Finally! The Nats Stop Losing Steak! Beat Braves, 7-2!

The Nats had a complete game yesterday as they beat the Atlanta Braves by a score of 7-2. The Nats got good overall pitching and decent hitting to stop the 5 game losing skid. The Nats are currently 34-44 and are in last place of the NL East.


Pitching:

Craig Stammen picked up his second victory of the year as he pitched 7.1 innings while only giving up two runs. Relief pitchers Sean Burnett and Tyler Clifford combined for 1.2 innings of shut out relief.


Hitting:

The Nats scored 7 runs on 11 hits. Alberto Gonzalez led the Nats with 4 hits. Josh Willingham hit his 14th homer of the year. Ryan Zimmerman and Willingham both had 2 RBI a piece.


Box Score:
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_06_29_wasmlb_atlmlb_1

Braves get to Strasburg and the Nats, 5-0.

The Atlanta Braves broke a tie game in the 7th inning against the Nats and Stephen Strasburg with five runs; the Braves would win the game by the score of 5-0. The turning point in the game was Ian Desmond error in the 7th inning which would have produce a double play. The Nats are showing they cannot field or hit on a consistent basis. The Nats are now 33-44 and are in last place of the NL eat.


Pitching:

Stephen Strasburg pitched 6.1 inning while giving up 4 runs which 3 were earned. Sean Burnett did not record an out while facing 4 batters; he was charged with one run. Drew Storen pitched .2 of an inning and did not give up a run. Miguel Batista pitched one scoreless inning of relief.

Hitting:

The Nats scored no runs on 5 hits. Roger Bernadina led the Nats with two hits.


Box Score:
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_06_28_wasmlb_atlmlb_1

Coming and Goings...6.28.10

Craig Stammen is back with the ball club as Tyler Walker is put on the 15 DL because of shoulder issues.

Nats get Swept! O's beat Nats, 4-3.

The Nats lost another led to the O's at Camden Yards. The Nats were able to get a 3-0 led early in the game, but the O's fought back and took the led in the 8th inning which they never gave up.

The Nats lost their 4th in a row and dropped to 33-43. They are currently in last place of the NL East.

Pitching:

Luis Atilano pitched a decent game as he gave up 3 runs which two were earned in 7 innings. Tyler Clifford took the lost as he pitched one inning and gave up one run.

Hitting:

The Nats scored 3 runs on five hits. Adam Kennedy led the Nats with two hits. Roger Bernadina hit his fifth homer of the year with two RBI.

Box Score:
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_06_27_wasmlb_balmlb_1

13-27: Finding a Way to lose the close ones!

The Nats are 13-27 after starting the season 20-15. The Nats are struggling with defense, starting pitching and timely hitting. The Nats are losing all different kinds of ways. A good ball club will find a way to win when one facet of their game is not going well, but at this stage the Nats are who they are: A very poor ball club.

I believe a key stat is what is your what is your record in games determined by 3 runs of less.


Before May 14:

3 Runs or less: 16-7
4 Runs of more: 4-8


After May 14:

3 Runs or Less: 10-18
4 Runs or More: 3-9


The Nats showed they could win close games early, but had a difficult time winning in blow outs. The Nats after May 14th have shown they cannot win any type of WAY. The Nats need to start winning game when they can or the Nats' Summer will be a Long ONE!

Before May 14: 4-8.

After May 14: 4-9

Another Day...Another Heartache! Nats lose to O's, 6-5.

The Nats once again blew a big lead. The Nats got ahead of the Baltimore Orioles by a score of 5-0, but once again lost by a score of 6-5. The Nats are in a funk and they need to break out of it. The inter league play by the Nats have been terrible. The Nats drop to 33-42 and are in last place of the NL East.

Pitching:

Livan Hernandez gave up 5 runs in 6 innings of work. He had a big lead but gave it all back. Sean Burnett took the lost because of a led off walk as he pitched .2 of an inning while being charged with one run. Drew Storen let in his first inherited runner to score on a wild pitch in his .1 inning of work. Joe Peralta pitched one inning of shut out relief.

Hitting:

The Nats scored 5 runs on 7 hits. All of the runs came in the first 4 innings. The Nats were led by Josh Willingham's two hits. Adam Dunn got two more RBI.

Box Scored:
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_06_26_wasmlb_balmlb_1

Nats embrassed in 7-6 lost to the O's

The Nats gave up a 6-0 lead to the lowly Baltimore Orioles and lost the game ,7-6, on a 9th inning error. The error was the 4th of the game for the Nats. The Nats had hitting highlights in the first four innings and a fantastic Nyjer Morgan catch to rob O's Corey Patterson of homer, but in the end it did not matter in the lost. The Nats drop to 33-41 and are in last place of the NL East.

Pitching:

Who did not pitch is the question last night. Starter J.D Martin pitched 4.1 innings while giving up 3 unearned runs. The bullpen of Doug Slaten, Miguel Batista, Sean Burnett, Drew Storen and Matt Capps pitched a combined 4 innings of no runs relief. Tyler Clifford had a terrible game as he took the lost and blew a save as he gave up four runs which 3 were earned in his 1.1 innings of work.



Hitting:


The Nats scored 6 runs on 12 hits. Nyger Morgan led the Nats with 4 hits. Adam Dunn had 4 RBI on the night.

Box Score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_06_25_wasmlb_balmlb_1

Stellar Stephen gets no Support in a 2-1 lost to the Royals.

The Nats' bats were once again MIA in a 1-0 lost to the Royals. Stephen Strasburg was the tough luck loser in the pitching match up against the Royals' Brian Bannister. Strasburg gave up 9 hits, but only gave up the one run combined with nine strikeouts in his six innings of work. He once again set a MLB record with 41 strikeouts in his first four starts as a a MLBer. The Nats drop to 33-40 and are in last place of the NL East.

Pitching:

Strasburg was aided by Sean Burnett and Doug Slaten who combined for 3 innings of shut out relief.


Hitting:

The Nats scored no runs on six hits. Adam Dunn led the Nats with 2 hits.



Box Score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_06_23_kcamlb_wasmlb_1




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Willingham, Bernadina and Morse Outfield Please

I am finally seeing the light. I agree with other bloggers that mention a Willingham, Bernadina and Morse outfield. We really a spark. The offense is really in a tail spin. Stephen Strasburg is just getting better and loses a one run game. It is time for a spark....what about the Willingham, Bernadina and Morse Outfield to lite us on fire!!!

Lets beat the O's in Baltimore! Go Nats!

Nats get their second in a row as they beat Royals, 4-3.

The Nats won another one run game against the Royals, 4-3. It was the Nats second straight victory and a series win. The Nats were led by solid starting pitching and powering hitting for the second straight game. The Nats are currently 33-39 and in last place of NL East.


Pitching:

Luis Atilano pitched 5.1 innings while only giving up one run in his 6th victory of the year. Joe Peralta, Drew Storen and Tyler Clifford all combined for 2.2 innings of shut out relief. Matt Capps got his 22nd save of the year despite giving up 2 runs in his one inning appearance.


Hitting:

The Nats scored 4 runs on 11 hits. Josh Willingham led the Nats with three hits. Willingham his a solo shot homer which was the 100th of his career. Adam Dunn added his 17th homer of the year.


Box Score:
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_06_22_kcamlb_wasmlb_1

Nats Stop SKID!!! Top Royals, 2-1.

Livan Hernandez combined with bullpen help and two homers topped the Kansas City Royals 2-1. The win snapped the Nats' six game losing streak! The Nats are currently 32-39 and are in last place of the NL East.


Pitching:

Livan Hernandez who won his six game of the year pitched 7 innings while only giving up one run. Tyler Clifford picked up his 15 hold of the year by pitching a scoreless 8th inning. Matt Capps picked up his 21 save of the year as he somehow pitched a scoreless 9th even though Royals had the tying run on 3rd base with less then two outs.


Hitting:

The Nats scored only two runs on four hits but two of those hits were homers. Micheal Morse hit a mammoth of a homer which was his 3rd of the year. Cristin Guzman hit the game winning shot which was his 1st of the year.


Box Score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_06_21_kcamlb_wasmlb_1

John Lannan Going Doing to Double A

John Lannan was sent to Harrisburg to work on his pitching problems. John has struggled this whole year and he needs to find his sinker. I wish him the best because I am a John Lannan Fan!

Joe Peralta was called up from Triple A to replace Lannan.

White Sox Sweep the Nats on Sunday, 6-3.

It was a long weekend for the Nats against the White Sox. The Nats finally had the lead against the White Sox on Sunday, but it did not last long. John Lannan was not able to get out of the 5th inning without recording an out. The Nats' bats were not lively enough to support the Nats' pitching on this Sunday. The Nats finally fell to the White Sox by a score of 6-3 and were swept.


Pitching:

John Lannan gave up 5 runs on 11 hits in four innings. Miguel Batista pitched 3 innings of shut out relief. Drew Storen gave up one run in two innings of work.


Hitting:

The Nats scored 3 runs on eight hits. Cristin Guzman, Roger Bernadina and Josh Willingham led the Nats with 2 hits a piece.

Box Score:
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_06_20_chamlb_wasmlb_1

Two Stellar Pitching Performance Result in Heartache.

The Nats dropped the last two game in which they should have won. The Nats got two great pitching performance from Stephen Strasburg and J.D Martin in consecutive days. The Nats lost Friday night in 11 innings by a score of 2-1. Yesterday the Nats were shut out by a score of 1-0. The Nats have scored 1 run in the last 20 innings against the White Sox!! The Nats cannot come up with the timely two out hit to produce runs. The Nats are right now 31-38 and are in last place of the NL East.


Pitching:

Stephen Strasburg was great on Friday Night as he pitched 7 innings giving up one runs and had 10 strikeouts. He also set a MLB record by striking out 32 batters in his first three starts. Tyler Clifford and Matt Capps pitched a combined two inning of shut out relief. Drew Storen took the lost as he gave up one run in two innings.

J.D Martin who took the lost yesterday gave up one run in six innings during the Saturday game. Sean Burnett, Miguel Batista and Tyler Walker pitched a combined 3 innings of shut out relief.


Hitting:

No Comment!



Box Score:


http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_06_18_chamlb_wasmlb_1

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_06_19_chamlb_wasmlb_1

Nats lost last two by identical scores, 8-3.

The Nats drop the last two games to the Tiger by the same score,8-3, and were swept by the Bengals. The Tigers just had better pitching and hitting than the Nats. The Nats are currently 31-36 and are in last place of the NL East.


Pitching:

The starting pitching the last two day was not very good. Livan Hernandez and Luis Atilano both took losses in those games. The bullpen was mainly used to get work in for the relievers because of the scores of the games.


Hitting:

The Hitting Star in this series was Adam Dunn while he hit two more homers in the last two games. The timely hitting is non-existent the past couple of games.


Box Scores:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_06_16_wasmlb_detmlb_1


http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_06_17_wasmlb_detmlb_1

Lannan Struggles and Nats lose to the Tigers, 7-4.

The Nats scored early, but John Lannan could not keep the Detroit Tigers' bat down in a 7-4 lost. The Nats took a 4-2 lead going into the bottom of the 4th inning, but then allowed two runs which tied the game. The Tiger then took the led for good by scoring 3 runs in the 5th inning. The Nats drop to 31-34 and are in last place in the NL East.


Pitching:

John Lannan pitched only 4.1 innings and allowed 7 runs. The bullpen of Tyler Walker and Sean Burnett pitched 3.2 innings of shut out relief.


Hitting:

The Nats scored 4 runs on seven hits, but all of the runs came in the first 4 innings. Nyjer Morgan and Josh Willingham led the Nats with two hits a piece. Micheal Morse hit his second homer of the year.


Box Score:
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_06_15_wasmlb_detmlb_1

Starks on the Nats!

A very good article by ESPN's Jason Starks.


http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=stark_jayson&id=5287694

Stellar Stephan!

Stephen Strasburg was named NL Player of the week because of his great pitching! Congrats to Stephen and continued success! See you Friday!

Strasburg not Stellar, but Effective in Nats win over Indians, 9-4.

Stephen Strasburg took the mound for the second time in his MLB career. He pitched 5.1 innings while only giving up 1 run on a solo shot in the 9-4 win over the Indians. He managed eight more strikeouts, but he did walk 5 on a faulty mound that got to his head. The offense helped out Strasburg by scoring nine runs in Cleveland. The Nats improve to 31-33 and are last place of the NL East.


Pitching:

Strasburg did pick up his second victory of the year. He was aided by Drew Storen who pitched 1.1 innings while not allowing any inherithed runners to score while the bases were loaded with one out. Doug Slaten pitched 1.1 innings of shut out relief. Miguel Batista had one of his worse performances to date. He allowed 3 runs in only .1 inning of work. Tyler Clifford clean up the mess by finishing up the last .2 inning of the game.


Hitting:

The Nats scored 9 runs as they pounded out 16 hits. The Nats were led by Cristen Guzman and Ian Desmond who both had three hits a piece. Adam Dunn and Roger Bernadina both homered in the game. Dunn's homer was his 14th and Bernadina's homer was his 3rd.


Box Score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_06_13_wasmlb_clemlb_1

Indians Dominated the Nats, 7-1.

The Indians were in control of the 7-1 victory over the Nats from the beginning of the game. The Indians' pitching and the hitting were much superior then the Nats. It was really a downer of the game for the hometown Nats. The Nats drop to 30-33 and are in last place of the NL East.


Pitching:

J.D Martin pitched 7.2 innings as he allowed 7 runs. It was taking one for the team performance. Miguel Batista finished the last .1 inning of the game with no runs.


Hitting:

The Nats scored only one run on three hits. Ryan Zimmerman accounted for the only run on his 13th homer of the year.


Box Score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_06_12_wasmlb_clemlb_1

Kearns and the Indians lay it on the Nats, 7-2.

A former Nat gave it to the current Nats! Indians' Austin Kearns hit two homers to lead the Indians over the Nats, 7-2. The Nats never seemed in the game after the first half inning of the game. The Nats are currently 30-31 and are in last place of the NL East.


Pitching:

Luis Atilano did not have his best game as he took his 3rd lost of the year. Atilano only pitched 5 innings while giving up 6 runs. Tyler Walker pitched two relief innings while giving up a run. Doug Slaten finished up the game by pitching one inning of shut out relief.


Hitting:

The Nats only scored two runs on seven hits. Three Nats each had two hits a piece.


Box Score:
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_06_11_wasmlb_clemlb_1

Nats Sweep Pirates, 4-2.

The Nats got their first sweep of the year as they defeated the Pirates by a score of 4-2. The Nats solid pitching, decent defensive and power hitting led them to this sweep. The Nats improve to 30-31 and are in 4th place of NL East.


Pitching:

Livan Hernandez picked up his 5th victory of the year as he pitched six solid inning while giving up only two runs. Hernandez's earn run average is still only 2.28!! Sean Burnett had one of his finest outings as he pitched two shut out innings in relief. Tyler Clifford picked up his first MLB save of his career.


Hitting:

The Nats scored 4 runs on 10 hits. Micheal Morse led the Nats with three hits. The Nats' power bats were on hand in this victory. Adam Dunn, Josh Willingham and Morse all hit homers in the game. Dunn now has hit homers in three consecutive game! Morse's homer was his first of the year.

Box Score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_06_10_pitmlb_wasmlb_1

Nats beat the Bucs in a Sloppy Event, 7-5.

The Nats overcame themselves and the Pirates in a 7-5 victory. The Nats made physical and mental mistakes in a close game last night. The Nats fought hard and pulled out their second straight victory. The Nats improve to 29-31 and are in fourth place of the NL East.


Pitching:

John Lannan did not have a very good outing as he pitched only 4.2 innings while giving up 5 runs. The bullpen was outstanding last night. Tyler Walke, Drew Storen, Tyler Clifford and Matt Capps combined for 4.1 innings of shut out relief. Storen picked up his 2 second victory of the year and Capps earned his 20th save.


Hitting:

The Nats scored 7 runs on 10 hits. Roger Bernadina led the Nats with 3 hits. Adam Dunn hit his 12th homer of the year with 2 RBI.


Box Score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_06_09_pitmlb_wasmlb_1

Stephen's Star Shines Brignt! Nats tops the Pirates, 5-2.

Stephen Strasburg did not disappoint the Home Crowd in his MLB debut which was also his first victory! He pitched 7 innings while giving up only two runs in the 5-2 win over the Pirates. Strasburg establish a Nats record in his 1st start with 14 Strikeouts! The Nats did trail in this game after 4 innings but were able to come back by scoring 3 run tin the six inning. The Nats improve to 28-31 and are tied for 4th place in the NL East.


Pitching:

Strasburg was excellent picking up his first victory in his 1st MLB start. The Clip and Save show reappeared in last night's game. Tyler Clifford and Matts Capps combined for 2 shut out innings of relief. Capps picked up his 19th save of the year.



Hittting:

The Nats scored 5 runs on eleven hits. Adam Dunn and Ryan Zimmerman led the Nats with 3 hits a piece. Dunn, Zimmerman and Josh Willingham all hit homers in the victory. Dunn had 2 RBI.


Box Score:
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_06_08_pitmlb_wasmlb_1

Comings and Goings 6.8.10

Ivan Rodriquez came off the 15 DL and makes his return on Stephen Strasburg's MLB Debut. Jamie Burke was DFA.

Welcome back Pudger!

Ivan Rodriquez is finally off the DL and ready to catch Stephen Strasburg for tonight big game. Thank YOU! We need you!

Mr. Bryce Harper in the HOUSE!

The Nats drafted Bryce Harper as the number one overall draft pick in the MLB Draft!

Comings and Goings 6.6.10

Stephen Strasburg was called up from Triple A and sent down Craig Stammen.

Reds give the Nats another Heartbreak., 5-4.

The Nats which had the led the majority of the game against the Reds but only to let them pull ahead in the 9th inning; the Nats bounced back to tie the game in the bottom of the frame at 4.. The Nats eventually fell to the Red in 10 innings, 5-4. The Nats fall to 27-31 and are in last place of the NL.


Pitching:

Craig Stammen pitched very well as he pitched 6.2 innings while only giving up 1 run. Drew Storen and Tyler Clifford pitched a combined 1.1 innings of shut out relief. Matt Capps blew his 4th save of the year giving up 3 runs in only .2 of an inning. Doug Slaten took the lost as he pitched .2 of an inning and gave up a run. Miguel Batista finished the game with .1 of inning with no runs given up.



Hitting:

The Nats scored 4 runs on 9 hits. Two Nats led the team with two hits a piece. Micheal Morse had 2 RBI on a pinch hit double in the 9th.


Box Score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_06_06_cinmlb_wasmlb_1

Coming and Goings 6.5.10

C Carlos Maldonado went on the 15 DL. C Chris Coste was DFA and C Jamie Burke contract was purchased from the minors.

Leake and Reds stop the Nats, 5-1.

Last nights game was in the hands of Reds' pitcher Mike Leake as he had a dominating performance to led the Reds over the Nats, 5-1. The Nats help to the Reds' cause by falling apart in the 8th inning giving up 3 runs. The Nats drop to 27-30 and are in last place of the NL East.

Pitching:

Luis Atilano took the lost, but pitched very well as he pitched 7 innings while giving up only two runs. The bullpen feel apart as they gave up three runs. Tyler Walker and Sean Burnett gave up a combined 3 runs in .2 of an inning. Miguel Batista and Doug Slaten pitched a combined 1.1 innings of shut out relief.


Hitting:

The Nats scored only one run on 8 hits. Ian Desmond led the Nats with two hits.


Box Score.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_06_05_cinmlb_wasmlb_1

Nats take of advantage of Reds' miscue and win 4-2.

The Nats broke a 2 to 2 tie in the 7th inning aided by an error by the Reds which led to a 4-2 victory. Tyler Clifford picked up his 8 victory of the year while Matt Capps earns his 18th save. The Nats are currently 27-29 and are in last place of the NL East.


Pitching:

Livan Hernandez keeps eating up innings as he pitched 6 innings while giving up only 2 runs. Tyler Clifford, Drew Storen and Matt Capps combined for 3 innings of shut out relief.


Hitting:

The Nats scored 4 runs on 12 hits. Three Nats had two hits a piece to led the team.

Box Score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_06_04_cinmlb_wasmlb_1

Heartbreak in Houston, Nats lose to Astros, 6-4.

The Nats found a way to get the led in the ninth inning as they struggled the whole game. But the Nats could not close the deal in Houston and lost 6-4. The defensive woes are catching with the Nats as Cristian Guzman's 9th inning error (3rd in the game) in right field cost the Nats the game. The Nats are currently 26-29 and are in last place of the NL East.


Pitching:

J.D Martin pitched 5.2 innings while giving up 3 runs which two were earned. Drew Storen and Tyler Clippard pitched a combined 2.1 of shut out relief. Matt Capps blew his 3rd save of the year as he gave up 3 runs which all were unearned in his .2 inning of work.

Hitting:

The Nats scored 4 runs on twelve hits. Three Nats had two hits a piece.


Box Score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_06_03_wasmlb_houmlb_1

Lackluster performance dooms Nats as they fall to the Astros, 5-1.

The Nats' offense was on hiatus and the defense was pores as they drop one to the Astros, 5-1. The Nats left the bases loaded twice, a Nyjer Morgan's blunder on the base paths and Ian Desmond's three errors to led to the demise to the Nats last night. The Nats drop to 26-28 and are in last place of the NL East.


Pitching:

John Lannan gave a solid performance as he pitched 6.1 inning while giving up 5 runs, but only two were earned. Tyler Walker pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no runs, but did allow two inherited runner score.


Hitting:

The Nats scored only one run on 7 hits. Adam Dunn led the Nats with 3 hits and a RBI.

Box Score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_06_02_wasmlb_houmlb_1

Nats let one slip away against the Astros, 8-7.

The punch less Astros found some punch against the Nats last night as they outlasted the DC Boys by a score of 8-7. The Nats who were down the whole game last night found a way and led in the bottom of the 9th by one run. But the Astros scored two in the 9th to win the game. The Nats are now 26-27 and are last place of the NL East.


Pitching:

Craig Stammen struggled the whole game as he pitched 5 innings while giving up 5 runs. Drew Storen gave up a run in his one inning of work. Sean Burnett, Doug Slaten and Miguel Batista pitched a combined 2.2 innings of shut out relief. Matt Capps took the lost as he blew his second save of the year by pitching .2 inning while giving up 2 runs.


Hitting:

The Nats scored 7 runs on 8 hits. Three Nats had two hits a piece.



Box Score:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_06_01_wasmlb_houmlb_1