Nats9: A Diehard Washington Nationals' Fan! A Blog about our beloved Nats!: August 2009

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Belliard to the Dodgers. Good Luck Ronnie!!!

Ronnie Belliard was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers today after today's lost to the Cardinals, 2-1.

Belliard was traded for pitcher Luis Garica and a pitcher to be named later.

I want to wish the best for Ronnie! He was a very good professional for the Nationals. I also want to thank him for being so nice to my daughters and myself at the Picnic at the Park!

Good Luck, Ronnie!

Cards outduel Nats, 2-1.

Cardinals 2 Nats 1

The Cardinals won a tight game by a score of 2-1. Adam Wainwright out dueled Garrett Mock in a classic pitching battle. The difference was an Albert Pujols RBI single in the 6th inning.

Pitching:

Starter Garrett Mock had one of his better performance of the year as he pitched 6 innings and gave up only 2 runs. The bullpen of Tyler Clippard, Sean Burnett and Mike MacDougal gave an excellent effort as they combined no runs in their combine two innings of work.

Batting:

The Nats managed only 4 hits and one run. The highlight of the offense was an RBI single by Elijah Dukes.

Box score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_08_30_wasmlb_slnmlb_1

Record:

The Nats dropped to 46-85 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats next game is today in San Diego against the Padres as Livan Hernandez takes on the Padres’ Tim Stauffer at 10:05pm.

Cards Thump Nats, 9-4

Cardinals 9 Nats 4

The Cardinals broke a tight game early due to a Cristen Guzman error. The Cardinals beat the Nats 9-4.

Pitching:

Starter Craig Stammen took the lost as he pitched 4.2 innings and gave up 6 runs, but only 3 were earned. The bullpen of Ron Villone, Jorge Sosa, Saul Rivera and Jason Bergmann gave up 3 addition runs in their combine 3.1 innings of work.

Batting:

The Nats collected 11 hits, and scored 4 runs. Pete Orr led the Nats with four hits. Also, Ryan Zimmerman had 2 RBI and Adam Dunn hit his 35th homer of the year.

Box score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_08_29_wasmlb_slnmlb_1

Record:

The Nats dropped to 46-84 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats next game is today in St. Louis against the Cardinals as Garrett Mock takes on the Cardinals’ Adam Wainwright at 2:15 pm.

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Nats lose to the Cardinals on a Walk Off, 3-2.

Cardinals 3 Nats 2

The Nats lost a heartbreaker to the Cardinals, 3-2, on a Albert Pujlos walk off homer in the 9th inning.

Pitching:

Starter John Lannan was back to himself as he pitched 8 innings while only giving up two runs. Jason Bergmann took the lost as he gave up the gamer winner homer to Pujlos.

Batting:

The Nats collected only 7 hits, but only scored 2 runs. Eljiah Dukes led the Nats with three hits.

Box score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_08_28_wasmlb_slnmlb_1

Record:

The Nats dropped to 46-83 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats next game is today in St. Louis against the Cardinals as Craig Stammen takes on the Cardinals’ Mitchell Boggs at 7:15 pm.

Friday, August 28, 2009

Orr Second Duty with the Nats

Infielder Pete Orr replaces Njyer Morgan who put on the DL due to his broken hand. Orr making his second duty with the big club in the last two years.

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Nats hold on against the Cubs, 5-4

Nats 5 Cubs 4

The Nats got a 5-0 lead in the first three innings and held off the Cubs by a score of 5-4. The victory was dampened when it was found out that Nyjer Morgan was lost for the year with a broken left hand.

Pitching:

Starter J.D Martin pitched 5 inning while giving up 3 runs. The bullpen of Tyler Clippard, Sean Burnett and Mike MacDougal held the Cubs to 1 runs in four innings. The Key play of the game was made by Catcher Josh Bard and Burnett . The Cubs tried to score on a wild pitch by Burnett, but Bard was able to recover and toss the ball to Burnett who tagged out Cubs’ runner Derek Lee. MacDougal record his 14th save of the year by getting the last five outs of the game.

Batting:

The Nats collected only 5 hits, and still scored 5 runs. Five different Nats got hits in the game. The Nats were led by Ryan Zimmerman and Adam Dunn who each homered in the game!

Box score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_08_27_wasmlb_chnmlb_1

Record:

The Nats improve to 46-82 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats next game is tomorrow in St. Louis against the Cardinals as John Lanna takes on the Cardinals’ John Smoltz at 8:15 pm.

Ouch Mama!

Nyjer Morgan was lost for the year with a broken left hand in the 5-4 victory over the Cubs today. Lets get healthy for the next year Nyjer! It is time for someone to step up and take his place. Let's go NATS!

Nats bullpen implodes in 9-4 lost to Cubs

Cubs 9 Nats 4

The Nats got great starting pitching from Livan Hernandez, but the bullpen fell apart and offense was not enough last night in the 9-4 lost to the Cubs.

Pitching:

Starter Livan Hernandez pitched 6 inning while giving up 2 runs. The bullpen of Jason Bergmann, Ron Villone, Jorge Sosa and Saul Rivera gave up 7 runs in 2 innings of work.

Batting:

The Nats collected 7 hits, and scored 4 run. The Nats were led by Ryan Zimmerman and Willie Harris who each had two hits a piece.

Box score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_08_26_wasmlb_chnmlb_1

Record:

The Nats dropped to 45-82 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats next game is today in Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs as J.D. Martin takes on the Cubs’ Randy Wells at 2:20 pm.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Livan Hernandez Comes Home!

The Nats sign Livan Hernandez to help to eat some inning from the young starters. Collin Balester was sent down to make room for Hernandez. Welcome back Livo!

Nats Slam the Cubs, 15-6.

Nat 15 Cubs 5

The Nats brought their whopping sticks last night as the scored a 15 to 6 victory over the Cubs. The Nats scored early and often by many different ways! The pitching was adequate enough for the 15 runs scored.

Pitching:

Starter Garrett Mock pitched 5.2 inning while giving up 4 runs. The bullpen of Tyler Clippard and Saul Rivera gave up 2 runs in 3.1 innings of work.

Batting:

The Nats collected 14 hits, and scored 15 runs! The Nats were led Josh Willingham 4 hits and RBI. Two of Willingham hits were homers. Elijah Dukes added two hits and one was a grand slam! He also added 5 RBI.

Box score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_08_25_wasmlb_chnmlb_1

Record:

The Nats improved to 45-81 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats next game is today in Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs as Livan Hernandez takes on the Cubs’ Rich Harden at 8:05pm.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Brewers top Nats, 7-1.

Brewers 7 Nats 1

The Brewers big sixth inning produced 6 runs for them and the difference in the game against the Nats,7-1. The Nats bats were not existence in yesterday’s lost.

Pitching:

Starter Collin Balester had a solid first five innings against the Brewers, but the only took nine pitches to let if slip away as he gave up 4 runs in his 5 plus innings of work. The bullpen did not help either as they gave up 3 runs in 4 innings of relief.

Batting:

The Nats collected 5 hits, and scored only 1 runs The Nats were led by Willie Harris two hits and Wil Nieves RBI.

Box score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_08_24_milmlb_wasmlb_1

Record:

The Nats dropped to 44-81 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats next game is today in Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs as Garrett Mock takes on the Cubs’ Carlos Zambrano at 8:05pm.

Monday, August 24, 2009

New Poll!

Who is the most important Nat? Get you vote on Nat Fans!

Nats end a five game skid as the they top the Brew Crew, 8-3.

Nats 8 Brewers 3

The Nats ended their five game losing streak by beating the Brewers by a score of 8 to 3. The starting pitching and offense was on its game to produce a win!

Pitching:

Starter Craig Stammen pitched 6.1 innings while only giving up 3 runs. The bullpen of Sean Burnett and Tyler Clippard gave up no runs in their 2.2 innings of work.

Batting:

The Nats collected 10 hits, and scored 8 runs. The Nats were led by Cristen Guzman, Ryan Zimmerman, Adam Dunn and Ronnie Belliard who each had two hits a piece. Guzman, Zimmerman and Dunn all had homers in the game. Zimmerman also had 3 RBI.

Box score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_08_23_milmlb_wasmlb_1

Record:

The Nats improved to 44-80 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats next game is today in NatsTown against the Brewers as Collin Balester takes on the Brewers’Yovani Gallardo at 4:35pm.

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Brewers Outlast the Nats, 11-9.

Brewers 11 Nats 9

The Nats got outlasted by the Brewers by a score of 11 to 9! The starting pitching and the late inning bullpen work let the offense down in the lost.

Pitching:

Starter John Lannan pitched only 1.2 innings while giving up 7 runs. It is one of his worst starts in recent memory. Saul Rivera kept the game close by giving up one run in 3.1 innings. But the remaining pitchers of the bullpen allowed late runs to hurt the Nats in the lost.

Batting:

The Nats collected 10 hits, and scored 9 runs. The Nats were led by Ronnie Belliard who had three hits including a grand slam. Willie Harris also added a homer in the lost.

Box score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_08_22_milmlb_wasmlb_1

Record:

The Nats dropped to 43-80 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats next game is today in NatsTown against the Brewers as Craig Stammen takes on the Brewers’s Manny Parra at 1:35pm.

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Picnic at the Park

What a great day for the Season Ticket Holders with the Picnic at the Park presented by the Washington Nationals!!

The atmosphere was very positive with other Season Ticket Holders!

We had the opportunity to meet announcers, and players if we choose too! We were given vouchers for free food and we also got ice cream! YUM!

We meet players Saul Rivera and Ronnie Belliard. Belliard was especially kind to myself and my two daughters! You are one of my new favorite Nats!

We were able to get on the field and would have had the opportunity to get on the bases if the weather was better! But we were able to get on the warning track and able to feel the outfield wall!

The Nationals I thought did a great job! Thank You! Sign me up for next year! Here is some pictures from the Day!

Brewers pound the Nats, 7-3.

Brewers 7 Nats 3

The Nats drop the opening game of their four game set with the Milwaukee Brewers by a score of 7-3. J.D Martin gave a solid effort but the bullpen and offense did not come through for the Nats

Pitching:

Starter J.D. Martin pitched 6.2 innings and allowed 4 runs. The Nats were still in the game, but the bullpen allowed 3 runs in only 1.2 innings.

Batting:

The Nats collected 5 hits, and scored 3 runs. The Nats were led by Ryan Zimmerman who had two hits. Adam Dunn and Zimmerman each homered in the game. Zimmerman established a career high in homers with twenty five.

Box score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_08_21_milmlb_wasmlb_1

Record:

The Nats dropped to 43-79 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats next game is tonight in NatsTown against the Brewers as John Lannan takes on the Brewers Mike Burns at 7:05pm.

Friday, August 21, 2009

Rockies Sweep the Nats, 4-1.

Rockies 4 Nats 1

Rockies pitching and defense was too much for the Nats as the Rockies finished a sweep of the Nats by a score of 4-1

Pitching:

Garret Mock had a decent game by pitching 5 innings while only giving up two runs. The bullpen again allowed two runs in their four innings of work

Batting:

The Nats collected only 4 hits and 1 run. Adam Dunn led the Nats with two hits and a RBI.

Box Score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_08_20_colmlb_wasmlb_1

Record:

The Nats dropped to 43-78 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats start their new series with the Milwaukee Brewers in NatsTown tonight as J.D Martins takes on Brewers’ Brandon Looper at 7:05pm.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Congrats to Mike Rizzo!

The Nats made a very sound decision and kept Mike Rizzo the GM of the Washington Nationals!

Here is the link to the Story:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090819&content_id=6507838&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was

Again congrats Mike! You deserve it!

Zimmermann's Surgery

Jordan Zimmerman had Tommy John Surgery in Southern California on Wednesday.

Here is the link to the story:

http://therocket.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/08/zimmermann_has_elbow_surgery.html

Rockies top Nats, 5-4

Rockies 5 Nats 4

The Nats could not overcome a lackluster performance by the Collin Balester and the offense could not put enough runs to beat a talented Rockies team.

Pitching:

Collin Balester only pitched 1.1 innings and allowed three runs. The bullpen of Saul Rivera, Ron Villone and Jorge Sosa did a decent job over the last 7.2 innings but gave up two homers which was the difference in the game.

Batting:

The Nats collected 10 hits and 4 runs. Nyjer Morgan, Ryan Zimmerman, Adam Dunn and Josh Bard each had two hits a piece. Bard hit his 3rd homer of the year while Zimmerman added two RBI.

Box Score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_08_19_colmlb_wasmlb_1

Record:

The Nats dropped to 43-77 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats play their last game of their three game series versus the Rockies in NatsTown today as Garret Mock takes on the Rockies’ Jason Hammel at 7:05pm.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Nats9 GETS some INK!

Nats9 was interviewed by Bloomberg's Raquel Christie on our Beloved Nats. The focus was on how Nats' Fans feel about the last two weeks. The emphasis on the Nats' eight game winning streak and the signing of Stephen Strasburg! I will keep you informed when the article is written!

Thanks Ms. Christie!

Mike Morse is called up

Infielder Mike Morse is called up from Triple A as the Nats designed Logan Kensing for assignment.

Strasburg being introduced tomorrow!

Stephen Strasburg will be introduced tomorrow at Nats Park!

Please read the following link for the information!:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090818&content_id=6486178&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was

Mike Rizzo? You should be the MAIN MAN!

The rumors are milling around that the Arizona D'Backs Jerry DiPoto will be named the new GM for the Nationals. I believe Mike Rizzo deserves better! I believe in my heart he earned the job!

He was given a very difficult situation and he done a great job! He has reformed a pitful bullpen from nothing to something which is more respected! He pulled off the Morgan/Burnett trade. He was able to work with Scott Boras to get Stephen Strasburg signed!

I believe that being said he earned the job as the GM of the Washington Nationals!

THANK YOU Mike Rizzo!

Rockies 4 Nats 3

The Nats and the Rockies were tied 2 to 2 after 6 innings, but Rockies came out on top by the score of 4-3. The Nats did have the tying and winning run on bases with two outs as Ryan Zimmerman flied out to end the game.

Pitching:

Craig Stammen pitched 5.1 innings and allowed 2 runs. But the bullpen of Ron Villone, Jason Bergmann, Tyler Clippard, and Sean Burnett gave up two runs in the last 3.2 innings of relief. Burnett took the lose

Batting:

The Nats collected 7 hits, and scored 3 runs. The Nats were led by Nyjer Morgan’s three hits. Three Nats had one RBI each.

Box score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_08_18_colmlb_wasmlb_1

Record:

The Nats dropped to 43-76 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats next game is tonight in NatsTown against the Rockies as Colin Balester takes on the Rockies’ Jason Marquis at 7:05pm.

The last five games on the Road!

The Nats had a good road trip. The Nats finish 3-3 and here are the box scores of the last fives game of the Road Trip!

Braves 6 Nats 2

Box Score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_08_12_wasmlb_atlmlb_1

Reds 7 Nats 0

Box Score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_08_13_wasmlb_cinmlb_1

Nats 2 Reds 0

Box Score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_08_14_wasmlb_cinmlb_1

Nats 10 Reds 6

Box Score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_08_15_wasmlb_cinmlb_1

Reds 5 Nats 4

Box Score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_08_16_wasmlb_cinmlb_1

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Braves Stopped the Streak at Eight, 8-1.

The Nats streak stopped at eight victories as the Braves won by a score of 8 to 1. The Braves got runs early and late to make the game not even close which also got great pitching from Tommy Hanson.

Pitching:

John Lannan was not at the top of his game as he pitched 4.2 innings while giving up six runs. The bullpen of Logan Kensing, Tyler Clippard and Saul Rivera gave up 2 runs.

Batting:

The Nats collected 8 hits and scored only 1 run in the lost. Nyjer Morgan and Cristen Guzman led the Nats with two hits apiece.

Box score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_08_11_wasmlb_atlmlb_1

Record:

The Nats dropped to 40-73 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats finish up their two game set in Atlanta as Craig Stammen takes on the Braves’ Derek Lowe at 7pm.

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Sweet Eight! Nats beat D-Backs,9-2!

The Nats got solid pitching and good hitting to win their eighth straight game as the Nats beat the D-Backs by a score of 9-2.

Pitching:

J.D Martin got his first MLB victory by pitching 5 innings while giving up one run. The bullpen which consisted of four pitchers only gave up one run in 4 innings. Jorge Sosa picked up his second save.

Batting:

The Nats scored 9 runs on 16 hits! The Nats were lead by Ryan Zimmerman who got three hits and four other Nats got two hits a piece. Some of the highlights of the hitting was Adam Dunn's 30th homer of the year and Elijah Dukes' 3 RBI.

Box Score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_08_09_arimlb_wasmlb_1

Record:

The Nats improve to 40-72 and winners of their last eight. The Nats are still in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats go down to Atlanta on Tuesday as John Lannan takes on the Braves' Tommy Hanson at 7pm.

Lucky Seven! Nats Win over the D-Back, 5-2.

The Nats finally got some solid starting pitching combined with good hitting and good relief help. The Nats didn't need a comeback to win 5 to 2 over the D-Back.

Pitching:

Garrett Mock pitched his best game of the year against the D-Backs as he gave 6 solid innings while only giving up two runs. Sean Burnett and Jorge Sosa pitched three innings of shut out relief. Sosa picked up his first save of the year.

Batting:
Nat managed five runs on eight hits. Ryan Zimmerman lead the Nats with two hits while Josh Willingham and Josh Bard each homered in the game.

Box Score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_08_08_arimlb_wasmlb_1

Record:

The Nats improve to 39-72. The winners of their last seven games. They are 13-11 under Jim Riggleman this year. The Nats are still in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats wrap up their six game home stand today with a 1:35pm matinee as J. D. Martin takes on the Arizona D-Backs' Yusmeiro Petit.

Saturday, August 8, 2009

Comeback Kids! Nats 12 Marlins 8; Nats 7 D-Backs 6

The Nats have won 6 in a row which is the most of this year! The latest two were two great comebacks! The Nats trail the Marlins by a score of 6-0 and won 12-8; The Nats trailed the D-Backs by a score of 5-0 and won 7-6! The Nats bullpen and offense have been on Fire!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nats 12 Marlins 8

Box Score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_08_06_flomlb_wasmlb_1

Nats 7 D-Backs6

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_08_07_arimlb_wasmlb_1

Record:

The Nats improve to 38-72 and winners of the last six. The Nats are still in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats host the D-Backs at 7:05pm as Garret Mock takes on the D-Backs' Dan Haren
Box Score:

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Nats Notes' 8.5.09

Nats Notes:

Austin Kearns go on the DL and Jorge Padilla was called up from Triple A.

It feels soooo Good! Nats Win! 5-4 over the Marlins!

The Nats hold off the Marlins, 5-4, to take the series from them for the first time this year. The offense put up enough runs and the pitching was just good enough!

Pitching:

John Lannan put another gusty performance. He pitched 6 innings while only giving up two runs despite not having his best stuff. The bullpen did bend but never broke as they gave up two run.s Mike MacDougal was impressive as he picked up his 10th save of the year.

Batting:

Ryan Zimmerman, Adam Dunn and Ronnie Belliard all went yard! Cristen Guzman got three hits including a double and a triple which produced the the all important decisive 5th run.

Box Score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_08_05_flomlb_wasmlb_1

Record:

The Nats improve to 36-72. The Nats are winners of 8 out of their last 12. The Nats are still in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats close their series with the Marlins tomorrow in Nationals Park at 12:35 pm as Craig Stammen takes on the Marlins' Chris Volstad.

Comeback City!: Nats 8 Pirates 4; Nats 6 Marlins 4!!!

The Nats made it back to back comebacks against the Pirates and Marlins.

Nats 8 Pirates 4

The Nats showed no life after 5 innings, but came alive in the sixth and seventh innings to score eight runs. Tyler Clippard pitched really well in relief keyed by an impressive 1-2-3 double play to keep the Nats in the game. Mike MacDougal picked up his 8th save of the year! Adam Dunn and Ryan Zimmerman each homered in the game.

Box Score:
http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_08_03_wasmlb_pitmlb_1

Nats 6 Marlins 4

The Nats finally kicked down the door against the Florida Marlins and winning its first game against them with a 6-4 victory. The game by no means was easy! Marlins starter Josh Johnson was unbelievable after seven inning by giving up only 2 hits. But in the eighth inning the Nats made their most impressive comeback of the year. The Nats scored a six spot in the inning ignited by hits by Willie Harris, Alberto Gonzalez and Wil Nieves. Ronnie Belliard had a huge pitch hit double to score two. Njyger Morgan had a productive out to get an RBI. Criten Guzman delivered the gaming tying hit. Adam Dunn gave the Nats the lead with his 28th homer of the year. Ron Villone got the victory in relief and Mike MacDougal gained his 9th save of the year.

PS: Tough Luck Nick Johnson. He still hasn't won a game in the series.

Box Score:
http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_08_04_flomlb_wasmlb_1

Record:

The Nats improve to 35-72. The Nats are winners of 7 of their last 11 games. The Nats are still in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats play the Marlins tonight in National Park at 7:05pm as the John Lannan takes on Marlins' Rick VandenHurk.

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Nats get one in Pittsburgh. The Nats came back from a 2-1 defeciet to beat the Bucs by a score of 5-3.

Pitching:

Starter Collin Ballester pitched 5.2 innings and giving up 2 runs. But Sean Burnett picked up the victory in relief and Mike MacDougal picked up his 7th save of the year.

Batting:

Josh Willingham was the star with two extra base hits including a homer and a double that produced three RBI.

Box Score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_08_02_wasmlb_pitmlb_1

Record: The Nats improve to 33-72 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats finish their four game set at Pittsburgh as Garret Mock will take on the Pirates' Charlie Morton at 7:05pm.

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Pirates Smashes the Nats, 11-6

The Pirates torch the Nats by a score of 11-6! The Pirates keep it rolling as the Nats' pitching was terrible.

Pitching:

Craig Stammen only lasted 3 plus innings as he gave up 6 runs. The bullpen did not help by giving up 5 runs in relief.

Batting:

Ryan Zimmerman and Nyjer Morgan led the way as they each got three hits apiece.

Box Score:

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_08_01_wasmlb_pitmlb_1

Record:

The Nats dropped to 32-72 and continue to be in last place of the NL East.

Next Game:

The Nats will play their third game of the series against the Pirates in Pittsburgh as Collin Balester takes on Pat Maholm 1:35pm.

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