Left-hander Eddie Guardado said Tuesday he signed a Minor League deal with the Nationals because they showed the most interest in acquiring his services.
Guardado hopes to have impact with Nationals....
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Lannan happy Marquis joined Nationals
Left-hander John Lannan is one person who is pleased the Nationals signed right-hander Jason Marquis to a two-year, $15 million contract last week. Lannan is expected to learn a lot from the 10-year veteran.
Lannan happy Marquis joined Nationals....
Lannan happy Marquis joined Nationals....
Monday, December 28, 2009
Bruney eager for 'challenge' with Nats
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
In acquiring right-hander Brian Bruney from the Yankees on Dec. 7, the Nationals picked up a power arm who could pitch in the late innings. Bruney will battle right-hander Matt Capps for the closer role.
Bruney, who was selected by Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo in the 2000 First-Year Player Draft when Rizzo was with the D-backs, was 5-0 with a 3.92 ERA in 44 appearances as the Yanks' setup man in '09.
However, Bruney, 27, was left off the Yankees' playoff roster in the first two rounds before being activated for the World Series against the Phillies.
MLB.com caught up with Bruney recently to talk about his future with the Nationals, his relationship with Rizzo and his last year with the Yankees.
Bruney eager for 'challenge' with Nats....
In acquiring right-hander Brian Bruney from the Yankees on Dec. 7, the Nationals picked up a power arm who could pitch in the late innings. Bruney will battle right-hander Matt Capps for the closer role.
Bruney, who was selected by Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo in the 2000 First-Year Player Draft when Rizzo was with the D-backs, was 5-0 with a 3.92 ERA in 44 appearances as the Yanks' setup man in '09.
However, Bruney, 27, was left off the Yankees' playoff roster in the first two rounds before being activated for the World Series against the Phillies.
MLB.com caught up with Bruney recently to talk about his future with the Nationals, his relationship with Rizzo and his last year with the Yankees.
Bruney eager for 'challenge' with Nats....
Nats bring aboard Whitesell, Bruntlett
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals agreed to terms with first baseman Josh Whitesell and infielder Eric Bruntlett on 2010 Minor League contracts on Monday. Both players have been invited to Spring Training.
Nats bring aboard Whitesell, Bruntlett....
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals agreed to terms with first baseman Josh Whitesell and infielder Eric Bruntlett on 2010 Minor League contracts on Monday. Both players have been invited to Spring Training.
Nats bring aboard Whitesell, Bruntlett....
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Nationals make 'Everyday' addition
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals made it official on Saturday morning, agreeing to terms with reliever Eddie Guardado on a Minor League deal with an invite to big league Spring Training. The news was first reported on Tuesday about the agreement.
Nationals make 'Everyday' addition....
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals made it official on Saturday morning, agreeing to terms with reliever Eddie Guardado on a Minor League deal with an invite to big league Spring Training. The news was first reported on Tuesday about the agreement.
Nationals make 'Everyday' addition....
Nats faced challenges in 2009
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
Before the 2009 season started, the Nationals believed they would be better than last year's team, which lost 102 games. Acquiring Adam Dunn, Scott Olsen and Josh Willingham was the impetus for that thinking.
Nats faced challenges in 2009....
Before the 2009 season started, the Nationals believed they would be better than last year's team, which lost 102 games. Acquiring Adam Dunn, Scott Olsen and Josh Willingham was the impetus for that thinking.
Nats faced challenges in 2009....
This Christmas better than last for Bergmann
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
Around Christmas time in 2008, right-hander Jason Bergmann didn't know where he stood with the Nationals. He was coming off a disappointing season as a starter, going 2-11 with a 5.09 ERA.
After being demoted to the bullpen in '09, Bergmann, 28, took advantage of the situation after the All-Star break, posting a 3.38 ERA. Now, Bergmann goes into this Christmas knowing that he will be a member of Washington's bullpen.
MLB.com caught up with Bergmann in Florida to talk about what Christmas will mean to him this year.
This Christmas better than last for Bergmann....
Around Christmas time in 2008, right-hander Jason Bergmann didn't know where he stood with the Nationals. He was coming off a disappointing season as a starter, going 2-11 with a 5.09 ERA.
After being demoted to the bullpen in '09, Bergmann, 28, took advantage of the situation after the All-Star break, posting a 3.38 ERA. Now, Bergmann goes into this Christmas knowing that he will be a member of Washington's bullpen.
MLB.com caught up with Bergmann in Florida to talk about what Christmas will mean to him this year.
This Christmas better than last for Bergmann....
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Capps, Nats agree to one-year deal
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- Right-hander Matt Capps has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Nationals, pending a physical, according to Capps and his agent, Paul Kinzer. Monetary figures were not disclosed.
Capps, Nats agree to one-year deal....
WASHINGTON -- Right-hander Matt Capps has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Nationals, pending a physical, according to Capps and his agent, Paul Kinzer. Monetary figures were not disclosed.
Capps, Nats agree to one-year deal....
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Nationals set to sign Guardado
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals continue to be busy this offseason, and they are set to sign left-hander Eddie Guardado, according to a baseball source. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
Nationals set to sign Guardado....
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals continue to be busy this offseason, and they are set to sign left-hander Eddie Guardado, according to a baseball source. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
Nationals set to sign Guardado....
Marquis eager to help Nationals improve
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals made it official Tuesday, signing right-hander Jason Marquis to a two-year, $15 million contract.
Marquis eager to help Nationals improve....
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals made it official Tuesday, signing right-hander Jason Marquis to a two-year, $15 million contract.
Marquis eager to help Nationals improve....
Capps to sign with Nationals or Cubs
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- Free agent right-hander Matt Capps will sign with either the Cubs or Nationals, according to his agent, Paul Kinzer. Capps is expected to make a decision on Wednesday night.
Capps to sign with Nationals or Cubs....
WASHINGTON -- Free agent right-hander Matt Capps will sign with either the Cubs or Nationals, according to his agent, Paul Kinzer. Capps is expected to make a decision on Wednesday night.
Capps to sign with Nationals or Cubs....
Monday, December 21, 2009
Nationals close to deal with Marquis
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
The Nationals are close to agreeing to terms with free agent right-hander Jason Marquis, according to a baseball source. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Nationals close to deal with Marquis....
The Nationals are close to agreeing to terms with free agent right-hander Jason Marquis, according to a baseball source. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Nationals close to deal with Marquis....
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Nationals a finalist to acquire Capps
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
The Nationals are a finalist to acquire the services of free-agent right-hander Matt Capps, according to a baseball source.
Nationals a finalist to acquire Capps....
The Nationals are a finalist to acquire the services of free-agent right-hander Matt Capps, according to a baseball source.
Nationals a finalist to acquire Capps....
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Rizzo offers his insight into 2010
Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo answered questions during a live Web chat with fans on Thursday, offering insight into what to expect in 2010.
Rizzo offers his insight into 2010....
Rizzo offers his insight into 2010....
Carpenter, Taylor to return in 2010
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
Bob Carpenter and Debbi Taylor are back as the Nationals' play-by-play voice and sideline reporter, respectively. They both work for the Mid Atlantic Sports Network.
Carpenter, Taylor to return in 2010....
Bob Carpenter and Debbi Taylor are back as the Nationals' play-by-play voice and sideline reporter, respectively. They both work for the Mid Atlantic Sports Network.
Carpenter, Taylor to return in 2010....
Balester open to move to bullpen
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
Right-hander Collin Balester views himself as a starter, but the Nationals have not ruled out making him work out of the bullpen if they can't acquire quality relievers from the outside.
Balester open to move to bullpen....
Right-hander Collin Balester views himself as a starter, but the Nationals have not ruled out making him work out of the bullpen if they can't acquire quality relievers from the outside.
Balester open to move to bullpen....
Nationals cut cost of some tickets
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
The Nationals on Wednesday announced individual ticket prices for the 2010 season at Nationals Park.
Individual tickets will still be available for as low as $5 on game day. Fans will also have new economy parking options just blocks from Nationals Park, making it easier and less expensive for fans to include a trip to Nationals Park in their summer plans.
Nationals cut cost of some tickets....
The Nationals on Wednesday announced individual ticket prices for the 2010 season at Nationals Park.
Individual tickets will still be available for as low as $5 on game day. Fans will also have new economy parking options just blocks from Nationals Park, making it easier and less expensive for fans to include a trip to Nationals Park in their summer plans.
Nationals cut cost of some tickets....
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Nats GM attends Chapman's workout
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo went to Houston on Tuesday to watch left-hander Aroldis Chapman work out, according to a baseball source.
Nats GM attends Chapman's workout....
Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo went to Houston on Tuesday to watch left-hander Aroldis Chapman work out, according to a baseball source.
Nats GM attends Chapman's workout....
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Marquis interested in Nationals
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
Last week at the Winter Meetings, it was revealed that the Nationals had interest in free-agent right-hander Jason Marquis. It turns out that the feelings are mutual.
Marquis interested in Nationals....
Last week at the Winter Meetings, it was revealed that the Nationals had interest in free-agent right-hander Jason Marquis. It turns out that the feelings are mutual.
Marquis interested in Nationals....
Six sign Minors contracts with Nats
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
The Nationals signed pitchers Joel Peralta, Logan Kensing and Ryan Speier, catcher Jamie Burke, infielder Pete Orr and outfielder Jerry Owens to Minor League contracts on Tuesday.
Six sign Minors contracts with Nats....
The Nationals signed pitchers Joel Peralta, Logan Kensing and Ryan Speier, catcher Jamie Burke, infielder Pete Orr and outfielder Jerry Owens to Minor League contracts on Tuesday.
Six sign Minors contracts with Nats....
Flores overjoyed with signing of Pudge
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
Catcher Jesus Flores was overjoyed when he learned that the Nationals signed catcher Ivan Rodriguez to a two-year, $6 million contract last week.
Flores overjoyed with signing of Pudge....
Catcher Jesus Flores was overjoyed when he learned that the Nationals signed catcher Ivan Rodriguez to a two-year, $6 million contract last week.
Flores overjoyed with signing of Pudge....
Monday, December 14, 2009
Olsen returns to Nationals for 2010
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals have re-signed left-hander Scott Olsen to a one-year, $1 million contract, according to a baseball source.
The Nationals have not confirmed the report.
Olsen returns to Nationals for 2010....
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals have re-signed left-hander Scott Olsen to a one-year, $1 million contract, according to a baseball source.
The Nationals have not confirmed the report.
Olsen returns to Nationals for 2010....
Righty Speier signs Minors deal with Nats
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- Looking to add depth in their bullpen, the Nationals signed right-hander Ryan Speier to a Minor League contract on Saturday with an invitation to Spring Training.
Righty Speier signs Minors deal with Nats....
WASHINGTON -- Looking to add depth in their bullpen, the Nationals signed right-hander Ryan Speier to a Minor League contract on Saturday with an invitation to Spring Training.
Righty Speier signs Minors deal with Nats....
Nats cut ties with hurlers MacDougal, Olsen
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals decided on Saturday not to tender 2010 contracts to pitchers Mike MacDougal and Scott Olsen, who were eligible for arbitration. But Washington did tender offers to outfielder Josh Willingham, catchers Jesus Flores and Wil Nieves and pitchers Jason Bergmann, Brian Bruney and Sean Burnett before the 11:59 p.m. ET deadline.
Nats cut ties with hurlers MacDougal, Olsen....
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals decided on Saturday not to tender 2010 contracts to pitchers Mike MacDougal and Scott Olsen, who were eligible for arbitration. But Washington did tender offers to outfielder Josh Willingham, catchers Jesus Flores and Wil Nieves and pitchers Jason Bergmann, Brian Bruney and Sean Burnett before the 11:59 p.m. ET deadline.
Nats cut ties with hurlers MacDougal, Olsen....
Pudge out to repeat history with Nats
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- Call Nationals catcher Ivan Rodriguez the quick fixer. He has a track record of helping teams become playoff contenders.
Pudge out to repeat history with Nats....
WASHINGTON -- Call Nationals catcher Ivan Rodriguez the quick fixer. He has a track record of helping teams become playoff contenders.
Pudge out to repeat history with Nats....
Strasburg gives back to San Diego State
By Rhett Bollinger / MLB.com
Nationals No. 1 pick Stephen Strasburg gave back to where he starred collegiately by donating $141,000 to the San Diego State baseball program, The Associated Press reported on Friday.
Strasburg gives back to San Diego State....
Nationals No. 1 pick Stephen Strasburg gave back to where he starred collegiately by donating $141,000 to the San Diego State baseball program, The Associated Press reported on Friday.
Strasburg gives back to San Diego State....
Friday, December 11, 2009
Nats welcome Pudge to DC
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals introduced catcher Ivan Rodriguez at a news conference Friday afternoon. On Monday, the two parties had agreed to terms on a two-year, $6 million contract.
Nats welcome Pudge to DC....
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals introduced catcher Ivan Rodriguez at a news conference Friday afternoon. On Monday, the two parties had agreed to terms on a two-year, $6 million contract.
Nats welcome Pudge to DC....
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Nationals put pieces in place at Meetings
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
INDIANAPOLIS -- When the Winter Meetings began Monday, it was the Nationals getting most of the publicity.
Nationals put pieces in place at Meetings....
INDIANAPOLIS -- When the Winter Meetings began Monday, it was the Nationals getting most of the publicity.
Nationals put pieces in place at Meetings....
Nationals send top Rule 5 pick to Yanks
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Nationals selected four players in Major League Baseball's Rule 5 Draft on Thursday and traded their top selection and the first overall pick, outfielder Jamie Hoffmann, to the Yankees to complete the deal that brought right-hander Brian Bruney to the Nationals.
Nationals send top Rule 5 pick to Yanks....
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Nationals selected four players in Major League Baseball's Rule 5 Draft on Thursday and traded their top selection and the first overall pick, outfielder Jamie Hoffmann, to the Yankees to complete the deal that brought right-hander Brian Bruney to the Nationals.
Nationals send top Rule 5 pick to Yanks....
Nats searching for arms, backup infielder
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Nationals spent most of Wednesday talking to opposing teams about possible trade scenarios and trying to sign free agents. But by the end of Day 3 of the Winter Meetings, the team did not make a deal.
Nats searching for arms, backup infielder....
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Nationals spent most of Wednesday talking to opposing teams about possible trade scenarios and trying to sign free agents. But by the end of Day 3 of the Winter Meetings, the team did not make a deal.
Nats searching for arms, backup infielder....
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Boras: Two-year offer sealed Pudge deal
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
INDIANAPOLIS -- Agent Scott Boras confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that catcher Ivan Rodriguez agreed to terms with the Nationals because he was offered a two-year deal.
Boras: Two-year offer sealed Pudge deal....
INDIANAPOLIS -- Agent Scott Boras confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that catcher Ivan Rodriguez agreed to terms with the Nationals because he was offered a two-year deal.
Boras: Two-year offer sealed Pudge deal....
'Progress' coming to Nats at Meetings
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
INDIANAPOLIS -- On Monday, the Nationals were the busiest team at the Winter Meetings, but they didn't make any significant moves on Tuesday.
'Progress' coming to Nats at Meetings....
INDIANAPOLIS -- On Monday, the Nationals were the busiest team at the Winter Meetings, but they didn't make any significant moves on Tuesday.
'Progress' coming to Nats at Meetings....
Pudge deal with Nats awaiting physical
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
INDIANAPOLIS -- A day after it was revealed that the Nationals and catcher Ivan Rodriguez agreed to a two-year, $6 million deal, general manager Mike Rizzo and team president Stan Kasten decided not to talk to local reporters about Rodriguez because, according to baseball sources, there is a physical pending.
Pudge deal with Nats awaiting physical....
INDIANAPOLIS -- A day after it was revealed that the Nationals and catcher Ivan Rodriguez agreed to a two-year, $6 million deal, general manager Mike Rizzo and team president Stan Kasten decided not to talk to local reporters about Rodriguez because, according to baseball sources, there is a physical pending.
Pudge deal with Nats awaiting physical....
Nats sign Owens to Minors deal
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Nationals have signed outfielder Jerry Owens to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training.
Nats sign Owens to Minors deal....
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Nationals have signed outfielder Jerry Owens to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training.
Nats sign Owens to Minors deal....
Acta has no hard feelings toward Nats
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
INDIANAPOLIS -- If one expects Manny Acta to be bitter toward the Nationals, think again.
Acta has no hard feelings toward Nats....
INDIANAPOLIS -- If one expects Manny Acta to be bitter toward the Nationals, think again.
Acta has no hard feelings toward Nats....
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Pudge agrees to two-year deal with Nats
By Bill Ladson and Jesse Sanchez / MLB.com
INDIANAPOLIS -- Veteran catcher Ivan Rodriguez has agreed to a two-year, $6 million deal with the Nationals, MLB.com learned on Monday night. Washington has not confirmed the report.
Pudge agrees to two-year deal with Nats....
INDIANAPOLIS -- Veteran catcher Ivan Rodriguez has agreed to a two-year, $6 million deal with the Nationals, MLB.com learned on Monday night. Washington has not confirmed the report.
Pudge agrees to two-year deal with Nats....
Nats waste little time improving 'pen
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
INDIANAPOLIS -- During the first day of the Winter Meetings, the Nationals were arguably the busiest team. Early on Monday, they made a move to improve their bullpen, acquiring reliever Brian Bruney from the Yankees for a player to be named.
Nats waste little time improving 'pen....
INDIANAPOLIS -- During the first day of the Winter Meetings, the Nationals were arguably the busiest team. Early on Monday, they made a move to improve their bullpen, acquiring reliever Brian Bruney from the Yankees for a player to be named.
Nats waste little time improving 'pen....
Monday, December 7, 2009
Nationals acquire Bruney from Yankees
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
INDIANAPOLIS -- Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo thinks he has improved his club's bullpen by acquiring right-hander Brian Bruney from the Yankees on Monday for a player to be named.
Nationals acquire Bruney from Yankees....
INDIANAPOLIS -- Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo thinks he has improved his club's bullpen by acquiring right-hander Brian Bruney from the Yankees on Monday for a player to be named.
Nationals acquire Bruney from Yankees....
Guzman unsure about position switch
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
INDIANAPOLIS -- Cristian Guzman still isn't sure if he's on board with making the switch from shortstop to second base for the Nationals, according to his agent, Stanley King, and there are no plans for him to play winter ball in order to get acclimated at the new position, which he has never played.
At the moment, Guzman is still recovering from right shoulder surgery, which took place in early October.
Guzman unsure about position switch....
INDIANAPOLIS -- Cristian Guzman still isn't sure if he's on board with making the switch from shortstop to second base for the Nationals, according to his agent, Stanley King, and there are no plans for him to play winter ball in order to get acclimated at the new position, which he has never played.
At the moment, Guzman is still recovering from right shoulder surgery, which took place in early October.
Guzman unsure about position switch....
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Nationals' Willingham on Mets' radar
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
Add the Mets as one of the teams who have interest in Nationals left fielder Josh Willingham, according to a baseball source. The Giants, Mariners and Braves are the other teams who are reportedly interested in acquiring his services.
Nationals' Willingham on Mets' radar....
Add the Mets as one of the teams who have interest in Nationals left fielder Josh Willingham, according to a baseball source. The Giants, Mariners and Braves are the other teams who are reportedly interested in acquiring his services.
Nationals' Willingham on Mets' radar....
Prospects show change for Nationals
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
Since arriving in Washington after the 2004 season, the Nationals' farm system has come a long way.
Prospects show change for Nationals....
Since arriving in Washington after the 2004 season, the Nationals' farm system has come a long way.
Prospects show change for Nationals....
Nats appoint Minor League coaches
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals named their Minor League managers for the 2010 season on Friday.
Nats appoint Minor League coaches....
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals named their Minor League managers for the 2010 season on Friday.
Nats appoint Minor League coaches....
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Pitching the focus for Nats at Meetings
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- After watching his team drop 103 games this past season, it's pretty clear what general manager Mike Rizzo has to do to improve the Nationals: acquire quality pitching.
Pitching the focus for Nats at Meetings....
WASHINGTON -- After watching his team drop 103 games this past season, it's pretty clear what general manager Mike Rizzo has to do to improve the Nationals: acquire quality pitching.
Pitching the focus for Nats at Meetings....
Nats elect not to offer arbitration
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals did not offer arbitration to any of their free agents, which include catcher Josh Bard, right-hander Livan Hernandez, outfielder Austin Kearns, left-hander Ron Villone and first baseman Dmitri Young.
None of the players were Type A or B free agents -- rankings are based on a player's performance during the previous two seasons.
Nats elect not to offer arbitration....
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals did not offer arbitration to any of their free agents, which include catcher Josh Bard, right-hander Livan Hernandez, outfielder Austin Kearns, left-hander Ron Villone and first baseman Dmitri Young.
None of the players were Type A or B free agents -- rankings are based on a player's performance during the previous two seasons.
Nats elect not to offer arbitration....
Monday, November 30, 2009
Seasoned hurlers lead Nats' 2009 class
By Lisa Winston / MLB.com
It might have slipped past most folks' radars that the Washington Nationals signed 14 of their first 15 Draft picks this summer, and continued to directly address their most pressing need for big league pitching by taking college hurlers with seven picks in the first 10 rounds.
In fact, it might have slipped past most folks' radars that the Nationals even drafted more than two players in 2009, given the avid and well-deserved press that their top two picks got.
Seasoned hurlers lead Nats' 2009 class....
It might have slipped past most folks' radars that the Washington Nationals signed 14 of their first 15 Draft picks this summer, and continued to directly address their most pressing need for big league pitching by taking college hurlers with seven picks in the first 10 rounds.
In fact, it might have slipped past most folks' radars that the Nationals even drafted more than two players in 2009, given the avid and well-deserved press that their top two picks got.
Seasoned hurlers lead Nats' 2009 class....
McCatty sees potential, room for growth
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- Steve McCatty will be in his first full season as Nationals pitching coach in 2010, and he made it clear recently that he wants to see his staff improve from last year.
McCatty sees potential, room for growth....
WASHINGTON -- Steve McCatty will be in his first full season as Nationals pitching coach in 2010, and he made it clear recently that he wants to see his staff improve from last year.
McCatty sees potential, room for growth....
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Harris, Hudson form bond off the field
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- Nationals outfielder/infielder Willie Harris and free-agent second baseman Orlando Hudson have never played together in professional baseball, but they are the best of friends.
Harris, Hudson form bond off the field....
WASHINGTON -- Nationals outfielder/infielder Willie Harris and free-agent second baseman Orlando Hudson have never played together in professional baseball, but they are the best of friends.
Harris, Hudson form bond off the field....
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Lannan one of many Nats providing hope
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- Since they arrived in the nation's capital in 2005, the Nationals have always given back in the D.C. metro area, and '09 was no different.
For example, they visited wounded soldiers at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, hosted numerous baseball clinics at Nationals Park and donated almost 100,000 tickets to various groups.
Left-hander John Lannan received the most recognition when it came to giving back in Washington. He was the Nats' candidate for the Roberto Clemente Award this season, which recognizes the player who combines giving back to the community with outstanding on-field skills.
Lannan one of many Nats providing hope....
WASHINGTON -- Since they arrived in the nation's capital in 2005, the Nationals have always given back in the D.C. metro area, and '09 was no different.
For example, they visited wounded soldiers at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, hosted numerous baseball clinics at Nationals Park and donated almost 100,000 tickets to various groups.
Left-hander John Lannan received the most recognition when it came to giving back in Washington. He was the Nats' candidate for the Roberto Clemente Award this season, which recognizes the player who combines giving back to the community with outstanding on-field skills.
Lannan one of many Nats providing hope....
Zimmerman grabs spot on TYIB ballot
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- What do Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman and the Racing Presidents have in common? They are nominees for the 2009 This Year in Baseball Awards.
Zimmerman grabs spot on TYIB ballot....
WASHINGTON -- What do Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman and the Racing Presidents have in common? They are nominees for the 2009 This Year in Baseball Awards.
Zimmerman grabs spot on TYIB ballot....
Pair of Nats prospects honored by Topps
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- Nationals infielder Danny Espinosa and catcher Derek Norris were among Topps' Class A All-Stars on Wednesday.
Pair of Nats prospects honored by Topps....
WASHINGTON -- Nationals infielder Danny Espinosa and catcher Derek Norris were among Topps' Class A All-Stars on Wednesday.
Pair of Nats prospects honored by Topps....
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Nats mourn loss of DC icon Pollin
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals were saddened to learn about the passing of Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin on Tuesday. Pollin, 85, owned the NBA franchise for more than 40 years.
Nats mourn loss of DC icon Pollin....
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals were saddened to learn about the passing of Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin on Tuesday. Pollin, 85, owned the NBA franchise for more than 40 years.
Nats mourn loss of DC icon Pollin....
Nationals have a lot to look forward to
By Lisa Winston / MLB.com
Numbers don't always tell the whole story. If they did, fans of the Nationals might not have much reason to feel optimistic, after their big league team suffered through its second consecutive 100-loss season (59-103).
The truth is, there is a lot for Nationals fans to be excited about right now.
Nationals have a lot to look forward to....
Numbers don't always tell the whole story. If they did, fans of the Nationals might not have much reason to feel optimistic, after their big league team suffered through its second consecutive 100-loss season (59-103).
The truth is, there is a lot for Nationals fans to be excited about right now.
Nationals have a lot to look forward to....
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Morgan's hand returning to full strength
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- Nationals center fielder Nyjer Morgan has a reason to be in great spirits before the Thanksgiving holiday. The left hand he broke last August is 100 percent. So much so that he took 30 swings off a tee on Wednesday.
Morgan, 29, acknowledged that he went overboard taking that many cuts, but he was eager to find how healthy the hand was.
Morgan's hand returning to full strength....
WASHINGTON -- Nationals center fielder Nyjer Morgan has a reason to be in great spirits before the Thanksgiving holiday. The left hand he broke last August is 100 percent. So much so that he took 30 swings off a tee on Wednesday.
Morgan, 29, acknowledged that he went overboard taking that many cuts, but he was eager to find how healthy the hand was.
Morgan's hand returning to full strength....
Nats have proud history of awards
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- Since 1969, the Nationals/Expos have had their share of award-winning players, from Andre Dawson to Ryan Zimmerman.
Nats have proud history of awards....
WASHINGTON -- Since 1969, the Nationals/Expos have had their share of award-winning players, from Andre Dawson to Ryan Zimmerman.
Nats have proud history of awards....
Surgery not necessary for Strasburg
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals received good news Friday.
Right-hander Stephen Strasburg will not need surgery on his left knee, according to a baseball source.
Surgery not necessary for Strasburg....
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals received good news Friday.
Right-hander Stephen Strasburg will not need surgery on his left knee, according to a baseball source.
Surgery not necessary for Strasburg....
Nationals' coaching staff in place
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals have retained hitting coach Rick Eckstein, pitching coach Steve McCatty and third-base coach Pat Listach.
The club also named John McLaren the bench coach, replacing Pat Corrales; Jim Lett as bullpen coach, replacing Randy Knorr; and Dan Radison the first-base coach, replacing Marquis Grissom.
Nationals' coaching staff in place....
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals have retained hitting coach Rick Eckstein, pitching coach Steve McCatty and third-base coach Pat Listach.
The club also named John McLaren the bench coach, replacing Pat Corrales; Jim Lett as bullpen coach, replacing Randy Knorr; and Dan Radison the first-base coach, replacing Marquis Grissom.
Nationals' coaching staff in place....
Nats to name Foli quality control coach
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- Tim Foli is expected to be a quality control coach with the Nationals, according to manager Jim Riggleman.
Foli will be involved in batting practice before games and be an advisor to Riggleman and general manager Mike Rizzo. Foli, who is considered one of the best teachers in the organization, will also help develop players in the Minor Leagues.
Nats to name Foli quality control coach....
WASHINGTON -- Tim Foli is expected to be a quality control coach with the Nationals, according to manager Jim Riggleman.
Foli will be involved in batting practice before games and be an advisor to Riggleman and general manager Mike Rizzo. Foli, who is considered one of the best teachers in the organization, will also help develop players in the Minor Leagues.
Nats to name Foli quality control coach....
Nats take precaution with Strasburg
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg has been scratched from Saturday's start in the Arizona Fall League championship game because of a twisted left knee, suffered during a Phoenix Desert Dogs workout on Thursday afternoon.
The injury is not considered serious. An MRI showed inflammation in the knee.
Nats take precaution with Strasburg....
WASHINGTON -- Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg has been scratched from Saturday's start in the Arizona Fall League championship game because of a twisted left knee, suffered during a Phoenix Desert Dogs workout on Thursday afternoon.
The injury is not considered serious. An MRI showed inflammation in the knee.
Nats take precaution with Strasburg....
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Nats in market for big-name pitching
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- With free agency starting at 12:01 a.m. ET on Friday, the Nationals are expected to be players.
Look for them to spend most of their money on pitching because they were at the bottom of the National League in that department this past season.
Nats in market for big-name pitching....
WASHINGTON -- With free agency starting at 12:01 a.m. ET on Friday, the Nationals are expected to be players.
Look for them to spend most of their money on pitching because they were at the bottom of the National League in that department this past season.
Nats in market for big-name pitching....
Nats name Johnson senior advisor to GM
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals named Davey Johnson as the senior advisor to general manager Mike Rizzo on Wednesday afternoon.
Nats name Johnson senior advisor to GM....
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals named Davey Johnson as the senior advisor to general manager Mike Rizzo on Wednesday afternoon.
Nats name Johnson senior advisor to GM....
Nats add three arms to 40-man roster
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals selected the contracts of pitchers Juan Jaime, Atahualpa Severino and Aaron Thompson on Thursday.
Nats add three arms to 40-man roster....
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals selected the contracts of pitchers Juan Jaime, Atahualpa Severino and Aaron Thompson on Thursday.
Nats add three arms to 40-man roster....
McLaren tabbed as Nats' bench coach
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals will soon announce that John McLaren will be Jim Riggleman's bench coach and they have retained Rick Eckstein, Pat Listach and Steve McCatty as the hitting coach, third-base coach and pitching coach, respectively, according to a baseball source.
McLaren tabbed as Nats' bench coach....
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals will soon announce that John McLaren will be Jim Riggleman's bench coach and they have retained Rick Eckstein, Pat Listach and Steve McCatty as the hitting coach, third-base coach and pitching coach, respectively, according to a baseball source.
McLaren tabbed as Nats' bench coach....
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Nats interested in free agent Lackey
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals are one of several teams who have expressed interest in free agent right-hander John Lackey, according to a baseball source.
The team is reportedly in competition with the Angels, Red Sox, Yankees and Mets for his services.
Nats interested in free agent Lackey....
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals are one of several teams who have expressed interest in free agent right-hander John Lackey, according to a baseball source.
The team is reportedly in competition with the Angels, Red Sox, Yankees and Mets for his services.
Nats interested in free agent Lackey....
Espinosa, Dogs nab AFL East crown
By Brittany Ghiroli / Special to MLB.com
With one eye on the upcoming Arizona Fall League playoffs, Phoenix wasted no time in clinching the AFL East on Monday afternoon.
Espinosa, Dogs nab AFL East crown....
With one eye on the upcoming Arizona Fall League playoffs, Phoenix wasted no time in clinching the AFL East on Monday afternoon.
Espinosa, Dogs nab AFL East crown....
Nats hire two for front-office positions
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals hired Bryan Minniti as the assistant general manager and Jay Sartori as the director of baseball operations on Monday afternoon.
Nats hire two for front-office positions....
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals hired Bryan Minniti as the assistant general manager and Jay Sartori as the director of baseball operations on Monday afternoon.
Nats hire two for front-office positions....
Olsen's shoulder feels 100 percent
Nationals left-hander Scott Olsen is arbitration eligible and it's not known if he will remain with the club.
Olsen is coming off an injury-plagued season in which he pitched 11 games for Washington. A small tear in his left labrum is the reason his season was cut short.
When reached by phone recently, Olsen said he is not sure what the Nationals are thinking these days, but he made it known that his shoulder is 100 percent.
Olsen's shoulder feels 100 percent....
Olsen is coming off an injury-plagued season in which he pitched 11 games for Washington. A small tear in his left labrum is the reason his season was cut short.
When reached by phone recently, Olsen said he is not sure what the Nationals are thinking these days, but he made it known that his shoulder is 100 percent.
Olsen's shoulder feels 100 percent....
Monday, November 16, 2009
Grissom will not return as Nats coach
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- Former Major League outfielder Marquis Grissom will not be back as the Nationals' first-base coach, MLB.com learned on Saturday.
No reason was given for Grissom's departure, and Grissom and general manager Mike Rizzo were not available for comment. A baseball source said that Grissom has been offered a job in the organization.
Grissom will not return as Nats coach....
WASHINGTON -- Former Major League outfielder Marquis Grissom will not be back as the Nationals' first-base coach, MLB.com learned on Saturday.
No reason was given for Grissom's departure, and Grissom and general manager Mike Rizzo were not available for comment. A baseball source said that Grissom has been offered a job in the organization.
Grissom will not return as Nats coach....
Strasburg shines in return from neck injury
By Tom Singer / MLB.com
PHOENIX -- Stephen Strasburg came back from having pain in his neck to being a pain in the neck, to the Peoria Saguaros.
Making his first Arizona Fall League start in 12 days on Saturday, Strasburg hurled one-hit shutout ball through 3 2/3 innings to earn his league-high fourth win in the Phoenix Desert Dogs' 1-0 victory over Peoria at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.
Strasburg shines in return from neck injury....
PHOENIX -- Stephen Strasburg came back from having pain in his neck to being a pain in the neck, to the Peoria Saguaros.
Making his first Arizona Fall League start in 12 days on Saturday, Strasburg hurled one-hit shutout ball through 3 2/3 innings to earn his league-high fourth win in the Phoenix Desert Dogs' 1-0 victory over Peoria at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.
Strasburg shines in return from neck injury....
Friday, November 13, 2009
Nats show interest in DeRosa, Gonzalez
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- Looking to improve from this past season, the Nationals have expressed interest in reliever Mike Gonzalez and infielder/outfielder Mark DeRosa, according to two baseball sources. Both players are free agents.
Nats show interest in DeRosa, Gonzalez....
WASHINGTON -- Looking to improve from this past season, the Nationals have expressed interest in reliever Mike Gonzalez and infielder/outfielder Mark DeRosa, according to two baseball sources. Both players are free agents.
Nats show interest in DeRosa, Gonzalez....
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Zimmerman wins Silver Slugger Award
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- Call Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman a two-time award winner. On Wednesday, he won his first Gold Glove Award. On Thursday, Zimmerman won the 2009 National League Silver Slugger Award.
Zimmerman wins Silver Slugger Award....
WASHINGTON -- Call Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman a two-time award winner. On Wednesday, he won his first Gold Glove Award. On Thursday, Zimmerman won the 2009 National League Silver Slugger Award.
Zimmerman wins Silver Slugger Award....
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Nationals appoint Riggleman manager
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- As a kid growing up in the 1950s and '60s, Jim Riggleman was a Senators fan and often went to Griffith Stadium to watch them play.
On Thursday afternoon, Riggleman's dreams came true when the Nationals named him their permanent manager with a two-year deal, with an option for a third year. The monetary amount of the contract was not disclosed.
The news comes five months after Riggleman was named the interim skipper, replacing Manny Acta.
Nationals appoint Riggleman manager....
WASHINGTON -- As a kid growing up in the 1950s and '60s, Jim Riggleman was a Senators fan and often went to Griffith Stadium to watch them play.
On Thursday afternoon, Riggleman's dreams came true when the Nationals named him their permanent manager with a two-year deal, with an option for a third year. The monetary amount of the contract was not disclosed.
The news comes five months after Riggleman was named the interim skipper, replacing Manny Acta.
Nationals appoint Riggleman manager....
Zimmerman snags NL Gold Glove
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- Third baseman Ryan Zimmerman made history on Wednesday, becoming the first Nationals player to win a National League Gold Glove Award.
Zimmerman snags NL Gold Glove....
WASHINGTON -- Third baseman Ryan Zimmerman made history on Wednesday, becoming the first Nationals player to win a National League Gold Glove Award.
Zimmerman snags NL Gold Glove....
Valentine on short list for Nats manager
By Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com
CHICAGO -- Bobby Valentine has emerged as a top candidate to manage the Washington Nationals, Mike Rizzo, the team's general manager, told MLB.com on Tuesday.
An announcement is expected to come on Friday, two days after the annual GM Meetings here break up.
Valentine on short list for Nats manager....
CHICAGO -- Bobby Valentine has emerged as a top candidate to manage the Washington Nationals, Mike Rizzo, the team's general manager, told MLB.com on Tuesday.
An announcement is expected to come on Friday, two days after the annual GM Meetings here break up.
Valentine on short list for Nats manager....
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Riggleman: Nats to decide soon
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- Nationals interim manager Jim Riggleman doesn't know if he'll be at the helm on a permanent basis, but he indicated a decision could be made after the General Managers Meetings.
Riggleman: Nats to decide soon....
WASHINGTON -- Nationals interim manager Jim Riggleman doesn't know if he'll be at the helm on a permanent basis, but he indicated a decision could be made after the General Managers Meetings.
Riggleman: Nats to decide soon....
Gold Glove in sight for Zimmerman
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- What kind of year did Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman have with the glove this past season? Strong enough to be considered for the National League Gold Glove Award, which will be announced on Wednesday.
Gold Glove in sight for Zimmerman....
WASHINGTON -- What kind of year did Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman have with the glove this past season? Strong enough to be considered for the National League Gold Glove Award, which will be announced on Wednesday.
Gold Glove in sight for Zimmerman....
Nationals lose three more to Blue Jays
Bob Hamelin, Marteese Robinson and Brian Parker have decided to leave the Nationals and work for the Blue Jays. They will be reunited with former Nationals scouting director Dana Brown.
Nationals lose three more to Blue Jays....
Nationals lose three more to Blue Jays....
Strasburg earns AFL's Pitcher of the Week
By Lisa Winston / MLB.com
Though a strained neck muscle kept Washington Nationals prospect Stephen Strasburg from being able to participate in Saturday's Rising Stars Showcase game, it didn't prevent him from earning the Arizona Fall League's most recent Pitcher of the Week honors.
Strasburg earns AFL's Pitcher of the Week....
Though a strained neck muscle kept Washington Nationals prospect Stephen Strasburg from being able to participate in Saturday's Rising Stars Showcase game, it didn't prevent him from earning the Arizona Fall League's most recent Pitcher of the Week honors.
Strasburg earns AFL's Pitcher of the Week....
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Nats pass on Kearns' option
By Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com
Austin Kearns, Ron Villone and Dmitri Young all filed for free agency on Friday, thus taking care of the entire slate of eligible players for the Nationals.
Nats pass on Kearns' option....
Austin Kearns, Ron Villone and Dmitri Young all filed for free agency on Friday, thus taking care of the entire slate of eligible players for the Nationals.
Nats pass on Kearns' option....
Friday, November 6, 2009
Strasburg scratched from Rising Stars
By Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com
Nationals phenom Stephen Strasburg has been scratched from his scheduled start on Saturday, the team announced on Friday.
Strasburg scratched from Rising Stars....
Nationals phenom Stephen Strasburg has been scratched from his scheduled start on Saturday, the team announced on Friday.
Strasburg scratched from Rising Stars....
Several Nats prospects shine in AFL
By Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com
Is there a future front-line starter, closer, starting shortstop and first baseman in the group? It's too early to tell.
But Nationals assistant general manager Roy Clark is impressed with what he has seen out of the Nationals' prospects in the Arizona Fall League thus far.
Several Nats prospects shine in AFL....
Is there a future front-line starter, closer, starting shortstop and first baseman in the group? It's too early to tell.
But Nationals assistant general manager Roy Clark is impressed with what he has seen out of the Nationals' prospects in the Arizona Fall League thus far.
Several Nats prospects shine in AFL....
Hernandez, Bard file for free agency
By Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com
On Thursday, the first day eligible free agents can file, Josh Bard and Livan Hernandez opted to test the open market.
Hernandez, Bard file for free agency....
On Thursday, the first day eligible free agents can file, Josh Bard and Livan Hernandez opted to test the open market.
Hernandez, Bard file for free agency....
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Nats claim Slaten off waivers
By Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com
The Nationals claimed reliever Doug Slaten off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday.
Nats claim Slaten off waivers....
The Nationals claimed reliever Doug Slaten off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday.
Nats claim Slaten off waivers....
End of Series means flexibility for Nats
By Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com
The day after the end of the World Series marks the unofficial beginning of the offseason and the official start of free agency, which means it's decision time for Major League clubs. For the Nationals, it also means one very important thing: a little contractual freedom.
Beginning Thursday, players with expiring contracts and at least six years of Major League service time have a 15-day window to file for free agency. During that time, the team that player ended the 2009 season with has exclusive negotiation rights. After that, they are free to sign with any team.
End of Series means flexibility for Nats....
The day after the end of the World Series marks the unofficial beginning of the offseason and the official start of free agency, which means it's decision time for Major League clubs. For the Nationals, it also means one very important thing: a little contractual freedom.
Beginning Thursday, players with expiring contracts and at least six years of Major League service time have a 15-day window to file for free agency. During that time, the team that player ended the 2009 season with has exclusive negotiation rights. After that, they are free to sign with any team.
End of Series means flexibility for Nats....
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Nationals to participate in coat drive
By Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com
The Nationals are partnering with Serve DC to host the One Warm Coat Drive at Nationals Park from Nov. 5-Dec. 11.
Nationals to participate in coat drive....
The Nationals are partnering with Serve DC to host the One Warm Coat Drive at Nationals Park from Nov. 5-Dec. 11.
Nationals to participate in coat drive....
Path of the Pros: Adam Dunn
By Danny Wild / MLB.com
It was a towering, 400-foot home run in the summer of 2001 that, appropriately, introduced Adam Dunn to much of the baseball world.
Dunn, a 6-foot-6, 21-year-old outfielder just a few years removed from the high school football spotlight, hit a blast off Oakland prospect Juan Pena at the All-Star Futures Game in Seattle's new Safeco Field. It was, of course, a tiny glimpse of what was to follow.
Path of the Pros: Adam Dunn....
It was a towering, 400-foot home run in the summer of 2001 that, appropriately, introduced Adam Dunn to much of the baseball world.
Dunn, a 6-foot-6, 21-year-old outfielder just a few years removed from the high school football spotlight, hit a blast off Oakland prospect Juan Pena at the All-Star Futures Game in Seattle's new Safeco Field. It was, of course, a tiny glimpse of what was to follow.
Path of the Pros: Adam Dunn....
Knorr to manage at Double-A Harrisburg
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
After having conversations with Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo and interim manager Jim Riggleman, Randy Knorr has decided to become the manager of Double-A Harrisburg, replacing John Stearns.
Knorr to manage at Double-A Harrisburg....
After having conversations with Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo and interim manager Jim Riggleman, Randy Knorr has decided to become the manager of Double-A Harrisburg, replacing John Stearns.
Knorr to manage at Double-A Harrisburg....
Mattingly not interviewing with Nationals
By Alden Gonzalez and Ken Gurnick / MLB.com
Dodgers hitting coach Don Mattingly has declined to interview for the Nationals' opening for manager, Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti confirmed through a team spokesperson on Tuesday.
Mattingly not interviewing with Nationals....
Dodgers hitting coach Don Mattingly has declined to interview for the Nationals' opening for manager, Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti confirmed through a team spokesperson on Tuesday.
Mattingly not interviewing with Nationals....
Nationals make front-office moves
By Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com
The Nationals made a couple more front-office moves on Tuesday, when they named Ron Schueler special advisor to general manager Mike Rizzo and promoted Bill Singer to director of professional scouting.
Nationals make front-office moves....
The Nationals made a couple more front-office moves on Tuesday, when they named Ron Schueler special advisor to general manager Mike Rizzo and promoted Bill Singer to director of professional scouting.
Nationals make front-office moves....
Strasburg sharp in longest pro outing
By Tom Singer / MLB.com
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- In the longest outing of his fledgling professional career, Stephen Strasburg allowed a run and four hits over five innings in Phoenix's 10-2 victory over Surprise in Monday afternoon's Arizona Fall League game.
Strasburg sharp in longest pro outing....
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- In the longest outing of his fledgling professional career, Stephen Strasburg allowed a run and four hits over five innings in Phoenix's 10-2 victory over Surprise in Monday afternoon's Arizona Fall League game.
Strasburg sharp in longest pro outing....
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Nationals add two to front office
By Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com
The Nationals' plethora of offseason front-office moves continued earlier this week, when Kasey McKeon was named director of player procurement and Jay Robertson was named special assistant to the general manager.
Nationals add two to front office....
The Nationals' plethora of offseason front-office moves continued earlier this week, when Kasey McKeon was named director of player procurement and Jay Robertson was named special assistant to the general manager.
Nationals add two to front office....
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Strasburg impresses in AFL outing
By Tom Singer / MLB.com
PHOENIX -- It might have been daybreak for the dawning of the Stephen Strasburg Era. The setting was still the relatively laid-back Arizona Fall League, but Strasburg on Tuesday showed off the right arm that made him the top pick in June's First-Year Player Draft.
Strasburg impresses in AFL outing....
PHOENIX -- It might have been daybreak for the dawning of the Stephen Strasburg Era. The setting was still the relatively laid-back Arizona Fall League, but Strasburg on Tuesday showed off the right arm that made him the top pick in June's First-Year Player Draft.
Strasburg impresses in AFL outing....
Zimmerman honored as Web Gem champ
By Jordan Bastian / MLB.com
It would be easy to overlook the work of Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman at the hot corner. But game in and game out, Zimmerman has consistently put on a show for Washington, making highlight-reel plays commonplace in the nation's capital.
Zimmerman honored as Web Gem champ....
It would be easy to overlook the work of Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman at the hot corner. But game in and game out, Zimmerman has consistently put on a show for Washington, making highlight-reel plays commonplace in the nation's capital.
Zimmerman honored as Web Gem champ....
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Strasburg takes loss in second AFL start
By Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com
PEORIA, Ariz. -- It was a learning experience for the Nationals' Stephen Strasburg on Thursday at Peoria Stadium. In his second Arizona Fall League start for the Phoenix Desert Dogs, the No. 1 pick in the nation plummeted to earth.
Strasburg allowed eight earned runs and seven hits, including three homers (one a grand slam), in a 9-6 loss to the Peoria Javelinas. It was his first look at that kind of disaster. Take note that he gave up only 16 earned runs in 15 college starts this season for San Diego State, for which he was 13-1 with a 1.32 ERA during his junior year.
In his two AFL starts, he's 1-1 with a 10.50 ERA. Welcome to professional baseball.
Strasburg takes loss in second AFL start....
PEORIA, Ariz. -- It was a learning experience for the Nationals' Stephen Strasburg on Thursday at Peoria Stadium. In his second Arizona Fall League start for the Phoenix Desert Dogs, the No. 1 pick in the nation plummeted to earth.
Strasburg allowed eight earned runs and seven hits, including three homers (one a grand slam), in a 9-6 loss to the Peoria Javelinas. It was his first look at that kind of disaster. Take note that he gave up only 16 earned runs in 15 college starts this season for San Diego State, for which he was 13-1 with a 1.32 ERA during his junior year.
In his two AFL starts, he's 1-1 with a 10.50 ERA. Welcome to professional baseball.
Strasburg takes loss in second AFL start....
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Q&A with principal owner Lerner
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
Nationals principal owner Mark Lerner will be the first to tell you the Lerner Group was not happy that the team finished with the worst record in baseball for the second consecutive season. But he will also point out there was real progress made during the second half. Under interim manager Jim Riggleman, the Nationals played better baseball, going 33-42 and winning their last seven games of the 2009 season.
MLB.com reporter Bill Ladson recently caught up with Lerner, who answered questions by email about the Nationals and other topics surrounding the team.
Q&A with principal owner Lerner....
Nationals principal owner Mark Lerner will be the first to tell you the Lerner Group was not happy that the team finished with the worst record in baseball for the second consecutive season. But he will also point out there was real progress made during the second half. Under interim manager Jim Riggleman, the Nationals played better baseball, going 33-42 and winning their last seven games of the 2009 season.
MLB.com reporter Bill Ladson recently caught up with Lerner, who answered questions by email about the Nationals and other topics surrounding the team.
Q&A with principal owner Lerner....
Mattingly approached by Nats
By Ken Gurnick / MLB.com
PHILADELPHIA -- Dodgers hitting coach Don Mattingly, presumably being groomed to take over when manager Joe Torre retires, has interviewed for the vacant Cleveland Indians manager's job and has been approached through the Dodgers' front office by the Washington Nationals about their managing job, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported.
Mattingly approached by Nats....
PHILADELPHIA -- Dodgers hitting coach Don Mattingly, presumably being groomed to take over when manager Joe Torre retires, has interviewed for the vacant Cleveland Indians manager's job and has been approached through the Dodgers' front office by the Washington Nationals about their managing job, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported.
Mattingly approached by Nats....
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Henley named to Minor League position
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals have decided that Bobby Henley will be their Minor League field coordinator for the 2010 season.
Henley named to Minor League position....
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals have decided that Bobby Henley will be their Minor League field coordinator for the 2010 season.
Henley named to Minor League position....
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Strasburg wins his professional debut
By Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com
PHOENIX -- Stephen Strasburg made his grand professional debut on Friday night, pitching in the Arizona Fall League at Phoenix Municipal Stadium, and his 3 1/3-inning scoreless outing may have been a preview of great things to come.
Strasburg wins his professional debut....
PHOENIX -- Stephen Strasburg made his grand professional debut on Friday night, pitching in the Arizona Fall League at Phoenix Municipal Stadium, and his 3 1/3-inning scoreless outing may have been a preview of great things to come.
Strasburg wins his professional debut....
Friday, October 16, 2009
Strasburg set for Arizona Fall League debut
By Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com
PHOENIX -- If it was Friday night at San Diego State this past college season, it was Stephen Strasburg night at Tony Gwynn Stadium -- standing-room-only crowds amid great anticipation and excitement.
Thus it may be no coincidence that the first Arizona Fall League (AFL) start for Major League Baseball's No. 1 pick -- by the Nationals -- in this past June's First-Year Player Draft will be on Friday at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.
It's still Stephen Strasburg Friday nights.
Strasburg set for Arizona Fall League debut....
PHOENIX -- If it was Friday night at San Diego State this past college season, it was Stephen Strasburg night at Tony Gwynn Stadium -- standing-room-only crowds amid great anticipation and excitement.
Thus it may be no coincidence that the first Arizona Fall League (AFL) start for Major League Baseball's No. 1 pick -- by the Nationals -- in this past June's First-Year Player Draft will be on Friday at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.
It's still Stephen Strasburg Friday nights.
Strasburg set for Arizona Fall League debut....
Nats to commence manager search soon
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said Thursday that the search for a new manager will be in full swing soon but that the skipper may not be named until the postseason is over.
Nats to commence manager search soon....
WASHINGTON -- Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said Thursday that the search for a new manager will be in full swing soon but that the skipper may not be named until the postseason is over.
Nats to commence manager search soon....
Nats announce front office moves
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals made some moves in their front office on Thursday, naming Roy Clark vice president of player personnel, Johnny DiPuglia director of Latin American operations and Doug Harris director of player development.
The team also promoted Kris Kline to director of scouting. Last year, Kline was the Nationals' assistant scouting director and national cross-checker.
Nats announce front office moves....
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals made some moves in their front office on Thursday, naming Roy Clark vice president of player personnel, Johnny DiPuglia director of Latin American operations and Doug Harris director of player development.
The team also promoted Kris Kline to director of scouting. Last year, Kline was the Nationals' assistant scouting director and national cross-checker.
Nats announce front office moves....
Rizzo surprised about Brown's departure
Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said he was surprised that Dana Brown left as the team's scouting director to become a special assistant to the general manager with the Blue Jays.
Rizzo surprised about Brown's departure....
Rizzo surprised about Brown's departure....
MacDougal undergoes hip surgery
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- Nationals closer Mike MacDougal had arthroscopic surgery on his right hip on Tuesday. The surgery was performed by Dr. Marc Philippon in Vail, Colo.
MacDougal undergoes hip surgery....
WASHINGTON -- Nationals closer Mike MacDougal had arthroscopic surgery on his right hip on Tuesday. The surgery was performed by Dr. Marc Philippon in Vail, Colo.
MacDougal undergoes hip surgery....
Kris Kline becomes scouting director
The Nationals have decided that Kris Kline will be their scouting director, replacing Dana Brown, who is now the Blue Jays' special assistant to the general manager.
Kris Kline becomes scouting director....
Kris Kline becomes scouting director....
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Nats' scouting director joining Blue Jays
By Bill Ladson
Dana Brown is leaving the Nationals as an amateur scouting director and will join the Blue Jays to become a special assistant to general manager Alexander Anthopoulos.
Nats' scouting director joining Blue Jays....
Dana Brown is leaving the Nationals as an amateur scouting director and will join the Blue Jays to become a special assistant to general manager Alexander Anthopoulos.
Nats' scouting director joining Blue Jays....
Nationals cut ties with Cardenal
By Bill Ladson
WASHINGTON -- Jose Cardenal, a special advisor to the general manager since the 2005 season, was dismissed by the Nationals on Thursday. He was given the news by assistant general manager Bob Boone.
Cardenal said he didn't have any hard feelings toward the organization, knowing that general manager Mike Rizzo wants to bring in his own people.
Nationals cut ties with Cardenal....
WASHINGTON -- Jose Cardenal, a special advisor to the general manager since the 2005 season, was dismissed by the Nationals on Thursday. He was given the news by assistant general manager Bob Boone.
Cardenal said he didn't have any hard feelings toward the organization, knowing that general manager Mike Rizzo wants to bring in his own people.
Nationals cut ties with Cardenal....
Guzman to undergo shoulder surgery
By Bill Ladson
WASHINGTON -- Nationals shortstop Cristian Guzman will have his right shoulder scoped on Thursday. The procedure will be performed by Dr. Wiemi Douoguih at The Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC.
Guzman to undergo shoulder surgery....
WASHINGTON -- Nationals shortstop Cristian Guzman will have his right shoulder scoped on Thursday. The procedure will be performed by Dr. Wiemi Douoguih at The Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC.
Guzman to undergo shoulder surgery....
Strasburg sees first game action as pro
By David Villavicencio
VIERA, Fla. -- Special. Phenomenal. A star in the making.
Nearly two months after receiving the largest signing bonus for a drafted player and four months since he last pitched in a game, Stephen Strasburg was everything the Nationals expected in his professional debut Monday afternoon at Space Coast Stadium.
The right-hander held the Detroit Tigers' instructional league team to one run on three hits over two innings while striking out two batters. Strasburg, who entered the game with a 40-pitch limit, was happy to be pitching in a game for the first time since his final collegiate start on May 29.
Strasburg sees first game action as pro....
VIERA, Fla. -- Special. Phenomenal. A star in the making.
Nearly two months after receiving the largest signing bonus for a drafted player and four months since he last pitched in a game, Stephen Strasburg was everything the Nationals expected in his professional debut Monday afternoon at Space Coast Stadium.
The right-hander held the Detroit Tigers' instructional league team to one run on three hits over two innings while striking out two batters. Strasburg, who entered the game with a 40-pitch limit, was happy to be pitching in a game for the first time since his final collegiate start on May 29.
Strasburg sees first game action as pro....
Late burst doesn't benefit Nationals
By Bill Ladson
WASHINGTON -- Before the 2009 season started, the Nationals believed they would be better than last year's team, which lost 102 games. Acquiring Adam Dunn, Scott Olsen and Josh Willingham was the impetus for that thinking.
Washington also thought a healthy Ryan Zimmerman would make a world of difference, offensively and defensively.
But the season turned out to be the worst in team history. The Nationals lost 103 games, and will get the first pick in the 2010 First-Year Player Draft for the second consecutive season.
A struggling pitching staff and defensive lapses were the main reasons for the team's woes.
Late burst doesn't benefit Nationals....
WASHINGTON -- Before the 2009 season started, the Nationals believed they would be better than last year's team, which lost 102 games. Acquiring Adam Dunn, Scott Olsen and Josh Willingham was the impetus for that thinking.
Washington also thought a healthy Ryan Zimmerman would make a world of difference, offensively and defensively.
But the season turned out to be the worst in team history. The Nationals lost 103 games, and will get the first pick in the 2010 First-Year Player Draft for the second consecutive season.
A struggling pitching staff and defensive lapses were the main reasons for the team's woes.
Late burst doesn't benefit Nationals....
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Gonzalez's single wins finale in 15th
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
ATLANTA -- After watching his team defeat the Braves, 2-1, in 15 innings at Turner Field on Sunday afternoon, Nationals interim manager Jim Riggleman will head home to Florida as the front office determines his fate.
Gonzalez's single wins finale in 15th....
Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Maxwell, CF 4 0 0 0 3 4 3 .247
Desmond, SS 7 0 2 0 0 2 6 .280
Orr, 3B 7 0 1 0 0 1 3 .253
Dukes, RF 5 1 1 0 2 1 2 .250
Morse, 1B 7 0 1 0 0 1 3 .250
Bard, J, C 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 .230
Nieves, C 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 .259
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 6 1 2 1 1 0 3 .265
Padilla, J, LF 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 .120
b-Willingham, PH-LF 4 0 1 0 0 3 4 .260
Martin, J, P 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 .160
a-Dunn, A, PH 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 .267
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
c-Guzman, C, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .284
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Rivera, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
d-Zimmerman, R, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .292
Kensing, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 54 2 13 2 7 15 26
a-Singled for Martin, J in the 7th. b-Struck out for Padilla, J in the 9th. c-Grounded out for Clippard in the 9th. d-Doubled for Rivera, S in the 14th.
BATTING
2B: Bard, J (18, Hudson, T), Desmond (7, Medlen), Morse (3, Kawakami), Zimmerman, R (37, Acosta).
TB: Desmond 3; Orr; Dukes; Morse 2; Bard, J 2; Nieves; Gonzalez, Al 2; Padilla, J; Willingham; Dunn, A; Zimmerman, R 2.
RBI: Dunn, A (105), Gonzalez, Al (33).
2-out RBI: Gonzalez, Al.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Orr; Gonzalez, Al; Desmond 4; Dukes; Willingham.
S: Rivera, S.
GIDP: Morse; Gonzalez, Al.
Team RISP: 2-for-13.
Team LOB: 15.
BASERUNNING
CS: Maxwell (1, 2nd base by Hudson, T/Sammons).
FIELDING
Outfield assists: Padilla, J (Prado at 3rd base).
DP: (Gonzalez, Al-Desmond-Morse).
Atlanta AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
McLouth, CF 6 1 1 1 0 3 2 .256
Infante, RF-LF 7 0 3 0 0 1 3 .305
Prado, 3B-RF 6 0 2 0 1 0 2 .307
Anderson, G, LF 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .268
Gorecki, LF 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .200
d-Conrad, PH-3B 2 0 0 0 0 1 4 .204
LaRoche, Ad, 1B 6 0 1 0 0 1 2 .277
Escobar, Y, SS 6 0 2 0 0 1 0 .299
Johnson, K, 2B 6 0 1 0 0 1 2 .224
Sammons, C 6 0 1 0 0 1 1 .182
Hudson, T, P 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 .333
Moylan, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Jones, C, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .264
Soriano, R, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Medlen, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Norton, PH 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .145
Kawakami, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .098
c-McCann, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .281
O'Flaherty, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Acosta, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Logan, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
e-Vazquez, J, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .176
Totals 55 1 13 1 2 10 20
a-Singled for Moylan in the 8th. b-Walked for Medlen in the 10th. c-Grounded out for Kawakami in the 12th. d-Flied out for Gorecki in the 13th. e-Grounded out for Logan in the 15th.
BATTING
2B: Infante 2 (9, Martin, J, Rivera, S), Prado (38, Kensing).
HR: McLouth (20, 6th inning off Martin, J, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: McLouth 4; Infante 5; Prado 3; LaRoche, Ad; Escobar, Y 2; Johnson, K; Sammons; Hudson, T; Jones, C.
RBI: McLouth (70).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Anderson, G; Prado; LaRoche, Ad; Conrad 2.
S: McLouth.
GIDP: Johnson, K.
Team RISP: 0-for-7.
Team LOB: 12.
FIELDING
DP: 2 (Escobar, Y-Johnson, K-LaRoche, Ad 2).
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Martin, J 6.0 6 1 1 0 2 1 4.44
Clippard 2.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 2.69
Villone 1.2 1 0 0 1 2 0 4.25
Bergmann 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 4.50
Rivera, S 3.0 2 0 0 1 1 0 6.10
Kensing (W, 1-2) 2.0 3 0 0 0 2 0 8.92
Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hudson, T 7.0 7 1 1 2 7 0 3.61
Moylan 1.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2.84
Soriano, R 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2.97
Medlen 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 4.26
Kawakami 2.0 2 0 0 0 1 0 3.86
O'Flaherty 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.04
Acosta 1.0 1 0 0 2 2 0 4.34
Logan (L, 1-1) 1.0 2 1 1 1 2 0 5.19
WP: Kawakami.
IBB: Prado (by Rivera, S).
Pitches-strikes: Martin, J 73-50, Clippard 25-16, Villone 33-22, Bergmann 7-4, Rivera, S 42-25, Kensing 26-18, Hudson, T 93-61, Moylan 8-3, Soriano, R 24-15, Medlen 17-12, Kawakami 24-17, O'Flaherty 11-8, Acosta 22-12, Logan 20-11.
Groundouts-flyouts: Martin, J 2-13, Clippard 2-2, Villone 1-2, Bergmann 0-0, Rivera, S 5-3, Kensing 4-0, Hudson, T 8-5, Moylan 3-0, Soriano, R 1-1, Medlen 1-1, Kawakami 4-1, O'Flaherty 1-1, Acosta 0-1, Logan 0-1.
Batters faced: Martin, J 23, Clippard 7, Villone 7, Bergmann 1, Rivera, S 12, Kensing 8, Hudson, T 29, Moylan 3, Soriano, R 4, Medlen 4, Kawakami 7, O'Flaherty 3, Acosta 6, Logan 6.
Inherited runners-scored: Bergmann 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Mike DiMuro. 1B: Dale Scott. 2B: Jerry Meals. 3B: Ron Kulpa.
Weather: 71 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 4 mph, R to L.
T: 4:18.
Att: 36,307.
October 4, 2009
ATLANTA -- After watching his team defeat the Braves, 2-1, in 15 innings at Turner Field on Sunday afternoon, Nationals interim manager Jim Riggleman will head home to Florida as the front office determines his fate.
Gonzalez's single wins finale in 15th....
Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Maxwell, CF 4 0 0 0 3 4 3 .247
Desmond, SS 7 0 2 0 0 2 6 .280
Orr, 3B 7 0 1 0 0 1 3 .253
Dukes, RF 5 1 1 0 2 1 2 .250
Morse, 1B 7 0 1 0 0 1 3 .250
Bard, J, C 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 .230
Nieves, C 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 .259
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 6 1 2 1 1 0 3 .265
Padilla, J, LF 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 .120
b-Willingham, PH-LF 4 0 1 0 0 3 4 .260
Martin, J, P 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 .160
a-Dunn, A, PH 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 .267
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
c-Guzman, C, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .284
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Rivera, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
d-Zimmerman, R, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .292
Kensing, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 54 2 13 2 7 15 26
a-Singled for Martin, J in the 7th. b-Struck out for Padilla, J in the 9th. c-Grounded out for Clippard in the 9th. d-Doubled for Rivera, S in the 14th.
BATTING
2B: Bard, J (18, Hudson, T), Desmond (7, Medlen), Morse (3, Kawakami), Zimmerman, R (37, Acosta).
TB: Desmond 3; Orr; Dukes; Morse 2; Bard, J 2; Nieves; Gonzalez, Al 2; Padilla, J; Willingham; Dunn, A; Zimmerman, R 2.
RBI: Dunn, A (105), Gonzalez, Al (33).
2-out RBI: Gonzalez, Al.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Orr; Gonzalez, Al; Desmond 4; Dukes; Willingham.
S: Rivera, S.
GIDP: Morse; Gonzalez, Al.
Team RISP: 2-for-13.
Team LOB: 15.
BASERUNNING
CS: Maxwell (1, 2nd base by Hudson, T/Sammons).
FIELDING
Outfield assists: Padilla, J (Prado at 3rd base).
DP: (Gonzalez, Al-Desmond-Morse).
Atlanta AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
McLouth, CF 6 1 1 1 0 3 2 .256
Infante, RF-LF 7 0 3 0 0 1 3 .305
Prado, 3B-RF 6 0 2 0 1 0 2 .307
Anderson, G, LF 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .268
Gorecki, LF 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .200
d-Conrad, PH-3B 2 0 0 0 0 1 4 .204
LaRoche, Ad, 1B 6 0 1 0 0 1 2 .277
Escobar, Y, SS 6 0 2 0 0 1 0 .299
Johnson, K, 2B 6 0 1 0 0 1 2 .224
Sammons, C 6 0 1 0 0 1 1 .182
Hudson, T, P 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 .333
Moylan, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Jones, C, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .264
Soriano, R, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Medlen, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Norton, PH 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .145
Kawakami, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .098
c-McCann, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .281
O'Flaherty, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Acosta, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Logan, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
e-Vazquez, J, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .176
Totals 55 1 13 1 2 10 20
a-Singled for Moylan in the 8th. b-Walked for Medlen in the 10th. c-Grounded out for Kawakami in the 12th. d-Flied out for Gorecki in the 13th. e-Grounded out for Logan in the 15th.
BATTING
2B: Infante 2 (9, Martin, J, Rivera, S), Prado (38, Kensing).
HR: McLouth (20, 6th inning off Martin, J, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: McLouth 4; Infante 5; Prado 3; LaRoche, Ad; Escobar, Y 2; Johnson, K; Sammons; Hudson, T; Jones, C.
RBI: McLouth (70).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Anderson, G; Prado; LaRoche, Ad; Conrad 2.
S: McLouth.
GIDP: Johnson, K.
Team RISP: 0-for-7.
Team LOB: 12.
FIELDING
DP: 2 (Escobar, Y-Johnson, K-LaRoche, Ad 2).
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Martin, J 6.0 6 1 1 0 2 1 4.44
Clippard 2.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 2.69
Villone 1.2 1 0 0 1 2 0 4.25
Bergmann 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 4.50
Rivera, S 3.0 2 0 0 1 1 0 6.10
Kensing (W, 1-2) 2.0 3 0 0 0 2 0 8.92
Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hudson, T 7.0 7 1 1 2 7 0 3.61
Moylan 1.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2.84
Soriano, R 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2.97
Medlen 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 4.26
Kawakami 2.0 2 0 0 0 1 0 3.86
O'Flaherty 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.04
Acosta 1.0 1 0 0 2 2 0 4.34
Logan (L, 1-1) 1.0 2 1 1 1 2 0 5.19
WP: Kawakami.
IBB: Prado (by Rivera, S).
Pitches-strikes: Martin, J 73-50, Clippard 25-16, Villone 33-22, Bergmann 7-4, Rivera, S 42-25, Kensing 26-18, Hudson, T 93-61, Moylan 8-3, Soriano, R 24-15, Medlen 17-12, Kawakami 24-17, O'Flaherty 11-8, Acosta 22-12, Logan 20-11.
Groundouts-flyouts: Martin, J 2-13, Clippard 2-2, Villone 1-2, Bergmann 0-0, Rivera, S 5-3, Kensing 4-0, Hudson, T 8-5, Moylan 3-0, Soriano, R 1-1, Medlen 1-1, Kawakami 4-1, O'Flaherty 1-1, Acosta 0-1, Logan 0-1.
Batters faced: Martin, J 23, Clippard 7, Villone 7, Bergmann 1, Rivera, S 12, Kensing 8, Hudson, T 29, Moylan 3, Soriano, R 4, Medlen 4, Kawakami 7, O'Flaherty 3, Acosta 6, Logan 6.
Inherited runners-scored: Bergmann 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Mike DiMuro. 1B: Dale Scott. 2B: Jerry Meals. 3B: Ron Kulpa.
Weather: 71 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 4 mph, R to L.
T: 4:18.
Att: 36,307.
October 4, 2009
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Maxwell's tater gives Nats 11-inning win
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
ATLANTA -- Justin Maxwell's home run in the top of the 11th innings helped the Nationals defeat the Braves, 6-4, at Turner Field on Saturday evening.
Maxwell's tater gives Nats 11-inning win....
Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, CF 2 1 1 0 1 1 0 .235
Maxwell, CF 3 1 1 2 0 1 0 .259
Dukes, RF 5 0 0 0 1 2 2 .251
Zimmerman, R, 3B 5 1 3 1 0 2 0 .291
Dunn, A, 1B 3 1 0 0 2 1 3 .266
Padilla, J, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .091
Willingham, LF 4 0 0 0 0 1 3 .260
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Guzman, C, PH 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 .285
Segovia, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Kensing, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Desmond, SS 5 1 1 1 0 1 3 .280
Bard, J, C 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 .230
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Morse, LF-1B 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 .267
Orr, 2B 5 1 1 0 0 2 2 .265
Detwiler, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 .053
Rivera, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
Burke, J, C 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .118
Totals 41 6 9 6 5 12 15
a-Doubled for Bergmann in the 10th.
BATTING
2B: Harris, W (18, Jurrjens), Zimmerman, R (36, Moylan), Guzman, C (24, Moylan).
HR: Desmond (4, 4th inning off Jurrjens, 0 on, 0 out), Maxwell (4, 11th inning off Acosta, 1 on, 2 out).
TB: Harris, W 2; Maxwell 4; Zimmerman, R 4; Guzman, C 2; Desmond 4; Bard, J; Orr.
RBI: Zimmerman, R (106), Desmond (12), Guzman, C 2 (52), Maxwell 2 (9).
2-out RBI: Guzman, C 2; Maxwell 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Desmond 3; Dukes.
S: Burke, J.
Team RISP: 3-for-8.
Team LOB: 8.
FIELDING
DP: 3 (Desmond-Orr-Dunn, A, Orr-Desmond-Dunn, A 2).
Pickoffs: Detwiler (McLouth at 1st base).
Atlanta AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
McLouth, CF 4 1 2 0 1 0 2 .257
Prado, 2B-3B 4 1 1 0 1 1 3 .306
Jones, C, 3B 3 0 0 0 2 1 5 .263
Sammons, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200
McCann, C 3 0 2 2 1 0 1 .281
1-Gorecki, PR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .208
Ross, D, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .273
c-Norton, PH 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 .145
Acosta, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Escobar, Y, SS 4 0 0 0 0 0 6 .299
Anderson, G, LF 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 .270
Infante, RF 5 0 0 0 0 0 2 .301
LaRoche, Ad, 1B 5 1 1 0 0 2 0 .279
Jurrjens, P 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 .123
a-Conrad, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .212
Soriano, R, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Moylan, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Johnson, K, PH-2B 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 .226
Totals 36 4 8 4 7 5 19
a-Struck out for Jurrjens in the 8th. b-Doubled for Moylan in the 10th. c-Singled for Ross, D in the 10th.
1-Ran for McCann in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: McLouth (27, Villone), Johnson, K (20, Segovia).
TB: McLouth 3; Prado; McCann 2; Norton; LaRoche, Ad; Johnson, K 2.
RBI: McCann 2 (94), Johnson, K (29), Norton (7).
2-out RBI: McCann 2; Norton.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Escobar, Y 2; Jones, C.
S: Escobar, Y.
GIDP: Jones, C; Escobar, Y; Infante.
Team RISP: 2-for-11.
Team LOB: 7.
BASERUNNING
CS: McLouth (6, 2nd base by Detwiler/Bard, J).
PO: McLouth (1st base by Detwiler).
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Detwiler 5.0 1 0 0 4 1 0 5.00
Rivera, S (H, 2) 0.2 1 2 2 1 0 0 6.62
Villone (BS, 3) 1.2 2 0 0 0 1 0 4.40
Bergmann 1.2 1 0 0 1 2 0 4.53
Segovia (BS, 1)(W, 1-0) 1.0 3 2 2 1 0 0 7.84
Kensing (S, 1) 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 9.45
Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Jurrjens 8.0 5 2 2 3 9 1 2.60
Soriano, R 1.0 0 0 0 1 2 0 3.01
Moylan 1.0 2 2 2 1 1 0 2.88
Acosta (L, 1-1) 1.0 2 2 2 0 0 1 4.46
WP: Jurrjens.
IBB: Anderson, G (by Bergmann), Jones, C (by Segovia), Dunn, A (by Moylan).
Pitches-strikes: Detwiler 62-31, Rivera, S 16-10, Villone 20-15, Bergmann 24-12, Segovia 20-10, Kensing 12-8, Jurrjens 116-75, Soriano, R 19-13, Moylan 29-15, Acosta 11-8.
Groundouts-flyouts: Detwiler 7-6, Rivera, S 2-0, Villone 1-3, Bergmann 3-0, Segovia 1-2, Kensing 1-1, Jurrjens 8-7, Soriano, R 0-1, Moylan 1-1, Acosta 3-0.
Batters faced: Detwiler 17, Rivera, S 4, Villone 7, Bergmann 6, Segovia 7, Kensing 3, Jurrjens 32, Soriano, R 4, Moylan 6, Acosta 5.
Inherited runners-scored: Villone 2-2, Bergmann 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Ron Kulpa. 1B: Mike DiMuro. 2B: Dale Scott. 3B: Jerry Meals.
Weather: 74 degrees, sunny.
Wind: 7 mph, L to R.
T: 3:16.
Att: 28,278.
October 3, 2009
ATLANTA -- Justin Maxwell's home run in the top of the 11th innings helped the Nationals defeat the Braves, 6-4, at Turner Field on Saturday evening.
Maxwell's tater gives Nats 11-inning win....
Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, CF 2 1 1 0 1 1 0 .235
Maxwell, CF 3 1 1 2 0 1 0 .259
Dukes, RF 5 0 0 0 1 2 2 .251
Zimmerman, R, 3B 5 1 3 1 0 2 0 .291
Dunn, A, 1B 3 1 0 0 2 1 3 .266
Padilla, J, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .091
Willingham, LF 4 0 0 0 0 1 3 .260
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Guzman, C, PH 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 .285
Segovia, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Kensing, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Desmond, SS 5 1 1 1 0 1 3 .280
Bard, J, C 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 .230
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Morse, LF-1B 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 .267
Orr, 2B 5 1 1 0 0 2 2 .265
Detwiler, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 .053
Rivera, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
Burke, J, C 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .118
Totals 41 6 9 6 5 12 15
a-Doubled for Bergmann in the 10th.
BATTING
2B: Harris, W (18, Jurrjens), Zimmerman, R (36, Moylan), Guzman, C (24, Moylan).
HR: Desmond (4, 4th inning off Jurrjens, 0 on, 0 out), Maxwell (4, 11th inning off Acosta, 1 on, 2 out).
TB: Harris, W 2; Maxwell 4; Zimmerman, R 4; Guzman, C 2; Desmond 4; Bard, J; Orr.
RBI: Zimmerman, R (106), Desmond (12), Guzman, C 2 (52), Maxwell 2 (9).
2-out RBI: Guzman, C 2; Maxwell 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Desmond 3; Dukes.
S: Burke, J.
Team RISP: 3-for-8.
Team LOB: 8.
FIELDING
DP: 3 (Desmond-Orr-Dunn, A, Orr-Desmond-Dunn, A 2).
Pickoffs: Detwiler (McLouth at 1st base).
Atlanta AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
McLouth, CF 4 1 2 0 1 0 2 .257
Prado, 2B-3B 4 1 1 0 1 1 3 .306
Jones, C, 3B 3 0 0 0 2 1 5 .263
Sammons, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200
McCann, C 3 0 2 2 1 0 1 .281
1-Gorecki, PR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .208
Ross, D, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .273
c-Norton, PH 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 .145
Acosta, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Escobar, Y, SS 4 0 0 0 0 0 6 .299
Anderson, G, LF 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 .270
Infante, RF 5 0 0 0 0 0 2 .301
LaRoche, Ad, 1B 5 1 1 0 0 2 0 .279
Jurrjens, P 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 .123
a-Conrad, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .212
Soriano, R, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Moylan, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Johnson, K, PH-2B 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 .226
Totals 36 4 8 4 7 5 19
a-Struck out for Jurrjens in the 8th. b-Doubled for Moylan in the 10th. c-Singled for Ross, D in the 10th.
1-Ran for McCann in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: McLouth (27, Villone), Johnson, K (20, Segovia).
TB: McLouth 3; Prado; McCann 2; Norton; LaRoche, Ad; Johnson, K 2.
RBI: McCann 2 (94), Johnson, K (29), Norton (7).
2-out RBI: McCann 2; Norton.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Escobar, Y 2; Jones, C.
S: Escobar, Y.
GIDP: Jones, C; Escobar, Y; Infante.
Team RISP: 2-for-11.
Team LOB: 7.
BASERUNNING
CS: McLouth (6, 2nd base by Detwiler/Bard, J).
PO: McLouth (1st base by Detwiler).
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Detwiler 5.0 1 0 0 4 1 0 5.00
Rivera, S (H, 2) 0.2 1 2 2 1 0 0 6.62
Villone (BS, 3) 1.2 2 0 0 0 1 0 4.40
Bergmann 1.2 1 0 0 1 2 0 4.53
Segovia (BS, 1)(W, 1-0) 1.0 3 2 2 1 0 0 7.84
Kensing (S, 1) 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 9.45
Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Jurrjens 8.0 5 2 2 3 9 1 2.60
Soriano, R 1.0 0 0 0 1 2 0 3.01
Moylan 1.0 2 2 2 1 1 0 2.88
Acosta (L, 1-1) 1.0 2 2 2 0 0 1 4.46
WP: Jurrjens.
IBB: Anderson, G (by Bergmann), Jones, C (by Segovia), Dunn, A (by Moylan).
Pitches-strikes: Detwiler 62-31, Rivera, S 16-10, Villone 20-15, Bergmann 24-12, Segovia 20-10, Kensing 12-8, Jurrjens 116-75, Soriano, R 19-13, Moylan 29-15, Acosta 11-8.
Groundouts-flyouts: Detwiler 7-6, Rivera, S 2-0, Villone 1-3, Bergmann 3-0, Segovia 1-2, Kensing 1-1, Jurrjens 8-7, Soriano, R 0-1, Moylan 1-1, Acosta 3-0.
Batters faced: Detwiler 17, Rivera, S 4, Villone 7, Bergmann 6, Segovia 7, Kensing 3, Jurrjens 32, Soriano, R 4, Moylan 6, Acosta 5.
Inherited runners-scored: Villone 2-2, Bergmann 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Ron Kulpa. 1B: Mike DiMuro. 2B: Dale Scott. 3B: Jerry Meals.
Weather: 74 degrees, sunny.
Wind: 7 mph, L to R.
T: 3:16.
Att: 28,278.
October 3, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
Rookie takes command in Nats win
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
ATLANTA -- Rookie Ian Desmond drove in three runs and helped the Nationals defeat the Braves, 6-3, at Turner Field on Friday night.
Washington has won five straight games and improved its record to 57-103.
Rookie takes command in Nats win....
Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Maxwell, CF 5 1 2 0 0 1 2 .256
Dukes, RF 4 0 0 1 1 1 1 .254
Dunn, A, 1B 5 1 2 0 0 2 2 .268
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 2 1 0 2 0 2 .288
Willingham, LF 4 0 0 0 0 0 5 .263
Rivera, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Morse, 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .273
Desmond, SS 3 2 2 3 1 0 0 .286
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 3 0 1 1 1 1 1 .263
Nieves, C 3 0 1 0 1 1 1 .257
1-Padilla, J, PR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .091
Burke, J, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .122
Hernandez, L, P 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 .148
Harris, W, LF 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .234
Totals 34 6 10 5 6 7 16
1-Ran for Nieves in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Dunn, A 2 (29, Lowe, D, Lowe, D), Hernandez, L (2, Medlen).
3B: Maxwell (1, Lowe, D), Desmond (2, Lowe, D).
HR: Desmond (3, 2nd inning off Lowe, D, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Maxwell 4; Dunn, A 4; Zimmerman, R; Desmond 7; Gonzalez, Al; Nieves; Hernandez, L 2.
RBI: Desmond 3 (11), Dukes (58), Gonzalez, Al (32).
2-out RBI: Desmond 2; Gonzalez, Al.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Willingham; Gonzalez, Al; Nieves; Zimmerman, R.
GIDP: Hernandez, L; Maxwell.
Team RISP: 2-for-10.
Team LOB: 7.
BASERUNNING
CS: Gonzalez, Al (1, 2nd base by Lowe, D/Ross, D).
FIELDING
E: Nieves (6, throw).
Atlanta AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
McLouth, CF 4 1 0 0 1 0 3 .256
Prado, 2B 5 0 4 0 0 0 2 .307
Jones, C, 3B 5 0 0 1 0 2 4 .264
LaRoche, Ad, 1B 5 0 0 0 0 3 4 .279
Anderson, G, LF 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 .273
Escobar, Y, SS 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 .301
Infante, RF 4 1 3 0 0 0 0 .309
Ross, D, C 3 0 2 2 0 0 0 .273
Lowe, D, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .222
Medlen, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Johnson, K, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .223
Kawakami, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .098
b-McCann, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 .279
O'Flaherty, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 37 3 11 3 1 7 17
a-Singled for Medlen in the 7th. b-Struck out for Kawakami in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Ross, D (9, Hernandez, L), Prado (37, MacDougal).
TB: Prado 5; Escobar, Y; Infante 3; Ross, D 3; Johnson, K.
RBI: Ross, D 2 (20), Jones, C (71).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: LaRoche, Ad 3; Prado; McLouth 2; McCann.
S: Lowe, D.
Team RISP: 1-for-10.
Team LOB: 10.
BASERUNNING
SB: Prado (1, 2nd base off Hernandez, L/Nieves).
FIELDING
E: Anderson, G (4, throw).
DP: 2 (Escobar, Y-Prado-LaRoche, Ad, Kawakami-Escobar, Y-LaRoche, Ad).
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hernandez, L (W, 9-12) 6.1 9 3 3 1 2 0 5.44
Rivera, S (H, 1) 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6.23
Villone (H, 7) 1.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 4.57
Bergmann (H, 10) 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 4.70
MacDougal (S, 20) 1.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 4.31
Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lowe, D (L, 15-10) 4.2 8 6 5 5 4 1 4.67
Medlen 2.1 1 0 0 1 2 0 4.32
Kawakami 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 3.91
O'Flaherty 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.09
IBB: Zimmerman, R (by Lowe, D).
HBP: Ross, D (by Bergmann).
Pitches-strikes: Hernandez, L 93-55, Rivera, S 4-2, Villone 24-14, Bergmann 5-3, MacDougal 17-11, Lowe, D 106-58, Medlen 35-24, Kawakami 9-7, O'Flaherty 12-7.
Groundouts-flyouts: Hernandez, L 10-7, Rivera, S 1-0, Villone 1-0, Bergmann 0-0, MacDougal 0-1, Lowe, D 5-4, Medlen 3-2, Kawakami 2-0, O'Flaherty 3-0.
Batters faced: Hernandez, L 29, Rivera, S 1, Villone 4, Bergmann 2, MacDougal 4, Lowe, D 25, Medlen 9, Kawakami 3, O'Flaherty 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Rivera, S 2-1, Villone 1-0, Bergmann 1-0, Medlen 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Jerry Meals. 1B: Ron Kulpa. 2B: Mike DiMuro. 3B: Dale Scott.
Weather: 70 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 6 mph, Varies.
T: 2:56.
Att: 33,124.
October 2, 2009
ATLANTA -- Rookie Ian Desmond drove in three runs and helped the Nationals defeat the Braves, 6-3, at Turner Field on Friday night.
Washington has won five straight games and improved its record to 57-103.
Rookie takes command in Nats win....
Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Maxwell, CF 5 1 2 0 0 1 2 .256
Dukes, RF 4 0 0 1 1 1 1 .254
Dunn, A, 1B 5 1 2 0 0 2 2 .268
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 2 1 0 2 0 2 .288
Willingham, LF 4 0 0 0 0 0 5 .263
Rivera, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Morse, 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .273
Desmond, SS 3 2 2 3 1 0 0 .286
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 3 0 1 1 1 1 1 .263
Nieves, C 3 0 1 0 1 1 1 .257
1-Padilla, J, PR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .091
Burke, J, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .122
Hernandez, L, P 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 .148
Harris, W, LF 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .234
Totals 34 6 10 5 6 7 16
1-Ran for Nieves in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Dunn, A 2 (29, Lowe, D, Lowe, D), Hernandez, L (2, Medlen).
3B: Maxwell (1, Lowe, D), Desmond (2, Lowe, D).
HR: Desmond (3, 2nd inning off Lowe, D, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Maxwell 4; Dunn, A 4; Zimmerman, R; Desmond 7; Gonzalez, Al; Nieves; Hernandez, L 2.
RBI: Desmond 3 (11), Dukes (58), Gonzalez, Al (32).
2-out RBI: Desmond 2; Gonzalez, Al.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Willingham; Gonzalez, Al; Nieves; Zimmerman, R.
GIDP: Hernandez, L; Maxwell.
Team RISP: 2-for-10.
Team LOB: 7.
BASERUNNING
CS: Gonzalez, Al (1, 2nd base by Lowe, D/Ross, D).
FIELDING
E: Nieves (6, throw).
Atlanta AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
McLouth, CF 4 1 0 0 1 0 3 .256
Prado, 2B 5 0 4 0 0 0 2 .307
Jones, C, 3B 5 0 0 1 0 2 4 .264
LaRoche, Ad, 1B 5 0 0 0 0 3 4 .279
Anderson, G, LF 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 .273
Escobar, Y, SS 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 .301
Infante, RF 4 1 3 0 0 0 0 .309
Ross, D, C 3 0 2 2 0 0 0 .273
Lowe, D, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .222
Medlen, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Johnson, K, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .223
Kawakami, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .098
b-McCann, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 .279
O'Flaherty, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 37 3 11 3 1 7 17
a-Singled for Medlen in the 7th. b-Struck out for Kawakami in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Ross, D (9, Hernandez, L), Prado (37, MacDougal).
TB: Prado 5; Escobar, Y; Infante 3; Ross, D 3; Johnson, K.
RBI: Ross, D 2 (20), Jones, C (71).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: LaRoche, Ad 3; Prado; McLouth 2; McCann.
S: Lowe, D.
Team RISP: 1-for-10.
Team LOB: 10.
BASERUNNING
SB: Prado (1, 2nd base off Hernandez, L/Nieves).
FIELDING
E: Anderson, G (4, throw).
DP: 2 (Escobar, Y-Prado-LaRoche, Ad, Kawakami-Escobar, Y-LaRoche, Ad).
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hernandez, L (W, 9-12) 6.1 9 3 3 1 2 0 5.44
Rivera, S (H, 1) 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6.23
Villone (H, 7) 1.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 4.57
Bergmann (H, 10) 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 4.70
MacDougal (S, 20) 1.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 4.31
Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lowe, D (L, 15-10) 4.2 8 6 5 5 4 1 4.67
Medlen 2.1 1 0 0 1 2 0 4.32
Kawakami 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 3.91
O'Flaherty 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.09
IBB: Zimmerman, R (by Lowe, D).
HBP: Ross, D (by Bergmann).
Pitches-strikes: Hernandez, L 93-55, Rivera, S 4-2, Villone 24-14, Bergmann 5-3, MacDougal 17-11, Lowe, D 106-58, Medlen 35-24, Kawakami 9-7, O'Flaherty 12-7.
Groundouts-flyouts: Hernandez, L 10-7, Rivera, S 1-0, Villone 1-0, Bergmann 0-0, MacDougal 0-1, Lowe, D 5-4, Medlen 3-2, Kawakami 2-0, O'Flaherty 3-0.
Batters faced: Hernandez, L 29, Rivera, S 1, Villone 4, Bergmann 2, MacDougal 4, Lowe, D 25, Medlen 9, Kawakami 3, O'Flaherty 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Rivera, S 2-1, Villone 1-0, Bergmann 1-0, Medlen 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Jerry Meals. 1B: Ron Kulpa. 2B: Mike DiMuro. 3B: Dale Scott.
Weather: 70 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 6 mph, Varies.
T: 2:56.
Att: 33,124.
October 2, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Orr's RBI single leads Nats to fourth in row
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
ATLANTA -- Pete Orr's single in the top of the ninth inning helped the Nationals edge the Braves, 2-1, on Thursday night at Turner Field.
Orr's RBI single leads Nats to fourth in row....
Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, LF 4 1 2 0 0 1 1 .234
Desmond, SS 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .269
Dunn, A, 1B 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 .266
Padilla, J, RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .091
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 1 2 1 0 1 0 .288
Morse, RF-1B 4 0 0 0 0 3 3 .273
Orr, 2B 4 0 1 1 0 1 2 .270
Maxwell, CF 4 0 1 0 0 1 1 .247
Nieves, C 3 0 1 0 1 2 1 .256
Mock, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 .087
a-Guzman, C, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 .284
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 33 2 7 2 2 12 13
a-Struck out for Mock in the 7th.
BATTING
2B: Zimmerman, R 2 (35, Hanson, Soriano, R).
TB: Harris, W 2; Zimmerman, R 4; Orr; Maxwell; Nieves.
RBI: Zimmerman, R (105), Orr (10).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Orr 2; Guzman, C; Nieves.
GIDP: Desmond.
Team RISP: 2-for-8.
Team LOB: 6.
BASERUNNING
SB: Maxwell (6, 2nd base off Hanson/McCann), Orr (2, 3rd base off Soriano, R/McCann).
FIELDING
DP: 3 (Orr-Desmond-Dunn, A 2, Orr-Dunn, A-Desmond).
Atlanta AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
McLouth, CF 4 1 1 1 0 0 2 .258
Prado, 2B 3 0 1 0 1 2 0 .301
Jones, C, 3B 3 0 0 0 1 1 1 .267
McCann, C 4 0 0 0 0 1 2 .280
Anderson, G, LF 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 .275
Escobar, Y, SS 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 .302
LaRoche, Ad, 1B 3 0 0 0 1 1 3 .282
Church, RF 3 0 1 0 1 0 1 .273
Hanson, P 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 .054
a-Conrad, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .216
Gonzalez, M, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Soriano, R, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Infante, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .299
Totals 30 1 6 1 6 6 16
a-Struck out for Hanson in the 7th. b-Grounded into a forceout for Soriano, R in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Prado (36, Mock).
HR: McLouth (19, 3rd inning off Mock, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: McLouth 4; Prado 2; Anderson, G 2; Escobar, Y; Church.
RBI: McLouth (69).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Hanson 2; Anderson, G; Infante.
GIDP: Jones, C; McCann; McLouth.
Team RISP: 0-for-5.
Team LOB: 8.
FIELDING
DP: (Prado-Escobar, Y-LaRoche, Ad).
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Mock 6.0 5 1 1 4 2 1 5.62
Clippard (W, 4-2) 2.2 1 0 0 2 4 0 2.78
MacDougal (S, 19) 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.39
Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hanson 7.0 5 1 1 2 9 0 2.89
Gonzalez, M 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.42
Soriano, R (L, 1-6) 1.0 2 1 1 0 3 0 3.05
IBB: Church (by Mock).
Pitches-strikes: Mock 99-54, Clippard 45-27, MacDougal 4-2, Hanson 105-64, Gonzalez, M 10-6, Soriano, R 21-14.
Groundouts-flyouts: Mock 15-1, Clippard 3-1, MacDougal 1-0, Hanson 8-4, Gonzalez, M 2-1, Soriano, R 0-0.
Batters faced: Mock 24, Clippard 11, MacDougal 1, Hanson 27, Gonzalez, M 3, Soriano, R 5.
Inherited runners-scored: MacDougal 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Dale Scott. 1B: Jerry Meals. 2B: Ron Kulpa. 3B: Mike DiMuro.
Weather: 72 degrees, clear.
Wind: 4 mph, L to R.
T: 2:47.
Att: 38,237.
October 1, 2009
ATLANTA -- Pete Orr's single in the top of the ninth inning helped the Nationals edge the Braves, 2-1, on Thursday night at Turner Field.
Orr's RBI single leads Nats to fourth in row....
Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, LF 4 1 2 0 0 1 1 .234
Desmond, SS 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .269
Dunn, A, 1B 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 .266
Padilla, J, RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .091
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 1 2 1 0 1 0 .288
Morse, RF-1B 4 0 0 0 0 3 3 .273
Orr, 2B 4 0 1 1 0 1 2 .270
Maxwell, CF 4 0 1 0 0 1 1 .247
Nieves, C 3 0 1 0 1 2 1 .256
Mock, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 .087
a-Guzman, C, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 .284
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 33 2 7 2 2 12 13
a-Struck out for Mock in the 7th.
BATTING
2B: Zimmerman, R 2 (35, Hanson, Soriano, R).
TB: Harris, W 2; Zimmerman, R 4; Orr; Maxwell; Nieves.
RBI: Zimmerman, R (105), Orr (10).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Orr 2; Guzman, C; Nieves.
GIDP: Desmond.
Team RISP: 2-for-8.
Team LOB: 6.
BASERUNNING
SB: Maxwell (6, 2nd base off Hanson/McCann), Orr (2, 3rd base off Soriano, R/McCann).
FIELDING
DP: 3 (Orr-Desmond-Dunn, A 2, Orr-Dunn, A-Desmond).
Atlanta AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
McLouth, CF 4 1 1 1 0 0 2 .258
Prado, 2B 3 0 1 0 1 2 0 .301
Jones, C, 3B 3 0 0 0 1 1 1 .267
McCann, C 4 0 0 0 0 1 2 .280
Anderson, G, LF 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 .275
Escobar, Y, SS 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 .302
LaRoche, Ad, 1B 3 0 0 0 1 1 3 .282
Church, RF 3 0 1 0 1 0 1 .273
Hanson, P 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 .054
a-Conrad, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .216
Gonzalez, M, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Soriano, R, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Infante, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .299
Totals 30 1 6 1 6 6 16
a-Struck out for Hanson in the 7th. b-Grounded into a forceout for Soriano, R in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Prado (36, Mock).
HR: McLouth (19, 3rd inning off Mock, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: McLouth 4; Prado 2; Anderson, G 2; Escobar, Y; Church.
RBI: McLouth (69).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Hanson 2; Anderson, G; Infante.
GIDP: Jones, C; McCann; McLouth.
Team RISP: 0-for-5.
Team LOB: 8.
FIELDING
DP: (Prado-Escobar, Y-LaRoche, Ad).
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Mock 6.0 5 1 1 4 2 1 5.62
Clippard (W, 4-2) 2.2 1 0 0 2 4 0 2.78
MacDougal (S, 19) 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.39
Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hanson 7.0 5 1 1 2 9 0 2.89
Gonzalez, M 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.42
Soriano, R (L, 1-6) 1.0 2 1 1 0 3 0 3.05
IBB: Church (by Mock).
Pitches-strikes: Mock 99-54, Clippard 45-27, MacDougal 4-2, Hanson 105-64, Gonzalez, M 10-6, Soriano, R 21-14.
Groundouts-flyouts: Mock 15-1, Clippard 3-1, MacDougal 1-0, Hanson 8-4, Gonzalez, M 2-1, Soriano, R 0-0.
Batters faced: Mock 24, Clippard 11, MacDougal 1, Hanson 27, Gonzalez, M 3, Soriano, R 5.
Inherited runners-scored: MacDougal 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Dale Scott. 1B: Jerry Meals. 2B: Ron Kulpa. 3B: Mike DiMuro.
Weather: 72 degrees, clear.
Wind: 4 mph, L to R.
T: 2:47.
Att: 38,237.
October 1, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Nationals walk off, sweep Mets
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- About 30 minutes before Wednesday's game against the Mets at Nationals Park, general manager Mike Rizzo thanked the fans for supporting the Nationals and acknowledged that it has been a trying season for the team, but he also said this:
"We are looking for brighter and better days in 2010."
The Nationals took a step in the right direction, defeating the Mets, 7-4, on Fan Appreciation Day in thrilling fashion. Down 4-2, Washington made its comeback in the bottom of the ninth.
Nationals walk off, sweep Mets....
NY Mets AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Pagan, LF 5 1 0 0 0 0 4 .298
Hernandez, A, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 .255
Wright, D, 3B 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .304
Beltran, CF 3 1 1 1 1 1 0 .330
Francoeur, RF 4 2 2 0 0 0 2 .277
Tatis, 1B 3 0 2 1 0 1 0 .277
Santos, O, C 4 0 2 2 0 0 1 .255
Valdez, W, SS 4 0 0 0 0 1 4 .256
Redding, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 .069
a-Sheffield, PH 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .276
Parnell, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .125
Feliciano, P, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Green, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Murphy, Dn, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .263
Rodriguez, F, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 34 4 7 4 2 5 14
a-Intentionally walked for Redding in the 7th. b-Grounded out for Green, S in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Francoeur (32, Lannan), Tatis (20, Lannan).
TB: Beltran; Francoeur 3; Tatis 3; Santos, O 2.
RBI: Tatis (46), Santos, O 2 (39), Beltran (48).
2-out RBI: Beltran.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Francoeur; Pagan 3.
SF: Tatis.
GIDP: Valdez, W.
Team RISP: 4-for-11.
Team LOB: 6.
FIELDING
E: Wright, D (18, throw).
Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, CF-LF 4 0 0 0 0 1 4 .231
Dukes, RF 4 1 2 0 1 0 0 .257
Zimmerman, R, 3B 5 1 1 1 0 2 5 .286
Dunn, A, 1B 4 1 0 1 1 0 2 .268
Willingham, LF 4 1 1 0 0 0 1 .265
1-Maxwell, PR-CF 1 1 1 4 0 0 0 .247
Bard, J, C 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 .228
2-Martin, J, PR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .174
Nieves, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .255
Desmond, SS 4 0 0 0 0 0 5 .286
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 3 1 1 1 0 0 1 .262
Lannan, P 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 .155
a-Guzman, C, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .286
Segovia, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Morse, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .300
3-Padilla, J, PR 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .091
Totals 34 7 8 7 5 3 20
a-Popped out for Lannan in the 7th. b-Singled for Villone in the 9th.
1-Ran for Willingham in the 8th. 2-Ran for Bard, J in the 8th. 3-Ran for Morse in the 9th.
BATTING
HR: Zimmerman, R (33, 8th inning off Parnell, 0 on, 1 out), Maxwell (3, 9th inning off Rodriguez, F, 3 on, 2 out).
TB: Dukes 2; Zimmerman, R 4; Willingham; Maxwell 4; Gonzalez, Al; Lannan; Morse.
RBI: Gonzalez, Al (31), Zimmerman, R (104), Dunn, A (104), Maxwell 4 (7).
2-out RBI: Dunn, A; Maxwell 4.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Harris, W 2; Willingham; Desmond.
S: Harris, W.
SF: Gonzalez, Al.
Team RISP: 2-for-10.
Team LOB: 8.
FIELDING
E: Desmond (6, fielding), Zimmerman, R 2 (17, fielding, throw).
DP: (Gonzalez, Al-Desmond-Dunn, A).
NY Mets IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Redding 6.0 4 1 1 1 2 0 5.10
Parnell (H, 15) 1.1 1 1 1 1 0 1 5.36
Feliciano, P (H, 23) 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.05
Green, S (H, 14) 0.1 0 0 0 1 0 0 4.70
Rodriguez, F (BS, 7)(L, 3-6) 0.2 3 5 5 2 1 1 3.72
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lannan 7.0 4 3 2 2 4 0 3.88
Segovia 1.1 3 1 1 0 1 0 6.75
Villone (W, 5-6) 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.67
WP: Redding.
IBB: Sheffield (by Lannan).
Pitches-strikes: Redding 95-59, Parnell 29-17, Feliciano, P 3-2, Green, S 12-5, Rodriguez, F 37-21, Lannan 110-71, Segovia 29-22, Villone 5-3.
Groundouts-flyouts: Redding 5-11, Parnell 3-1, Feliciano, P 0-1, Green, S 1-0, Rodriguez, F 1-0, Lannan 7-10, Segovia 2-1, Villone 2-0.
Batters faced: Redding 23, Parnell 7, Feliciano, P 1, Green, S 3, Rodriguez, F 7, Lannan 28, Segovia 7, Villone 2.
Inherited runners-scored: Villone 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Kerwin Danley. 1B: Wally Bell. 2B: Brian Runge. 3B: Rob Drake.
Weather: 61 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 10 mph, L to R.
T: 3:07.
Att: 23,944.
September 30, 2009
WASHINGTON -- About 30 minutes before Wednesday's game against the Mets at Nationals Park, general manager Mike Rizzo thanked the fans for supporting the Nationals and acknowledged that it has been a trying season for the team, but he also said this:
"We are looking for brighter and better days in 2010."
The Nationals took a step in the right direction, defeating the Mets, 7-4, on Fan Appreciation Day in thrilling fashion. Down 4-2, Washington made its comeback in the bottom of the ninth.
Nationals walk off, sweep Mets....
NY Mets AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Pagan, LF 5 1 0 0 0 0 4 .298
Hernandez, A, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 .255
Wright, D, 3B 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .304
Beltran, CF 3 1 1 1 1 1 0 .330
Francoeur, RF 4 2 2 0 0 0 2 .277
Tatis, 1B 3 0 2 1 0 1 0 .277
Santos, O, C 4 0 2 2 0 0 1 .255
Valdez, W, SS 4 0 0 0 0 1 4 .256
Redding, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 .069
a-Sheffield, PH 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .276
Parnell, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .125
Feliciano, P, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Green, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Murphy, Dn, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .263
Rodriguez, F, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 34 4 7 4 2 5 14
a-Intentionally walked for Redding in the 7th. b-Grounded out for Green, S in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Francoeur (32, Lannan), Tatis (20, Lannan).
TB: Beltran; Francoeur 3; Tatis 3; Santos, O 2.
RBI: Tatis (46), Santos, O 2 (39), Beltran (48).
2-out RBI: Beltran.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Francoeur; Pagan 3.
SF: Tatis.
GIDP: Valdez, W.
Team RISP: 4-for-11.
Team LOB: 6.
FIELDING
E: Wright, D (18, throw).
Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, CF-LF 4 0 0 0 0 1 4 .231
Dukes, RF 4 1 2 0 1 0 0 .257
Zimmerman, R, 3B 5 1 1 1 0 2 5 .286
Dunn, A, 1B 4 1 0 1 1 0 2 .268
Willingham, LF 4 1 1 0 0 0 1 .265
1-Maxwell, PR-CF 1 1 1 4 0 0 0 .247
Bard, J, C 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 .228
2-Martin, J, PR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .174
Nieves, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .255
Desmond, SS 4 0 0 0 0 0 5 .286
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 3 1 1 1 0 0 1 .262
Lannan, P 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 .155
a-Guzman, C, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .286
Segovia, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Morse, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .300
3-Padilla, J, PR 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .091
Totals 34 7 8 7 5 3 20
a-Popped out for Lannan in the 7th. b-Singled for Villone in the 9th.
1-Ran for Willingham in the 8th. 2-Ran for Bard, J in the 8th. 3-Ran for Morse in the 9th.
BATTING
HR: Zimmerman, R (33, 8th inning off Parnell, 0 on, 1 out), Maxwell (3, 9th inning off Rodriguez, F, 3 on, 2 out).
TB: Dukes 2; Zimmerman, R 4; Willingham; Maxwell 4; Gonzalez, Al; Lannan; Morse.
RBI: Gonzalez, Al (31), Zimmerman, R (104), Dunn, A (104), Maxwell 4 (7).
2-out RBI: Dunn, A; Maxwell 4.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Harris, W 2; Willingham; Desmond.
S: Harris, W.
SF: Gonzalez, Al.
Team RISP: 2-for-10.
Team LOB: 8.
FIELDING
E: Desmond (6, fielding), Zimmerman, R 2 (17, fielding, throw).
DP: (Gonzalez, Al-Desmond-Dunn, A).
NY Mets IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Redding 6.0 4 1 1 1 2 0 5.10
Parnell (H, 15) 1.1 1 1 1 1 0 1 5.36
Feliciano, P (H, 23) 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.05
Green, S (H, 14) 0.1 0 0 0 1 0 0 4.70
Rodriguez, F (BS, 7)(L, 3-6) 0.2 3 5 5 2 1 1 3.72
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lannan 7.0 4 3 2 2 4 0 3.88
Segovia 1.1 3 1 1 0 1 0 6.75
Villone (W, 5-6) 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.67
WP: Redding.
IBB: Sheffield (by Lannan).
Pitches-strikes: Redding 95-59, Parnell 29-17, Feliciano, P 3-2, Green, S 12-5, Rodriguez, F 37-21, Lannan 110-71, Segovia 29-22, Villone 5-3.
Groundouts-flyouts: Redding 5-11, Parnell 3-1, Feliciano, P 0-1, Green, S 1-0, Rodriguez, F 1-0, Lannan 7-10, Segovia 2-1, Villone 2-0.
Batters faced: Redding 23, Parnell 7, Feliciano, P 1, Green, S 3, Rodriguez, F 7, Lannan 28, Segovia 7, Villone 2.
Inherited runners-scored: Villone 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Kerwin Danley. 1B: Wally Bell. 2B: Brian Runge. 3B: Rob Drake.
Weather: 61 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 10 mph, L to R.
T: 3:07.
Att: 23,944.
September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Opportunistic Nationals rally past Mets
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- Two errors by the Mets helped the Nationals win their second successive game, this time by the score of 4-3 at Nationals Park on Tuesday night.
Opportunistic Nationals rally past Mets....
NY Mets AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Pagan, LF 5 2 3 1 0 1 0 .302
Castillo, L, 2B 5 0 1 0 0 1 2 .309
Wright, D, 3B 4 0 2 1 1 1 1 .307
Beltran, CF 3 0 1 1 1 0 2 .330
Murphy, Dn, 1B 4 0 1 0 0 0 4 .264
Francoeur, RF 3 0 0 0 1 0 3 .276
Schneider, C 4 0 1 0 0 0 6 .218
Rodriguez, F, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Valdez, W, SS 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 .268
a-Reed, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 .245
Hernandez, A, SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .258
Pelfrey, P 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .096
Feliciano, P, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Green, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Santos, O, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .252
b-Sullivan, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .248
Totals 35 3 10 3 3 4 23
a-Hit into a double play for Valdez, W in the 8th. b-Struck out for Santos, O in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Pagan (19, Martin, J), Valdez, W (3, Martin, J), Wright, D 2 (38, Martin, J, Martin, J).
TB: Pagan 4; Castillo, L; Wright, D 4; Beltran; Murphy, Dn; Schneider; Valdez, W 2.
RBI: Beltran (47), Pagan (32), Wright, D (70).
2-out RBI: Wright, D.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Schneider 2; Beltran; Murphy, Dn.
S: Pelfrey.
Team RISP: 2-for-10.
Team LOB: 9.
FIELDING
E: Hernandez, A (12, throw), Castillo, L (11, throw).
Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, CF-LF 3 1 1 0 1 0 0 .234
Dukes, RF 4 0 2 0 0 0 2 .254
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 0 1 1 0 0 1 .287
Dunn, A, 1B 4 0 0 0 0 2 2 .270
Morse, LF 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 .282
1-Maxwell, PR-CF 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .236
Orr, 2B 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 .271
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Guzman, C, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .287
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Desmond, SS 4 1 2 2 0 0 1 .305
Nieves, C 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 .255
Martin, J, P 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 .174
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 .262
Totals 33 4 8 3 3 3 9
a-Reached on error for Clippard in the 8th.
1-Ran for Morse in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Desmond (6, Pelfrey).
HR: Desmond (2, 5th inning off Pelfrey, 1 on, 0 out).
TB: Harris, W; Dukes 2; Zimmerman, R; Orr; Desmond 6; Martin, J.
RBI: Desmond 2 (8), Zimmerman, R (103).
2-out RBI: Zimmerman, R.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Dukes; Dunn, A; Nieves; Gonzalez, Al.
Team RISP: 1-for-6.
Team LOB: 8.
BASERUNNING
SB: Desmond (1, 3rd base off Rodriguez, F/Santos, O).
FIELDING
DP: (Gonzalez, Al-Dunn, A).
NY Mets IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Pelfrey 7.0 8 3 3 1 2 1 5.03
Feliciano, P 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.07
Green, S (L, 1-4) 0.1 0 1 0 1 0 0 4.72
Rodriguez, F 0.1 0 0 0 1 0 0 3.09
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Martin, J 6.0 7 3 3 2 0 0 4.69
Clippard (W, 3-2) 2.0 2 0 0 1 2 0 2.91
MacDougal (S, 18) 1.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 4.42
Pitches-strikes: Pelfrey 108-74, Feliciano, P 4-3, Green, S 10-5, Rodriguez, F 7-3, Martin, J 95-64, Clippard 31-19, MacDougal 16-10.
Groundouts-flyouts: Pelfrey 13-6, Feliciano, P 0-0, Green, S 1-0, Rodriguez, F 0-1, Martin, J 6-12, Clippard 1-2, MacDougal 0-1.
Batters faced: Pelfrey 30, Feliciano, P 1, Green, S 3, Rodriguez, F 2, Martin, J 27, Clippard 8, MacDougal 4.
Inherited runners-scored: Rodriguez, F 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Rob Drake. 1B: Kerwin Danley. 2B: Wally Bell. 3B: Brian Runge.
Weather: 62 degrees, clear.
Wind: 5 mph, L to R.
T: 2:37.
Att: 19,614.
September 29, 2009
WASHINGTON -- Two errors by the Mets helped the Nationals win their second successive game, this time by the score of 4-3 at Nationals Park on Tuesday night.
Opportunistic Nationals rally past Mets....
NY Mets AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Pagan, LF 5 2 3 1 0 1 0 .302
Castillo, L, 2B 5 0 1 0 0 1 2 .309
Wright, D, 3B 4 0 2 1 1 1 1 .307
Beltran, CF 3 0 1 1 1 0 2 .330
Murphy, Dn, 1B 4 0 1 0 0 0 4 .264
Francoeur, RF 3 0 0 0 1 0 3 .276
Schneider, C 4 0 1 0 0 0 6 .218
Rodriguez, F, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Valdez, W, SS 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 .268
a-Reed, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 .245
Hernandez, A, SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .258
Pelfrey, P 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .096
Feliciano, P, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Green, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Santos, O, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .252
b-Sullivan, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .248
Totals 35 3 10 3 3 4 23
a-Hit into a double play for Valdez, W in the 8th. b-Struck out for Santos, O in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Pagan (19, Martin, J), Valdez, W (3, Martin, J), Wright, D 2 (38, Martin, J, Martin, J).
TB: Pagan 4; Castillo, L; Wright, D 4; Beltran; Murphy, Dn; Schneider; Valdez, W 2.
RBI: Beltran (47), Pagan (32), Wright, D (70).
2-out RBI: Wright, D.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Schneider 2; Beltran; Murphy, Dn.
S: Pelfrey.
Team RISP: 2-for-10.
Team LOB: 9.
FIELDING
E: Hernandez, A (12, throw), Castillo, L (11, throw).
Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, CF-LF 3 1 1 0 1 0 0 .234
Dukes, RF 4 0 2 0 0 0 2 .254
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 0 1 1 0 0 1 .287
Dunn, A, 1B 4 0 0 0 0 2 2 .270
Morse, LF 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 .282
1-Maxwell, PR-CF 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .236
Orr, 2B 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 .271
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Guzman, C, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .287
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Desmond, SS 4 1 2 2 0 0 1 .305
Nieves, C 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 .255
Martin, J, P 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 .174
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 .262
Totals 33 4 8 3 3 3 9
a-Reached on error for Clippard in the 8th.
1-Ran for Morse in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Desmond (6, Pelfrey).
HR: Desmond (2, 5th inning off Pelfrey, 1 on, 0 out).
TB: Harris, W; Dukes 2; Zimmerman, R; Orr; Desmond 6; Martin, J.
RBI: Desmond 2 (8), Zimmerman, R (103).
2-out RBI: Zimmerman, R.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Dukes; Dunn, A; Nieves; Gonzalez, Al.
Team RISP: 1-for-6.
Team LOB: 8.
BASERUNNING
SB: Desmond (1, 3rd base off Rodriguez, F/Santos, O).
FIELDING
DP: (Gonzalez, Al-Dunn, A).
NY Mets IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Pelfrey 7.0 8 3 3 1 2 1 5.03
Feliciano, P 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.07
Green, S (L, 1-4) 0.1 0 1 0 1 0 0 4.72
Rodriguez, F 0.1 0 0 0 1 0 0 3.09
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Martin, J 6.0 7 3 3 2 0 0 4.69
Clippard (W, 3-2) 2.0 2 0 0 1 2 0 2.91
MacDougal (S, 18) 1.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 4.42
Pitches-strikes: Pelfrey 108-74, Feliciano, P 4-3, Green, S 10-5, Rodriguez, F 7-3, Martin, J 95-64, Clippard 31-19, MacDougal 16-10.
Groundouts-flyouts: Pelfrey 13-6, Feliciano, P 0-0, Green, S 1-0, Rodriguez, F 0-1, Martin, J 6-12, Clippard 1-2, MacDougal 0-1.
Batters faced: Pelfrey 30, Feliciano, P 1, Green, S 3, Rodriguez, F 2, Martin, J 27, Clippard 8, MacDougal 4.
Inherited runners-scored: Rodriguez, F 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Rob Drake. 1B: Kerwin Danley. 2B: Wally Bell. 3B: Brian Runge.
Weather: 62 degrees, clear.
Wind: 5 mph, L to R.
T: 2:37.
Att: 19,614.
September 29, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Detwiler wins first game for Nationals
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- It finally happened for left-hander Ross Detwiler on Monday, and it took 13 starts to do it. Detwiler won his first Major League game as the Nationals defeated the Mets, 2-1, at Nationals Park.
Detwiler wins first game for Nationals....
NY Mets AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Pagan, LF 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 .298
Castillo, L, 2B 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 .311
Wright, D, 3B 4 0 1 0 0 1 5 .305
Beltran, CF 3 1 1 0 1 0 1 .330
Francoeur, RF 4 0 0 0 0 2 3 .277
Tatis, 1B 4 0 2 1 0 0 0 .274
Santos, O, C 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .252
Hernandez, A, SS 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 .258
a-Murphy, Dn, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .264
Valdez, W, SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .266
Figueroa, N, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 .167
Green, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Feliciano, P, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Parnell, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .125
b-Sullivan, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250
Totals 32 1 7 1 3 4 15
a-Popped out for Hernandez, A in the 8th. b-Grounded out for Parnell in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Wright, D (36, Detwiler), Tatis (19, Detwiler).
TB: Castillo, L; Wright, D 2; Beltran; Tatis 3; Hernandez, A 2.
RBI: Tatis (45).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Beltran; Wright, D 3; Santos, O; Figueroa, N 2; Francoeur.
S: Figueroa, N; Pagan; Castillo, L.
Team RISP: 1-for-10.
Team LOB: 10.
FIELDING
E: Hernandez, A (11, throw), Wright, D (17, throw).
DP: (Castillo, L-Valdez, W-Tatis).
Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Maxwell, CF 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 .236
Desmond, SS 3 0 2 0 0 0 1 .291
Zimmerman, R, 3B 2 0 0 1 1 1 2 .287
Dunn, A, 1B 3 0 0 0 1 1 3 .272
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Willingham, LF 3 0 0 0 1 1 2 .265
1-Dukes, PR-RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .251
Morse, RF-1B 4 1 3 1 0 1 1 .306
Bard, J, C 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 .229
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 .264
Detwiler, P 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 .059
a-Padilla, J, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .091
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Harris, W, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .233
Totals 28 2 7 2 4 6 15
a-Lined out for Detwiler in the 6th.
1-Ran for Willingham in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Maxwell (4, Figueroa, N).
3B: Desmond (1, Figueroa, N).
HR: Morse (3, 6th inning off Figueroa, N, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Maxwell 3; Desmond 4; Morse 6.
RBI: Zimmerman, R (102), Morse (10).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Dunn, A; Detwiler; Willingham.
S: Desmond.
SF: Zimmerman, R.
GIDP: Bard, J.
Team RISP: 0-for-7.
Team LOB: 8.
NY Mets IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Figueroa, N (L, 2-8) 6.0 6 2 2 3 5 1 4.70
Green, S 0.2 1 0 0 0 0 0 4.75
Feliciano, P 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.09
Parnell 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 5.34
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Detwiler (W, 1-6) 6.0 7 1 1 1 3 0 5.35
Bergmann (H, 9) 2.0 0 0 0 2 1 0 4.73
MacDougal (S, 17) 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.50
WP: Detwiler 2.
IBB: Gonzalez, Al (by Figueroa, N), Dunn, A (by Figueroa, N), Beltran (by Bergmann).
Pitches-strikes: Figueroa, N 104-62, Green, S 10-7, Feliciano, P 4-3, Parnell 12-7, Detwiler 99-64, Bergmann 30-15, MacDougal 11-8.
Groundouts-flyouts: Figueroa, N 5-8, Green, S 2-0, Feliciano, P 0-1, Parnell 2-0, Detwiler 9-7, Bergmann 2-3, MacDougal 3-0.
Batters faced: Figueroa, N 27, Green, S 3, Feliciano, P 1, Parnell 3, Detwiler 27, Bergmann 8, MacDougal 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Feliciano, P 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Brian Runge. 1B: Rob Drake. 2B: Kerwin Danley. 3B: Wally Bell.
Weather: 73 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 7 mph, L to R.
T: 2:32.
Att: 18,600.
September 28, 2009
WASHINGTON -- It finally happened for left-hander Ross Detwiler on Monday, and it took 13 starts to do it. Detwiler won his first Major League game as the Nationals defeated the Mets, 2-1, at Nationals Park.
Detwiler wins first game for Nationals....
NY Mets AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Pagan, LF 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 .298
Castillo, L, 2B 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 .311
Wright, D, 3B 4 0 1 0 0 1 5 .305
Beltran, CF 3 1 1 0 1 0 1 .330
Francoeur, RF 4 0 0 0 0 2 3 .277
Tatis, 1B 4 0 2 1 0 0 0 .274
Santos, O, C 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .252
Hernandez, A, SS 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 .258
a-Murphy, Dn, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .264
Valdez, W, SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .266
Figueroa, N, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 .167
Green, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Feliciano, P, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Parnell, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .125
b-Sullivan, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250
Totals 32 1 7 1 3 4 15
a-Popped out for Hernandez, A in the 8th. b-Grounded out for Parnell in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Wright, D (36, Detwiler), Tatis (19, Detwiler).
TB: Castillo, L; Wright, D 2; Beltran; Tatis 3; Hernandez, A 2.
RBI: Tatis (45).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Beltran; Wright, D 3; Santos, O; Figueroa, N 2; Francoeur.
S: Figueroa, N; Pagan; Castillo, L.
Team RISP: 1-for-10.
Team LOB: 10.
FIELDING
E: Hernandez, A (11, throw), Wright, D (17, throw).
DP: (Castillo, L-Valdez, W-Tatis).
Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Maxwell, CF 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 .236
Desmond, SS 3 0 2 0 0 0 1 .291
Zimmerman, R, 3B 2 0 0 1 1 1 2 .287
Dunn, A, 1B 3 0 0 0 1 1 3 .272
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Willingham, LF 3 0 0 0 1 1 2 .265
1-Dukes, PR-RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .251
Morse, RF-1B 4 1 3 1 0 1 1 .306
Bard, J, C 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 .229
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 .264
Detwiler, P 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 .059
a-Padilla, J, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .091
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Harris, W, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .233
Totals 28 2 7 2 4 6 15
a-Lined out for Detwiler in the 6th.
1-Ran for Willingham in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Maxwell (4, Figueroa, N).
3B: Desmond (1, Figueroa, N).
HR: Morse (3, 6th inning off Figueroa, N, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Maxwell 3; Desmond 4; Morse 6.
RBI: Zimmerman, R (102), Morse (10).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Dunn, A; Detwiler; Willingham.
S: Desmond.
SF: Zimmerman, R.
GIDP: Bard, J.
Team RISP: 0-for-7.
Team LOB: 8.
NY Mets IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Figueroa, N (L, 2-8) 6.0 6 2 2 3 5 1 4.70
Green, S 0.2 1 0 0 0 0 0 4.75
Feliciano, P 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.09
Parnell 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 5.34
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Detwiler (W, 1-6) 6.0 7 1 1 1 3 0 5.35
Bergmann (H, 9) 2.0 0 0 0 2 1 0 4.73
MacDougal (S, 17) 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.50
WP: Detwiler 2.
IBB: Gonzalez, Al (by Figueroa, N), Dunn, A (by Figueroa, N), Beltran (by Bergmann).
Pitches-strikes: Figueroa, N 104-62, Green, S 10-7, Feliciano, P 4-3, Parnell 12-7, Detwiler 99-64, Bergmann 30-15, MacDougal 11-8.
Groundouts-flyouts: Figueroa, N 5-8, Green, S 2-0, Feliciano, P 0-1, Parnell 2-0, Detwiler 9-7, Bergmann 2-3, MacDougal 3-0.
Batters faced: Figueroa, N 27, Green, S 3, Feliciano, P 1, Parnell 3, Detwiler 27, Bergmann 8, MacDougal 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Feliciano, P 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Brian Runge. 1B: Rob Drake. 2B: Kerwin Danley. 3B: Wally Bell.
Weather: 73 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 7 mph, L to R.
T: 2:32.
Att: 18,600.
September 28, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
MacDougal misfires in 10th as Nats fall
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- Closer Mike MacDougal couldn't control the strike zone in the 10th inning and it hurt the Nationals, who lost to the Braves, 6-3, at Nationals Park on Sunday.
MacDougal misfires in 10th as Nats fall....
Atlanta AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
McLouth, CF 3 1 0 0 2 1 0 .262
Prado, 2B 4 2 1 0 0 1 4 .305
Jones, C, 3B 5 2 2 0 0 0 0 .272
McCann, C 5 0 1 1 0 0 4 .285
Anderson, G, LF 4 0 0 1 0 0 2 .270
Gorecki, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .208
c-Infante, PH 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 .295
Soriano, R, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Escobar, Y, SS 4 1 2 1 1 0 2 .301
LaRoche, Ad, 1B 4 0 1 1 0 1 3 .284
Diaz, M, RF-LF 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 .318
Lowe, D, P 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 .226
a-Norton, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .135
Moylan, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Gonzalez, M, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Conrad, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .224
Church, RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .272
Totals 37 6 9 6 3 3 17
a-Grounded out for Lowe, D in the 7th. b-Grounded out for Gonzalez, M in the 10th. c-Singled for Gorecki in the 10th.
BATTING
2B: Prado (35, Hernandez, L), LaRoche, Ad (37, Hernandez, L).
3B: Escobar, Y (2, Hernandez, L).
TB: Prado 2; Jones, C 2; McCann; Infante; Escobar, Y 4; LaRoche, Ad 2; Lowe, D.
RBI: Anderson, G (59), Escobar, Y (75), LaRoche, Ad (81), McCann (91), Infante 2 (26).
2-out RBI: Escobar, Y; Infante 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: LaRoche, Ad 2; Prado.
S: Diaz, M.
GIDP: Prado; Diaz, M.
Team RISP: 4-for-13.
Team LOB: 6.
Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, CF 5 0 3 0 0 0 1 .233
Desmond, SS 4 0 0 0 1 0 3 .269
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 1 1 1 1 1 4 .288
Willingham, LF 4 1 1 1 1 1 3 .267
Dukes, RF 5 0 0 0 0 2 5 .251
Morse, 1B 5 1 1 1 0 2 0 .250
Burke, J, C 4 0 1 0 0 2 0 .122
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 4 0 1 0 0 1 0 .265
Hernandez, L, P 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 .137
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Guzman, C, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .287
1-Maxwell, PR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .221
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 39 3 9 3 3 9 18
a-Singled for Clippard in the 9th.
1-Ran for Guzman, C in the 9th.
BATTING
3B: Harris, W (6, Moylan).
HR: Zimmerman, R (32, 1st inning off Lowe, D, 0 on, 2 out), Willingham (24, 1st inning off Lowe, D, 0 on, 2 out), Morse (2, 4th inning off Lowe, D, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Harris, W 5; Zimmerman, R 4; Willingham 4; Morse 4; Burke, J; Gonzalez, Al; Guzman, C.
RBI: Zimmerman, R (101), Willingham (61), Morse (9).
2-out RBI: Zimmerman, R; Willingham.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Dukes 3; Willingham; Hernandez, L 2.
Team RISP: 0-for-8.
Team LOB: 9.
FIELDING
E: Gonzalez, Al (10, fielding).
DP: 2 (Gonzalez, Al-Desmond-Morse, Desmond-Gonzalez, Al-Morse).
Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lowe, D 6.0 7 3 3 2 3 3 4.55
Moylan 2.0 1 0 0 1 4 0 2.70
Gonzalez, M (W, 5-4) 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2.49
Soriano, R (S, 27) 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.01
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hernandez, L 6.1 6 3 3 1 2 0 5.48
Clippard 2.2 1 0 0 1 1 0 3.02
MacDougal (L, 1-1) 1.0 2 3 3 1 0 0 4.59
WP: Lowe, D.
IBB: Zimmerman, R (by Moylan).
HBP: Prado (by MacDougal).
Pitches-strikes: Lowe, D 92-53, Moylan 27-18, Gonzalez, M 15-10, Soriano, R 7-6, Hernandez, L 96-63, Clippard 31-18, MacDougal 18-10.
Groundouts-flyouts: Lowe, D 9-6, Moylan 2-0, Gonzalez, M 0-2, Soriano, R 1-1, Hernandez, L 10-7, Clippard 4-3, MacDougal 3-0.
Batters faced: Lowe, D 27, Moylan 8, Gonzalez, M 4, Soriano, R 3, Hernandez, L 26, Clippard 9, MacDougal 7.
Inherited runners-scored: Clippard 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Scott Barry. 1B: Tim Tschida. 2B: Bruce Dreckman. 3B: Paul Emmel.
Weather: 70 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 4 mph, L to R.
T: 2:55.
Att: 27,840.
September 27, 2009
WASHINGTON -- Closer Mike MacDougal couldn't control the strike zone in the 10th inning and it hurt the Nationals, who lost to the Braves, 6-3, at Nationals Park on Sunday.
MacDougal misfires in 10th as Nats fall....
Atlanta AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
McLouth, CF 3 1 0 0 2 1 0 .262
Prado, 2B 4 2 1 0 0 1 4 .305
Jones, C, 3B 5 2 2 0 0 0 0 .272
McCann, C 5 0 1 1 0 0 4 .285
Anderson, G, LF 4 0 0 1 0 0 2 .270
Gorecki, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .208
c-Infante, PH 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 .295
Soriano, R, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Escobar, Y, SS 4 1 2 1 1 0 2 .301
LaRoche, Ad, 1B 4 0 1 1 0 1 3 .284
Diaz, M, RF-LF 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 .318
Lowe, D, P 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 .226
a-Norton, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .135
Moylan, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Gonzalez, M, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Conrad, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .224
Church, RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .272
Totals 37 6 9 6 3 3 17
a-Grounded out for Lowe, D in the 7th. b-Grounded out for Gonzalez, M in the 10th. c-Singled for Gorecki in the 10th.
BATTING
2B: Prado (35, Hernandez, L), LaRoche, Ad (37, Hernandez, L).
3B: Escobar, Y (2, Hernandez, L).
TB: Prado 2; Jones, C 2; McCann; Infante; Escobar, Y 4; LaRoche, Ad 2; Lowe, D.
RBI: Anderson, G (59), Escobar, Y (75), LaRoche, Ad (81), McCann (91), Infante 2 (26).
2-out RBI: Escobar, Y; Infante 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: LaRoche, Ad 2; Prado.
S: Diaz, M.
GIDP: Prado; Diaz, M.
Team RISP: 4-for-13.
Team LOB: 6.
Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, CF 5 0 3 0 0 0 1 .233
Desmond, SS 4 0 0 0 1 0 3 .269
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 1 1 1 1 1 4 .288
Willingham, LF 4 1 1 1 1 1 3 .267
Dukes, RF 5 0 0 0 0 2 5 .251
Morse, 1B 5 1 1 1 0 2 0 .250
Burke, J, C 4 0 1 0 0 2 0 .122
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 4 0 1 0 0 1 0 .265
Hernandez, L, P 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 .137
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Guzman, C, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .287
1-Maxwell, PR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .221
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 39 3 9 3 3 9 18
a-Singled for Clippard in the 9th.
1-Ran for Guzman, C in the 9th.
BATTING
3B: Harris, W (6, Moylan).
HR: Zimmerman, R (32, 1st inning off Lowe, D, 0 on, 2 out), Willingham (24, 1st inning off Lowe, D, 0 on, 2 out), Morse (2, 4th inning off Lowe, D, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Harris, W 5; Zimmerman, R 4; Willingham 4; Morse 4; Burke, J; Gonzalez, Al; Guzman, C.
RBI: Zimmerman, R (101), Willingham (61), Morse (9).
2-out RBI: Zimmerman, R; Willingham.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Dukes 3; Willingham; Hernandez, L 2.
Team RISP: 0-for-8.
Team LOB: 9.
FIELDING
E: Gonzalez, Al (10, fielding).
DP: 2 (Gonzalez, Al-Desmond-Morse, Desmond-Gonzalez, Al-Morse).
Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lowe, D 6.0 7 3 3 2 3 3 4.55
Moylan 2.0 1 0 0 1 4 0 2.70
Gonzalez, M (W, 5-4) 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2.49
Soriano, R (S, 27) 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.01
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hernandez, L 6.1 6 3 3 1 2 0 5.48
Clippard 2.2 1 0 0 1 1 0 3.02
MacDougal (L, 1-1) 1.0 2 3 3 1 0 0 4.59
WP: Lowe, D.
IBB: Zimmerman, R (by Moylan).
HBP: Prado (by MacDougal).
Pitches-strikes: Lowe, D 92-53, Moylan 27-18, Gonzalez, M 15-10, Soriano, R 7-6, Hernandez, L 96-63, Clippard 31-18, MacDougal 18-10.
Groundouts-flyouts: Lowe, D 9-6, Moylan 2-0, Gonzalez, M 0-2, Soriano, R 1-1, Hernandez, L 10-7, Clippard 4-3, MacDougal 3-0.
Batters faced: Lowe, D 27, Moylan 8, Gonzalez, M 4, Soriano, R 3, Hernandez, L 26, Clippard 9, MacDougal 7.
Inherited runners-scored: Clippard 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Scott Barry. 1B: Tim Tschida. 2B: Bruce Dreckman. 3B: Paul Emmel.
Weather: 70 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 4 mph, L to R.
T: 2:55.
Att: 27,840.
September 27, 2009
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Shaky D sets tone in Nationals' loss
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- Saturday's game wasn't pretty for the Nationals, who lost to the Braves, 11-5, at Nationals Park.
Shaky D sets tone in Nationals' loss....
Atlanta AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
McLouth, CF 5 1 1 0 0 1 0 .264
Prado, 2B 2 3 1 0 2 0 0 .306
Jones, C, 3B 5 2 2 1 0 0 1 .271
McCann, C 4 2 2 2 1 0 1 .286
Anderson, G, LF 5 0 2 1 0 1 4 .273
1-Gorecki, PR-LF 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .208
Escobar, Y, SS 5 2 2 3 0 1 2 .299
LaRoche, Ad, 1B 3 0 2 1 2 0 0 .284
Diaz, M, RF 5 0 1 1 0 1 3 .320
Hanson, P 3 0 0 0 0 1 3 .056
a-Johnson, K, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .220
Gonzalez, M, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Norton, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .137
O'Flaherty, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Soriano, R, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 39 11 13 9 5 5 15
a-Grounded out for Hanson in the 8th. b-Flied out for Gonzalez, M in the 9th.
1-Ran for Anderson, G in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Prado (34, Mock), LaRoche, Ad (36, Mock), Anderson, G (27, Mock), Jones, C (23, MacDougal), Escobar, Y (26, Kensing).
HR: McCann (21, 9th inning off Villone, 1 on, 1 out).
TB: McLouth; Prado 2; Jones, C 3; McCann 5; Anderson, G 3; Escobar, Y 3; LaRoche, Ad 3; Diaz, M.
RBI: Escobar, Y 3 (74), Diaz, M (55), Anderson, G (58), Jones, C (69), McCann 2 (90), LaRoche, Ad (80).
2-out RBI: Escobar, Y 2; Diaz, M; Anderson, G.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Hanson 2; Anderson, G; Escobar, Y 2; Norton.
S: Prado.
GIDP: Diaz, M.
Team RISP: 7-for-18.
Team LOB: 7.
Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, CF 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 .227
b-Maxwell, PH-CF 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .221
Orr, 3B 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 .268
Segovia, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
c-Zimmerman, R, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .289
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Kensing, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Willingham, LF 4 0 0 0 0 2 1 .267
Dunn, A, 1B 4 0 0 0 0 3 0 .273
Dukes, RF 4 1 1 0 0 1 0 .255
Bard, J, C 3 1 1 0 1 1 0 .233
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 .266
Desmond, SS 3 1 1 1 0 1 2 .292
Mock, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .095
a-Morse, PH-3B 3 1 1 3 0 2 2 .259
Totals 32 5 7 5 2 11 7
a-Homered for Mock in the 5th. b-Walked for Harris, W in the 8th. c-Flied out for Segovia in the 8th.
BATTING
HR: Morse (1, 5th inning off Hanson, 2 on, 1 out).
TB: Harris, W; Dukes; Bard, J; Gonzalez, Al 2; Desmond; Morse 4.
RBI: Harris, W (27), Morse 3 (8), Desmond (6).
2-out RBI: Harris, W.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Morse.
S: Mock.
SF: Desmond.
Team RISP: 3-for-5.
Team LOB: 4.
FIELDING
E: Orr (4, throw), Dukes 2 (8, fielding, fielding).
DP: (Desmond-Gonzalez, Al-Dunn, A).
Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hanson (W, 11-4) 7.0 4 4 4 1 7 1 2.98
Gonzalez, M (H, 17) 1.0 0 0 0 1 2 0 2.52
O'Flaherty 0.2 3 1 1 0 1 0 3.19
Soriano, R 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.06
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Mock (L, 3-10) 5.0 7 6 4 4 5 0 5.91
Segovia 3.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 6.75
MacDougal 0.1 2 2 2 0 0 0 4.14
Villone 0.0 2 2 2 0 0 1 4.74
Kensing 0.2 2 1 1 0 0 0 9.74
Villone pitched to 2 batters in the 9th.
WP: Mock.
IBB: LaRoche, Ad (by Mock).
Pitches-strikes: Hanson 97-65, Gonzalez, M 18-10, O'Flaherty 17-12, Soriano, R 4-3, Mock 87-55, Segovia 33-22, MacDougal 11-6, Villone 6-2, Kensing 9-7.
Groundouts-flyouts: Hanson 4-10, Gonzalez, M 0-1, O'Flaherty 0-1, Soriano, R 0-0, Mock 8-2, Segovia 5-4, MacDougal 1-0, Villone 0-0, Kensing 1-1.
Batters faced: Hanson 26, Gonzalez, M 4, O'Flaherty 5, Soriano, R 1, Mock 27, Segovia 9, MacDougal 3, Villone 2, Kensing 4.
Inherited runners-scored: Soriano, R 2-0, Villone 1-1, Kensing 1-1.
Umpires: HP: Paul Emmel. 1B: Scott Barry. 2B: Tim Tschida. 3B: Bruce Dreckman.
Weather: 64 degrees, overcast.
Wind: 4 mph, R to L.
T: 2:48.
Att: 29,058.
September 26, 2009
WASHINGTON -- Saturday's game wasn't pretty for the Nationals, who lost to the Braves, 11-5, at Nationals Park.
Shaky D sets tone in Nationals' loss....
Atlanta AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
McLouth, CF 5 1 1 0 0 1 0 .264
Prado, 2B 2 3 1 0 2 0 0 .306
Jones, C, 3B 5 2 2 1 0 0 1 .271
McCann, C 4 2 2 2 1 0 1 .286
Anderson, G, LF 5 0 2 1 0 1 4 .273
1-Gorecki, PR-LF 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .208
Escobar, Y, SS 5 2 2 3 0 1 2 .299
LaRoche, Ad, 1B 3 0 2 1 2 0 0 .284
Diaz, M, RF 5 0 1 1 0 1 3 .320
Hanson, P 3 0 0 0 0 1 3 .056
a-Johnson, K, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .220
Gonzalez, M, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Norton, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .137
O'Flaherty, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Soriano, R, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 39 11 13 9 5 5 15
a-Grounded out for Hanson in the 8th. b-Flied out for Gonzalez, M in the 9th.
1-Ran for Anderson, G in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Prado (34, Mock), LaRoche, Ad (36, Mock), Anderson, G (27, Mock), Jones, C (23, MacDougal), Escobar, Y (26, Kensing).
HR: McCann (21, 9th inning off Villone, 1 on, 1 out).
TB: McLouth; Prado 2; Jones, C 3; McCann 5; Anderson, G 3; Escobar, Y 3; LaRoche, Ad 3; Diaz, M.
RBI: Escobar, Y 3 (74), Diaz, M (55), Anderson, G (58), Jones, C (69), McCann 2 (90), LaRoche, Ad (80).
2-out RBI: Escobar, Y 2; Diaz, M; Anderson, G.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Hanson 2; Anderson, G; Escobar, Y 2; Norton.
S: Prado.
GIDP: Diaz, M.
Team RISP: 7-for-18.
Team LOB: 7.
Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, CF 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 .227
b-Maxwell, PH-CF 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .221
Orr, 3B 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 .268
Segovia, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
c-Zimmerman, R, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .289
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Kensing, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Willingham, LF 4 0 0 0 0 2 1 .267
Dunn, A, 1B 4 0 0 0 0 3 0 .273
Dukes, RF 4 1 1 0 0 1 0 .255
Bard, J, C 3 1 1 0 1 1 0 .233
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 .266
Desmond, SS 3 1 1 1 0 1 2 .292
Mock, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .095
a-Morse, PH-3B 3 1 1 3 0 2 2 .259
Totals 32 5 7 5 2 11 7
a-Homered for Mock in the 5th. b-Walked for Harris, W in the 8th. c-Flied out for Segovia in the 8th.
BATTING
HR: Morse (1, 5th inning off Hanson, 2 on, 1 out).
TB: Harris, W; Dukes; Bard, J; Gonzalez, Al 2; Desmond; Morse 4.
RBI: Harris, W (27), Morse 3 (8), Desmond (6).
2-out RBI: Harris, W.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Morse.
S: Mock.
SF: Desmond.
Team RISP: 3-for-5.
Team LOB: 4.
FIELDING
E: Orr (4, throw), Dukes 2 (8, fielding, fielding).
DP: (Desmond-Gonzalez, Al-Dunn, A).
Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hanson (W, 11-4) 7.0 4 4 4 1 7 1 2.98
Gonzalez, M (H, 17) 1.0 0 0 0 1 2 0 2.52
O'Flaherty 0.2 3 1 1 0 1 0 3.19
Soriano, R 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.06
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Mock (L, 3-10) 5.0 7 6 4 4 5 0 5.91
Segovia 3.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 6.75
MacDougal 0.1 2 2 2 0 0 0 4.14
Villone 0.0 2 2 2 0 0 1 4.74
Kensing 0.2 2 1 1 0 0 0 9.74
Villone pitched to 2 batters in the 9th.
WP: Mock.
IBB: LaRoche, Ad (by Mock).
Pitches-strikes: Hanson 97-65, Gonzalez, M 18-10, O'Flaherty 17-12, Soriano, R 4-3, Mock 87-55, Segovia 33-22, MacDougal 11-6, Villone 6-2, Kensing 9-7.
Groundouts-flyouts: Hanson 4-10, Gonzalez, M 0-1, O'Flaherty 0-1, Soriano, R 0-0, Mock 8-2, Segovia 5-4, MacDougal 1-0, Villone 0-0, Kensing 1-1.
Batters faced: Hanson 26, Gonzalez, M 4, O'Flaherty 5, Soriano, R 1, Mock 27, Segovia 9, MacDougal 3, Villone 2, Kensing 4.
Inherited runners-scored: Soriano, R 2-0, Villone 1-1, Kensing 1-1.
Umpires: HP: Paul Emmel. 1B: Scott Barry. 2B: Tim Tschida. 3B: Bruce Dreckman.
Weather: 64 degrees, overcast.
Wind: 4 mph, R to L.
T: 2:48.
Att: 29,058.
September 26, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Lannan saddled with tough-luck loss
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- John Lannan was good, but Braves right-hander Javier Vazquez was better.
Vazquez pitched his third complete game of the season and defeated the Nationals, 4-1, at Nationals Park on Friday night.
Lannan saddled with tough-luck loss....
Atlanta AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
McLouth, CF 5 0 0 0 0 2 3 .264
Prado, 2B 5 1 2 1 0 0 0 .305
Jones, C, 3B 5 1 2 0 0 1 1 .269
McCann, C 4 1 1 0 1 1 2 .284
Escobar, Y, SS 5 1 1 0 0 0 2 .298
Anderson, G, LF 4 0 1 1 0 0 2 .271
Gorecki, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .208
Diaz, M, RF 2 0 2 1 2 0 0 .322
LaRoche, Ad, 1B 3 0 0 0 1 2 5 .282
Vazquez, J, P 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .182
Totals 35 4 9 3 4 6 16
BATTING
2B: Prado (33, Lannan), Jones, C (22, Lannan).
HR: Prado (11, 9th inning off Rivera, S, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Prado 6; Jones, C 3; McCann; Escobar, Y; Anderson, G; Diaz, M 2.
RBI: Anderson, G (57), Diaz, M (54), Prado (49).
2-out RBI: Anderson, G.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: LaRoche, Ad 2; Anderson, G; McLouth 3; Escobar, Y; McCann.
S: Vazquez, J 2.
Team RISP: 2-for-12.
Team LOB: 10.
BASERUNNING
SB: Diaz, M (12, 2nd base off Bergmann/Bard, J), McCann (4, 2nd base off Lannan/Bard, J).
FIELDING
E: McCann (12, catcher interference).
Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, LF 4 0 1 0 0 1 0 .226
Desmond, SS 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 .289
Dunn, A, 1B 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .276
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 .289
Willingham, RF 3 0 0 0 0 1 3 .270
Orr, 2B 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 .283
Bard, J, C 3 1 1 1 0 0 1 .232
Maxwell, CF 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 .221
Lannan, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 .143
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Guzman, C, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286
Rivera, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
Totals 29 1 3 1 1 7 7
a-Flied out for Villone in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Zimmerman, R (33, Vazquez, J).
HR: Bard, J (6, 8th inning off Vazquez, J, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Harris, W; Zimmerman, R 2; Bard, J 4.
RBI: Bard, J (31).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Willingham; Orr.
Team RISP: 0-for-3.
Team LOB: 3.
BASERUNNING
CS: Orr (1, 2nd base by Vazquez, J/McCann).
FIELDING
E: Orr (3, fielding), Desmond (5, throw).
Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Vazquez, J (W, 15-9) 9.0 3 1 1 1 7 1 2.83
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lannan (L, 9-13) 7.0 6 2 0 3 6 0 3.93
Bergmann 0.2 2 1 0 1 0 0 4.95
Villone 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.33
Rivera, S 1.0 1 1 1 0 0 1 6.29
IBB: LaRoche, Ad (by Bergmann).
Pitches-strikes: Vazquez, J 104-72, Lannan 122-77, Bergmann 13-6, Villone 4-2, Rivera, S 8-5.
Groundouts-flyouts: Vazquez, J 9-10, Lannan 8-7, Bergmann 2-0, Villone 1-0, Rivera, S 2-1.
Batters faced: Vazquez, J 31, Lannan 31, Bergmann 5, Villone 1, Rivera, S 4.
Inherited runners-scored: Villone 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Bruce Dreckman. 1B: Paul Emmel. 2B: Scott Barry. 3B: Tim Tschida.
Weather: 71 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 6 mph, In from CF.
T: 2:27.
Att: 28,276.
September 25, 2009
WASHINGTON -- John Lannan was good, but Braves right-hander Javier Vazquez was better.
Vazquez pitched his third complete game of the season and defeated the Nationals, 4-1, at Nationals Park on Friday night.
Lannan saddled with tough-luck loss....
Atlanta AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
McLouth, CF 5 0 0 0 0 2 3 .264
Prado, 2B 5 1 2 1 0 0 0 .305
Jones, C, 3B 5 1 2 0 0 1 1 .269
McCann, C 4 1 1 0 1 1 2 .284
Escobar, Y, SS 5 1 1 0 0 0 2 .298
Anderson, G, LF 4 0 1 1 0 0 2 .271
Gorecki, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .208
Diaz, M, RF 2 0 2 1 2 0 0 .322
LaRoche, Ad, 1B 3 0 0 0 1 2 5 .282
Vazquez, J, P 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .182
Totals 35 4 9 3 4 6 16
BATTING
2B: Prado (33, Lannan), Jones, C (22, Lannan).
HR: Prado (11, 9th inning off Rivera, S, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Prado 6; Jones, C 3; McCann; Escobar, Y; Anderson, G; Diaz, M 2.
RBI: Anderson, G (57), Diaz, M (54), Prado (49).
2-out RBI: Anderson, G.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: LaRoche, Ad 2; Anderson, G; McLouth 3; Escobar, Y; McCann.
S: Vazquez, J 2.
Team RISP: 2-for-12.
Team LOB: 10.
BASERUNNING
SB: Diaz, M (12, 2nd base off Bergmann/Bard, J), McCann (4, 2nd base off Lannan/Bard, J).
FIELDING
E: McCann (12, catcher interference).
Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, LF 4 0 1 0 0 1 0 .226
Desmond, SS 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 .289
Dunn, A, 1B 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .276
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 .289
Willingham, RF 3 0 0 0 0 1 3 .270
Orr, 2B 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 .283
Bard, J, C 3 1 1 1 0 0 1 .232
Maxwell, CF 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 .221
Lannan, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 .143
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Guzman, C, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286
Rivera, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
Totals 29 1 3 1 1 7 7
a-Flied out for Villone in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Zimmerman, R (33, Vazquez, J).
HR: Bard, J (6, 8th inning off Vazquez, J, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Harris, W; Zimmerman, R 2; Bard, J 4.
RBI: Bard, J (31).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Willingham; Orr.
Team RISP: 0-for-3.
Team LOB: 3.
BASERUNNING
CS: Orr (1, 2nd base by Vazquez, J/McCann).
FIELDING
E: Orr (3, fielding), Desmond (5, throw).
Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Vazquez, J (W, 15-9) 9.0 3 1 1 1 7 1 2.83
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lannan (L, 9-13) 7.0 6 2 0 3 6 0 3.93
Bergmann 0.2 2 1 0 1 0 0 4.95
Villone 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.33
Rivera, S 1.0 1 1 1 0 0 1 6.29
IBB: LaRoche, Ad (by Bergmann).
Pitches-strikes: Vazquez, J 104-72, Lannan 122-77, Bergmann 13-6, Villone 4-2, Rivera, S 8-5.
Groundouts-flyouts: Vazquez, J 9-10, Lannan 8-7, Bergmann 2-0, Villone 1-0, Rivera, S 2-1.
Batters faced: Vazquez, J 31, Lannan 31, Bergmann 5, Villone 1, Rivera, S 4.
Inherited runners-scored: Villone 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Bruce Dreckman. 1B: Paul Emmel. 2B: Scott Barry. 3B: Tim Tschida.
Weather: 71 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 6 mph, In from CF.
T: 2:27.
Att: 28,276.
September 25, 2009
Nats drop seesaw affair to Dodgers
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- The score between the Nationals and Dodgers went back and forth on Thursday night at Nationals Park. When it was over, Los Angeles ended up with a 7-6 victory, while Washington lost its 100th game of the season.
It was the second consecutive 100-loss season for the Nationals and fourth in franchise history.
Nats drop seesaw affair to Dodgers....
LA Dodgers AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Furcal, SS 5 2 4 1 0 1 0 .268
Ethier, RF 5 1 1 0 0 1 2 .279
Ramirez, M, LF 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 .298
Kemp, CF 5 2 3 3 0 0 1 .306
Loney, 1B 3 0 0 0 2 2 1 .286
Belliard, 2B 4 0 0 0 1 3 5 .264
DeWitt, 3B 4 0 1 2 0 0 3 .167
Martin, C 4 0 0 0 1 0 4 .254
Padilla, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 3 .154
a-Pierre, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .313
Belisario, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Troncoso, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Thome, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .247
Sherrill, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Broxton, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 37 7 10 7 5 9 20
a-Lined out for Padilla in the 6th. b-Grounded out for Troncoso in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Furcal 2 (28, Martin, J, Estrada).
3B: Kemp (7, Clippard).
HR: Kemp (26, 1st inning off Martin, J, 2 on, 0 out), Furcal (9, 8th inning off Villone, 0 on, 1 out).
TB: Furcal 9; Ethier; Ramirez, M; Kemp 8; DeWitt.
RBI: Ramirez, M (61), Kemp 3 (100), DeWitt 2 (4), Furcal (45).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Ethier; Padilla 2; Ramirez, M; Martin.
SF: DeWitt.
Team RISP: 2-for-12.
Team LOB: 10.
FIELDING
Outfield assists: Ethier (Harris, W at home).
Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, CF-LF 4 0 2 2 1 0 1 .226
Desmond, SS 5 0 1 0 0 4 2 .317
Dunn, A, 1B 4 0 0 0 1 1 0 .278
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 1 0 0 2 0 1 .289
Willingham, LF 3 1 1 0 1 0 1 .272
Kensing, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Orr, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .294
Dukes, RF 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 .255
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 4 2 3 1 0 0 2 .262
Burke, J, C 3 0 0 1 0 2 3 .111
Martin, J, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .143
Estrada, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Guzman, C, PH 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 .286
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Maxwell, CF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .231
Totals 31 6 9 6 7 8 12
a-Singled for Bergmann in the 6th. b-Grounded out for Kensing in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Dukes (20, Padilla).
TB: Harris, W 2; Desmond; Willingham; Dukes 2; Gonzalez, Al 3; Guzman, C.
RBI: Dukes (57), Gonzalez, Al (30), Burke, J (2), Harris, W 2 (26), Guzman, C (51).
2-out RBI: Harris, W 2; Guzman, C.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Harris, W; Dukes; Desmond; Gonzalez, Al.
S: Martin, J; Estrada.
SF: Burke, J.
Team RISP: 6-for-11.
Team LOB: 8.
BASERUNNING
SB: Harris, W (11, 2nd base off Sherrill/Martin).
CS: Harris, W (4, 2nd base by Padilla/Martin).
FIELDING
E: Willingham (7, fielding).
LA Dodgers IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Padilla 5.0 5 4 4 3 6 0 4.62
Belisario (BS, 7) 0.2 3 2 2 1 1 0 2.14
Troncoso (W, 5-4) 1.1 0 0 0 2 1 0 2.70
Sherrill (H, 11) 1.0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1.78
Broxton (S, 36) 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.35
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Martin, J 3.0 6 5 5 2 4 1 4.71
Estrada 2.2 1 1 0 1 4 0 6.14
Bergmann 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5.02
Clippard 1.0 1 0 0 1 1 0 3.18
Villone (L, 4-6) 0.2 1 1 1 0 0 1 4.36
Kensing 1.1 1 0 0 1 0 0 9.66
WP: Estrada.
IBB: Dukes (by Troncoso), Martin (by Martin, J).
HBP: Ramirez, M (by Martin, J).
Pitches-strikes: Padilla 103-62, Belisario 22-11, Troncoso 20-8, Sherrill 14-5, Broxton 11-8, Martin, J 68-40, Estrada 54-31, Bergmann 5-3, Clippard 17-11, Villone 8-5, Kensing 26-15.
Groundouts-flyouts: Padilla 4-4, Belisario 0-1, Troncoso 2-1, Sherrill 0-2, Broxton 3-0, Martin, J 2-3, Estrada 1-3, Bergmann 0-1, Clippard 0-2, Villone 2-0, Kensing 0-4.
Batters faced: Padilla 22, Belisario 6, Troncoso 6, Sherrill 4, Broxton 3, Martin, J 18, Estrada 11, Bergmann 1, Clippard 5, Villone 3, Kensing 6.
Inherited runners-scored: Troncoso 2-0, Bergmann 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Jerry Crawford. 1B: Bill Hohn. 2B: Phil Cuzzi. 3B: Tom Hallion.
Weather: 81 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 5 mph, Out to RF.
T: 3:41.
Att: 22,432.
September 24, 2009
WASHINGTON -- The score between the Nationals and Dodgers went back and forth on Thursday night at Nationals Park. When it was over, Los Angeles ended up with a 7-6 victory, while Washington lost its 100th game of the season.
It was the second consecutive 100-loss season for the Nationals and fourth in franchise history.
Nats drop seesaw affair to Dodgers....
LA Dodgers AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Furcal, SS 5 2 4 1 0 1 0 .268
Ethier, RF 5 1 1 0 0 1 2 .279
Ramirez, M, LF 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 .298
Kemp, CF 5 2 3 3 0 0 1 .306
Loney, 1B 3 0 0 0 2 2 1 .286
Belliard, 2B 4 0 0 0 1 3 5 .264
DeWitt, 3B 4 0 1 2 0 0 3 .167
Martin, C 4 0 0 0 1 0 4 .254
Padilla, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 3 .154
a-Pierre, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .313
Belisario, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Troncoso, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Thome, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .247
Sherrill, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Broxton, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 37 7 10 7 5 9 20
a-Lined out for Padilla in the 6th. b-Grounded out for Troncoso in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Furcal 2 (28, Martin, J, Estrada).
3B: Kemp (7, Clippard).
HR: Kemp (26, 1st inning off Martin, J, 2 on, 0 out), Furcal (9, 8th inning off Villone, 0 on, 1 out).
TB: Furcal 9; Ethier; Ramirez, M; Kemp 8; DeWitt.
RBI: Ramirez, M (61), Kemp 3 (100), DeWitt 2 (4), Furcal (45).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Ethier; Padilla 2; Ramirez, M; Martin.
SF: DeWitt.
Team RISP: 2-for-12.
Team LOB: 10.
FIELDING
Outfield assists: Ethier (Harris, W at home).
Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, CF-LF 4 0 2 2 1 0 1 .226
Desmond, SS 5 0 1 0 0 4 2 .317
Dunn, A, 1B 4 0 0 0 1 1 0 .278
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 1 0 0 2 0 1 .289
Willingham, LF 3 1 1 0 1 0 1 .272
Kensing, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Orr, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .294
Dukes, RF 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 .255
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 4 2 3 1 0 0 2 .262
Burke, J, C 3 0 0 1 0 2 3 .111
Martin, J, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .143
Estrada, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Guzman, C, PH 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 .286
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Maxwell, CF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .231
Totals 31 6 9 6 7 8 12
a-Singled for Bergmann in the 6th. b-Grounded out for Kensing in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Dukes (20, Padilla).
TB: Harris, W 2; Desmond; Willingham; Dukes 2; Gonzalez, Al 3; Guzman, C.
RBI: Dukes (57), Gonzalez, Al (30), Burke, J (2), Harris, W 2 (26), Guzman, C (51).
2-out RBI: Harris, W 2; Guzman, C.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Harris, W; Dukes; Desmond; Gonzalez, Al.
S: Martin, J; Estrada.
SF: Burke, J.
Team RISP: 6-for-11.
Team LOB: 8.
BASERUNNING
SB: Harris, W (11, 2nd base off Sherrill/Martin).
CS: Harris, W (4, 2nd base by Padilla/Martin).
FIELDING
E: Willingham (7, fielding).
LA Dodgers IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Padilla 5.0 5 4 4 3 6 0 4.62
Belisario (BS, 7) 0.2 3 2 2 1 1 0 2.14
Troncoso (W, 5-4) 1.1 0 0 0 2 1 0 2.70
Sherrill (H, 11) 1.0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1.78
Broxton (S, 36) 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.35
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Martin, J 3.0 6 5 5 2 4 1 4.71
Estrada 2.2 1 1 0 1 4 0 6.14
Bergmann 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5.02
Clippard 1.0 1 0 0 1 1 0 3.18
Villone (L, 4-6) 0.2 1 1 1 0 0 1 4.36
Kensing 1.1 1 0 0 1 0 0 9.66
WP: Estrada.
IBB: Dukes (by Troncoso), Martin (by Martin, J).
HBP: Ramirez, M (by Martin, J).
Pitches-strikes: Padilla 103-62, Belisario 22-11, Troncoso 20-8, Sherrill 14-5, Broxton 11-8, Martin, J 68-40, Estrada 54-31, Bergmann 5-3, Clippard 17-11, Villone 8-5, Kensing 26-15.
Groundouts-flyouts: Padilla 4-4, Belisario 0-1, Troncoso 2-1, Sherrill 0-2, Broxton 3-0, Martin, J 2-3, Estrada 1-3, Bergmann 0-1, Clippard 0-2, Villone 2-0, Kensing 0-4.
Batters faced: Padilla 22, Belisario 6, Troncoso 6, Sherrill 4, Broxton 3, Martin, J 18, Estrada 11, Bergmann 1, Clippard 5, Villone 3, Kensing 6.
Inherited runners-scored: Troncoso 2-0, Bergmann 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Jerry Crawford. 1B: Bill Hohn. 2B: Phil Cuzzi. 3B: Tom Hallion.
Weather: 81 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 5 mph, Out to RF.
T: 3:41.
Att: 22,432.
September 24, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Nats deny Dodgers with wild walk-off
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- Thanks to infielder Pete Orr, the Nationals avoided their 100th loss on Wednesday night as they defeated the Dodgers, 5-4, at Nationals Park.
Nats deny Dodgers with wild walk-off....
LA Dodgers AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Furcal, SS 4 1 2 0 1 0 1 .264
Belliard, 3B 4 2 2 0 1 0 1 .268
Ethier, RF 4 0 0 1 1 1 6 .279
Ramirez, M, LF 4 0 0 0 1 0 6 .298
Kemp, CF 4 0 0 0 1 1 6 .304
Loney, 1B 3 0 2 1 1 0 0 .288
Martin, C 4 0 1 1 0 0 4 .256
Hudson, O, 2B 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 .286
1-Repko, PR 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000
McDonald, J, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Billingsley, P 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .185
a-Pierre, PH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .314
Kuo, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Sherrill, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Thome, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .248
2-Castro, J, PR-2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .288
Totals 33 4 8 3 7 2 24
a-Hit a sacrifice bunt for Billingsley in the 7th. b-Singled for Sherrill in the 9th.
1-Ran for Hudson, O in the 9th. 2-Ran for Thome in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Belliard (13, Detwiler).
TB: Furcal 2; Belliard 3; Loney 2; Martin; Thome.
RBI: Ethier (103), Martin (50), Loney (90).
2-out RBI: Martin; Loney.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Martin; Ethier; Kemp 2.
S: Pierre.
Team RISP: 2-for-16.
Team LOB: 10.
BASERUNNING
SB: Furcal (10, 2nd base off Detwiler/Bard, J).
CS: Furcal (6, 2nd base by Detwiler/Bard, J).
PO: Furcal (1st base by Detwiler).
FIELDING
E: Ethier (6, fielding).
Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, LF 3 0 0 0 0 3 1 .222
c-Desmond, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .333
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Rivera, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
d-Orr, PH 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .300
Guzman, C, SS 4 2 1 0 0 0 1 .285
Dunn, A, 1B 2 1 1 0 2 1 0 .280
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 1 1 3 1 1 2 .290
Dukes, RF 4 0 0 1 0 1 3 .254
Bard, J, C 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 .230
Maxwell, CF 3 1 1 0 1 1 0 .234
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 .255
Detwiler, P 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .067
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Morse, PH 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .250
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Willingham, PH-LF 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .272
Padilla, J, LF 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .095
Totals 29 5 5 5 6 10 12
a-Walked for Bergmann in the 6th. b-Flied out for Clippard in the 7th. c-Grounded out for Harris, W in the 7th. d-Hit a sacrifice fly for Rivera, S in the 9th.
BATTING
HR: Zimmerman, R (31, 6th inning off Billingsley, 2 on, 2 out).
TB: Guzman, C; Dunn, A; Zimmerman, R 4; Maxwell; Gonzalez, Al.
RBI: Zimmerman, R 3 (100), Dukes (56), Orr (9).
2-out RBI: Zimmerman, R 3.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Dukes; Desmond.
S: Gonzalez, Al.
SF: Orr.
Team RISP: 1-for-6.
Team LOB: 7.
BASERUNNING
SB: Maxwell (5, 3rd base off McDonald, J/Martin).
FIELDING
E: Guzman, C 2 (20, throw, throw).
Outfield assists: Dukes (Ethier at home).
DP: (Dunn, A).
Pickoffs: Detwiler (Furcal at 1st base).
LA Dodgers IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Billingsley 6.0 1 3 3 4 9 1 4.07
Kuo 1.0 1 0 0 1 1 0 2.28
Sherrill 1.0 2 1 1 0 0 0 1.81
McDonald, J (L, 5-5) 0.1 1 1 1 1 0 0 3.99
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Detwiler 5.2 6 3 3 3 0 0 5.71
Bergmann 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5.06
Clippard 1.0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3.24
MacDougal 1.0 2 1 0 2 1 0 3.81
Burnett, S 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.12
Rivera, S (W, 1-3) 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6.21
MacDougal pitched to 4 batters in the 9th.
IBB: Kemp (by Detwiler).
Pitches-strikes: Billingsley 87-52, Kuo 16-9, Sherrill 12-8, McDonald, J 16-7, Detwiler 90-49, Bergmann 2-1, Clippard 16-7, MacDougal 35-18, Burnett, S 5-3, Rivera, S 3-3.
Groundouts-flyouts: Billingsley 7-2, Kuo 1-1, Sherrill 1-2, McDonald, J 1-0, Detwiler 7-8, Bergmann 0-1, Clippard 1-2, MacDougal 0-1, Burnett, S 0-0, Rivera, S 1-1.
Batters faced: Billingsley 23, Kuo 5, Sherrill 5, McDonald, J 4, Detwiler 24, Bergmann 1, Clippard 5, MacDougal 8, Burnett, S 1, Rivera, S 2.
Inherited runners-scored: Bergmann 2-0, Burnett, S 3-0, Rivera, S 3-0.
Umpires: HP: Tom Hallion. 1B: Jerry Crawford. 2B: Bill Hohn. 3B: Phil Cuzzi.
Weather: 82 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 8 mph, Out to LF.
T: 2:59.
Att: 18,635.
September 23, 2009
WASHINGTON -- Thanks to infielder Pete Orr, the Nationals avoided their 100th loss on Wednesday night as they defeated the Dodgers, 5-4, at Nationals Park.
Nats deny Dodgers with wild walk-off....
LA Dodgers AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Furcal, SS 4 1 2 0 1 0 1 .264
Belliard, 3B 4 2 2 0 1 0 1 .268
Ethier, RF 4 0 0 1 1 1 6 .279
Ramirez, M, LF 4 0 0 0 1 0 6 .298
Kemp, CF 4 0 0 0 1 1 6 .304
Loney, 1B 3 0 2 1 1 0 0 .288
Martin, C 4 0 1 1 0 0 4 .256
Hudson, O, 2B 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 .286
1-Repko, PR 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000
McDonald, J, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Billingsley, P 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .185
a-Pierre, PH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .314
Kuo, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Sherrill, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Thome, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .248
2-Castro, J, PR-2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .288
Totals 33 4 8 3 7 2 24
a-Hit a sacrifice bunt for Billingsley in the 7th. b-Singled for Sherrill in the 9th.
1-Ran for Hudson, O in the 9th. 2-Ran for Thome in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Belliard (13, Detwiler).
TB: Furcal 2; Belliard 3; Loney 2; Martin; Thome.
RBI: Ethier (103), Martin (50), Loney (90).
2-out RBI: Martin; Loney.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Martin; Ethier; Kemp 2.
S: Pierre.
Team RISP: 2-for-16.
Team LOB: 10.
BASERUNNING
SB: Furcal (10, 2nd base off Detwiler/Bard, J).
CS: Furcal (6, 2nd base by Detwiler/Bard, J).
PO: Furcal (1st base by Detwiler).
FIELDING
E: Ethier (6, fielding).
Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, LF 3 0 0 0 0 3 1 .222
c-Desmond, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .333
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Rivera, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
d-Orr, PH 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .300
Guzman, C, SS 4 2 1 0 0 0 1 .285
Dunn, A, 1B 2 1 1 0 2 1 0 .280
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 1 1 3 1 1 2 .290
Dukes, RF 4 0 0 1 0 1 3 .254
Bard, J, C 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 .230
Maxwell, CF 3 1 1 0 1 1 0 .234
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 .255
Detwiler, P 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .067
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Morse, PH 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .250
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Willingham, PH-LF 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .272
Padilla, J, LF 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .095
Totals 29 5 5 5 6 10 12
a-Walked for Bergmann in the 6th. b-Flied out for Clippard in the 7th. c-Grounded out for Harris, W in the 7th. d-Hit a sacrifice fly for Rivera, S in the 9th.
BATTING
HR: Zimmerman, R (31, 6th inning off Billingsley, 2 on, 2 out).
TB: Guzman, C; Dunn, A; Zimmerman, R 4; Maxwell; Gonzalez, Al.
RBI: Zimmerman, R 3 (100), Dukes (56), Orr (9).
2-out RBI: Zimmerman, R 3.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Dukes; Desmond.
S: Gonzalez, Al.
SF: Orr.
Team RISP: 1-for-6.
Team LOB: 7.
BASERUNNING
SB: Maxwell (5, 3rd base off McDonald, J/Martin).
FIELDING
E: Guzman, C 2 (20, throw, throw).
Outfield assists: Dukes (Ethier at home).
DP: (Dunn, A).
Pickoffs: Detwiler (Furcal at 1st base).
LA Dodgers IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Billingsley 6.0 1 3 3 4 9 1 4.07
Kuo 1.0 1 0 0 1 1 0 2.28
Sherrill 1.0 2 1 1 0 0 0 1.81
McDonald, J (L, 5-5) 0.1 1 1 1 1 0 0 3.99
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Detwiler 5.2 6 3 3 3 0 0 5.71
Bergmann 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5.06
Clippard 1.0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3.24
MacDougal 1.0 2 1 0 2 1 0 3.81
Burnett, S 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.12
Rivera, S (W, 1-3) 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6.21
MacDougal pitched to 4 batters in the 9th.
IBB: Kemp (by Detwiler).
Pitches-strikes: Billingsley 87-52, Kuo 16-9, Sherrill 12-8, McDonald, J 16-7, Detwiler 90-49, Bergmann 2-1, Clippard 16-7, MacDougal 35-18, Burnett, S 5-3, Rivera, S 3-3.
Groundouts-flyouts: Billingsley 7-2, Kuo 1-1, Sherrill 1-2, McDonald, J 1-0, Detwiler 7-8, Bergmann 0-1, Clippard 1-2, MacDougal 0-1, Burnett, S 0-0, Rivera, S 1-1.
Batters faced: Billingsley 23, Kuo 5, Sherrill 5, McDonald, J 4, Detwiler 24, Bergmann 1, Clippard 5, MacDougal 8, Burnett, S 1, Rivera, S 2.
Inherited runners-scored: Bergmann 2-0, Burnett, S 3-0, Rivera, S 3-0.
Umpires: HP: Tom Hallion. 1B: Jerry Crawford. 2B: Bill Hohn. 3B: Phil Cuzzi.
Weather: 82 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 8 mph, Out to LF.
T: 2:59.
Att: 18,635.
September 23, 2009
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