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:
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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!!