Nats swap with Bucs, acquire Morgan

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals have traded reliever Joel Hanrahan and outfielder Lastings Milledge to the Pirates for reliever Sean Burnett and outfielder Nyjer Morgan on Tuesday afternoon.

Nats swap with Bucs, acquire Morgan....

Nats can't back Olsen's solid return

By Jeff Shain / Special to MLB.com

MIAMI -- Scott Olsen's first outing back from the disabled list produced an effort that was good enough to win. Problem is, good friend Ricky Nolasco's effort was equally effective.

Left to a battle of the bullpens, Olsen's outing was the one that went for naught.

Nats can't back Olsen's solid return....

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, CF 4 0 0 0 0 3 0 .241
Guzman, C, SS 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 .325
Johnson, N, 1B 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 .299
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 1 1 1 0 0 1 .298
Dunn, A, LF 4 0 1 0 0 2 0 .257
1-Gonzalez, Al, PR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .326
Willingham, RF 4 1 2 0 0 0 2 .284
Hernandez, A, 2B 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 .262
Nieves, C 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 .237
Olsen, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 .000
a-Dukes, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .237
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Tavarez, J, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 33 2 6 2 0 8 6

a-Lined out for Olsen in the 8th.
1-Ran for Dunn, A in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Willingham (12, Nolasco).
HR: Zimmerman, R (13, 2nd inning off Nolasco, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Johnson, N; Zimmerman, R 4; Dunn, A; Willingham 3; Nieves.
RBI: Zimmerman, R (44), Nieves (12).
2-out RBI: Nieves.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Willingham.
Team RISP: 1-for-3.
Team LOB: 4.


Florida AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Coghlan, LF 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 .261
Meyer, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Nunez, L, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Bonifacio, 3B 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 .250
Ramirez, H, SS 4 1 3 1 0 1 0 .339
Cantu, 1B 3 0 0 0 1 1 2 .280
Uggla, 2B 3 0 0 0 1 2 0 .223
Ross, C, CF 3 0 0 1 1 1 0 .273
Paulino, R, C 4 0 1 0 0 0 3 .264
Carroll, B, RF 3 1 1 0 0 1 1 .290
Nolasco, P 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .188
a-Helms, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .242
1-De Aza, PR-LF 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .222
Totals 28 4 8 4 3 7 6

a-Doubled for Nolasco in the 8th.
1-Ran for Helms in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Carroll, B (3, Olsen), Helms (3, Villone), Ramirez, H (25, Tavarez, J).
3B: Bonifacio (3, Olsen).
TB: Coghlan; Bonifacio 3; Ramirez, H 4; Paulino, R; Carroll, B 2; Helms 2.
RBI: Coghlan (12), Ramirez, H (52), Bonifacio (20), Ross, C (46).
2-out RBI: Ramirez, H; Ross, C.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Paulino, R 2.
S: Nolasco; Coghlan.
SF: Bonifacio.
Team RISP: 2-for-3.
Team LOB: 6.

BASERUNNING
CS: Coghlan (1, 2nd base by Olsen/Nieves).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Olsen 7.0 6 2 2 0 7 0 6.56
Villone (L, 3-5) 0.2 1 1 1 0 0 0 2.78
Tavarez, J 0.1 1 1 1 3 0 0 3.73

Florida IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Nolasco (W, 5-6) 8.0 4 2 2 0 8 1 5.99
Meyer (H, 11) 0.2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1.99
Nunez, L (S, 3) 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.97

IBB: Cantu (by Tavarez, J).
Pitches-strikes: Olsen 94-66, Villone 12-7, Tavarez, J 16-4, Nolasco 106-74, Meyer 11-7, Nunez, L 4-3.
Groundouts-flyouts: Olsen 5-8, Villone 1-1, Tavarez, J 1-0, Nolasco 6-10, Meyer 1-1, Nunez, L 0-1.
Batters faced: Olsen 26, Villone 3, Tavarez, J 5, Nolasco 28, Meyer 4, Nunez, L 1.
Inherited runners-scored: Nunez, L 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Bill Welke. 1B: Tim Welke. 2B: Ed Rapuano. 3B: James Hoye.
Weather: 74 degrees, drizzle.
Wind: 5 mph, Out to RF.
T: 2:30 (:37 delay).
Att: 10,623.
June 29, 2009

Nationals activate Olsen for opener

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

BALTIMORE -- After Sunday's 5-3 win over the Orioles, the Nationals activated left-hander Scott Olsen from the 15-day disabled list and optioned right-hander Shairon Martis to Triple-A Syracuse.

Nationals activate Olsen for opener....

Nationals acquire Morse from Mariners

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

BALTIMORE -- The Nationals made a minor trade on Sunday afternoon, sending outfielder Ryan Langerhans to the Mariners for infielder Mike Morse.

Nationals acquire Morse from Mariners....

Box Score 06-28-09

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, CF 4 1 3 1 1 0 0 .248
Guzman, C, SS 5 0 0 0 0 1 3 .330
Johnson, N, 1B 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 .300
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 1 2 0 0 1 0 .299
Dunn, A, DH 3 1 1 2 1 1 1 .257
Willingham, LF 4 2 3 0 0 1 1 .278
Dukes, RF 3 0 0 0 1 1 3 .238
Hernandez, A, 2B 4 0 3 1 0 0 2 .266
Nieves, C 4 0 0 0 0 1 4 .234
Totals 36 5 12 4 3 6 15

BATTING
2B: Harris, W (11, Hernandez, D), Zimmerman, R (21, Hernandez, D), Willingham (11, Hendrickson).
HR: Dunn, A (19, 4th inning off Hernandez, D, 1 on, 1 out), Harris, W (4, 7th inning off Ray, C, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Harris, W 7; Zimmerman, R 3; Dunn, A 4; Willingham 4; Hernandez, A 3.
RBI: Dunn, A 2 (53), Hernandez, A (21), Harris, W (15).
2-out RBI: Hernandez, A.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Guzman, C; Johnson, N; Nieves.
GIDP: Hernandez, A; Guzman, C.
Team RISP: 2-for-8.
Team LOB: 7.

BASERUNNING
SB: Harris, W (7, 2nd base off Hernandez, D/Wieters), Willingham (1, 3rd base off Hendrickson/Wieters).
CS: Hernandez, A (3, 2nd base by Hernandez, D/Wieters).

FIELDING
Outfield assists: Dukes (Huff, A at 2nd base).
DP: 2 (Johnson, N-Zimmerman, R-Nieves, Guzman, C-Johnson, N).


Baltimore AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Jones, A, CF 3 0 1 0 1 0 1 .309
Wigginton, 2B 4 1 1 0 0 0 2 .261
Markakis, RF 3 0 0 1 0 0 1 .299
Huff, A, 1B 3 0 2 1 1 1 1 .279
Reimold, N, LF 3 1 0 0 1 1 2 .286
Scott, DH 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 .292
Salazar, O, 3B 4 0 1 1 0 0 1 .364
Wieters, C 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 .234
Andino, SS 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 .243
Totals 30 3 7 3 3 3 12

BATTING
2B: Scott (8, Lannan), Andino (5, Lannan).
TB: Jones, A; Wigginton; Huff, A 2; Scott 2; Salazar, O; Andino 2.
RBI: Salazar, O (2), Markakis (48), Huff, A (52).
2-out RBI: Huff, A.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Andino.
SF: Markakis.
GIDP: Wigginton.
Team RISP: 3-for-6.
Team LOB: 4.

FIELDING
E: Wieters (3, throw).
DP: 2 (Andino-Huff, A, Huff, A-Andino).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lannan (W, 5-5) 7.1 6 3 3 3 2 0 3.45
Beimel (H, 9) 0.2 1 0 0 0 0 0 3.56
MacDougal (S, 3) 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4.00

Baltimore IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hernandez, D (L, 1-2) 5.2 8 3 3 3 3 1 4.19
Ray, C 0.2 1 1 1 0 2 1 10.24
Hendrickson 1.2 2 1 1 0 1 0 5.21
Baez 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4.19

Pitches-strikes: Lannan 102-66, Beimel 5-4, MacDougal 14-9, Hernandez, D 110-69, Ray, C 13-10, Hendrickson 25-18, Baez 10-8.
Groundouts-flyouts: Lannan 10-9, Beimel 0-1, MacDougal 1-1, Hernandez, D 5-8, Ray, C 0-0, Hendrickson 1-3, Baez 3-0.
Batters faced: Lannan 29, Beimel 2, MacDougal 3, Hernandez, D 26, Ray, C 3, Hendrickson 7, Baez 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Beimel 2-2, Ray, C 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Jim Joyce. 1B: Hunter Wendelstedt. 2B: Brian Knight. 3B: Doug Eddings.
Weather: 81 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 11 mph, L to R.
T: 2:31.
Att: 25,068.
June 28, 2009

Lannan, Dunn lead Nationals over O's

BALTIMORE -- Left-hander John Lannan had another solid outing as the Nationals defeated the Orioles, 5-3, at Camden Yards on Sunday afternoon.

Lannan, Dunn lead Nationals over O's....

Box Score 06-27-09

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, CF 4 1 1 0 0 0 1 .234
Guzman, C, DH 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 .336
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 0 1 0 1 0 1 .296
Dunn, A, 1B 2 0 0 1 2 0 1 .256
Willingham, LF 4 1 2 0 0 1 4 .264
Bard, J, C 2 0 0 1 2 0 2 .280
Belliard, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 0 7 .161
Kearns, RF 4 0 1 1 0 1 3 .197
Gonzalez, Al, SS 4 0 1 0 0 1 1 .326
Totals 31 3 8 3 5 3 20

BATTING
2B: Willingham 2 (10, Guthrie, Bass).
TB: Harris, W; Guzman, C 2; Zimmerman, R; Willingham 4; Kearns; Gonzalez, Al.
RBI: Dunn, A (51), Bard, J (14), Kearns (16).
2-out RBI: Kearns.
GIDP: Belliard; Zimmerman, R; Kearns; Harris, W.
Team RISP: 1-for-7.
Team LOB: 6.


Baltimore AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Roberts, B, 2B 4 0 0 1 0 1 1 .284
Jones, A, CF 5 1 2 0 0 0 2 .309
Markakis, RF 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 .302
Huff, A, 1B 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 .275
Reimold, N, LF 3 1 1 3 1 1 1 .293
Scott, DH 2 0 0 0 2 2 3 .293
1-Pie, PR-DH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .224
Mora, 3B 4 1 0 0 0 1 2 .272
Zaun, C 4 1 3 1 0 0 1 .246
Andino, SS 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 .241
Totals 33 6 10 6 4 6 15


1-Ran for Scott in the 8th.

BATTING
HR: Zaun (3, 2nd inning off Martis, 0 on, 1 out), Reimold, N (9, 5th inning off Martis, 2 on, 2 out), Huff, A (10, 7th inning off Beimel, 0 on, 2 out).
TB: Jones, A 2; Markakis; Huff, A 5; Reimold, N 4; Zaun 6; Andino.
RBI: Zaun (9), Reimold, N 3 (20), Huff, A (51), Roberts, B (35).
2-out RBI: Reimold, N 3; Huff, A.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Scott 2; Roberts, B; Jones, A.
SF: Roberts, B.
Team RISP: 2-for-5.
Team LOB: 8.

FIELDING
DP: 4 (Mora-Roberts, B-Huff, A, Andino-Roberts, B-Huff, A 2, Roberts, B-Andino-Huff, A).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Martis (L, 5-3) 5.0 6 4 4 3 4 2 5.25
Tavarez, J 1.1 1 0 0 0 1 0 3.48
Beimel 0.2 1 1 1 0 1 1 3.64
MacDougal 1.0 2 1 1 1 0 0 4.24

Baltimore IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Guthrie (W, 6-7) 5.0 5 3 3 3 2 0 5.11
Bass 0.0 1 0 0 2 0 0 4.00
Albers (H, 4) 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.60
Johnson, Ji (H, 12) 2.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2.39
Sherrill (S, 16) 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2.05

Bass pitched to 3 batters in the 6th.

Pitches-strikes: Martis 98-57, Tavarez, J 12-9, Beimel 13-7, MacDougal 21-13, Guthrie 95-58, Bass 16-6, Albers 6-3, Johnson, Ji 15-10, Sherrill 12-9.
Groundouts-flyouts: Martis 3-8, Tavarez, J 2-1, Beimel 0-1, MacDougal 2-1, Guthrie 7-6, Bass 0-0, Albers 3-0, Johnson, Ji 5-1, Sherrill 1-1.
Batters faced: Martis 24, Tavarez, J 5, Beimel 3, MacDougal 6, Guthrie 21, Bass 3, Albers 2, Johnson, Ji 7, Sherrill 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Albers 3-0.
Umpires: HP: Doug Eddings. 1B: Jim Joyce. 2B: Hunter Wendelstedt. 3B: Brian Knight.
Weather: 82 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 10 mph, In from LF.
T: 2:38.
Att: 39,633.
June 27, 2009

Nationals let Orioles off the hook

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

BALTIMORE -- The Nationals continue to have problems with runners in scoring position, and it proved costly in a 6-3 loss to the Orioles in front of 39,633 at Camden Yards on Saturday night.

Nationals let Orioles off the hook....

Box Score 06-26-09

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Guzman, C, SS 5 0 1 0 0 2 1 .333
Johnson, N, 1B 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 .306
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 0 1 0 0 1 1 .296
Gonzalez, Al, 3B 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .329
Dunn, A, DH 4 0 0 0 0 2 3 .258
Willingham, LF 3 1 1 0 1 1 0 .257
Dukes, RF 4 0 1 0 0 1 3 .242
Bard, J, C 3 0 2 1 1 0 0 .286
Harris, W, CF 3 0 0 0 1 1 2 .233
Hernandez, A, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 .255
Totals 33 1 7 1 3 8 15

BATTING
TB: Guzman, C; Zimmerman, R; Gonzalez, Al; Willingham; Dukes; Bard, J 2.
RBI: Bard, J (13).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Hernandez, A; Dukes 2.
GIDP: Hernandez, A.
Team RISP: 1-for-4.
Team LOB: 9.

FIELDING
E: Willingham (3, fielding), Guzman, C (10, fielding).
DP: 2 (Zimmerman, R-Bard, J-Johnson, N, Hernandez, A-Guzman, C-Johnson, N).


Baltimore AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Roberts, B, 2B 4 1 0 0 1 3 2 .288
Jones, A, CF 5 2 3 1 0 0 0 .307
Markakis, RF 5 1 3 1 0 1 1 .302
Huff, A, 1B 4 2 2 3 0 0 1 .271
Reimold, N, LF 4 2 3 0 1 0 1 .292
Scott, DH 5 1 2 1 0 0 1 .296
Mora, 3B 3 1 2 4 0 0 0 .278
Salazar, O, 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .389
Wieters, C 2 0 0 0 2 1 3 .243
Andino, SS 4 1 1 0 0 0 4 .241
Totals 37 11 16 10 4 5 14

BATTING
2B: Jones, A (17, Detwiler), Reimold, N (5, Detwiler), Mora (6, Hanrahan).
3B: Jones, A (2, Colome).
TB: Jones, A 6; Markakis 3; Huff, A 2; Reimold, N 4; Scott 2; Mora 3; Andino.
RBI: Huff, A 3 (50), Mora 4 (22), Jones, A (44), Markakis (47), Scott (38).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Roberts, B 2; Wieters 2; Markakis.
SF: Huff, A; Mora.
GIDP: Andino; Huff, A.
Team RISP: 8-for-14.
Team LOB: 8.

FIELDING
E: Roberts, B (5, fielding).
Outfield assists: Reimold, N (Dukes at 3rd base).
DP: (Andino-Roberts, B-Huff, A).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Detwiler (L, 0-4) 5.0 9 5 5 2 3 0 5.24
Hanrahan 0.1 3 4 4 1 1 0 7.71
Villone 0.2 2 2 1 1 0 0 2.45
Colome 2.0 2 0 0 0 1 0 7.07

Baltimore IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Bergesen (W, 5-2) 6.0 4 1 1 2 5 0 3.76
Baez 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4.30
Albers 1.0 2 0 0 1 2 0 3.72
Sherrill 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2.12

Detwiler pitched to 2 batters in the 6th.

HBP: Johnson, N (by Bergesen).
Pitches-strikes: Detwiler 91-56, Hanrahan 27-16, Villone 26-15, Colome 28-18, Bergesen 105-65, Baez 11-7, Albers 25-15, Sherrill 13-10.
Groundouts-flyouts: Detwiler 11-1, Hanrahan 0-0, Villone 0-2, Colome 2-3, Bergesen 8-4, Baez 3-0, Albers 0-1, Sherrill 1-1.
Batters faced: Detwiler 24, Hanrahan 5, Villone 6, Colome 8, Bergesen 24, Baez 3, Albers 6, Sherrill 4.
Inherited runners-scored: Hanrahan 2-2, Villone 3-3.
Umpires: HP: Brian Knight. 1B: Doug Eddings. 2B: Jim Joyce. 3B: Hunter Wendelstedt.
Weather: 87 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 6 mph, L to R.
T: 2:59.
Att: 45,024.
June 26, 2009

Nats overwhelmed in Beltways opener

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

BALTIMORE -- Lack of pitching and defense proved to be the Nationals' undoing on Friday night, as they lost to the Orioles, 11-1, at Camden Yards in front of 45,024 fans.

Nats overwhelmed in Beltways opener....

Box Score 06-25-09

Boston AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Pedroia, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 2 0 .289
Drew, J, RF 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 .260
Bay, LF 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 .282
b-Kotsay, PH-LF 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .267
Ortiz, D, 1B 3 0 0 1 0 1 1 .216
Lowell, 3B 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 .283
Lugo, SS 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 .304
Varitek, C 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 .232
Kottaras, G, C 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .242
Ellsbury, CF 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 .307
Baldelli, CF 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 .286
Green, N, SS-3B 4 0 0 0 0 2 3 .284
Smoltz, P 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 .000
Bard, D, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Youkilis, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .312
Saito, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Ramirez, R, P 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
Totals 34 3 8 3 1 8 9

a-Flied out for Bard, D in the 7th. b-Doubled for Bay in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Kotsay (1, Clippard).
HR: Baldelli (4, 9th inning off Clippard, 1 on, 1 out).
TB: Drew, J 2; Bay; Kotsay 2; Lugo; Varitek; Ellsbury; Baldelli 4.
RBI: Ortiz, D (34), Baldelli 2 (11).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Green, N; Youkilis; Ortiz, D.
SF: Ortiz, D.
Team RISP: 0-for-4.
Team LOB: 6.

BASERUNNING
SB: Ellsbury (31, 2nd base off Zimmermann, J/Bard, J).

FIELDING
E: Bard, D (1, fielding), Lugo (6, fielding).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Guzman, C, SS 4 0 1 2 0 0 0 .336
Gonzalez, Al, SS 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .321
Johnson, N, 1B 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .310
Dukes, RF 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 .242
Zimmerman, R, 3B 5 1 1 0 0 1 3 .295
Dunn, A, LF-1B 4 1 0 0 1 3 3 .262
Willingham, RF-LF 4 2 2 1 0 1 0 .256
Bard, J, C 4 1 3 2 0 1 0 .273
Harris, W, CF 4 2 3 2 0 0 3 .238
Hernandez, A, 2B 3 1 1 2 1 0 2 .261
Zimmermann, J, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 4 .000
a-Belliard, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .169
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 36 9 11 9 2 8 18

a-Struck out for Zimmermann, J in the 7th.

BATTING
2B: Zimmerman, R (20, Smoltz), Willingham (8, Smoltz), Bard, J (9, Saito).
HR: Harris, W (3, 7th inning off Saito, 1 on, 1 out).
TB: Guzman, C; Zimmerman, R 2; Willingham 3; Bard, J 4; Harris, W 6; Hernandez, A.
RBI: Willingham (16), Bard, J 2 (12), Hernandez, A 2 (20), Guzman, C 2 (18), Harris, W 2 (14).
2-out RBI: Hernandez, A 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Zimmermann, J 2; Dunn, A 2.
S: Zimmermann, J.
Team RISP: 6-for-13.
Team LOB: 7.

FIELDING
E: Bard, J (3, throw).


Boston IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Smoltz (L, 0-1) 5.0 7 5 5 1 5 0 9.00
Bard, D 1.0 2 2 2 1 1 0 3.63
Saito 1.0 2 2 2 0 1 1 3.08
Ramirez, R 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1.89

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Zimmermann, J (W, 3-3) 7.0 5 1 1 1 6 0 4.65
Clippard 2.0 3 2 2 0 2 1 9.00

WP: Bard, D.
HBP: Johnson, N (by Smoltz).
Pitches-strikes: Smoltz 92-62, Bard, D 32-16, Saito 24-16, Ramirez, R 15-9, Zimmermann, J 109-77, Clippard 32-19.
Groundouts-flyouts: Smoltz 5-5, Bard, D 1-1, Saito 1-1, Ramirez, R 0-2, Zimmermann, J 9-6, Clippard 2-2.
Batters faced: Smoltz 24, Bard, D 7, Saito 5, Ramirez, R 4, Zimmermann, J 27, Clippard 9.
Umpires: HP: Jeff Nelson. 1B: Mark Carlson. 2B: Tim Tschida. 3B: Bob Davidson.
Weather: 88 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 0 mph, None.
T: 2:41.
Att: 41,985.
June 25, 2009

Zimmermann stellar as Nats paste Sox

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- Nationals right-hander Jordan Zimmermann was 2 years old when John Smoltz made his Major League debut with the Braves in 1988.

On Thursday, Zimmermann ended up facing his baseball hero and winning the battle as the Nationals defeated the Red Sox, 9-3, in front of a record crowd of 41,985 fans at Nationals Park.

Zimmermann stellar as Nats paste Sox....

Kasten addresses state of the Nationals

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- Speaking at the National Press Club on Thursday about the state of his team, Nationals president Stan Kasten spent an hour talking about topics ranging from Manny Acta's future as manager to how first-round Draft pick Stephen Strasburg fits in with Washington's young starting rotation.

Kasten addresses state of the Nationals....

Box Score 06-24-09

Boston AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Pedroia, 2B 4 1 2 1 0 0 0 .293
Drew, J, RF 3 0 1 0 1 0 1 .255
Youkilis, 3B 3 1 0 0 1 1 3 .313
Bay, LF 4 0 0 0 0 3 2 .281
Ortiz, D, 1B 3 2 2 3 0 0 0 .219
Kotsay, 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .241
Varitek, C 4 1 1 2 0 0 0 .229
Ellsbury, CF 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 .307
Green, N, SS 4 1 1 0 0 1 0 .291
Lester, P 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
a-Lugo, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .297
Masterson, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Okajima, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Baldelli, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .275
Papelbon, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 33 6 7 6 2 8 6

a-Struck out for Lester in the 7th. b-Lined out for Okajima in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Pedroia (20, Stammen), Drew, J (15, Stammen).
HR: Ortiz, D (7, 4th inning off Stammen, 2 on, 2 out), Varitek (11, 6th inning off Stammen, 1 on, 1 out).
TB: Pedroia 3; Drew, J 2; Ortiz, D 5; Varitek 4; Green, N.
RBI: Ortiz, D 3 (33), Pedroia (29), Varitek 2 (29).
2-out RBI: Ortiz, D 3; Pedroia.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Youkilis 2.
S: Lester.
Team RISP: 2-for-5.
Team LOB: 3.

FIELDING
DP: (Green, N-Pedroia-Ortiz, D).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, CF-2B 5 0 0 0 0 1 2 .222
Guzman, C, SS 4 0 2 1 1 0 0 .337
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 1 1 0 0 2 3 .297
Johnson, N, 1B 4 1 0 0 0 0 4 .310
Willingham, LF-RF 3 1 1 2 1 1 0 .248
Dukes, RF-CF 3 0 1 0 1 1 1 .247
Hernandez, A, 2B 3 0 1 1 0 0 1 .260
c-Dunn, A, PH-LF 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .266
Nieves, C 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 .244
a-Gonzalez, Al, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .325
Beimel, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
d-Belliard, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 .171
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Stammen, P 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 .250
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Tavarez, J, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Bard, J, PH-C 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 .250
Totals 34 4 8 4 4 9 15

a-Struck out for Nieves in the 7th. b-Doubled for Tavarez, J in the 7th. c-Walked for Hernandez, A in the 8th. d-Struck out for Beimel in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Zimmerman, R (19, Lester), Bard, J (8, Masterson).
3B: Guzman, C (4, Masterson).
TB: Guzman, C 4; Zimmerman, R 2; Willingham; Dukes; Hernandez, A; Stammen; Bard, J 2.
RBI: Hernandez, A (18), Willingham 2 (15), Guzman, C (16).
2-out RBI: Guzman, C.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Johnson, N; Zimmerman, R; Belliard.
GIDP: Nieves.
Team RISP: 3-for-10.
Team LOB: 7.

BASERUNNING
SB: Harris, W (6, 2nd base off Lester/Varitek).


Boston IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lester (W, 6-6) 6.0 6 3 3 2 6 0 4.68
Masterson (H, 4) 1.2 2 1 1 1 2 0 3.70
Okajima (H, 14) 0.1 0 0 0 1 1 0 2.51
Papelbon (S, 17) 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.74

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Stammen (L, 1-3) 5.1 7 6 6 1 5 2 5.49
Villone 0.2 0 0 0 0 1 0 2.11
Tavarez, J 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 3.64
Beimel 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.41
MacDougal 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.94

Pitches-strikes: Lester 103-67, Masterson 30-18, Okajima 14-9, Papelbon 11-8, Stammen 86-59, Villone 9-6, Tavarez, J 16-9, Beimel 8-8, MacDougal 8-5.
Groundouts-flyouts: Lester 11-1, Masterson 2-1, Okajima 0-0, Papelbon 1-2, Stammen 9-2, Villone 0-1, Tavarez, J 0-2, Beimel 0-2, MacDougal 2-1.
Batters faced: Lester 25, Masterson 8, Okajima 2, Papelbon 3, Stammen 24, Villone 2, Tavarez, J 4, Beimel 3, MacDougal 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Okajima 1-0.
EjectionsBoston Red Sox Batting Coach Dave Magadan ejected by HP umpire Bob Davidson. (4th).
Umpires: HP: Bob Davidson. 1B: Jeff Nelson. 2B: Mark Carlson. 3B: Tim Tschida.
Weather: 85 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 5 mph, In from LF.
T: 2:58.
Att: 41,530.
June 24, 2009

Lack of first-pitch strikes sinks Stammen

By Mark Selig / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- The difference between Craig Stammen being effective and ineffective was on full display through the first four innings of the Nationals' 6-4 loss to the Red Sox on Wednesday night.

Lack of first-pitch strikes sinks Stammen....

Box Score 06-23-09

Boston AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Pedroia, 2B 6 2 3 0 0 0 2 .290
Drew, J, RF 3 1 0 0 2 3 2 .254
Saito, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Kotsay, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .250
Bard, D, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Youkilis, 1B 5 2 2 2 1 0 2 .318
Bay, LF 6 3 4 3 0 1 2 .286
Lowell, 3B 5 0 1 0 1 0 4 .286
Varitek, C 4 1 1 2 0 0 3 .228
Brown, D, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Ellsbury, CF 4 1 4 3 1 0 0 .311
Green, N, SS 4 0 1 1 1 0 5 .292
Penny, P 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 .000
Delcarmen, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Okajima, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Baldelli, PH-RF 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 .279
Totals 43 11 17 11 6 4 25

a-Singled for Okajima in the 8th. b-Flied out for Saito in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Pedroia 2 (19, Lannan, Hanrahan), Youkilis (17, Hanrahan).
3B: Ellsbury 2 (3, Lannan, Colome).
HR: Bay (19, 2nd inning off Lannan, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Pedroia 5; Youkilis 3; Bay 7; Lowell; Varitek; Ellsbury 8; Green, N; Baldelli.
RBI: Bay 3 (69), Ellsbury 3 (24), Youkilis 2 (42), Varitek 2 (27), Green, N (26).
2-out RBI: Ellsbury 3; Varitek; Green, N.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Youkilis; Penny; Varitek; Pedroia; Green, N 2; Lowell.
SF: Varitek.
GIDP: Youkilis.
Team RISP: 6-for-18.
Team LOB: 12.

BASERUNNING
SB: Ellsbury (30, 2nd base off Lannan/Bard, J).

FIELDING
DP: 3 (Green, N-Youkilis, Lowell-Youkilis, Youkilis-Green, N-Bard, D).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Guzman, C, SS 5 0 2 0 0 0 1 .335
Johnson, N, 1B 5 0 0 0 0 0 4 .315
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 2 2 0 1 0 0 .297
Dunn, A, LF 4 0 1 1 0 2 2 .266
Willingham, RF 3 0 0 0 1 1 2 .246
Bard, J, C 3 1 1 0 1 2 1 .244
Harris, W, CF 3 0 1 1 1 0 0 .231
Hernandez, A, 2B 3 0 0 0 0 1 4 .259
Tavarez, J, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Wells, K, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Colome, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Hanrahan, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Kearns, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .196
Lannan, P 2 0 0 0 0 2 3 .111
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 .329
Totals 32 3 8 2 6 8 17

a-Singled for Hanrahan in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Dunn, A (10, Penny), Harris, W (10, Penny).
TB: Guzman, C 2; Zimmerman, R 2; Dunn, A 2; Bard, J; Harris, W 2; Kearns.
RBI: Dunn, A (50), Harris, W (12).
2-out RBI: Dunn, A; Harris, W.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Willingham; Lannan 2; Hernandez, A; Bard, J.
GIDP: Johnson, N 2.
Team RISP: 1-for-8.
Team LOB: 8.

FIELDING
E: Zimmerman, R (9, throw).
DP: (Guzman, C-Hernandez, A-Johnson, N).


Boston IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Penny 5.2 6 3 3 3 6 0 4.93
Delcarmen (W, 2-1) 0.1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2.22
Okajima (H, 13) 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.53
Saito 1.0 0 0 0 1 2 0 2.49
Bard, D 1.0 2 0 0 1 0 0 2.76

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lannan 6.1 9 3 3 2 3 1 3.44
Tavarez, J (L, 3-5) 0.1 1 1 0 1 0 0 3.77
Villone 0.1 1 1 1 1 0 0 2.18
Wells, K 0.1 0 2 2 2 0 0 6.49
Colome 0.2 4 3 3 0 0 0 8.25
Hanrahan 1.0 2 1 1 0 1 0 6.68

Delcarmen pitched to 1 batter in the 7th.
Villone pitched to 1 batter in the 8th.

WP: Penny, Lannan.
IBB: Green, N (by Lannan), Lowell (by Tavarez, J).
Pitches-strikes: Penny 112-68, Delcarmen 12-5, Okajima 8-5, Saito 15-8, Bard, D 23-13, Lannan 109-69, Tavarez, J 15-9, Villone 9-3, Wells, K 14-4, Colome 19-12, Hanrahan 22-14.
Groundouts-flyouts: Penny 7-4, Delcarmen 0-1, Okajima 1-1, Saito 1-0, Bard, D 3-0, Lannan 6-10, Tavarez, J 0-1, Villone 0-1, Wells, K 0-1, Colome 1-1, Hanrahan 1-1.
Batters faced: Penny 25, Delcarmen 2, Okajima 2, Saito 4, Bard, D 5, Lannan 29, Tavarez, J 4, Villone 3, Wells, K 3, Colome 6, Hanrahan 5.
Inherited runners-scored: Delcarmen 1-0, Okajima 1-0, Villone 2-0, Wells, K 1-0, Colome 3-3.
Umpires: HP: Tim Tschida. 1B: Bob Davidson. 2B: Jeff Nelson. 3B: Mark Carlson.
Weather: 83 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 10 mph, Out to RF.
T: 3:31.
Att: 41,517.
June 23, 2009

Nats a step behind in loss to Red Sox

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- An error by third baseman Ryan Zimmerman proved costly as the Nationals lost to the Red Sox, 11-3, on Tuesday night in front of 41,517 fans -- the largest crowd in Nationals Park history.

Nats a step behind in loss to Red Sox....

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Box Score 06-21-09

Toronto AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Scutaro, SS 5 1 3 0 0 1 1 .300
Hill, 2B 5 0 1 0 0 0 3 .302
Wells, V, CF 4 1 1 1 1 1 2 .248
Rolen, 3B 4 2 2 0 0 0 2 .329
Lind, LF 2 2 0 0 3 0 2 .303
Rios, RF 5 2 2 3 0 1 2 .275
Overbay, 1B 5 1 3 5 0 0 0 .282
Barajas, C 5 0 0 0 0 0 2 .269
Romero, R, P 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
a-Adams, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.000
Accardo, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
League, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Carlson, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Frasor, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 39 9 13 9 4 4 14

a-Singled for Romero, R in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Wells, V (17, Martis), Rios (19, Hanrahan).
HR: Overbay (9, 3rd inning off Martis, 0 on, 1 out).
TB: Scutaro 3; Hill; Wells, V 2; Rolen 2; Rios 3; Overbay 6; Adams.
RBI: Rios 3 (36), Overbay 5 (41), Wells, V (32).
2-out RBI: Rios 3; Overbay 4; Wells, V.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Lind; Rios.
Team RISP: 4-for-6.
Team LOB: 8.

FIELDING
DP: 2 (Scutaro-Hill-Overbay, Rolen-Hill-Overbay).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Guzman, C, SS 5 0 2 0 0 1 1 .333
Johnson, 1B 4 0 2 0 1 0 3 .321
Zimmerman, R, 3B 5 0 0 0 0 2 6 .293
Dunn, LF 4 0 2 1 1 2 3 .267
Kearns, RF 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 .190
Hanrahan, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Dukes, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .246
Gonzalez, A, 2B 4 1 1 0 0 1 5 .329
Harris, CF 4 1 1 0 0 1 2 .229
Bard, J, C 4 1 3 2 0 0 0 .241
Martis, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .208
Colome, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Belliard, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .173
Wells, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Willingham, RF 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 .252
Totals 36 4 12 4 3 7 25

a-Grounded into a double play for Colome in the 6th. b-Flied out for Hanrahan in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Harris (9, Romero, R), Johnson (13, Romero, R), Bard, J (7, Carlson), Willingham (7, Carlson).
TB: Guzman, C 2; Johnson 3; Dunn 2; Gonzalez, A; Harris 2; Bard, J 4; Willingham 2.
RBI: Bard, J 2 (10), Willingham (13), Dunn (49).
2-out RBI: Dunn.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Kearns; Johnson; Harris; Dukes.
S: Martis.
GIDP: Gonzalez, A; Belliard.
Team RISP: 4-for-16.
Team LOB: 10.

FIELDING
DP: (Zimmerman, R-Johnson).


Toronto IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Romero, R (W, 4-3) 7.0 8 2 2 3 6 0 3.59
Accardo 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00
League 0.2 0 0 0 0 1 0 5.74
Carlson 0.2 4 2 2 0 0 0 5.18
Frasor 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.19

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Martis (L, 5-2) 5.0 8 6 6 2 1 1 5.13
Colome 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 6.35
Wells 2.0 2 0 0 1 2 0 5.88
Hanrahan 1.0 3 3 3 1 0 0 6.61

WP: Hanrahan.
HBP: Kearns (by Romero, R), Rolen (by Martis).
Pitches-strikes: Romero, R 118-76, Accardo 6-3, League 4-4, Carlson 16-12, Frasor 7-5, Martis 90-56, Colome 11-9, Wells 33-19, Hanrahan 36-21.
Groundouts-flyouts: Romero, R 12-3, Accardo 0-1, League 0-1, Carlson 0-2, Frasor 0-1, Martis 4-9, Colome 2-0, Wells 3-1, Hanrahan 2-1.
Batters faced: Romero, R 31, Accardo 1, League 2, Carlson 6, Frasor 1, Martis 25, Colome 3, Wells 9, Hanrahan 7.
Inherited runners-scored: Frasor 2-0.
Umpires: HP: CB Bucknor. 1B: Mike Everitt. 2B: Brian Gorman. 3B: James Hoye.
Weather: 75 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 9 mph, In from LF.
T: 3:07.
Att: 26,610.
June 21, 2009

Nats outslugged by Jays in finale

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- Right-hander Shairon Martis had one of his worst outings of the season as the Nationals lost to the Blue Jays, 9-4, on Sunday afternoon. The loss snapped Washington's four-game winning streak.

Nats outslugged by Jays in finale....

Box Score 06-20-09

Toronto AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Scutaro, SS 4 0 0 0 1 1 2 .295
Hill, 2B 5 1 1 1 1 0 2 .304
Wells, V, CF 5 1 1 1 0 1 3 .248
Rolen, 3B 5 0 2 1 0 1 1 .326
Lind, LF 4 0 2 0 1 0 0 .305
Rios, RF 4 0 0 0 0 1 4 .273
Camp, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Overbay, PH-1B 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .272
Millar, 1B 4 0 1 0 1 0 0 .246
Richmond, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Chavez, R, C 5 0 1 0 0 0 3 .263
Cecil, P 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 .000
a-Bautista, J, PH 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 .257
Ryan, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Inglett, RF 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .167
Totals 42 3 9 3 4 7 18

a-Singled for Cecil in the 8th. b-Struck out for Camp in the 11th.

BATTING
HR: Wells, V (6, 6th inning off Detwiler, 0 on, 1 out).
TB: Hill; Wells, V 4; Rolen 2; Lind 2; Millar; Chavez, R; Bautista, J.
RBI: Wells, V (31), Hill (48), Rolen (24).
2-out RBI: Rolen.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Hill; Rios; Chavez, R.
S: Scutaro.
GIDP: Rios; Wells, V.
Team RISP: 2-for-9.
Team LOB: 8.

FIELDING
Outfield assists: Wells, V (Dukes at 3rd base).
DP: 3 (Chavez, R-Scutaro, Hill-Scutaro-Millar, Scutaro-Hill-Millar).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Guzman, C, SS 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 .332
Johnson, 1B 4 1 2 1 1 0 1 .318
Zimmerman, R, 3B 5 0 0 0 0 2 5 .299
Dunn, LF 5 0 0 0 0 2 3 .263
Dukes, RF 5 0 2 1 0 1 1 .247
Gonzalez, A, 2B 5 1 3 0 0 0 1 .333
Harris, CF 4 2 2 2 1 1 2 .228
Nieves, C 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 .250
b-Hernandez, A, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .263
Bard, J, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .213
Detwiler, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
Wells, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Hanrahan, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Willingham, PH 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .246
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
c-Kearns, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .193
Colome, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Tavarez, J, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 38 5 11 5 3 7 15

a-Walked for Hanrahan in the 8th. b-Grounded out for Nieves in the 9th. c-Grounded out for MacDougal in the 10th.

BATTING
2B: Harris (8, Cecil), Guzman, C (14, Cecil), Johnson (12, Cecil), Dukes (13, Cecil).
HR: Harris (2, 12th inning off Richmond, 1 on, 0 out).
TB: Guzman, C 3; Johnson 3; Dukes 3; Gonzalez, A 3; Harris 6.
RBI: Nieves (11), Johnson (33), Dukes (30), Harris 2 (11).
2-out RBI: Dukes.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Dunn; Zimmerman, R; Hernandez, A.
S: Guzman, C.
SF: Nieves.
GIDP: Zimmerman, R; Harris.
Team RISP: 2-for-9.
Team LOB: 5.

BASERUNNING
SB: Harris (5, 3rd base off Cecil/Chavez, R).
CS: Dukes (7, 2nd base by Cecil/Chavez, R).

FIELDING
PB: Nieves (2).
DP: 2 (Gonzalez, A-Guzman, C-Johnson, Guzman, C-Gonzalez, A-Johnson).


Toronto IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Cecil 7.0 8 3 3 1 4 0 4.26
Ryan 0.2 0 0 0 1 0 0 5.50
Camp 2.1 1 0 0 1 2 0 3.41
Richmond (L, 5-4) 1.0 2 2 2 0 1 1 3.79

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Detwiler 7.0 6 2 2 1 3 1 4.76
Wells (H, 5) 0.2 1 1 1 0 0 0 6.38
Hanrahan (BS, 5) 0.1 2 0 0 0 1 0 5.93
MacDougal 2.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4.20
Colome 0.1 0 0 0 1 1 0 6.97
Tavarez, J (W, 3-4) 1.2 0 0 0 1 2 0 3.81

Richmond pitched to 2 batters in the 12th.
Detwiler pitched to 1 batter in the 8th.

WP: Detwiler.
Pitches-strikes: Cecil 104-68, Ryan 11-5, Camp 27-19, Richmond 18-11, Detwiler 99-65, Wells 9-7, Hanrahan 10-7, MacDougal 19-10, Colome 11-6, Tavarez, J 31-19.
Groundouts-flyouts: Cecil 11-4, Ryan 2-0, Camp 4-1, Richmond 1-1, Detwiler 6-12, Wells 1-1, Hanrahan 0-0, MacDougal 6-0, Colome 0-0, Tavarez, J 0-3.
Batters faced: Cecil 26, Ryan 3, Camp 9, Richmond 5, Detwiler 27, Wells 3, Hanrahan 3, MacDougal 6, Colome 2, Tavarez, J 6.
Inherited runners-scored: Camp 1-0, Wells 1-1, Hanrahan 1-1, Tavarez, J 1-0.
Umpires: HP: James Hoye. 1B: CB Bucknor. 2B: Mike Everitt. 3B: Brian Gorman.
Weather: 84 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 20 mph, In from LF.
T: 3:37.
Att: 22,142.
June 20, 2009

Harris gives Nats back-to-back walk-offs

By Mark Selig / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- As a utility man, Willie Harris' job is to do anything to help his team win.

Saturday night, he did just about everything.

Harris made another highlight catch, used his speed to manufacture a run and finally ended a 12-inning game against the Blue Jays with a two-run blast to right field.

Harris gives Nats back-to-back walk-offs....

Box Score 06-19-09

Toronto AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Scutaro, SS 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 .299
Hill, 2B 6 0 1 0 0 1 1 .305
Wells, V, CF 5 0 2 0 0 1 0 .249
Rolen, 3B 5 1 1 0 0 0 3 .324
Lind, LF 5 0 0 0 0 1 2 .302
Rios, RF 4 0 1 0 1 0 1 .277
Overbay, 1B 2 0 0 0 3 0 1 .274
Barajas, C 4 0 1 1 1 0 4 .276
Tallet, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 .000
a-Inglett, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .182
Carlson, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Hayhurst, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Camp, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Millar, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 .246
Accardo, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
League, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
c-Bautista, J, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .250
Frasor, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 42 1 7 1 5 5 19

a-Flied out for Tallet in the 6th. b-Flied out for Camp in the 8th. c-Struck out for League in the 11th.

BATTING
2B: Rios (18, Villone).
TB: Scutaro; Hill; Wells, V 2; Rolen; Rios 2; Barajas.
RBI: Barajas (35).
2-out RBI: Barajas.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Rolen; Tallet; Inglett; Millar 2; Hill.
Team RISP: 1-for-7.
Team LOB: 13.


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Guzman, C, SS 6 1 2 0 0 1 3 .329
Johnson, 1B 3 0 3 0 3 0 0 .315
Zimmerman, R, 3B 5 0 0 0 1 2 6 .305
Dunn, LF 5 0 2 1 1 1 3 .268
Dukes, RF 4 0 0 0 0 1 6 .243
Hanrahan, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Gonzalez, A, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .315
Beimel, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Belliard, 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .175
Bard, J, C 4 1 0 0 1 2 3 .213
Harris, CF 4 0 1 0 1 2 0 .218
Hernandez, A, 2B 3 0 1 0 2 0 0 .265
Colome, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Zimmermann, J, P 2 0 0 1 0 0 3 .000
Wells, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Kearns, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .194
Tavarez, J, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Patterson, RF 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 .133
Totals 40 2 10 2 9 9 26

a-Flied out for Wells in the 6th. b-Grounded out for Hanrahan in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Harris (7, Tallet), Johnson (11, Hayhurst).
TB: Guzman, C 2; Johnson 4; Dunn 2; Harris 2; Hernandez, A; Patterson.
RBI: Zimmermann, J (1), Dunn (48).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Dukes; Guzman, C 2; Bard, J 2.
Team RISP: 1-for-8.
Team LOB: 16.

BASERUNNING
SB: Patterson (2, 2nd base off Accardo/Barajas).
CS: Harris (1, 2nd base by Carlson/Barajas).

FIELDING
E: Hernandez, A (6, fielding), Guzman, C (9, fielding), Dunn (8, fielding).


Toronto IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Tallet 5.0 5 1 1 3 0 0 4.68
Carlson 1.0 0 0 0 2 1 0 4.73
Hayhurst 0.1 2 0 0 1 1 0 1.29
Camp 0.2 0 0 0 0 2 0 3.71
Accardo 2.0 1 0 0 1 4 0 0.00
League 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5.87
Frasor (L, 5-1) 0.1 2 1 1 2 0 0 2.22

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Zimmermann, J 5.2 5 1 1 3 3 0 5.03
Wells 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6.17
Tavarez, J 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4.05
Villone 0.1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1.77
Hanrahan 1.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6.00
Beimel 1.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3.54
Colome (W, 1-0) 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 7.20

Tavarez, J pitched to 1 batter in the 8th.

Balk: Colome.
IBB: Hernandez, A (by Tallet), Dunn (by Hayhurst).
Pitches-strikes: Tallet 76-41, Carlson 26-14, Hayhurst 19-8, Camp 11-6, Accardo 35-24, League 10-7, Frasor 20-11, Zimmermann, J 106-69, Wells 1-1, Tavarez, J 17-10, Villone 18-9, Hanrahan 11-9, Beimel 23-14, Colome 15-11.
Groundouts-flyouts: Tallet 6-9, Carlson 0-1, Hayhurst 0-0, Camp 0-0, Accardo 2-0, League 1-1, Frasor 1-0, Zimmermann, J 4-10, Wells 0-1, Tavarez, J 1-1, Villone 0-1, Hanrahan 3-2, Beimel 1-2, Colome 0-2.
Batters faced: Tallet 23, Carlson 4, Hayhurst 4, Camp 2, Accardo 8, League 3, Frasor 5, Zimmermann, J 26, Wells 1, Tavarez, J 4, Villone 3, Hanrahan 5, Beimel 4, Colome 4.
Inherited runners-scored: Camp 3-0, Wells 2-0, Villone 1-0, Hanrahan 3-0.
Umpires: HP: Brian Gorman. 1B: James Hoye. 2B: CB Bucknor. 3B: Mike Everitt.
Weather: 82 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 6 mph, Out to RF.
T: 4:00.
Att: 20,860.
June 19, 2009

Dunn finishes off Nats' win with walk-off

By Mark Selig / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- In the 1989 comedy classic "Major League," fictional Indians manager Lou Brown tells his previously struggling ballclub, "We've won two games in a row. If we win tonight, it's called a winning streak. It has happened before."

The Nationals, seemingly as unfortunate this year as that cinematic club, hadn't had one of those winning streaks since May 7-9.

Dunn finishes off Nats' win with walk-off....

Box Score 06-18-09

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Guzman, C, SS 5 1 3 0 0 0 1 .329
Johnson, 1B 4 0 0 0 1 1 2 .306
Zimmerman, R, 3B 5 2 3 1 0 2 2 .310
Dunn, DH 2 0 2 1 2 0 0 .265
Kearns, RF 4 0 0 0 0 2 6 .196
Patterson, CF 4 0 0 0 0 2 5 .077
Harris, LF 3 0 0 0 1 1 1 .217
Nieves, C 2 0 0 1 2 1 0 .256
Hernandez, A, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 1 4 .263
Totals 33 3 8 3 6 10 21

BATTING
2B: Zimmerman, R 2 (18, Chamberlain, Chamberlain), Dunn (9, Chamberlain), Guzman, C (13, Chamberlain).
TB: Guzman, C 4; Zimmerman, R 5; Dunn 3.
RBI: Dunn (47), Nieves (10), Zimmerman, R (43).
2-out RBI: Dunn; Nieves.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Kearns; Hernandez, A 2; Patterson; Zimmerman, R.
GIDP: Johnson.
Team RISP: 2-for-11.
Team LOB: 9.

BASERUNNING
CS: Guzman, C (3, 2nd base by Chamberlain/Cervelli).

FIELDING
Outfield assists: Kearns (Swisher at 2nd base).
DP: (Guzman, C-Hernandez, A-Johnson).


NY Yankees AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Gardner, CF 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 .277
Cabrera, M, CF 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .286
Damon, LF 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .281
Teixeira, 1B 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 .283
Rodriguez, A, 3B 4 0 0 0 0 1 3 .212
Cano, 2B 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 .311
Swisher, RF 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 .244
Matsui, DH 4 0 1 0 0 1 2 .249
Cervelli, C 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 .288
a-Posada, PH-C 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .282
Pena, SS 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .247
b-Jeter, PH-SS 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 .305
Totals 32 0 7 0 2 3 16

a-Walked for Cervelli in the 7th. b-Grounded into a forceout for Pena in the 7th.

BATTING
2B: Swisher (15, Stammen).
TB: Gardner; Teixeira; Cano 2; Swisher 3; Matsui.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Rodriguez, A; Jeter 2.
GIDP: Swisher.
Team RISP: 0-for-4.
Team LOB: 7.

FIELDING
DP: (Teixeira-Pena-Chamberlain).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Stammen (W, 1-2) 6.1 6 0 0 0 2 0 4.76
Villone (H, 3) 0.1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1.80
Tavarez, J (H, 4) 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.21
Beimel (H, 8) 1.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3.67
MacDougal (S, 2) 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4.85

NY Yankees IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Chamberlain (L, 3-2) 6.0 7 3 3 4 6 0 3.89
Aceves, A 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2.54
Coke 1.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 3.45
Robertson 1.0 0 0 0 2 1 0 2.08

IBB: Johnson (by Robertson).
Pitches-strikes: Stammen 82-53, Villone 10-4, Tavarez, J 5-4, Beimel 15-9, MacDougal 11-7, Chamberlain 100-60, Aceves, A 9-7, Coke 13-9, Robertson 22-11.
Groundouts-flyouts: Stammen 9-7, Villone 0-0, Tavarez, J 1-0, Beimel 0-3, MacDougal 2-1, Chamberlain 10-1, Aceves, A 0-2, Coke 0-1, Robertson 2-0.
Batters faced: Stammen 24, Villone 2, Tavarez, J 1, Beimel 4, MacDougal 3, Chamberlain 27, Aceves, A 3, Coke 4, Robertson 5.
Inherited runners-scored: Villone 2-0, Tavarez, J 3-0.
Umpires: HP: Larry Vanover. 1B: Sam Holbrook. 2B: Dan Iassogna. 3B: Charlie Reliford.
Weather: 63 degrees, overcast.
Wind: 8 mph, R to L.
T: 2:59 (5:26 delay).
Att: 45,143.
June 18, 2009

Stammen steamrolls Yankees for first win

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

NEW YORK -- Nationals right-hander Craig Stammen had to wait five hours and 26 minutes to pitch in Thursday's game against the Yankees because of a rain delay. It was worth the wait, however, for Stammen pitched the best game of his Major League career as Washington blanked New York, 3-0.

Stammen steamrolls Yankees for first win....

Box Score 06-17-09

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Guzman, C, SS 5 1 3 0 0 0 0 .323
Johnson, 1B 3 0 1 2 1 0 2 .311
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 0 0 0 0 2 3 .305
Dunn, DH 3 1 1 1 1 1 0 .259
Dukes, RF 3 0 0 0 1 1 2 .248
Patterson, CF 4 0 1 0 0 3 1 .111
Bard, J, C 4 0 0 0 0 1 3 .225
Harris, LF 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 .223
Hernandez, A, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 .270
Totals 34 3 7 3 3 9 12

BATTING
3B: Johnson (2, Wang).
HR: Dunn (18, 4th inning off Wang, 0 on, 1 out).
TB: Guzman, C 3; Johnson 3; Dunn 4; Patterson; Harris.
RBI: Dunn (46), Johnson 2 (32).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Bard, J; Dukes; Zimmerman, R.
GIDP: Zimmerman, R.
Team RISP: 2-for-7.
Team LOB: 7.

BASERUNNING
SB: Patterson (1, 2nd base off Wang/Posada), Harris (4, 2nd base off Wang/Posada).

FIELDING
DP: (Guzman, C-Hernandez, A-Johnson).


NY Yankees AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Damon, LF 4 1 2 1 0 0 0 .286
Swisher, RF 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 .239
Teixeira, 1B 3 0 1 0 1 0 1 .284
1-Gardner, PR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .276
Rodriguez, A, 3B 3 0 0 0 1 1 1 .219
Cano, 2B 4 1 1 1 0 0 2 .308
Posada, C 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .282
Matsui, DH 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .249
Cabrera, M, CF 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 .286
Pena, SS 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 .253
Totals 30 2 4 2 2 4 5


1-Ran for Teixeira in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Damon (16, Lannan).
HR: Cano (12, 5th inning off Lannan, 0 on, 0 out), Damon (14, 9th inning off Lannan, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Damon 6; Teixeira; Cano 4.
RBI: Cano (42), Damon (39).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Teixeira.
GIDP: Cano.
Team RISP: 0-for-3.
Team LOB: 3.

BASERUNNING
SB: Gardner 2 (14, 2nd base off MacDougal/Bard, J, 3rd base off MacDougal/Bard, J).

FIELDING
DP: (Pena-Cano-Teixeira).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lannan (W, 4-5) 8.1 4 2 2 1 4 2 3.38
MacDougal (S, 1) 0.2 0 0 0 1 0 0 5.25

NY Yankees IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Wang (L, 0-5) 5.0 6 3 3 2 4 1 12.65
Hughes, P 2.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 4.89
Coke 1.1 0 0 0 1 3 0 3.58
Aceves, A 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.63

WP: Wang.
IBB: Dunn (by Wang).
Pitches-strikes: Lannan 108-71, MacDougal 15-9, Wang 91-54, Hughes, P 24-16, Coke 23-15, Aceves, A 5-4.
Groundouts-flyouts: Lannan 15-6, MacDougal 2-0, Wang 10-2, Hughes, P 3-1, Coke 1-0, Aceves, A 1-1.
Batters faced: Lannan 30, MacDougal 2, Wang 23, Hughes, P 7, Coke 5, Aceves, A 2.
Inherited runners-scored: MacDougal 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Charlie Reliford. 1B: Larry Vanover. 2B: Sam Holbrook. 3B: Dan Iassogna.
Weather: 62 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 9 mph, In from RF.
T: 2:44.
Att: 46,052.
June 17, 2009

New York native Lannan stymies Yanks

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

NEW YORK -- Nationals left-hander John Lannan -- who rooted for the Yankees while growing up on Long Island, N.Y. -- admitted that he had to find a way to control his emotions when he faced his hometown team at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday.

New York native Lannan stymies Yanks....

Nats deal lefty O'Connor to Padres

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

NEW YORK -- The Nationals traded left-hander Michael O'Connor to the Padres for a player to be named on Wednesday. Washington made the move because it needed roster space at Triple-A Syracuse and O'Connor didn't fit into its long-term plans.

Nats deal lefty O'Connor to Padres....

Box Score 06-16-09

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Guzman, C, DH 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .316
Johnson, 1B 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 .311
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 .310
Dukes, CF 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 .253
Dunn, LF 4 0 1 0 0 1 1 .258
Kearns, RF 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .201
Gonzalez, A, SS 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 .319
Nieves, C 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 .262
Hernandez, A, 2B 3 1 2 3 0 0 0 .277
Totals 32 3 6 3 1 3 5

BATTING
2B: Hernandez, A (8, Sabathia).
HR: Hernandez, A (1, 5th inning off Sabathia, 2 on, 1 out).
TB: Zimmerman, R; Dunn; Gonzalez, A; Nieves; Hernandez, A 6.
RBI: Hernandez, A 3 (17).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Guzman, C.
GIDP: Kearns.
Team RISP: 1-for-2.
Team LOB: 3.

FIELDING
E: Zimmerman, R (8, throw).
Outfield assists: Dukes (Cano at 3rd base).


NY Yankees AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Jeter, SS 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 .306
Pena, SS 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 .264
Damon, LF 5 2 1 0 0 0 3 .282
Teixeira, 1B 4 1 1 1 1 0 3 .283
Rodriguez, A, 3B 3 0 0 0 1 1 2 .224
Cano, 2B 4 1 4 2 0 0 0 .309
Posada, C 3 0 1 0 1 0 2 .289
Matsui, DH 3 0 0 0 1 1 6 .253
1-Gardner, PR-DH-CF 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .276
Swisher, RF 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 .244
Rivera, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Cabrera, M, CF-RF 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 .291
Totals 31 5 8 5 7 2 19


1-Ran for Matsui in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Teixeira (18, Villone), Cano (16, Villone).
TB: Pena; Damon; Teixeira 2; Cano 5; Posada.
RBI: Cabrera, M (27), Cano 2 (41), Teixeira (55), Pena (6).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Jeter; Matsui 2; Teixeira.
SF: Cabrera, M.
Team RISP: 3-for-13.
Team LOB: 10.

BASERUNNING
SB: Gardner (12, 2nd base off MacDougal/Nieves).

FIELDING
DP: (Jeter-Teixeira).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Martis 6.0 4 2 1 5 1 0 4.76
Villone (BS, 1)(L, 3-4) 1.0 3 2 2 0 1 0 1.83
MacDougal 0.1 1 1 1 2 0 0 5.56
Beimel 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.81

NY Yankees IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Sabathia (W, 6-4) 7.2 6 3 3 1 2 1 3.67
Bruney (H, 5) 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.89
Rivera (S, 15) 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.25

Pitches-strikes: Martis 106-53, Villone 19-10, MacDougal 17-6, Beimel 10-6, Sabathia 109-75, Bruney 6-4, Rivera 20-14.
Groundouts-flyouts: Martis 9-8, Villone 1-0, MacDougal 1-0, Beimel 1-1, Sabathia 11-10, Bruney 1-0, Rivera 2-0.
Batters faced: Martis 28, Villone 5, MacDougal 4, Beimel 2, Sabathia 29, Bruney 1, Rivera 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Beimel 2-0, Bruney 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Dan Iassogna. 1B: Charlie Reliford. 2B: Larry Vanover. 3B: Sam Holbrook.
Weather: 63 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 9 mph, R to L.
T: 2:55.
Att: 44,873.

Hernandez's homer not enough

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

NEW YORK -- The Yankees rallied in the bottom of the seventh inning to send the Nationals to a 5-3 defeat at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night.

Hernandez's homer not enough....

Box Score 06-14-09

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, 3B 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .222
b-Kearns, PH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .207
Johnson, 1B 5 0 2 0 0 1 2 .315
Zimmerman, R, DH 3 0 0 0 1 1 2 .310
Dunn, LF 4 1 1 0 0 2 4 .258
Dukes, CF 4 2 2 0 0 1 1 .259
Patterson, RF 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 .000
Gonzalez, A, SS 4 1 2 3 0 0 0 .319
Bard, J, C 3 0 1 1 0 0 1 .239
a-Guzman, C, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .322
Hernandez, A, 2B 3 0 1 0 1 2 1 .269
Totals 35 4 9 4 2 8 16

a-Struck out for Bard, J in the 9th. b-Hit by pitch for Harris in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Dukes 2 (12, Shields, Shields), Gonzalez, A (4, Shields), Bard, J (6, Shields).
TB: Johnson 2; Dunn; Dukes 4; Gonzalez, A 3; Bard, J 2; Hernandez, A.
RBI: Gonzalez, A 3 (12), Bard, J (8).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Dunn 2; Harris; Dukes.
Team RISP: 3-for-14.
Team LOB: 7.

FIELDING
DP: 3 (Harris-Hernandez, A-Johnson 2, Detwiler-Hernandez, A-Johnson).


Tampa Bay AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Upton, CF 4 0 2 0 0 1 0 .218
Burrell, DH 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 .241
Longoria, 3B 4 0 1 0 0 1 3 .305
Pena, C, 1B 3 2 2 0 1 0 0 .240
Zobrist, 2B 3 1 0 0 1 1 3 .309
Gross, RF 2 1 0 0 1 0 2 .272
a-Aybar, W, PH 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 .274
1-Crawford, PR-LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .316
Kapler, LF-RF 2 1 2 3 2 0 0 .202
Navarro, C 3 0 0 1 0 1 2 .205
Brignac, R, SS 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 .271
Totals 27 5 8 5 7 4 12

a-Doubled for Gross in the 8th.
1-Ran for Aybar, W in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Pena, C (12, Villone), Aybar, W (7, Villone).
HR: Kapler (3, 6th inning off Detwiler, 1 on, 2 out).
TB: Upton 2; Longoria; Pena, C 3; Aybar, W 2; Kapler 5.
RBI: Kapler 3 (11), Navarro (19), Aybar, W (20).
2-out RBI: Kapler 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Zobrist; Brignac, R; Navarro.
S: Navarro.
GIDP: Navarro; Longoria; Burrell.
Team RISP: 2-for-8.
Team LOB: 6.

BASERUNNING
SB: Upton 2 (24, 2nd base off Detwiler/Bard, J, 3rd base off Detwiler/Bard, J).
CS: Kapler (2, 2nd base by Beimel/Bard, J).

FIELDING
PB: Navarro (3).
Outfield assists: Gross (Gonzalez, A at 3rd base).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Detwiler 6.0 6 4 4 5 0 1 5.23
Tavarez, J 1.0 0 0 0 1 2 0 4.26
Villone (L, 3-3) 0.1 2 1 1 1 1 0 0.96
Beimel 0.2 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.91

Tampa Bay IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Shields 6.1 9 4 4 1 4 0 3.52
Choate 0.2 0 0 0 1 1 0 1.13
Wheeler (W, 2-1) 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.79
Howell (S, 3) 1.0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1.95

WP: Shields.
Balk: Shields.
IBB: Kapler (by Villone), Zimmerman, R (by Choate).
HBP: Kearns (by Howell).
Pitches-strikes: Detwiler 95-48, Tavarez, J 14-7, Villone 15-9, Beimel 5-3, Shields 92-66, Choate 18-8, Wheeler 14-10, Howell 18-11.
Groundouts-flyouts: Detwiler 12-6, Tavarez, J 0-1, Villone 0-0, Beimel 0-0, Shields 6-8, Choate 1-0, Wheeler 1-2, Howell 0-0.
Batters faced: Detwiler 26, Tavarez, J 4, Villone 4, Beimel 1, Shields 28, Choate 3, Wheeler 3, Howell 4.
Inherited runners-scored: Beimel 2-0, Choate 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Paul Schrieber. 1B: Ed Rapuano. 2B: Joe West. 3B: Paul Nauert.
Weather: 72 degrees, dome.
Wind: Indoors.
T: 2:47.
Att: 25,841.
June 14, 2009

Nats take early lead but fall late

By Zach Schonbrun / MLB.com

ST. PETERSBURG -- Willy Aybar hit a pinch-hit RBI double in the eighth inning as the Rays came back from a 4-0 deficit to finish off a sweep of the Nationals, 5-4, at Tropicana Field.

Nats take early lead but fall late....

Acta speculation surfaces on FOX

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

NEW YORK -- Citing Major League sources, FOXSports.com reported that the Nationals will dismiss Manny Acta as manager and replace him with bench coach Jim Riggleman. However, two team sources said the report is premature, and Riggleman said he has not been told that he would take over as the club's skipper.

"I haven't heard anything about that. I don't know where it would come from." Riggleman said.

Acta speculation surfaces on FOX....

Box Score 06-13-09

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Guzman, C, SS 4 0 1 0 0 1 1 .324
Johnson, 1B 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 .313
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 1 1 2 0 1 2 .314
Dunn, DH 4 0 0 0 0 2 4 .258
Dukes, LF 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 .253
Harris, CF 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .232
Kearns, RF 4 0 1 0 0 1 1 .207
Nieves, C 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 .259
a-Patterson, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .000
Hernandez, A, 2B 3 2 2 0 0 0 0 .268
Totals 34 3 7 2 1 7 13

a-Struck out for Nieves in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Hernandez, A (7, Sonnanstine).
HR: Zimmerman, R (12, 1st inning off Sonnanstine, 0 on, 2 out).
TB: Guzman, C; Johnson; Zimmerman, R 4; Dukes; Kearns; Hernandez, A 3.
RBI: Zimmerman, R 2 (42).
2-out RBI: Zimmerman, R.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Dukes; Patterson.
GIDP: Dunn.
Team RISP: 1-for-8.
Team LOB: 5.

FIELDING
E: Johnson (7, fielding).
DP: (Hernandez, A-Guzman, C-Johnson).
Pickoffs: Zimmermann, J (Upton at 2nd base).


Tampa Bay AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Upton, CF 4 1 1 0 0 1 2 .213
Crawford, LF 4 0 0 0 1 0 4 .316
Longoria, 3B 4 1 2 2 0 2 3 .306
Pena, C, 1B 4 2 2 1 0 1 3 .234
Zobrist, 2B 4 1 1 3 0 2 2 .315
Burrell, DH 3 1 1 0 1 0 0 .246
Gross, RF 3 1 1 2 1 1 1 .277
Hernandez, M, C 4 1 1 0 0 0 2 .281
Brignac, R, SS 4 0 3 0 0 0 1 .286
Totals 34 8 12 8 3 7 18

BATTING
2B: Brignac, R (5, Zimmermann, J), Longoria (21, Colome).
HR: Pena, C (20, 4th inning off Zimmermann, J, 0 on, 0 out), Zobrist (13, 6th inning off Bergmann, 2 on, 0 out), Gross (4, 6th inning off Bergmann, 1 on, 0 out).
TB: Upton; Longoria 3; Pena, C 5; Zobrist 4; Burrell; Gross 4; Hernandez, M; Brignac, R 4.
RBI: Pena, C (48), Zobrist 3 (38), Gross 2 (22), Longoria 2 (58).
2-out RBI: Longoria 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Zobrist; Longoria; Pena, C.
S: Upton.
GIDP: Hernandez, M.
Team RISP: 2-for-9.
Team LOB: 6.

BASERUNNING
SB: Upton 2 (22, 2nd base off Zimmermann, J/Nieves, 2nd base off Zimmermann, J/Nieves).
PO: Upton (2nd base by Zimmermann, J).

FIELDING
E: Gross (3, throw), Longoria (6, fielding).
DP: (Zobrist-Brignac, R-Pena, C).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Zimmermann, J 5.0 4 1 1 2 6 1 5.37
Bergmann (BS, 1)(L, 0-1) 0.0 4 5 5 1 0 2 6.91
Colome 2.0 3 2 2 0 0 0 8.00
Tavarez, J 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 4.44

Tampa Bay IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Sonnanstine (W, 5-6) 7.1 6 3 3 1 5 1 6.65
Choate 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.23
Isringhausen 0.2 1 0 0 0 1 0 2.25
Cormier 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2.04

Bergmann pitched to 5 batters in the 6th.

WP: Isringhausen.
Pitches-strikes: Zimmermann, J 92-64, Bergmann 18-10, Colome 33-22, Tavarez, J 18-11, Sonnanstine 92-66, Choate 4-2, Isringhausen 15-12, Cormier 1-1.
Groundouts-flyouts: Zimmermann, J 7-1, Bergmann 0-0, Colome 2-4, Tavarez, J 1-1, Sonnanstine 9-8, Choate 2-0, Isringhausen 0-1, Cormier 0-0.
Batters faced: Zimmermann, J 20, Bergmann 5, Colome 9, Tavarez, J 4, Sonnanstine 30, Choate 1, Isringhausen 3, Cormier 1.
Inherited runners-scored: Choate 2-0, Cormier 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Paul Nauert. 1B: Paul Schrieber. 2B: Ed Rapuano. 3B: Joe West.
Weather: 72 degrees, dome.
Wind: Indoors.
T: 2:49.
Att: 30,586.
June 13, 2009

Zimmermann effective, bullpen struggles

By Carter Gaddis / Special to MLB.com

ST. PETERSBURG -- Nationals rookie Jordan Zimmermann pitched well against the Tampa Bay Rays for five innings Saturday. The problem for Washington? He lasted only five innings.

In the sixth, the Rays scored seven runs against relievers Jason Bergmann and Jesus Colome, and Tampa Bay cruised from there for an 8-3 victory.

Zimmermann effective, bullpen struggles....

Box Score 06-12-09

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Guzman, C, SS 4 1 1 0 1 0 1 .325
Johnson, 1B 5 1 1 0 0 1 2 .313
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 0 1 0 0 1 2 .315
Dunn, DH 2 1 2 1 2 0 0 .263
1-Gonzalez, A, PR-DH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .308
Dukes, RF 4 0 1 2 0 1 4 .253
Willingham, LF 4 0 0 0 0 2 4 .246
Harris, CF 3 0 0 0 1 0 3 .242
Bard, J, C 3 0 1 0 1 0 2 .234
Hernandez, A, 2B 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 .260
Totals 33 3 8 3 5 5 20


1-Ran for Dunn in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Dukes (10, Garza), Dunn (8, Wheeler).
TB: Guzman, C; Johnson; Zimmerman, R; Dunn 3; Dukes 2; Bard, J; Hernandez, A.
RBI: Dunn (45), Dukes 2 (29).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Harris 2; Bard, J.
GIDP: Dukes.
Team RISP: 2-for-11.
Team LOB: 8.

BASERUNNING
CS: Hernandez, A (2, 2nd base by Garza/Navarro).

FIELDING
E: Bard, J (2, throw), Johnson (6, fielding).
Outfield assists: Dukes (Navarro at 2nd base).


Tampa Bay AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Upton, CF 4 1 1 0 0 2 2 .212
Crawford, LF 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 .321
Longoria, 3B 3 0 0 0 1 1 1 .303
Pena, C, 1B 4 1 1 0 0 2 3 .229
Zobrist, 2B 3 1 1 0 1 0 0 .316
Burrell, DH 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 .243
Gross, RF 3 0 1 1 0 1 2 .275
a-Kapler, PH-RF 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 .183
Navarro, C 4 0 2 1 0 0 2 .209
Brignac, R, SS 3 0 1 0 1 1 1 .250
Totals 31 4 8 3 4 8 15

a-Homered for Gross in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Gross (6, Hanrahan), Navarro (8, Villone).
HR: Kapler (2, 8th inning off Villone, 0 on, 2 out).
TB: Upton; Pena, C; Zobrist; Gross 2; Kapler 4; Navarro 3; Brignac, R.
RBI: Navarro (18), Gross (20), Kapler (8).
2-out RBI: Navarro; Gross; Kapler.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Pena, C 2; Crawford; Navarro 2; Brignac, R.
Team RISP: 2-for-12.
Team LOB: 8.

BASERUNNING
SB: Crawford (36, 2nd base off Stammen/Bard, J), Brignac, R (1, 2nd base off Hanrahan/Bard, J), Upton 2 (20, 2nd base off Stammen/Bard, J, 3rd base off Stammen/Bard, J), Zobrist (8, 2nd base off Stammen/Bard, J).

FIELDING
DP: (Longoria-Zobrist-Pena, C).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Stammen 5.1 4 3 2 3 5 0 5.86
Hanrahan (BS, 4) 1.0 2 0 0 0 1 0 6.35
Villone (L, 3-2) 1.1 2 1 0 1 1 1 0.49
Beimel 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 4.01

Tampa Bay IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Garza 5.2 7 3 3 4 5 0 3.63
Nelson 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.88
Wheeler 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5.03
Howell (W, 2-2) 1.1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2.01

IBB: Longoria (by Villone).
HBP: Crawford (by Stammen).
Pitches-strikes: Stammen 90-55, Hanrahan 20-12, Villone 38-22, Beimel 7-4, Garza 116-67, Nelson 11-7, Wheeler 21-11, Howell 22-13.
Groundouts-flyouts: Stammen 8-2, Hanrahan 0-2, Villone 1-2, Beimel 0-0, Garza 7-4, Nelson 1-2, Wheeler 1-2, Howell 3-1.
Batters faced: Stammen 23, Hanrahan 5, Villone 7, Beimel 1, Garza 26, Nelson 3, Wheeler 4, Howell 5.
Inherited runners-scored: Hanrahan 2-1, Villone 1-0, Beimel 1-0, Nelson 1-0, Howell 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Joe West. 1B: Paul Nauert. 2B: Paul Schrieber. 3B: Ed Rapuano.
Weather: 72 degrees, dome.
Wind: Indoors.
T: 3:24.
Att: 18,273.
June 12, 2009

Johnson's error proves costly for Nats

By Carter Gaddis / Special to MLB.com

ST. PETERSBURG -- Even the most demoralizing season can offer a reason or two to hope. Even a struggling team can give its fans a player or two to count on.

For this year's Nationals, Nick Johnson's sure hands at first base and Ron Villone's steady left arm out of the bullpen have been about the nearest they've had to sure things.

Yet, a 4-3 loss Friday against the Rays at Tropicana Field came down to a two-pitch sequence in the eighth inning, a sequence in which Johnson's glove betrayed him and Villone's reliable veneer was dented by Gabe Kapler's go-ahead, pinch-hit home run.

Two pitches. Another loss.

Johnson's error proves costly for Nats....

Box Score 06-11-09

Cincinnati AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Hairston, J, 3B 4 0 1 0 0 1 0 .250
Taveras, CF 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .238
Phillips, B, 2B 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 .274
Gomes, LF 2 1 0 0 1 0 2 .323
Herrera, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Masset, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Hernandez, Ra, C 3 0 0 0 1 1 1 .254
Bruce, RF 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .214
Gonzalez, Al, SS 4 1 2 1 0 0 0 .226
Rosales, 1B 4 0 1 0 0 1 2 .224
Owings, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 3 .257
Burton, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Dickerson, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .242
Fisher, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Nix, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .268
Totals 31 2 5 1 3 4 11

a-Flied out for Burton in the 7th.

BATTING
TB: Hairston, J; Phillips, B; Gonzalez, Al 2; Rosales.
RBI: Gonzalez, Al (17).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Gomes; Owings 2.
Team RISP: 2-for-7.
Team LOB: 6.

BASERUNNING
CS: Phillips, B (4, 2nd base by Lannan/Nieves).

FIELDING
E: Phillips, B (5, throw).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Guzman, C, SS 5 1 1 1 0 0 6 .327
Gonzalez, A, 2B 3 0 1 0 1 0 3 .308
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 0 0 1 2 0 3 .316
Dunn, 1B 4 0 1 0 1 1 4 .256
Beimel, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Dukes, CF 5 0 0 0 0 3 8 .253
Willingham, LF 3 1 2 0 1 0 0 .254
Kearns, RF 3 0 0 0 1 2 4 .206
Nieves, C 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 .269
b-Harris, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .250
Bard, J, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .230
Lannan, P 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 .120
a-Johnson, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .316
Tavarez, J, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
c-Hernandez, A, PH 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 .260
Belliard, 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .175
Totals 33 3 9 2 6 6 32

a-Singled for Lannan in the 6th. b-Singled for Nieves in the 8th. c-Singled for Tavarez, J in the 8th.

BATTING
TB: Guzman, C; Gonzalez, A; Dunn; Willingham 2; Nieves; Harris; Johnson; Hernandez, A.
RBI: Guzman, C (15), Zimmerman, R (40).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Dukes 4; Lannan; Guzman, C; Gonzalez, A; Kearns.
Team RISP: 2-for-14.
Team LOB: 14.

FIELDING
E: Zimmerman, R (7, throw).


Cincinnati IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Owings 5.1 4 1 1 4 4 0 4.64
Burton (H, 4) 0.2 1 0 0 0 0 0 5.33
Fisher (H, 2) 1.0 1 1 1 2 1 0 3.24
Herrera (H, 4)(L, 0-2) 0.1 2 1 1 0 0 0 1.96
Masset (BS, 1) 0.2 1 0 0 0 1 0 0.76

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lannan 6.0 5 2 1 2 2 0 3.51
Tavarez, J (W, 2-4) 2.0 0 0 0 1 2 0 4.63
Beimel (S, 1) 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.07

Fisher pitched to 1 batter in the 8th.

WP: Owings, Lannan.
HBP: Nieves (by Owings), Gonzalez, A (by Owings), Gomes (by Lannan).
Pitches-strikes: Owings 102-56, Burton 14-9, Fisher 27-14, Herrera 10-8, Masset 15-8, Lannan 88-55, Tavarez, J 37-23, Beimel 8-5.
Groundouts-flyouts: Owings 7-5, Burton 1-1, Fisher 0-2, Herrera 1-0, Masset 1-0, Lannan 5-10, Tavarez, J 2-2, Beimel 1-2.
Batters faced: Owings 26, Burton 3, Fisher 6, Herrera 3, Masset 3, Lannan 25, Tavarez, J 7, Beimel 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Burton 2-1, Herrera 1-0, Masset 3-2.
Umpires: HP: Scott Barry. 1B: Tim McClelland. 2B: Andy Fletcher. 3B: Angel Hernandez.
Weather: 82 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 6 mph, Out to LF.
T: 3:09.
Att: 19,703.
June 11, 2009

Nats rally in eighth to edge Reds in finale

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals rallied in the bottom of the eighth inning to defeat the Reds, 3-2, at Nationals Park on Thursday evening.

Nats rally in eighth to edge Reds in finale....

Box Score 06-10-09

Cincinnati AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Hairston, J, 3B 6 0 1 1 0 1 2 .250
Taveras, CF 5 0 0 0 0 1 1 .243
Phillips, B, 2B 5 0 1 0 0 0 1 .273
Nix, LF 4 1 0 0 0 1 1 .268
Hernandez, Ra, 1B 5 0 0 0 0 0 2 .258
Bruce, RF 4 2 2 2 1 0 0 .218
Gonzalez, Al, SS 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 .219
Hanigan, C 3 0 1 0 2 0 3 .320
Harang, P 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 .154
Rhodes, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Cordero, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Dickerson, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .244
Masset, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Gomes, PH 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 .345
Weathers, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 40 4 7 4 3 4 15

a-Struck out for Cordero in the 10th. b-Doubled for Masset in the 12th.

BATTING
2B: Gonzalez, Al (9, Martis), Bruce (7, Martis), Gomes (2, Bergmann).
HR: Bruce (15, 2nd inning off Martis, 1 on, 1 out).
TB: Hairston, J; Phillips, B; Bruce 6; Gonzalez, Al 2; Hanigan; Gomes 2.
RBI: Bruce 2 (32), Gomes (6), Hairston, J (19).
2-out RBI: Gomes; Hairston, J.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Harang 2; Hairston, J.
S: Harang; Gonzalez, Al.
GIDP: Phillips, B; Hanigan.
Team RISP: 3-for-9.
Team LOB: 6.

FIELDING
Pickoffs: Hanigan (Dunn at 2nd base).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Guzman, C, SS 6 0 2 0 0 1 3 .330
Johnson, 1B 5 0 0 0 1 1 5 .313
Zimmerman, R, 3B 5 0 1 0 1 1 2 .321
Dunn, LF 4 0 0 0 1 0 4 .256
Dukes, CF 4 1 0 0 1 0 1 .262
Willingham, RF 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 .243
Belliard, 2B 5 0 1 0 0 2 2 .175
Bard, J, C 4 0 2 1 0 0 1 .230
1-Nieves, PR-C 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .263
Martis, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 .217
a-Harris, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .241
Hanrahan, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Beimel, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Gonzalez, A, PH 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 .306
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
c-Kearns, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .211
Totals 42 2 7 2 6 8 19

a-Flied out for Martis in the 7th. b-Singled for Beimel in the 9th. c-Struck out for Bergmann in the 12th.
1-Ran for Bard, J in the 9th.

BATTING
3B: Guzman, C (3, Harang).
TB: Guzman, C 4; Zimmerman, R; Belliard; Bard, J 2; Gonzalez, A.
RBI: Bard, J (7), Gonzalez, A (9).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Dunn; Johnson.
Team RISP: 2-for-7.
Team LOB: 10.

BASERUNNING
PO: Dunn (2nd base by Hanigan).

FIELDING
E: Willingham (2, fielding), Villone (1, fielding).
PB: Nieves (1).
Outfield assists: Dunn (Hairston, J at 2nd base).
DP: 2 (Belliard-Guzman, C-Johnson, Belliard-Johnson-Guzman, C).


Cincinnati IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Harang 7.2 5 0 0 3 2 0 3.74
Rhodes (H, 10) 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.86
Cordero (BS, 1) 1.0 2 2 2 2 2 0 2.00
Masset (W, 4-0) 2.0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0.78
Weathers (S, 1) 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2.49

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Martis 7.0 3 2 2 2 1 1 5.04
Hanrahan 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6.59
Beimel 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.24
MacDougal 2.0 2 0 0 0 3 0 4.91
Villone (L, 3-1) 0.0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0.53
Bergmann 1.0 2 1 1 0 0 0 3.77

Villone pitched to 2 batters in the 12th.

IBB: Hanigan (by Martis).
HBP: Nix (by Martis).
Pitches-strikes: Harang 123-76, Rhodes 2-1, Cordero 32-17, Masset 25-14, Weathers 19-10, Martis 81-51, Hanrahan 11-7, Beimel 8-5, MacDougal 38-23, Villone 8-3, Bergmann 6-5.
Groundouts-flyouts: Harang 3-17, Rhodes 1-0, Cordero 0-1, Masset 3-0, Weathers 1-1, Martis 11-9, Hanrahan 3-0, Beimel 1-2, MacDougal 2-1, Villone 0-0, Bergmann 2-0.
Batters faced: Harang 30, Rhodes 1, Cordero 7, Masset 6, Weathers 4, Martis 27, Hanrahan 3, Beimel 3, MacDougal 8, Villone 2, Bergmann 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Rhodes 1-0, Bergmann 2-1.
Umpires: HP: Angel Hernandez. 1B: Scott Barry. 2B: Tim McClelland. 3B: Andy Fletcher.
Weather: 81 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 1 mph, Out to LF.
T: 3:34 (2:10 delay).
Att: 19,790.
June 10, 2009

Nationals fall in 12th

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

Washington found its offense after a rain delay stopped play for more than two hours in the ninth by scoring two runs to force extras. But in the 12th, the Nats' bullpen could not preserve the tie, as the Reds took the contest on two two-out RBI hits.

Nationals fall in 12th....

Nationals Look to Sign No. 1 Pick

Nationals sign reliever Storen

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals agreed to terms on Wednesday with right-hander Drew Storen, their second first-round pick of the 2009 First Year Player Draft. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Nationals sign reliever Storen....

Nats add more pitching in first round

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals added more pitching to their Minor League system, selecting Stanford University right-hander Drew Storen with the 10th overall pick in the 2009 First-Year Player Draft on Tuesday.

Nats add more pitching in first round....

Nats draft future ace Strasburg at No. 1

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals got their future ace.

Taking the player at the top of every scouting chart, Washington selected San Diego State right-hander Stephen Strasburg with the first overall pick in the 2009 First-Year Player Draft on Tuesday.

Nats draft future ace Strasburg at No. 1....

Box Score 06-07-09

NY Mets AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Cora, 2B 4 2 1 0 1 1 2 .297
Martinez, F, LF 5 2 1 1 0 0 1 .200
Beltran, CF 5 0 1 1 0 0 2 .342
Wright, 3B 3 1 2 1 2 0 0 .345
Murphy, 1B 4 1 2 1 1 0 3 .247
Church, RF 5 1 2 0 0 0 4 .277
Schneider, C 3 0 1 1 0 0 1 .219
Valdez, SS 4 0 0 0 0 2 2 .200
Hernandez, P 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 .130
a-Reed, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .311
Feliciano, P, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Parnell, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Rodriguez, F, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 37 7 11 5 4 3 17

a-Flied out for Hernandez in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Martinez, F (4, Stammen), Church (8, Stammen), Wright (16, Stammen), Schneider (3, Tavarez, J), Beltran (18, MacDougal).
TB: Cora; Martinez, F 2; Beltran 2; Wright 3; Murphy 2; Church 3; Schneider 2; Hernandez.
RBI: Martinez, F (5), Murphy (19), Schneider (5), Wright (34), Beltran (33).
2-out RBI: Wright.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Murphy; Hernandez; Church 2.
SF: Schneider.
GIDP: Murphy.
Team RISP: 3-for-13.
Team LOB: 8.

BASERUNNING
SB: Wright (14, 2nd base off Stammen/Bard, J), Cora (4, 2nd base off Colome/Bard, J).

FIELDING
DP: 2 (Murphy-Valdez-Murphy, Valdez-Cora-Murphy).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Guzman, C, SS 4 0 1 0 0 1 1 .326
Johnson, 1B 4 0 0 0 0 2 1 .325
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 0 1 0 1 0 1 .320
Dunn, LF 3 0 2 0 1 0 0 .264
Dukes, CF 4 0 0 0 0 0 5 .269
Kearns, RF 3 0 0 0 1 2 3 .214
Bard, J, C 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 .211
Hernandez, A, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 1 5 .262
Stammen, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .167
a-Gonzalez, A, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .295
Colome, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Harris, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .256
Tavarez, J, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
c-Belliard, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .173
Totals 30 0 5 0 6 6 17

a-Singled for Stammen in the 5th. b-Flied out for Colome in the 7th. c-Popped out for MacDougal in the 9th.

BATTING
TB: Guzman, C; Zimmerman, R; Dunn 2; Gonzalez, A.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Hernandez, A 2; Dukes.
GIDP: Guzman, C; Kearns.
Team RISP: 0-for-5.
Team LOB: 9.

FIELDING
E: MacDougal (1, missed catch).
DP: (Johnson-Guzman, C-MacDougal).


NY Mets IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hernandez (W, 5-1) 7.0 4 0 0 4 4 0 3.88
Feliciano, P 0.2 1 0 0 1 1 0 2.35
Parnell 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.96
Rodriguez, F 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.68

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Stammen (L, 0-2) 5.0 6 5 5 2 2 0 6.45
Colome 2.0 3 1 1 1 1 0 7.71
Tavarez, J 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5.06
MacDougal 1.0 1 1 0 1 0 0 6.75

WP: Stammen 2, Colome 2.
Pitches-strikes: Hernandez 116-70, Feliciano, P 21-11, Parnell 4-2, Rodriguez, F 16-7, Stammen 87-49, Colome 36-20, Tavarez, J 7-5, MacDougal 11-7.
Groundouts-flyouts: Hernandez 7-10, Feliciano, P 0-1, Parnell 0-1, Rodriguez, F 1-1, Stammen 6-7, Colome 3-2, Tavarez, J 2-1, MacDougal 2-1.
Batters faced: Hernandez 27, Feliciano, P 4, Parnell 1, Rodriguez, F 4, Stammen 23, Colome 10, Tavarez, J 4, MacDougal 5.
Inherited runners-scored: Parnell 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Derryl Cousins. 1B: D.J. Reyburn. 2B: Jim Joyce. 3B: Brian Runge.
Weather: 76 degrees, sunny.
Wind: 7 mph, In from RF.
T: 2:48.
Att: 31,841.
June 7, 2009

Series victory evades Nationals

By Mark Selig / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- In his fourth career start and second against the Mets, Nationals rookie Craig Stammen suffered through early control problems, walked two batters, gave up three hits and threw two wild pitches in a five-run first inning.

The Nationals could not climb out of the hole.

Series victory evades Nationals....

Box Score 06-06-09

NY Mets AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Castillo, 2B 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 .277
Brown, E, RF 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 .200
Beltran, CF 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 .346
Sheffield, LF 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .259
Wright, 3B 2 1 1 0 1 0 0 .340
Tatis, 1B 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 .273
Santos, O, C 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 .261
Valdez, SS 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 .250
Maine, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200
Takahashi, P 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
Nieve, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Murphy, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .240
Totals 27 1 4 0 3 2 7

a-Grounded out for Nieve in the 9th.

BATTING
TB: Brown, E; Wright; Tatis; Santos, O.
GIDP: Brown, E; Tatis; Valdez 2.
Team RISP: 0-for-2.
Team LOB: 2.

FIELDING
Outfield assists: Beltran (Lannan at home).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Guzman, C, SS 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 .328
Johnson, 1B 4 2 3 3 0 1 0 .332
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 1 1 1 1 1 0 .320
Dunn, LF 4 1 1 2 0 1 1 .258
Kearns, RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .220
Dukes, RF-LF 4 1 3 1 0 0 1 .277
Harris, CF 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 .259
Hernandez, A, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 .270
Nieves, C 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .264
Lannan, P 3 1 1 0 1 1 0 .130
Totals 32 7 9 7 4 4 8

BATTING
2B: Johnson 2 (10, Maine, Takahashi).
HR: Dunn (17, 1st inning off Maine, 1 on, 1 out), Dukes (5, 4th inning off Maine, 0 on, 0 out), Johnson (5, 5th inning off Maine, 2 on, 0 out).
TB: Johnson 8; Zimmerman, R; Dunn 4; Dukes 6; Lannan.
RBI: Zimmerman, R (39), Dunn 2 (44), Dukes (26), Johnson 3 (30).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Hernandez, A.
Team RISP: 2-for-3.
Team LOB: 5.

FIELDING
E: Dukes (2, fielding).
Outfield assists: Dukes (Castillo at 2nd base).
DP: 4 (Hernandez, A-Guzman, C-Johnson 2, Guzman, C-Hernandez, A-Johnson 2).


NY Mets IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Maine (L, 5-4) 4.0 6 7 7 2 1 3 4.52
Takahashi 2.0 2 0 0 2 1 0 2.40
Nieve 2.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0.00

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lannan (W, 3-5) 9.0 4 1 0 3 2 0 3.68

Maine pitched to 3 batters in the 5th.

Pitches-strikes: Maine 69-40, Takahashi 34-19, Nieve 22-16, Lannan 96-61.
Groundouts-flyouts: Maine 7-4, Takahashi 2-2, Nieve 1-3, Lannan 19-5.
Batters faced: Maine 20, Takahashi 9, Nieve 7, Lannan 30.
Umpires: HP: Brian Runge. 1B: Derryl Cousins. 2B: D.J. Reyburn. 3B: Jim Joyce.
Weather: 78 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 1 mph, Out to CF.
T: 2:00.
Att: 31,456.
June 6, 2009

Lannan confounds Mets

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- Left-hander John Lannan had his best outing of his career on Saturday night, tossing his first Major League complete game and helping the Nationals defeat the Mets, 7-1, at Nationals Park.

Lannan confounds Mets....

Box Score 06-05-09

NY Mets AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Cora, SS 4 0 0 0 1 0 4 .300
Castillo, 2B 5 1 1 0 0 0 3 .281
Beltran, CF 4 1 1 0 1 0 0 .353
Wright, 3B 5 1 4 2 0 0 0 .338
Murphy, 1B 4 0 0 0 1 1 3 .242
Tatis, LF 3 0 1 1 1 0 1 .271
Martinez, F, RF 3 0 0 0 2 1 5 .200
Schneider, C 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 .207
a-Brown, E, PH 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000
Santos, O, C 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .258
Redding, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 .200
b-Sheffield, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 .266
Stokes, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Parnell, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
c-Reed, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .317
Green, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Rodriguez, F, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 35 3 8 3 7 4 21

a-Walked for Schneider in the 7th. b-Struck out for Redding in the 7th. c-Grounded out for Parnell in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Beltran (17, Martis), Wright 2 (15, Martis, Hanrahan), Schneider (2, Martis), Tatis (5, Hanrahan).
TB: Castillo; Beltran 2; Wright 6; Tatis 2; Schneider 2.
RBI: Tatis (12), Wright 2 (33).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Castillo 2; Cora; Martinez, F 3.
GIDP: Castillo.
Team RISP: 1-for-11.
Team LOB: 10.

BASERUNNING
CS: Wright (8, 3rd base by Hanrahan/Bard, J).

FIELDING
DP: 2 (Cora-Castillo-Murphy 2).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Guzman, C, SS 5 0 3 0 0 0 0 .333
Johnson, 1B 4 0 0 0 1 2 2 .323
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 0 1 0 0 0 4 .320
Dunn, LF 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 .258
Dukes, CF 4 0 0 0 0 1 4 .262
Kearns, RF 4 0 1 0 0 1 1 .220
Bard, J, C 4 1 1 0 0 0 1 .214
Hernandez, A, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .278
Martis, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .238
a-Gonzalez, A, PH 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 .283
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Belliard, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .176
Beimel, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Hanrahan, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
c-Harris, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .269
Totals 35 1 7 1 3 5 14

a-Singled for Martis in the 5th. b-Struck out for MacDougal in the 7th. c-Grounded out for Hanrahan in the 10th.

BATTING
2B: Bard, J (5, Redding), Guzman, C (12, Redding).
TB: Guzman, C 4; Zimmerman, R; Kearns; Bard, J 2; Gonzalez, A.
RBI: Gonzalez, A (8).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Dukes.
GIDP: Dukes; Zimmerman, R.
Team RISP: 1-for-5.
Team LOB: 7.

FIELDING
E: Bergmann (1, pickoff), Guzman, C (8, fielding).
Outfield assists: Dukes (Beltran at 3rd base).
DP: (Hernandez, A-Guzman, C-Johnson).


NY Mets IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Redding 6.0 6 1 1 2 2 0 6.97
Stokes 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2.49
Parnell 1.0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1.99
Green, S (W, 1-2) 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5.70
Rodriguez, F (S, 15) 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.70

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Martis 5.0 3 1 1 4 1 0 5.31
Bergmann 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3.65
Villone 0.1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.00
MacDougal 0.2 0 0 0 0 1 0 7.71
Beimel 1.0 1 0 0 1 1 0 4.43
Hanrahan (L, 0-3) 2.0 3 2 2 1 1 0 6.84

Bergmann pitched to 1 batter in the 7th.

WP: Parnell, Hanrahan.
IBB: Johnson (by Redding), Dunn (by Parnell).
HBP: Tatis (by Bergmann).
Pitches-strikes: Redding 88-50, Stokes 12-7, Parnell 13-5, Green, S 9-7, Rodriguez, F 13-9, Martis 110-63, Bergmann 14-8, Villone 10-3, MacDougal 6-5, Beimel 20-11, Hanrahan 38-24.
Groundouts-flyouts: Redding 7-9, Stokes 0-2, Parnell 1-2, Green, S 2-0, Rodriguez, F 2-0, Martis 8-5, Bergmann 1-1, Villone 0-1, MacDougal 1-0, Beimel 0-2, Hanrahan 2-2.
Batters faced: Redding 24, Stokes 3, Parnell 5, Green, S 3, Rodriguez, F 3, Martis 20, Bergmann 4, Villone 2, MacDougal 2, Beimel 6, Hanrahan 9.
Inherited runners-scored: Villone 1-0, MacDougal 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Jim Joyce. 1B: Brian Runge. 2B: Derryl Cousins. 3B: D.J. Reyburn.
Weather: 62 degrees, overcast.
Wind: 3 mph, In from LF.
T: 3:18.
Att: 20,353.
June 5, 2009

Opportunity missed in extra-inning loss

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- Closer Joel Hanrahan struggled in the 10th inning and it proved costly as the Nationals lost to the Mets, 3-1, at Nationals Park on Friday night.

Opportunity missed in extra-inning loss....

Box Score 06-04-09 Game 2

San Francisco AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Rowand, CF 3 1 1 1 1 0 1 .294
Renteria, SS 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 .247
Torres, LF 3 1 1 0 0 2 2 .250
Sandoval, P, 1B 3 0 1 1 0 0 1 .301
Aurilia, 3B 3 0 2 1 0 0 1 .221
Whiteside, C 3 0 1 1 0 0 3 .300
Schierholtz, RF 3 0 1 0 0 1 2 .242
Burriss, 2B 3 1 1 0 0 1 1 .273
Cain, P 3 0 1 0 0 1 2 .263
Totals 27 4 10 4 1 5 14

BATTING
2B: Burriss (6, Detwiler), Sandoval, P (15, Detwiler), Schierholtz (4, Detwiler).
TB: Rowand; Renteria; Torres; Sandoval, P 2; Aurilia 2; Whiteside; Schierholtz 2; Burriss 2; Cain.
RBI: Whiteside (2), Rowand (25), Sandoval, P (22), Aurilia (12).
2-out RBI: Whiteside; Sandoval, P; Aurilia.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Whiteside.
Team RISP: 4-for-11.
Team LOB: 7.

BASERUNNING
SB: Torres (2, 2nd base off Detwiler/Bard, J).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Guzman, C, SS 3 1 1 0 0 1 1 .326
Johnson, 1B 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 .330
Zimmerman, R, 3B 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 .321
Dunn, LF 2 0 0 0 1 2 2 .261
Dukes, RF 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 .270
Harris, CF 2 0 1 0 0 1 2 .273
Bard, J, C 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .212
Hernandez, A, 2B 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 .287
Detwiler, P 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 .000
Totals 19 1 5 1 2 7 12

BATTING
2B: Guzman, C (11, Cain), Hernandez, A (6, Cain).
3B: Harris (2, Cain).
TB: Guzman, C 2; Johnson; Zimmerman, R; Harris 3; Hernandez, A 2.
RBI: Zimmerman, R (38).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Harris 2; Guzman, C; Detwiler.
SF: Zimmerman, R.
Team RISP: 1-for-8.
Team LOB: 6.


San Francisco IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Cain (W, 7-1) 5.0 5 1 1 2 7 0 2.27

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Detwiler (L, 0-2) 5.2 10 4 4 1 5 0 5.23

WP: Cain.
Pitches-strikes: Cain 82-58, Detwiler 76-51.
Groundouts-flyouts: Cain 2-6, Detwiler 3-9.
Batters faced: Cain 22, Detwiler 28.
Umpires: HP: Rob Drake. 1B: Jeff Kellogg. 2B: Mark Wegner. 3B: R.J. Thompson.
Weather: 60 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 5 mph, Out to LF.
T: 1:37 (1:07 delay).
Att: 16,787.
June 4, 2009

Soggy twin bill goes against Nationals

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- It ended up being a long day for the Nationals as the Giants swept a doubleheader at Nationals Park on Thursday.

Giants right-hander Matt Cain proved to be too much for the Nationals, who ended up losing the second game of the doubleheader, 4-1, in a rain-shortened affair.

Soggy twin bill goes against Nationals....

Box Score 06-04-09 Game 1

San Francisco AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Rowand, CF 4 1 1 0 0 1 0 .293
Renteria, SS 4 1 1 0 0 2 0 .245
Winn, RF 4 1 1 2 0 0 0 .283
Molina, B, C 4 0 1 0 0 2 0 .247
Lewis, LF 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 .276
a-Sandoval, P, PH-1B 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .301
Ishikawa, 1B 3 1 1 0 0 1 0 .264
b-Torres, PH-LF 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .231
Uribe, 3B 4 0 0 1 0 0 2 .299
Burriss, 2B 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 .272
Johnson, P 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 .059
Medders, P 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
Affeldt, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
Wilson, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 33 5 7 5 0 9 4

a-Hit a sacrifice fly for Lewis in the 9th. b-Flied out for Ishikawa in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Ishikawa (4, Zimmermann, J), Renteria (8, Hanrahan), Winn (15, Hanrahan).
TB: Rowand; Renteria 2; Winn 2; Molina, B; Lewis; Ishikawa 2; Burriss.
RBI: Uribe (10), Burriss (12), Winn 2 (23), Sandoval, P (21).
2-out RBI: Burriss.
SF: Sandoval, P.
Team RISP: 3-for-4.
Team LOB: 2.

FIELDING
E: Renteria (5, throw).
PB: Molina, B (2).
DP: (Burriss-Renteria-Ishikawa).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Gonzalez, A, SS 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 .271
Johnson, 1B 2 0 1 1 2 0 0 .330
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 .318
Dunn, LF 4 0 0 0 0 2 5 .263
Dukes, CF 4 0 1 0 0 2 0 .275
Kearns, RF 3 0 0 0 1 3 0 .218
Belliard, 2B 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 .178
Nieves, C 4 0 1 0 0 1 2 .279
Zimmermann, J, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Hernandez, A, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .283
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Guzman, C, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .325
Hanrahan, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Beimel, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 31 1 4 1 4 8 13

a-Grounded out for Zimmermann, J in the 6th. b-Flied out for MacDougal in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Johnson (8, Johnson).
TB: Johnson 2; Dukes; Belliard; Nieves.
RBI: Johnson (27).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Nieves; Dunn 3.
GIDP: Belliard.
Team RISP: 0-for-5.
Team LOB: 7.


San Francisco IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Johnson (W, 5-4) 6.0 2 1 0 2 2 0 5.12
Medders (H, 3) 1.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 2.66
Affeldt (H, 13) 0.2 0 0 0 1 0 0 1.88
Wilson (S, 13) 1.1 1 0 0 1 4 0 3.86

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Zimmermann, J (L, 2-3) 6.0 3 2 2 0 7 0 5.71
Villone 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.00
MacDougal 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 8.53
Hanrahan 0.0 4 3 3 0 0 0 6.66
Beimel 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.64

Medders pitched to 1 batter in the 8th.
Hanrahan pitched to 4 batters in the 9th.

Pitches-strikes: Johnson 78-50, Medders 14-10, Affeldt 9-4, Wilson 34-18, Zimmermann, J 92-64, Villone 9-6, MacDougal 9-7, Hanrahan 9-7, Beimel 11-7.
Groundouts-flyouts: Johnson 12-4, Medders 0-1, Affeldt 1-1, Wilson 0-0, Zimmermann, J 8-3, Villone 1-1, MacDougal 1-1, Hanrahan 0-0, Beimel 1-2.
Batters faced: Johnson 22, Medders 4, Affeldt 3, Wilson 6, Zimmermann, J 21, Villone 3, MacDougal 3, Hanrahan 4, Beimel 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Affeldt 1-0, Wilson 2-0, Beimel 2-1.
Umpires: HP: Tim Timmons. 1B: R.J. Thompson. 2B: Jeff Kellogg. 3B: Mark Wegner.
Weather: 60 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 8 mph, Out to LF.
T: 2:30 (:36 delay)June 4, 2009

Zimmermann a hard-luck loser to history

By Mark Selig / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- Despite a postponement Wednesday and a 36-minute rain delay Thursday, the Nationals could not prolong Randy Johnson's chase for career win No. 300 any longer, as the imposing southpaw helped pitch the Giants to a 5-1 win in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader at Nationals Park.

Zimmermann a hard-luck loser to history....

Nationals rained out vs. Johnson, Giants

By Mark Selig / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- After three hours and 41 minutes of waiting, Wednesday's game between the Nationals and Giants, as well as Randy Johnson's first bid for his 300th career win, were postponed due to rain and thunderstorms at Nationals Park.

The game will be made up Thursday at 4:35 p.m. ET as part of a traditional doubleheader.

Nationals rained out vs. Johnson, Giants....

Willingham, Guzman out of action

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- Nationals manager Manny Acta was planning to start left fielder Josh Willingham on Wednesday night against Giants left-hander Randy Johnson and give Adam Dunn a break because he is hitting .239 against lefties and hasn't had a day off this season.

But Willingham couldn't play because of a bad stomach virus. There is no timetable as to when he will return to the lineup. Willingham has been one of the Nationals' best power hitters, slugging eight home runs in his past 24 games.

"Willingham is not doing too good," Acta said. "He has a virus that is affecting him. He is very weak. He is not in very good shape right now."

Shortstop Cristian Guzman also didn't play against Johnson because of a painful right thumb, which has bothered him for more than a week. It has prevented the switch-hitter from swinging from the right side of the plate.

Willingham, Guzman out of action....

Box Score 06-02-09

San Francisco AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Rowand, CF 4 2 3 2 1 0 0 .294
Renteria, SS 5 0 1 0 0 0 2 .245
Winn, RF 5 0 3 1 0 1 1 .283
Molina, B, C 5 0 0 0 0 2 6 .247
Sandoval, P, 1B 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 .301
Lewis, LF 4 1 1 0 0 0 1 .275
Uribe, 3B 4 1 2 1 0 0 0 .313
Burriss, 2B 4 1 1 0 0 0 3 .271
Lincecum, P 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .136
Affeldt, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
Howry, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Valdez, M, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Miller, Ju, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Schierholtz, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .237
Totals 38 6 11 4 1 3 16

a-Popped out for Miller, Ju in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Winn 2 (14, Stammen, Hanrahan), Uribe (5, Stammen), Rowand (16, Tavarez, J).
HR: Rowand (6, 1st inning off Stammen, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Rowand 7; Renteria; Winn 5; Lewis; Uribe 3; Burriss.
RBI: Rowand 2 (24), Winn (21), Uribe (9).
2-out RBI: Winn.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Sandoval, P; Molina, B 4; Lincecum.
S: Lincecum.
Team RISP: 2-for-12.
Team LOB: 7.

FIELDING
E: Uribe (3, fielding), Renteria (4, throw).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Guzman, C, SS 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 .327
Johnson, 1B 5 0 1 0 0 2 4 .328
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 1 2 2 1 0 0 .322
Dunn, LF 4 2 1 0 1 1 3 .269
Dukes, RF-CF 4 0 1 1 1 2 2 .276
Harris, CF 3 1 1 0 0 1 1 .267
b-Kearns, PH-RF 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 .224
Bard, J, C 4 1 3 1 0 1 0 .220
1-Nieves, PR-C 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 .281
Hernandez, A, 2B 5 2 3 1 0 0 3 .286
Stammen, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 .200
a-Belliard, PH 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .174
Tavarez, J, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
c-Gonzalez, A, PH 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 .291
Hanrahan, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 37 10 14 9 5 9 18

a-Hit a sacrifice fly for Stammen in the 6th. b-Grounded out for Harris in the 7th. c-Singled for Villone in the 8th.
1-Ran for Bard, J in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Dunn (7, Lincecum), Harris (6, Lincecum), Zimmerman, R (15, Valdez, M), Dukes (9, Miller, Ju).
HR: Bard, J (1, 2nd inning off Lincecum, 0 on, 1 out).
TB: Guzman, C; Johnson; Zimmerman, R 3; Dunn 2; Dukes 2; Harris 2; Bard, J 6; Hernandez, A 3; Gonzalez, A.
RBI: Bard, J (6), Hernandez, A (14), Belliard (7), Gonzalez, A (7), Guzman, C (13), Zimmerman, R 2 (37), Dukes (25), Nieves (9).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Dukes; Guzman, C; Harris; Johnson; Kearns; Hernandez, A.
SF: Belliard; Nieves.
Team RISP: 5-for-15.
Team LOB: 10.

BASERUNNING
SB: Hernandez, A 2 (5, 2nd base off Lincecum/Molina, B, 3rd base off Lincecum/Molina, B).

FIELDING
E: Bard, J (1, throw), Guzman, C (7, fielding).


San Francisco IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lincecum 6.1 8 4 2 2 7 1 3.01
Affeldt (H, 12) 0.1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1.93
Howry (BS, 3)(L, 0-3) 0.1 3 3 3 0 0 0 5.12
Valdez, M 0.1 2 3 3 1 1 0 4.32
Miller, Ju 0.2 1 0 0 1 0 0 2.35

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Stammen 6.0 7 5 4 1 1 1 5.71
Tavarez, J 0.1 1 0 0 0 0 0 5.31
Villone (W, 3-0) 1.2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.00
Hanrahan 1.0 3 1 1 0 0 0 5.55

Howry pitched to 3 batters in the 8th.

WP: Affeldt 2, Stammen.
IBB: Dunn (by Valdez, M), Kearns (by Miller, Ju).
Pitches-strikes: Lincecum 110-76, Affeldt 9-4, Howry 13-9, Valdez, M 22-11, Miller, Ju 15-6, Stammen 82-49, Tavarez, J 6-4, Villone 20-14, Hanrahan 17-12.
Groundouts-flyouts: Lincecum 5-7, Affeldt 0-0, Howry 1-0, Valdez, M 0-0, Miller, Ju 1-1, Stammen 7-10, Tavarez, J 1-0, Villone 2-1, Hanrahan 0-3.
Batters faced: Lincecum 30, Affeldt 2, Howry 4, Valdez, M 4, Miller, Ju 4, Stammen 27, Tavarez, J 2, Villone 5, Hanrahan 6.
Inherited runners-scored: Affeldt 1-0, Howry 2-0, Valdez, M 2-2, Miller, Ju 2-2, Villone 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Mark Wegner. 1B: Tim Timmons. 2B: Jeff Kellogg. 3B: Rob Drake.
Weather: 80 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 9 mph, In from LF.
T: 3:03.
Att: 17,331.
June 2, 2009

Nats post huge eighth to top Giants

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals rallied for six runs in the eighth inning to defeat the Giants, 10-6, at Nationals Park on Tuesday night. The victory snapped Washington's six-game losing streak and improved its record to 14-36.

Nats post huge eighth to top Giants....