tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56149916205526743902024-02-07T04:55:14.384-08:00Nats9: A Diehard Washington Nationals' Fan! A Blog about our beloved Nats!I am a Washington National fan since they came to town in 2005. Nats9 comes from my favorite number,9, and no current National has the number nine so hence the name of my blog.Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16729117630151225205noreply@blogger.comBlogger525125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614991620552674390.post-42480460535366313092011-03-20T16:43:00.000-07:002011-03-20T16:58:50.521-07:00Yikes!!! Nats Lost seven in a row!!The Nats started off spring training season with an impressive 10-5, but have lost the last seven to fall to 10-12. I do understand the Grapefruit League means nothing to the real season, but for a team that has been use to losing they need to stop the proverbial "Bleeding".<br /><br />I think it is important for Nats to end on a positive note these next nine days to leave with a good taste in their “mouth” that they can compete with the others in the daunting National League East.Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16729117630151225205noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614991620552674390.post-5283809583723134092011-03-08T11:25:00.000-08:002011-03-08T11:29:37.902-08:00Not a Bad Start!The season is only is eight days old, but the Nats look competitive. They are 5-3 after eight games. The starting pitching overall look to be shaping up as a team that can hold their own. The offensive has been adequate, but that will take longer. The only real negative I have seen so far t his spring is the inconsistent bullpen. But in reality is that relief pitching is always a crap shot from year to year. <br /><br />I am hoping we can win between 70 to 81 one games this year. Keep on playing baseball in the Free World!!Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16729117630151225205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614991620552674390.post-15696755484570458792011-02-17T07:53:00.000-08:002011-02-17T08:01:13.128-08:00Ohhhh the Clear Sweet Sound of FM!!! Baby!!It looks like the Nats are coming to 106.7FM (The Fan). I am soooooooooooooooooo happy!!! I do not have to fight with the AM radio of 1500. I can listen to Charlie and Dave in clarity!!<br /><br />I was hoping since the Nats came to town that a FM Flagship would be picked up. You can say I am more then Happy!!!<br /><br />The complete story is from Mark Zuckerman:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.csnwashington.com/02/10/11/Nationals-close-to-deal-with-1067-FM/landing.html?blockID=407873&feedID=280">http://www.csnwashington.com/02/10/11/Nationals-close-to-deal-with-1067-FM/landing.html?blockID=407873&feedID=280</a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16729117630151225205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614991620552674390.post-21118596725998370862011-01-24T13:41:00.000-08:002011-01-24T13:44:08.230-08:00If I was Jim Riggleman....TODAY!!!Opening Day January 24, 2011<br /><br />Versus a Lefty <br />1. Danny Espinosa 2B- Full time employment<br />2. Ian Desmond SS- Show who you are!<br />3 .Ryan Zimmerman 3B- Z-Man!! <br />4 .Jason Werth RF- Can he handle the PRESSURE? <br />5 .Adam LaRoche 1B- A decent bat with the ability to be Desmond and Zimmerman’s security<br /> blanket?<br />6 .Michael Morse LF- More ABs and more power? <br />7 .Ivan Rodriguez C– A professional hitter who can still can handle a pitching staff <br />8 .Nyjer Morgan CF- 2009 version please! <br />9 .Jordan Zimmermann P- The Time to shine!!! <br />Versus a Righty<br />1.Roger Bernadina LF- He shown enough to get plenty of time<br />2.Ian Desmond SS<br />3.Ryan Zimmerman 3B<br />4.Jason Werth RF<br />5.Adam LaRoche 1B<br />6.Ivan Rodriguez C<br />7Danny Espinosa 2B<br />8.Njyer Morgan CF<br />9.Jordan Zimmerman P<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Bench<br />Michael Morse/Roger Bernadina OF<br />Rick Ankie OF- Will supplant Nyjer<br />Alberto Gonzalez INF- Everywhere man<br />Wilson Ramos C- The future<br />Jerry Hariston Jr.- The New Willie Harris<br /><br />Starting Rotation<br />1. Jordan Zimmerman- The time to shine<br />2. Livan Hernandez-Ol’ Crafty<br />3. Jason Marquis-The time to rebound.<br />4. John Lannan- He will finally shine in this spot<br />5. Tom Gorzelanny- He got a spot on this rotation!<br /><br />Bullpen<br />Todd Coffey- Long/Middle Relief<br />Craig Stammen- Long/Middle Relief<br />Doug Slaten-Lefty Specialist<br />Sean Burnett-Lefty Specialist<br />Henry Rodriquez-Late Inning relief. Closer?<br />Tyler Clippard-Late inning relief<br />Drew Storen- Closer out of campTimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16729117630151225205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614991620552674390.post-21577259559660230672011-01-05T11:46:00.000-08:002011-01-05T17:13:05.745-08:00OPENING DAY JANUARY 5, 2011<p class="MsoNormal">Opening Day January 5, 2011</p><p class="MsoNormal"><?xml:namespace prefix = o /><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Versus a Lefty<span style="mso-tab-count: 2"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal">1. Danny Espinosa <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>2B- Full time employment</p><p class="MsoNormal">2. Ian Desmond SS- Show who you are!<span style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal">3 .Ryan Zimmerman 3B- Z-Man!!<span style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal">4 .Jason Werth RF- Can he handle the PRESSURE?<span style="mso-tab-count: 2"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal">5 .Adam LaRoche 1B- <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>A decent bat with the ability to be Desmond and Zimmerman’s security blanket?</p><p class="MsoNormal">6 .Michael Morse LF- <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>More ABs and more power?<span style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal">7 .Ivan Rodriguez <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>C– A professional hitter who can still can handle a pitching staff<span style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal">8 .Nyjer Morgan CF- 2009 version please!<span style="mso-tab-count: 2"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal">9 .Jordan Zimmermann P- The Time to shine!!!<span style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Versus a Righty</p><p class="MsoNormal">1.Roger Bernadina LF- He shown enough to get plenty of time</p><p class="MsoNormal">2.Ian Desmond SS</p><p class="MsoNormal">3.Ryan Zimmerman 3B</p><p class="MsoNormal">4.Jason Werth RF</p><p class="MsoNormal">5.Adam LaRoche 1B</p><p class="MsoNormal">6.Ivan Rodriguez C</p><p class="MsoNormal">7Danny Espinosa 2B</p><p class="MsoNormal">8.Njyer Morgan CF</p><p class="MsoNormal">9.Jordan Zimmerman P</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Bench</p><p class="MsoNormal">Michael Morse/Roger Bernadina OF</p><p class="MsoNormal">Rick Ankie OF- Will supplant Nyjer</p><p class="MsoNormal">Alberto Gonzalez INF- Everywhere man</p><p class="MsoNormal">Wilson Ramos C- The future</p><p class="MsoNormal">Willie Harris UTILITY (He will be back)- Nothing he can’t do</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Starting Rotation</p><p class="MsoNormal">1. Jordan Zimmerman- The time to shine</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br />2. Jason Marquis- The time to rebound</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br />3. Livan Hernandez- Ol’ Crafty</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br />4. John Lannan- He will finally shine in this spot</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br />5. Yunesky Maya- What does he got?</p><p class="MsoNormal">Bullpen</p><p class="MsoNormal">Collin Balester- Long/Middle Relief</p><p class="MsoNormal">Craig Stammen- Long/Middle Relief</p><p class="MsoNormal">Doug Slaten-Lefty Specialist</p><p class="MsoNormal">Sean Burnett-Lefty Specialist</p><p class="MsoNormal">Henry Rodriquez-Late Inning relief. Closer?</p><p class="MsoNormal">Tyler Clippard-Late inning relief</p><p class="MsoNormal">Drew Storen- Closer out of camp</p>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16729117630151225205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614991620552674390.post-15270742032659833652010-12-30T13:29:00.000-08:002010-12-30T13:35:10.146-08:00If Opening Day was today.....If opening day was today my line up would be the following:<br /><br />1. Roger Bernadina LF<br />2. Ian Desmond SS<br />3. Ryan Zimmerman 3B<br />4. Jason Werth RF<br />5. Michael Morse 1B<br />6. Ivan Rodriguez C<br />7. Danny Espinosa 2B<br />8. Nyjer Morgan CF<br />9. Jordan Zimmermann PTimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16729117630151225205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614991620552674390.post-26896351675872703272010-10-10T05:57:00.001-07:002010-10-10T05:58:14.021-07:00Sorry Nats9 Fans!!!Nats9 Fans..I lost my internet connection and hence the stoppage of posts! But I am ready to roll for the Winter of 2011 so we can get our Nats on!Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16729117630151225205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614991620552674390.post-35811050282782391472010-07-19T04:59:00.000-07:002010-07-19T05:09:31.136-07:00The Marlins Blank the Nats once again, 1-0.The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Nats</span>' bats did not show up once again. It was their second straight game being shut out to the Florida Marlins and this time they lost 1-0. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Nats</span> have not scored a run in the last 21 innings.!!! The good news is that the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Nats</span>' pitching has only allowed 3 runs over the last 27 innings. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Nats</span> drop to 40-52 and are still in last place of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">NL</span> East.<br /><br /><br />Pitching:<br /><br />Craig <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Stammen</span> took the lost as he pitched six innings while only giving up one run. Joe <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Peralta</span> pitched two scoreless innings in relief.<br /><br /><br />Hitting:<br /><br />The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Nats</span> scored no runs on eight hits. It was the second straight game which the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Nats</span> out hit the Marlins. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Nats</span> had eight different players which had one hit a piece. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Nats</span> left nine men on base and were 0-9 with runners in scoring position.<br /><br /><br /><br />Box Score:<br /><br /><a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_07_18_wasmlb_flomlb_1">http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_07_18_wasmlb_flomlb_1</a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16729117630151225205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614991620552674390.post-24687173467366671372010-07-18T09:44:00.000-07:002010-07-18T09:51:48.484-07:00The Fish Return the Favor and Blanks Nats, 2-0.The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Nats</span> had plenty <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">opportunities</span> against the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Florida</span> Marlins last night, but were unable to score a run in a 2-0 lost. The Marlins returned the favor of being shut out the game before and blanked the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Nats</span>. The N<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">ats</span> are 40-51 and are still in last place of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">NL</span> East.<br /><br /><br />Pitching:<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Livan</span> Hernandez took the lost as he pitched 6 innings while only giving up two runs which one was earned. Tyler <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Clippard</span> pitched two shut out innings of relief.<br /><br />Hitting:<br /><br />The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Nats</span> scored NO RUNS on ELEVEN HITS! The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Nats</span> were led by Roger Bernadina with three hits. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Nats</span> left 10 men on base and were 0-9 with runners in scoring <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">position</span>!!<br /><br /><br />Box Score:<br /><br /><a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_07_17_wasmlb_flomlb_1">http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_07_17_wasmlb_flomlb_1</a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16729117630151225205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614991620552674390.post-90224472317426850532010-07-17T03:37:00.000-07:002010-07-17T03:46:52.216-07:00Nats Swim away from the Fish, 4--0.The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Nats</span> scored four runs in the 6<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span> inning while the their <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"></span>pitching staff shut out the Florida Marlins for a 4 to nothing victory. The victory snapped a two game losing skid; the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Nats</span> improve to 40-50 and still are in last place of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">NL</span> East.<br /><br />Pitching:<br /><br />Stephen <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Strasburg</span> made it work against the Marlins last night by pitching six shut innings while giving up no runs. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Strasburg</span> also added 7 strike outs. The bullpen of Drew <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Storen</span> and Matt <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Capps</span> pitched a combine 3 innings of no run relief to complete the shut out of the Marlins.<br /><br /><br />Hitting:<br /><br />The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Nats</span> scored 4 runs on 8 hits. Adam Dunn led the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Nats</span> with two hits. Josh <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Willingham</span> had 3 RBI with a 3 run double in the 6<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">th</span> inning.<br /><br /><br />Box Score:<br /><br /><a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_07_16_wasmlb_flomlb_1">http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_07_16_wasmlb_flomlb_1</a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16729117630151225205noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614991620552674390.post-54118883950225496912010-07-17T03:34:00.000-07:002010-07-17T03:36:31.331-07:00While I was gone....The SF Giants won the last series before the All-Star Break. verses Our Nats by beating them Saturday and Sunday! <br /><br />I want to congratulate Matt Capps on being the winner of the All-Star game!! Rock on Matt!<br /><br />See you on the other side of the All Star Break!!!Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16729117630151225205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614991620552674390.post-53045173237540839732010-07-17T03:33:00.000-07:002010-07-17T03:34:20.067-07:00Technical DifficultiesI had trouble over the All-Star Break....but I am back. Let's Go Nats!Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16729117630151225205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614991620552674390.post-50993630527947590962010-07-10T06:28:00.000-07:002010-07-10T06:29:34.420-07:00Happy Birthday to ME!I was at last night's game as the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Nats</span> topped the Giants, 8-1. It was a nice present to see <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Strasburg</span> be on his game and Dunn doing his <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Thang</span>! Thanks Boys for a nice present!<br /><br />I always like to thanks my friend that came out to the game with me! It was a blast!!Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16729117630151225205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614991620552674390.post-24765788829896008412010-07-10T06:26:00.001-07:002010-07-10T06:27:47.121-07:00Comings and Goings ..... 7/9/10Luis Atilano was sent down to Triple A so he could conitue to pitche over the all-star break. It is believe he will be called back after the break. Justin Maxwell was called up to replace Atilano on the roster.Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16729117630151225205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614991620552674390.post-18261730462328902892010-07-10T06:16:00.000-07:002010-07-10T06:18:32.626-07:00Strasburgs is limited to 160 Innings.Jim <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Riggleman</span> announced yesterday that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Strasburg</span> was going to be limited to 160 innings this year. He will be closed down when he reaches that point.Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16729117630151225205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614991620552674390.post-27058660911260037192010-07-10T06:04:00.001-07:002010-07-10T06:16:32.090-07:00Strasburg and Dunn Power Nats over the Giants, 8-1.Stephen <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Strasburg</span> had a solid effort combined with Adam Dunn's power which was too much for the SF Giants as the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Nats</span> won 8-1. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Nats</span> have won 3 out of their last four games against the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">NL</span> West opponents. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Nats</span> are 39-48 and are still in last place of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">NL</span> East.<br /><br />Pitching:<br /><br />Stephen <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Strasburg</span> pitched 6 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">soild</span> innings as he only gave up one run while striking out 8 in his third victory of the year. Sean Burnett, Drew <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Storen</span> and Joe <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Peralta</span> combined for 3 scoreless inning.<br /><br /><br />Hitting:<br /><br />The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Nats</span>' bats scored 8 runs on 13 hits!! Adam Dunn and Willie Harris both had three hits apiece which led the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Nats</span>. It was Dunn's power that ignited the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Nats</span> as he had two homers which was his 21st and 22<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">nd</span> of the year combined with three RBI.<br /><br /><br />Box Score:<br /><br /><a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_07_09_sfnmlb_wasmlb_1">http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_07_09_sfnmlb_wasmlb_1</a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16729117630151225205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614991620552674390.post-8667168332556679262010-07-09T04:08:00.000-07:002010-07-09T04:15:09.064-07:00Nats Fall to Padres, 7-1.The SD Padres dominated the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Nats</span> the whole game by great pitching and hitting four homers to them to a 7-1 victory. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Nats</span> though still won the series two games to one. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Nats</span> fall to 38-48 and are still in last place of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">NL</span> East.<br /><br /><br />Pitching:<br /><br />Luis <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Atilano</span> pitched 5.1 inning while giving up 4 runs took the lost. The bullpen of Miguel Batista, Joe <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Peralta</span>, and Doug <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Slaten</span> combined to pitched 3.2 innings as they gave up 3 runs.<br /><br /><br />Hitting:<br /><br />The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Nats</span> scored only one run on eight hits. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Nats</span> were led by Roger Bernadina and Adam Kennedy who both had two hits a piece. Adam Dunn had an RBI.<br /><br />Box Score:<br /><a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_07_08_sdnmlb_wasmlb_1">http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_07_08_sdnmlb_wasmlb_1</a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16729117630151225205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614991620552674390.post-7077832359181764782010-07-08T04:13:00.000-07:002010-07-08T04:22:38.387-07:00Dunn gets it Done! Nats Top Padres, 7-6.Adam Dunn powered the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Nats</span> to a 7-6 victory over the SD Padres last night with his 3 homers and 5 RBI. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Nats</span>' bat have heated up in the last two games against the Padres. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Nats</span> are 38-47 and are still in last place of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">NL</span> East.<br /><br /><br />Pitching:<br /><br />J.D Martin pitched 5.2 innings while giving up 3 runs in first victory of the year. The bullpen once again made it interesting in last night game. The relief pitchers had a 4 run lead, but almost gave it all back in the late innings. The bullpen of Joe <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Peralta</span>, Sean Burnett, Drew <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Storen</span> and Matt <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Capps</span> combined for 3.1 innings while giving up 3 runs. Matt <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Capps</span> did get his 23rd save of the year.<br /><br />Hitting:<br /><br />The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Nats</span> scored 7 runs on 9 hits. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Nats</span> were led by Adam Dunn's three hits. Dunn is up to 20 homers this year with his three from last night. Also, Ian Desmond hit his 6<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">th</span> homer last night as he has homered in <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">consecutive</span> games.<br /><br />Box Score:<br /><a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_07_07_sdnmlb_wasmlb_1">http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_07_07_sdnmlb_wasmlb_1</a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16729117630151225205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614991620552674390.post-33102418153493160272010-07-07T03:58:00.001-07:002010-07-07T04:10:49.489-07:00Walk it off Zim!!! Nats beat Padres, 6-5.Ryan Zimmerman hit his 2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">nd</span> homer of the game to win the game in walk off fashion against the San Diego Padres, 6-5. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Nats</span>' bullpen gave up the a 5-2 led and wasted <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Livan</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Hernandez's</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">strong</span> outing. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Nats</span> improve to 37-47 and are still in last place of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">NL</span> East.<br /><br />Pitching:<br /><br />Hernandez pitched 7 plus strong innings while giving up 4 runs in a no <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">decision</span>. Reliever Tyler Clifford was credited with his 17<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">th</span> hold despite giving up an unearned run. Sean Burnett blew his first save which was aided by a Ian Desmond's error. Matt <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Capps</span> earned his 3rd victory of the year by pitching a scoreless 9<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">th</span> inning.<br /><br /><br />Hitting:<br /><br />The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Nats</span> scored 6 runs on 11 hits. Zimmerman and Micheal Morse led the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Nats</span> with 3 hits a piece. Zimmerman homers were his 15<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">th</span> and 16<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">th</span> of the year. Ian Desmond hit his 5<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">th</span> of the year. Zimmerman and Morse both had 2 RBI each.<br /><br /><br /><br />Box Score:<br /><a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_07_06_sdnmlb_wasmlb_1">http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_07_06_sdnmlb_wasmlb_1</a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16729117630151225205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614991620552674390.post-67724861983697715222010-07-05T13:41:00.000-07:002010-07-05T13:50:04.064-07:00Nats comeback attempt fall short against Mets, 9-5.The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Nats</span> fell behind the New York <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Mets</span> by a score of 8-0 in yesterday game. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Nats</span> would out score the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Mets</span> 5 to 1 the rest of the way but still lost. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Nats</span> had many <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">opportunities</span> to get closer but they left ten men on base. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Nats</span> fall to 36-47 and are still in last place of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">NL</span> East.<br /><br /><br />Pitching:<br /><br />Craig <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Stammen</span> could not put together solid back to back starts as he took the lost as he pitched 3.1 innings while giving up 7 runs. Miguel Batista gave up 2 runs in his 3 innings of relief work, but he did strike out 7 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Mets</span>. Sean Burnett, Tyler Clifford and Joe <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Peralta</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">combined</span> for 2.2 innings of shut out relief.<br /><br />Hitting:<br /><br />The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Nats</span> scored 5 runs on 12 hits. Cristen Guzman and Ryan Zimmerman led the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Nats</span> with 3 hits a piece. Zimmerman hit his 14<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">th</span> homer of the year and also had 4 RBI. <br /><br /><br />Box Score:<br /><a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_07_04_nynmlb_wasmlb_1">http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_07_04_nynmlb_wasmlb_1</a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16729117630151225205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614991620552674390.post-74335985182802244992010-07-04T05:24:00.000-07:002010-07-04T05:37:49.153-07:00Nats Come All the Way Back to Beat the Mets, 6-5.The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Nats</span> did what they should have done on Friday night on Saturday afternoon. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Nats</span> got to New York Mets reliever Frankie Rodriquez for 3 runs in the bottom of the 9<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">th</span> inning to win by a score of 6-5. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Nats</span> bats struggled early by being shut out the first five innings. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Nats</span> would score 6 runs over the last 4 innings! The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Nats</span> are 7-4 against the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Mets</span> this year. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Nats</span> are currently 36-46 and in last place of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">NL</span> East.<br /><br />Pitching:<br /><br />Starer Stephen <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Strasburg</span> struggle with his command during his 5 innings of work as he gave up 2 runs. Reliever Drew <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Storen</span> pitched two scoreless inning. Tyler Clifford struggled in his .2 inning of work as he gave up 3 runs. Doug <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Slaten</span> pitched .1 of inning while giving up no runs, but he should thank Matt <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Capps</span> who picked up the victory as <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Capps</span> pitched out of trouble caused by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Slaten</span> in his 1 inning of work. <br /><br />Hitting:<br /><br />The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Nats</span> scored 6 runs on 11 hits. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Nats</span> were led by Adam Dunn and Ivan Rodriquez who both had 3 hits a piece. Dunn had a huge two run double in the ninth inning. Rodriquez had the walk off hit to win the game!!<br /><br /><br />Box Score:<br /><a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_07_03_nynmlb_wasmlb_1">http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_07_03_nynmlb_wasmlb_1</a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16729117630151225205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614991620552674390.post-68282178638087416552010-07-03T09:53:00.001-07:002010-07-03T10:15:30.825-07:00Mets Hold off Nats, 5-3.The Nats ended last night's lost to the New York Mets, 5-3, in unconventional fashion. The Nats trailing by 2 runs with the tying runners on 1st and 2nd base; Willie Harris representing the winning run at home had a three two count on him with two outs. Mets' reliever Frankie Rodriquez turned around and threw to second base as he picked off Roger Bernadina to end the game. It was a disappointing game because the Nats had trailed the Mets by a score of 5-1 entering the bottom of the 9th inning only to lose in disappointing fashion. The Nats drop to 35-46 and are still in last place of the NL East.<br /><br /><br /><br />Pitching:<br /><br /><br /><br />Luis Atilano took the lost as he pitched 3.2 innings while giving up five runs. The bullpen of Joe Peralta, Sean Burnett and Miguel Batista combined for 5.1 innings of shut out relief to keep the Nats in the ball game.<br /><br /><br /><br />Hitting:<br /><br /><br /><br />The Nats scored 3 runs on nine hits. Ian Desmond, Josh Willingham and Nyjer Morgan led the Nats with two hits a piece. Willingham hit his 15th homer of the year.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Box Score:<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_07_02_nynmlb_wasmlb_1">http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_07_02_nynmlb_wasmlb_1</a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16729117630151225205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614991620552674390.post-48311325618669918052010-07-02T03:06:00.000-07:002010-07-02T03:09:20.238-07:00Nats9 Taking Teen Camp to the Ball Game tonight!I am a Teen Camp Diretor in NOVA and taking my Teen Camp to the Ball Game against the New York Mets tonight! We will be in Section 302. Wish me good luck!Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16729117630151225205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614991620552674390.post-1049121201047434222010-07-02T02:52:00.000-07:002010-07-02T03:03:51.740-07:00Zimmerman Walk Off Sac Fly Wins It! Nats Comeback and beat Mets, 2-1.Last night the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Nats</span> topped the New York <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Mets</span> in a pitching duel,2-1. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Nats</span> scored two runs in the 7<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">th</span> and 9<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">th</span> inning to complete a comeback and beat the rival <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Mets</span>. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Nats</span> started off the home stand in good fashion as they are now 35-45 and are still in last place of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">NL</span> East.<br /><br /><br />Pitching:<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Livan</span> Hernandez had another great outing. He pitched 7 innings while only giving up one run. Drew <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Storen</span> pitched a no run 8<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">th</span> inning. Matt <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Capps</span> picked his first win as he pitched a scoreless 9<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">th</span>.<br /><br />Hitting:<br /><br />The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Nats</span> scored two runs on 9 hits. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Nyjer</span> Morgan and Cristin Guzman led the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Nats</span> with two hits a piece.<br /><br /><br />Box Score:<br /><a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_07_01_nynmlb_wasmlb_1">http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_07_01_nynmlb_wasmlb_1</a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16729117630151225205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614991620552674390.post-58077003735824596902010-07-01T14:53:00.000-07:002010-07-01T15:02:25.010-07:00Braves Top Nats, 4-1.The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Nats</span> did out hit the Atlanta Braves last night, but did not get any timely hits against the them in a 4-1 lost. The lost of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">opportunity</span> cost the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Nats</span> to win the game. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Nats</span> drop to 34-45 and are still in last place in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">NL</span> East.<br /><br /><br />Pitching:<br /><br />J.D Martin took the lost as he pitched 5 innings while giving up 3 runs. Doug <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Slaten</span> also gave up a run in his .1 inning of work. Joe <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Peralta</span>, Miguel Batista, and Matt <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Capps</span> combined to pitch 2.2 innings of shut out relief.<br /><br />Hitting:<br /><br />The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Nats</span> scored only one run, but managed eight hits. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Nats</span> were led by Adam Dunn's two hits.<br /><br /><br />Box Score:<br /><br /><a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_06_30_wasmlb_atlmlb_1">http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_06_30_wasmlb_atlmlb_1</a>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16729117630151225205noreply@blogger.com0