Steven's Star will Shine.

Steven Strasburg MLB debut will be on Tuesday June 8, 2010 against the Pittsburgh Pirates reported by Bill Ladson. I will see you there!!! Go Steven! Rock on Nats!

Nats' bats explode and beat Astros, 14-4.

The Nats' bats finally got it together and exploded for 14 runs in Houston in a 14 to 4 victory over the Astros. The game was highlighted by a 9 run seventh inning. The Nats evened its record at 26-26 and are tied for 4th in the NL East.


Pitching:

Luis Atilano picked up his 5th victory of the year as he pitched 6.2 innings while giving up 4 runs. Tyler Walker finished the game by pitching 2.1 innings of shut out relief.


Hitting:

The Nats scored 14 runs on 14 hits. Cristen Guzman and Nyjer Morgan led the Nats with 3 hits a piece. Ryan Zimmerman hit his 11th homer of the year and Carlos Maldonado hit his 1st of the year. Zimmerman and Adam Dunn both had 4 RBI.


Box Score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_05_31_wasmlb_houmlb_1

Padres sting the Nats in extras, 3-2.

The Padres beat the Nats in 11 innings, 3-2, but the Nats hurt themselves with the leather today. A costly 11th inning error by Adam Kennedy came back to haunt the Nats because it was that runner that scored the winning run. The Nats drop to 25-26 and are tied for 4th place in the NL East.

Pitching:

Livan Hernandez put in another good effort by pitching 6.1 innings while only giving up 2 runs. Doug Slaten, Drew Storen and Tyler Clifford pitched 2.2 innings of shut out relief. Sean Burnett took the lost as he pitched 2.2 innings while giving up one run. Matt Capps gave up the game winning hit.


Hitting:

The Nats scored only two runs on seven hits. Adam Dunn led the Nats with 3 hits, but Ryan Zimmerman hit two homers which accounted for the Nats only runs. It was Zimmerman's 100th and 101st homers of his career.


Box Score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_05_30_wasmlb_sdnmlb_1

Padres beat Nats, 4-2.

The Padres topped the Nats last night by a score of 4-2. The game was mostly dominated by pitching and timely hitting by the Padres in the first inning. The Nats dropped to 25-25 and are tied for 3rd place in the NL East.


Pitching:

J.D Martin took the lost in a decent outing as he allowed 4 runs in 6 innings. Miguel Batista was very impressive in his two innings of shut out relief.


Hitting:

The Nats only scored two runs on five hits. Five different Nats had one hit a piece.


Box Score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_05_29_wasmlb_sdnmlb_1

Nats hold off the Padres, 5-3.

The Nats were able to hold off the Padres in the 9th inning in a 5-3 victory. The Nats had pulled out to a 5-2 led, but the Padres were able to load the bases with no outs in the 9th. Reliever Matt Capps bore down and let only one run in and closed the door on those pesky Padres. The Nats are 25-24 and are tied for 3rd in the NL East.

Pitching:John Lannan picked up his second win of the year as he pitched 7 innings while giving up only 2 runs. Tyler Clifford pitched a scoreless 8th and earning his 11th hold of the year. Capps did allow a a run in the 9th, but gained his 17th save of the year.

Hitting:The Nats scored 5 times on 6 hits. Ian Desmond led the Nats with two hits. Josh Willingham and Desmond both hit homers in the game as they also combined for 5 RBI.

Box Score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_05_28_wasmlb_sdnmlb_1

Comings and Goings 5.28.10

Justin Maxwell was sent down to Triple A to make room for J.D Martin.

Last Two: Nats beat Giants 7-3; Giants comeback and beat Nats, 5-4.

The Nats and the Giants split the last two games. The game on Wednesday night the Nats won 7-3 and the Giants came back and beat the Nats, 5-4, yesterday. The Nats are currently 24-24 and are tied for 3rd place in the NL East.


Box Score:

Game 1:
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_05_26_wasmlb_sfnmlb_1



Game 2:
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_05_27_wasmlb_sfnmlb_1

Giant get by Nats, 4-2.

The Giants topped the Nats last night in a 4-2 game. The pitching dominated the majority of the game except for two innings. The Giants scored 4 times in the 5th inning with two outs and the Nats scored two runs in the 7th inning. The Nats are currently are 23-23 and are tied for fourth place in the NL East.


Pitching:

Livan Hernandez took the lost as he pitched five innings, but gave up 4 runs. The bullpen of Tyler Walker, Sean Burnett and Miguel Batista combined for 3 innings of shut out relief.



Hitting:

The Nats scored two runs four hits. The Nat had four players with one hit a piece.




Box Score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_05_25_wasmlb_sfnmlb_1

Comings and Goings

Catcher Ivan Rodriquez was put on the 15 day DL. Catcher Carlos Maldonado was called up from Triple A.

Hammer Time! Nats beat O's on a Walk Off Blast, 4-3.

The Nats finally won an extra inning game. The Nats beat the Baltimore Orioles in ten inning as on a walk off homer by Josh Willingham. The game was set up in the 9th inning as Matt Capps blew his first save of the year as the O's scored two run to tie the game. The Nats are currently 23-22 and tied for 3rd place in the NL.





Pitching:



John Lannan had one of his best start in recent memory as he pitched 5.1 innings and gave up only one run. Drew Storen, Sean Burnett and Tyler Clifford combined for 2.2 innings of shut out relief. Capps pitched the 9th as he gave up two runs. Doug Slaten pitched the 10th inning to get his first win of the year as he gave up no runs.



Hitting:

The Nats scored 4 runs on 11 hits. Four Nats had two hits a piece. Willingham's homer was his 8th of the year. Roger Bernadina had 3 RBI.


Box Score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_05_23_balmlb_wasmlb_1

Pudge is a No-G0

Ivan Rodriquez will not be on the West Coast road trip. Micheal Morse will serve as the team's back up catcher.

Comings....

Justin Maxwell replaced Scott Olsen who went on the 15 DL.

"Character is revealed not Built"

Former great UCLA basketball coach had a saying, "Character is revealed not built." I would like to add to that "It is revealed in the most trying times".

I respect Riggs a great deal more then I did before because of the situation with Nyjer Morgan. I saw great character from the Nats' manager. The first reaction was to pull Morgan from the game after his mistake on Adam Jones' inside the park homer. But Riggs thought it through and through. It was not a hasty decision. You cannot be rational when you are emotional. He showed character of a leader and believed in his belief. Morgan's mistake was hideous, but not malicious. Riggs stood by his man and his team stood by him.

We also saw the character of a team yesterday by bonding and supporting Morgan instead of being divided. I believe that will serve the team tenfold in the future.

Thank you Riggs!

Nats overcome themselves and then the O's, 7-6.

The Nats who lately have not played the most fundamentally sound baseball had to overcome their own errors and then of the Baltimore Orioles to win 7-6. The game winning hit came in the 6 inning on an Adam Dunn's single to drive in two runs. which capped off a 4 run inning. The Nats improve to 22-22 and are in 3rd place of the NL East.


Pitching:

Craig Stammen pitched 5.1 innings as he gave up 6 runs. Tyler Walker picked up his first victory of the year as the Nats came back in the game. Walker, Sean Burnett, Tyler Clifford and Matt Capps combined for 3.1 innings of shut out relief. Burnett,and Clifford picked up holds while Capps picked up his 16th save of the year.


Hitting:

The Nats scored 7 runs on 15 hits. The Nats were led by Cristin Guzman and Ryan Zimmerman who both had 3 hits a piece. Josh Willingham hit his 7th dinger of the year. Also Willingham and Dunn both had 2 RBI a piece.


Box Score:
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_05_22_balmlb_wasmlb_1

Goings and Comings.....Soon!

Scott Olsen was put on the 15 day DL. The person who will replace him will be announced later.

Orioles Tops Nats, 5-3.

The Nats have lost their seventh game in eight tries as the lost to the Orioles last night 5-3. The O's scored 4 runs in the first three innings and never looked back. The Nats are now 21-22 and are in fourth place of the NL East.


Pitching:

Scott Olsen gave up four runs in 3 innings before he left the game with shoulder tightness. Miguel Batista came in and pitched 4 innings of shut out relief. Drew Storen gave up one run in one inning of work. Doug Slaten finished the game in the 9th without giving up a run.

Hitting:

The Nats scored 3 runs on 5 hits. The Nats were led by Willie Harris who hit his 4th homer of the year with 2 RBI.



Box Score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_05_21_balmlb_wasmlb_1

Too Little, Too Late, Nats lose to the Mets, 10-7.

The Nats played one of their worst games last night as they were a fundamentally challenged baseball team as they lost to the Mets, 10-7. The Nats made three errors and made some costly mental errors. The Nats dropped to 21-21 and are in fourth place of the NL East.


Pitching:

Luis Atilano was not at his best as he pitched 4.1 innings as he gave up 7 runs. Tyler Walker was not much better as he pitched only 1.2 innings but gave up 3 runs. Miguel Batista and Sean Burnett combined for 3 innings of shut out relief.


Hitting:

The Nats did score 7 runs on 12 hits, but it was not enough. Adam Dunn, Ivan Rodriquez and Ian Desmond all had two hits a piece. Willie Harris had 3 RBI.


Box Score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_05_20_nynmlb_wasmlb_1

Nats stop skid and beat Mets, 5-3.

The Nats stopped their five game skid by beating the Mets last night, 5-3. The Nats finally put some hits to together in spite of an inside the park homer and a triple play by the Mets. The Nats are currently 21-20 and are in 3rd place of the NL East.


Pitching:

Livan Hernandez was being him old self once again. He pitched 6.1 innings while giving up only two runs. Drew Storen came in and pick up his first MLB victory as he pitched .2 of inning of shut out relief. Tyler Clifford came in and got back on track as he earn himself a hold in the 8th inning. Matt Capps finish the deal with his 15th save of the year in the 9th inning.


Hitting:

The Nats scored 5 runs on eight hits. The Nats were led by Cristan Guzman and Ryan Zimmerman who both had two hits a piece.


Box Score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_05_19_nynmlb_wasmlb_1

Cards sneek by the Nats, 3-2.

The Cardinals and the Nationals had another pitchers duel between the Cards' Chris Carpenter and the Nats' John Lannan. The difference in the game was an 8th inning homer by the Cards' Ryan Ludwick. The Nats are currently 20-20 and are in 3rd place of the NL East.


Pitching:

John Lannan put in a solid effort as he pitched 6 innings while giving up 1 run. Sean Burnett pitched one inning of shut out relief. Tyler Clifford took his third lost as he gave up the homer in the 8th inning.


Hitting:

The Nats scored 2 runs on nine hits. The Nats were led by Cristen Guzman who had three hits. Wil Nieves hit his 1st homer of the year. The difference in this game was that the Nats could not get runners in on third base with less then two outs.


Box Score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_05_18_wasmlb_slnmlb_1

Redbirds fly by the Nats, 6-2.

The Cardinals scored early and then late to beat the Nats last night, 6-2. The Nats never got the the timely hit in last night's lost. The Nats are currently on a four game losing streak which leaves them at 20-19. They are currently tied for second place in the NL East.


Pitching:

Craig Stammen took the lost as he pitched 6 innings and gave up four runs. Doug Slaten and Drew Storen combined for an inning of shut out relief. It was Storen's first game as a MLBer. Matt Capps gave up two runs in his one inning of relief.


Hitting:

The Nats only scored two runs on eight hits. Ian Desmond led the Nats with 4 hits.


Box Score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_05_17_wasmlb_slnmlb_1

Comings and Goings.

The Nats called up Drew Storen from Triple A and DFA Brian Bruney. Welcome Drew to the big club!

Good Luck Brian and hope to see you soon in the Majors League.

Rockies Nip the Nats, 2-1.

The Rockies handed the Nats their first three game losing streak of the year as they beat them 2-1. Pitching was the name of the game as both starters only let up one run apiece in their outings. The Nats are currently 20-18 and are tied for second place in the NL East with the Florida Marlins.



Pitching:

Scott Olsen had another good outing as he only allowed one run over 6.2 inning. Tyler Clifford took the lost as he allowed one run over 1.1 innings of relief work.


Hitting:

The Nats scored only one run on eight hits. Mike Morse and Cristan Guzman led the Nats with two hits apiece. Guzman also had an RBI.



Box Score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_05_16_wasmlb_colmlb_1

Will Bruney be DFA?

Is the writing on the wall for Brian Bruney? He does not have any options and he is pitching terrible and Drew Storen is pitching lights out in Triple A.

I think from my view he will be DFA very soon!

Comings and Goings!!

Mike Morse was recalled and Wily Taveras was designated for assignment. Best of luck Wily! Thank you for your time.

Double Header Downer

The Nats dropped two at Colorado in Denver yesterday. The first game it was 6-2 and the second was 4-3.

Game 1

Pitching:

Livan Hernandez was out dueled by Ubaldo Jimenez once again. Livo pitched 6 innings while giving up 3 runs. Doug Slaten pitched one inning and did not give up a run. Brian Bruney is walking on thin ice as he gave up 3 runs in the 8th inning.

Hitting:

The Nats scored only two runs on seven hits. Ryan Zimmerman led the Nats with three hits. Adam Dunn hit his 8th homer of the year.


Game 2


Pitching:

Luis Atilano was not at his best but kept his team in the game as he pitched 5 innings while giving up 3 runs. Sean Burnett took the lost as he gave up 1 unearned run in his two innings of work. Tyler Walker pitched one inning of shut out relief.

Hitting:

The Nats scored 3 runs on seven hits. Ryan Zimmerman and Roger Bernadina led the Nats with two hits apiece. Adam Dunn hit his 9th homer of the year.

The Nationals are currently 20-17 and are in second place of the NL East. The are in second place in the NL Wild card race.



Box Scores:


Game 1:
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_05_15_wasmlb_colmlb_1


Game 2:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_05_15_wasmlb_colmlb_2

Double Header Today

Last night's game was washed out. Today there will be two games! One at 2:10pm and the other at 8:10pm.

I Love a Rainy Night! Nats Rip Rockies, 14-6.

The Nats must have been singing the late Eddie Rabbit's song ( I love a Rainy Night) because they won a rain shorten 8th inning game which they score the most runs so far this year in a 14-6 rout of the Rockies. Ryan Zimmerman once again hit two homers in game and the Nats pounded out 16 hits. The Nats are currently 20-15 and are in second of the NL East. The Nats also led the NL in the wildcat race.


Pitching:


Starter John Lannan reclaimed his spot in the starting rotation but lasted only 4.2 innings while giving up 4 runs. Miguel Batista pitched 1.2 innings but gave up 2 runs in his relief spot. Doug Slaten picked up his first win as he pitched .2 of an inning without giving up a run. Brian Bruney finally had an effective one inning of shut out relief.


Hitting:

The Nats scored 14 runs on 16 hits. Ryan Zimmerman and Josh Willingham led the Nats with three hits apiece. Zimmerman's homers were his 7th and 8th of the year. Zimmerman also had 6 RBI.


Box Score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_05_13_wasmlb_colmlb_1

By Roger he's done it! Nats tops Mets, 6-4.

Roger Bernadina had a coming out party against the Mets. You could say he was the difference in the Nats 6-4 victory over the Mets yesterday. He had two homers which one was a a game winner. He also had a defensive gem that saved the Nats a couple of runs! The Nats are currently 19-15 and are in second place of the NL East.

Pitching:

Craig Stammen was not on his A game but he kept his team in the ball game by pitching 5 innings while giving up 4 runs. The bullpen for the Nats was great! Sean Burnett, Tyler Walker, Tyler Clifford and Matt Capps all combined for 4 shut out innings for the Nats. Clifford picked up his league leading seventh win and Capps notched his league leading 14th save.


Hitting:

The Nats scored 6 runs on 11 hits. Bernadina led the Nats with three hits and 3 RBI. Bernadina's homers were not his first two homers of the year, but also the first two of his MLB career. Craig Stammen also showed some "Lumber" as he got two hits and 3 RBI.



Box Score:
'
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_05_12_wasmlb_nynmlb_1

KABOOM Goes the Bullpen! Mets rally and beat the Nats, 8-6.

The Nats were rolling along after 7 and 1/2 innings and were leading 6-2 over the Mets. The bullpen showed cracks and fell apart while giving up 6 runs in their 8-6 lost. The Nats are currently 18-15 and are tied for second in the NL East.


Pitching:

Scott Olsen had a respectful effort by pitching 5 1/3 innings while giving up 2 runs. Doug Slaten and Tyler Walker combined for 1.2 innings of shut out relief. But the combination of Brian Bruney and Tyler Clifford gave up 6 runs in only 1/3 of an inning of relief. Miguel Batista clean up and pitched .2 of an inning without giving of an run.

Hitting:

The Nats scored 6 runs on 9 hits. Cristen Guzman and Wily Taveras led the Nats as they both got 2 hits apiece. Adam Dunn hit his 7th homer of the year and had 3 RBI.


Box Score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_05_11_wasmlb_nynmlb_1

Nats hold off the Mets, 3-2.

The Nats got back to back homers by Adam Kennedy and Ryan Zimmerman early in the game . But the difference was a late inning RBI by Ivan Rodriquez. Luis Atilano picked up his third victory and Miguel Batista picked up his first save of the year. The Nats are 18-14 and in second place of the NL East.


Pitching:

Luis Atilano had a decent performance as he pitched 5.1 innings while up no runs. The bullpen had its up and down. Doug Slaten pitched 1.1 innings while giving up a run. Tyler Walker pitched .2 of an inning and did not give up a run. Sean Burnett walked the only batter he faced. Brian Bruney also pitched 2/3 of inning and had a scoreless outing. Miguel Batista got the save in his one inning of work though he gave up a home run.


Hitting:

The Nats got 3 runs on 11 hits. Ivan Rodriquez led the Nats with 4 hits with his RBI. Kennedy's homer was his second and Zimmerman's homer was his sixth.

Box Score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_05_10_wasmlb_nynmlb_1

Nats9 Followers Say...

Nats9 Followers say Drew Storen should be called up due to Brian Bruney's troubles in the pen.

Long Shot was the difference. Nats top Marlins, 3-2.

The Nats and the Marlins once again got into another close ball game. The Nats took a two to nothing led early in the ball game, but the Marlins came back by tying the game in the top of the 8th inning. The Nats took back the led in the bottom of the 8th with a solo homer by Josh Willingham. Matt Capped closed the deal with his 13th save of the year. The Nats are 17-14 and are tied for second place in the NL East.


Pitching:

Starter Livan Hernandez again was great as he pitched 7 innings as he only gave up one run. Sean Burnett allowed one run in zero innings of work. Tyler Clifford blown his 4th save of the year, but was credited with his 6th win of the year as he pitched one inning. Capps 13th saves leads the majors.

Hitting:

The Nats scored 3 runs on 9 hits. Adam Dunn led the Nats with 3 hits. Willingham's homer was the 6th of the year.

Box Score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_05_09_flomlb_wasmlb_1

Thanks Mr. Chico

Matt Chico was sent back to Harrisburg after his fine performance yesterday. The Nats called up Doug Slaten to take his stop.

We hope to see you soon Matt! Good luck to you Doug!!

Ker-Plunk! Dunn takes one for the team! Nats beat Marlins 5-4.

The Nats were finally able to outlast the Florida Marlins yesterday. The Nats got the go ahead score in the bottom of the 8th inning when Adam Dunn got hit by a pitch to force in a run. The game was back in forth the whole game, the Nat were able to pull it off in the 8th inning. The Nats are currently 16-14 and in 3rd place in the NL East.


Pitching:

Matt Chico was called up from Harrisburg and did an excellent job as he pitched 5 plus innings while giving up two runs. Miguel Batista did not allow an run in his 1.1 innings of work. Sean Burnett gave up one run in his .1 inning in his brief stint. Tyler Clifford who been very good this year gave up a two run homer to earn his 3rd blown save in his 1.1 innings of relief. Clifford became the beneficiary by gaining his 5 victory of the year by the Nats' win. Matt Capps was Matt Capps as he earned his 12th save in 12 tries in the 9th inning.


Hitting:

The Nats scored 5 runs on eight hits. Cristen Guzman and Josh Willingham led the Nats with two hits apiece. Willie Harris and Josh Willingham both homered in the game. Harris' homer was his 3rd and Willingham's homer was his 5th.


Box Score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_05_08_flomlb_wasmlb_1

Going Up and Going Down!

Justin Maxwell was sent down to Triple A to make room for Matt Chico who will start today against the Marlins.

We will see you soon Justin!

Nats Cannot Swim after from the Fish! Marlins beat Nats, 4-2.

The Nats got great pitching from starter Craig Stammen, but the bullpen faltered in the 8th inning against the Marlins. The game was tied at two in the 8th inning, but the Marlins scored twice to beat the Nats, 4-2. The Nats are currently 15-14.


Pitching:

Starter Craig Stammen pitched well enjoy to win as he pitched 6.2 innings while giving up only 2 runs. He also had eight strikeouts. Brian Bruney struggled once again as he pitched one inning but gave up 2 runs. Sean Burnett held down the fort as he pitched .1 inning of shout relief. Tyler Walker pitched the last inning giving up no runs.

Hitting:

The Nats only scored two runs on five hits. Ryan Zimmerman led the Nats with two hits. He also homered for the fifth time this year.


Box Score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_05_07_flomlb_wasmlb_1

Walk Off Fashion! Nats beat Braves, 3-2

The Nats and the Braves put on a great show last night! Nats' Scott Olsen and the Braves' Tim Hudson put on a great pitching duel last night. Olsen had 7.1 innings of no hit ball, but could not hold off the Braves in the 8th inning as they got a Craig Heyward two run single to tie the game. But the excitement kept on going as Willie Harris had a walk off single in the bottom of the 9th inning to win the game for the Nats, 3-2.


Pitching:

Olsen did not get a decision for his excellent work of 7.1 innings of great pitching. Tyler Clifford did blow a save, but did get the victory in his 1.2 innings of work.


Hitting:

The Nats did get 3 runs on seven hits. Adam Dunn and Ryan Zimmerman both had two hits apiece to led the Nats. Adam Dunn and Ivan Rodriquez hit homers in last night game. Dunn's homer was his 6th of the year and Rodriquez's homer was his 1st.


Box Score:
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_05_06_atlmlb_wasmlb_1

Get Well John!

John Lannan will miss his next start. The pitcher who will replace him has not publicly been announced, but it been reported that Riggleman know who it will be and he will come from the minors.

Get Well John! We will miss you!!!

Belated Happy Capps!

Congrats to Matt Capps for winning....MLB Delivery Man of the Month (April 2010)

Braves outlasted the Nats in 10, 7-6.

The Braves and Nats had a classic battle of tug of war. The game went back and forth during the whole game. The Nats forced extra innings by getting two runs in the bottom of the 8th inning to tie the score at six to six. But the Braves scored a run in the top of the 10th to win the game.The Nats are currently 14-13. They are in third place of the NL East.


Pitching

Luis Atilano was not at his best but still managed to pitch 5.1 innings. Sean Burnett, Tyler Walker and Brian Bruney did a great job by pitching 2.2 innings of combined shut out relief. Matt Capps took the lost as he gave up one run in his two innings of work.

Hitting

The Nats got 6 runs on 12 hits. Nyjer Morgan led the way for the Nats with his three hits. Ian Desmond hit his second homer of the year. Josh Willingham added 2 RBI.


Box Score:
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_05_05_atlmlb_wasmlb_1

Nats Bounce Back and Beat Braves, 6-3.

Livan Hernandez had a gutsy outing and the offense pop came back as the Nats beat the Braves 6-3. The Nats are 14-12 and one game out of first place.


Pitching

Hernandez pitched 5.1 innings while giving up 2 runs. Sean Burnett gave some good relief by pitching one inning of shut out relief. Tyler Clifford pitched 1.2 innings of lights out relief. Miguel Batista struggled in his .1 inning of work as he gave up one run. Matts Capps got his 11 save of the year on a double play ball.



Hitting

The Nats got 6 runs on 11 hits. Four Nats each had two hits apiece. The Josh Willingham, Ian Desmond and Adam Dunn all went yard for the Nats. Desmond also had two RBI.

Box Score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_05_04_atlmlb_wasmlb_1

WIN THEM WHEN YOU CAN!!!

The Nats are 10-4 in games that are determined by 3 runs or less.

The Nats are 3-8 in games that are determined by 4 runs or more.

I always said you try to wins the games you can and the Nats are over 500 because of that philosophy!!!

Bring out your RED! Go Nats!

Will Bruney turn it around?

The Nats' reliever Brian Bruney is really struggling. He is 1-1 with a 6.23 ERA. He has pitched 13 innings while giving up 15 hits an d 15 walks.

I am sure Riggs is losing faith in Bruney in close games. Bruney was suppose to be a mainstay in the Pen this year, but right now he is bringing back visons of last years' bullpen. Riggs thou have to suck it up because Bruney has no more minor league options.

I wonder if this performance continues it will speed up Drew Storen call up.

The Fish pound the Nats, 9-3.

The Nats had an early 2-0 led but it quickly came apart as the Marlins out scored them 9-1 for the rest of the game. The Marlins' bat were too much for the Nats' pitching in the Marlins, 9-3 victory. Both teams are now 13-12.


Pitching:

John Lannan is showing inconsistency this year. He started off well with two innings with no runs, but fell apart the next 3 innings. He pitched only 5 innings while giving up 6 runs. Miguel Batista gave up one run in one inning of relief. Brian Bruney is struggling very badly. He pitched only 1.2 innings while giving up 3 walks and 2 runs. Matt Capps had to pitch .1 inning to close the deal for Bruney.

Hitting:

The Nats got 3 runs on 6 hits. Six different Nats got hits.


Box Score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_05_02_wasmlb_flomlb_1

Nats Bats Go Swimming with the Fishes. Marlins Tops Nats, 7-1.

The Nats offense was not to be found which was compounded by mediocre pitching and poor defense. The Florida Marlins out played the Nats from pitching, hitting and defense to led them to victory by a score of 7-1.

Pitching:

The pitching was not very good from starter Craig Stammen who managed only 4 innings while giving up 4 runs. Tyler Walker was not much better as he pitched 3 innings as he surrendered 3 runs. Sean Burnett was the lone bright spot as he pitched a scoreless 8th inning.

Hitting:

The Nats only scored one run on four hits. Ryan Zimmerman led the Nats with two hits. Ivan Rodriquez had an RBI.

Box Score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_05_01_wasmlb_flomlb_1

Looky Here Philly Fan!!!!! The Nats are a head of the Dreaded Phillies!!!!! HAHAHAHA

The Nats are in second place all by themselves as we enter the Month of May! I wonder if Philly Fan would have dreamed of that thought!

It is just nice to be ahead of Philly anytime of the year!

Go Nats!

Zim is Back! Nats tops the Fish.

The power of Ryan Zimmerman, the pitching of Scott Olsen and the glove of Njyer Morgan led the Nats over the Florida Marlins, 7-1. The Nats are currently in second place in the NL East.


Pitching:

Scott Olsen had another good start by pitching 6 innings of shut out ball. Brian Brueny came in and was not as sharp and gave up a run in less of an inning. Tyler Clifford came in to relieve Brueny and shut down the Marlin but he got some serious help from the defense. The bases were loaded and the score at the time was 5-1 with two outs. Marlins' Ronnie Paulino hit a stinking line drive to center field which ended up in up in Nyjer Morgan's glove after he dived for the ball. Clifford's response to the play was WOW! Miguel Batista ended the game for the Nationals in the ninth.


Hitting:

The Nats scored 7 runs on 13 hits. Ryan Zimmerman led the Nats with 3 hits and 3 RBI. Ryan hit two homers in the game which was his first multi-homer game this year.

Box Score:
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_04_30_wasmlb_flomlb_1