasmlb_1

Game 2

The Nats lost the second game in a rain shortern game to the Giant, 4-1.

Pitching:

Ross Detwiler gave up 4 runs in 5 and 2/3 innings in a game that was called in the 6th. Detwiler dropped to 0-2.

Batting:

The Nats got five different players to get a hit, but they only scored one run. Ryan Zimmerman got the only RBI of the game.

Box score:
http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_06_04_sfnmlb_wasmlb_2

Record:

The Nats drop to 14-38 and continue to be in last place in the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats welcome the New York Mets tonight to Nationals Park as Sharion Martis (5-1) takes on the Mets' Tim Redding (0-2) at 7:05pm.

Randy! Randy!

Randy Johnson was outstanding yesterday during a wet game at Nationals Park as the Giants beat the Nats, 5-1, to earn his 300th victory of his career.

Randy Johnson will always be to me the dominant 5 time Cy Young winner when he was playing for the Seattle Mariners, Houston Astros and Arizona Diamondbacks.

Nats Out Slug the Giants, 10-6.

The Nats scored six runs in the 8th inning to propel the Nats past the Giants, 10-6 and stopped their six game losing streak. Starter Craig Stammen pitched six innings, but gave up 5 runs. The reliever of Julian Tavarez and Ron Villone pitch 2 innings of shut out relief; Villone picked up his third victory for his effort. Joel Hanrahan pitched the 9th, but gave up one run.


The offense scored their 10 runs on fourteen hits. The offense was lead by Josh Bard and Anderson Hernandez who both had 3 hits apiece. Bard hit his first homer of the year. Also, Ryan Zimmerman added two hits.

Yesterday's box score is the following:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_06_02_sfnmlb_wasmlb_1


The Nats improve to 14-36 and continue to be in last place of the NL
East.

The Nats take on the Giants tonight at 7:05pm as Jordan Zimmerman match up against the Giants' Randy Johnson.

Nats' Notes 6.2.09

Today's Nats' Notes:

• Pitching coach Randy St. Claire was fired and Steve McCatty replaced him.
• Elijah Dukes came off the DL and Kip Wells was put on the 15 day DL retroactive May 31st.
• Jesus Flores will be out for a minimum of three month due to a stress fracture.

Spot On!

I mention in my Nats' Nuggets 5.31.09 that Randy St. Claire would be released before Manny Acta would be fired.

Today pitching coach Randy St. Claire was relieved of his duties and Steve McCatty replaced him