Nats part ways with Johnson, Beimel

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

A baseball source has confirmed that Nationals left-hander Joe Beimel has been traded to the Rockies for two Minor League pitchers, right-handed pitcher Ryan Mattheus and right-handed pitcher Robinson Fabian.

Nats part ways with Johnson, Beimel....

Martin effective, but Nats fall to Crew

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

MILWAUKEE -- Right-hander J.D Martin pitched his best game as a member of the Nationals on Thursday afternoon at Miller Park, but it wasn't enough, as the Brewers won the game, 7-3.

Martin pitched better than the box score indicated. He lasted six-plus innings and gave up five runs on seven hits. But shoddy defense did him in.

Martin effective, but Nats fall to Crew....

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 4 1 3 0 0 1 0 .310
Gonzalez, Al, SS 2 0 0 0 1 2 2 .281
Johnson, N, 1B 3 1 0 0 1 1 3 .295
Dunn, A, RF 4 0 0 0 0 2 4 .276
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 1 1 3 0 1 1 .286
Harris, W, LF 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 .230
Nieves, C 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 .264
Hernandez, A, 2B 3 0 0 0 0 2 1 .244
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Martin, J, P 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 .000
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Belliard, PH-2B 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .184
Totals 29 3 5 3 2 13 12

a-Flied out for Burnett, S in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Morgan 2 (12, Gallardo, Gallardo).
HR: Zimmerman, R (19, 4th inning off Gallardo, 2 on, 2 out).
TB: Morgan 5; Zimmerman, R 4; Nieves.
RBI: Zimmerman, R 3 (66).
2-out RBI: Zimmerman, R 3.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Dunn, A.
S: Gonzalez, Al.
Team RISP: 1-for-7.
Team LOB: 2.

BASERUNNING
SB: Morgan (32, 2nd base off Gallardo/Kendall).


Milwaukee AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Lopez, F, 2B 3 1 2 0 1 0 0 .308
Counsell, SS-3B 4 1 1 3 0 0 3 .299
Braun, LF 4 0 0 0 0 1 2 .315
Fielder, 1B 4 2 2 1 0 1 0 .304
Hart, C, RF 4 1 2 0 0 1 0 .264
Cameron, M, CF 3 1 1 1 0 1 1 .257
McGehee, C, 3B 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 .316
Coffey, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
c-Catalanotto, PH 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .276
Stetter, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Kendall, C 4 0 0 1 0 1 2 .236
Gallardo, P 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .179
a-Gerut, PH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .201
b-Hardy, PH-SS 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .234
Totals 32 7 9 6 2 5 10

a-Batted for Gallardo in the 7th. b-Hit a sacrifice bunt for Gerut in the 7th. c-Intentionally walked for Coffey in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Lopez, F (19, Martin, J), Cameron, M (20, Martin, J).
HR: Counsell (4, 3rd inning off Martin, J, 1 on, 2 out), Fielder (25, 4th inning off Martin, J, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Lopez, F 3; Counsell 4; Fielder 5; Hart, C 2; Cameron, M 2; McGehee, C.
RBI: Counsell 3 (23), Fielder (89), Kendall (26), Cameron, M (45).
2-out RBI: Counsell 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Counsell; Braun; Hardy.
S: Hardy.
SF: Cameron, M.
Team RISP: 1-for-7.
Team LOB: 5.


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Martin, J (L, 0-2) 6.0 7 5 5 0 4 2 7.50
Burnett, S 1.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2.44
MacDougal 1.0 2 2 2 1 1 0 4.55

Milwaukee IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Gallardo (W, 10-7) 7.0 5 3 3 1 11 1 3.13
Coffey (H, 18) 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2.36
Stetter 1.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3.24

Martin, J pitched to 3 batters in the 7th.

WP: MacDougal 2.
IBB: Lopez, F (by Burnett, S), Catalanotto (by MacDougal).
Pitches-strikes: Martin, J 86-64, Burnett, S 12-5, MacDougal 22-12, Gallardo 116-72, Coffey 15-11, Stetter 17-9.
Groundouts-flyouts: Martin, J 4-10, Burnett, S 3-0, MacDougal 0-2, Gallardo 4-4, Coffey 0-1, Stetter 1-2.
Batters faced: Martin, J 26, Burnett, S 4, MacDougal 6, Gallardo 25, Coffey 3, Stetter 4.
Inherited runners-scored: Burnett, S 2-1.
EjectionsWashington Nationals Manager Jim Riggleman ejected by HP umpire Joe West. (3rd).
Umpires: HP: Joe West. 1B: Ed Rapuano. 2B: Paul Schrieber. 3B: Paul Nauert.
Weather: 74 degrees, roof closed.
Wind: 1 mph, Varies.
T: 2:38.
Att: 39,890.
July 30, 2009

Win streak snapped as 'pen can't hold on

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

MILWAUKEE -- The Nationals blew a four-run lead and lost to the Brewers, 7-5, at Miller Park on Wednesday night.

The loss broke Washington's four-game winning streak and dropped its record to 32-69, the worst in baseball.


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 5 1 2 0 0 0 1 .306
Guzman, C, SS 5 1 2 1 0 1 1 .302
Willingham, LF 5 1 1 0 0 1 5 .300
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 0 2 2 2 1 0 .286
Johnson, N, 1B 4 0 2 2 1 2 2 .297
Belliard, 2B 5 0 0 0 0 0 6 .185
Kearns, RF 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 .197
b-Dunn, A, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .279
Bard, J, C 3 1 1 0 1 0 1 .256
Mock, P 3 1 1 0 0 2 2 .167
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Harris, W, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .233
Kensing, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Beimel, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 38 5 11 5 5 9 19

a-Flied out for Burnett, S in the 8th. b-Struck out for Kearns in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Bard, J (13, Parra, M), Guzman, C (17, Parra, M).
TB: Morgan 2; Guzman, C 3; Willingham; Zimmerman, R 2; Johnson, N 2; Bard, J 2; Mock.
RBI: Johnson, N 2 (44), Guzman, C (32), Zimmerman, R 2 (63).
2-out RBI: Johnson, N 2; Zimmerman, R 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Belliard 3; Mock; Willingham; Dunn, A.
Team RISP: 4-for-12.
Team LOB: 11.

FIELDING
DP: (Zimmerman, R-Belliard-Johnson, N).
Pickoffs: Burnett, S (Braun at 1st base).


Milwaukee AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Lopez, F, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .305
Counsell, 3B 4 1 2 0 0 1 0 .299
Braun, LF 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 .318
Fielder, 1B 4 0 1 0 0 2 0 .302
Hart, C, RF 4 2 2 0 0 0 2 .261
Cameron, M, CF 3 1 3 1 1 0 0 .256
Hardy, SS 4 0 1 1 0 0 3 .235
Rivera, Mi, C 3 1 0 0 1 1 3 .218
Parra, M, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 .077
a-McGehee, C, PH 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 .316
Coffey, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Catalanotto, PH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .276
c-Hall, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .201
Hoffman, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 33 7 11 5 3 6 13

a-Homered for Parra, M in the 6th. b-Batted for Coffey in the 8th. c-Grounded out for Catalanotto in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Hardy (13, Mock), Hart, C (21, Mock).
3B: Braun (6, Mock).
HR: Cameron, M (15, 4th inning off Mock, 0 on, 0 out), McGehee, C (8, 6th inning off Clippard, 1 on, 2 out).
TB: Counsell 2; Braun 3; Fielder; Hart, C 3; Cameron, M 6; Hardy 2; McGehee, C 4.
RBI: Braun (70), Cameron, M (44), McGehee, C 2 (33), Hardy (45).
2-out RBI: McGehee, C 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Hart, C; Lopez, F; Hall.
GIDP: Hardy.
Team RISP: 2-for-10.
Team LOB: 5.

BASERUNNING
SB: Hart, C (8, 2nd base off Kensing/Bard, J).
CS: Braun (4, 2nd base by Burnett, S/Bard, J).
PO: Braun (1st base by Burnett, S).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Mock 5.0 8 4 4 1 4 1 7.09
Clippard (BS, 1)(L, 1-1) 1.1 1 2 2 2 1 1 2.70
Burnett, S 0.2 0 0 0 0 1 0 2.49
Kensing 0.2 2 1 1 0 0 0 9.00
Beimel 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.40

Milwaukee IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Parra, M (W, 5-8) 6.0 9 5 5 5 7 0 6.50
Coffey (H, 17) 2.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2.41
Hoffman (S, 23) 1.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1.80

Mock pitched to 2 batters in the 6th.

WP: Mock, Beimel, Coffey.
Pitches-strikes: Mock 91-59, Clippard 33-15, Burnett, S 5-4, Kensing 16-10, Beimel 4-1, Parra, M 113-73, Coffey 17-12, Hoffman 19-12.
Groundouts-flyouts: Mock 4-7, Clippard 3-0, Burnett, S 0-0, Kensing 1-1, Beimel 1-0, Parra, M 5-6, Coffey 4-2, Hoffman 0-1.
Batters faced: Mock 24, Clippard 6, Burnett, S 1, Kensing 4, Beimel 1, Parra, M 32, Coffey 7, Hoffman 4.
Inherited runners-scored: Clippard 2-1, Burnett, S 1-0, Beimel 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Paul Nauert. 1B: Joe West. 2B: Ed Rapuano. 3B: Paul Schrieber.
Weather: 77 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 9 mph, In from CF.
T: 2:59.
Att: 32,992.
July 29, 2009

Morgan sets tone for Nationals victory

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

MILWAUKEE -- Nyjer Morgan's bat and Collin Balester's arm helped the Nationals defeat the Brewers, 8-3, at Miller Park on Tuesday night.

Morgan sets tone for Nationals victory....


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 5 1 2 3 0 1 3 .304
Guzman, C, SS 4 1 2 3 1 0 1 .301
Kensing, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Johnson, N, 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .295
Zimmerman, R, 3B 5 0 1 0 0 0 2 .283
Dunn, A, 1B 2 1 1 1 3 0 1 .280
Kearns, RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200
Willingham, RF 4 1 2 0 1 0 2 .302
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Harris, W, LF 3 1 1 0 2 0 4 .235
Gonzalez, Al, 2B-SS 5 0 0 0 0 1 8 .285
Nieves, C 4 2 1 1 1 1 3 .262
Balester, P 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 .333
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Belliard, PH-2B 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 .193
Totals 35 8 12 8 8 3 24

a-Singled for Bergmann in the 8th.

BATTING
HR: Morgan (3, 1st inning off Villanueva, 0 on, 0 out), Dunn, A (26, 4th inning off Villanueva, 0 on, 0 out), Guzman, C (5, 8th inning off Dillard, 2 on, 2 out).
TB: Morgan 5; Guzman, C 5; Zimmerman, R; Dunn, A 4; Willingham 2; Harris, W; Nieves; Balester; Belliard.
RBI: Morgan 3 (34), Dunn, A (74), Nieves (15), Guzman, C 3 (31).
2-out RBI: Morgan 2; Guzman, C 3.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Guzman, C; Harris, W; Nieves.
S: Balester.
GIDP: Dunn, A; Gonzalez, Al; Morgan.
Team RISP: 3-for-12.
Team LOB: 9.

BASERUNNING
SB: Morgan (31, 2nd base off Villanueva/Kendall).

FIELDING
DP: 2 (Zimmerman, R-Gonzalez, Al-Dunn, A, Zimmerman, R-Belliard-Dunn, A).


Milwaukee AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Lopez, F, 2B 4 0 1 0 0 1 1 .308
Cameron, M, CF 4 0 0 0 0 1 2 .249
Braun, LF 4 2 2 1 0 0 0 .318
Fielder, 1B 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 .302
McGehee, C, 3B 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .312
Hart, C, RF 4 1 1 0 0 1 0 .259
Hardy, SS 3 0 3 1 0 0 0 .235
Kendall, C 3 0 0 0 0 1 3 .239
Villanueva, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250
Dillard, P 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .000
a-Counsell, PH 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .296
Hoffman, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
DiFelice, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 32 3 7 3 1 5 7

a-Walked for Dillard in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Hart, C (20, Balester), Hardy (12, Bergmann).
3B: Braun (5, Villone).
HR: Braun (21, 6th inning off Balester, 0 on, 2 out).
TB: Lopez, F; Braun 7; Hart, C 2; Hardy 4.
RBI: Hardy (44), Braun (69), Fielder (88).
2-out RBI: Hardy; Braun.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Kendall.
GIDP: Cameron, M 2.
Team RISP: 1-for-3.
Team LOB: 3.

FIELDING
DP: 3 (Fielder-Hardy-Fielder, McGehee, C-Lopez, F-Fielder, Lopez, F-Fielder).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Balester (W, 1-1) 6.0 5 2 2 0 3 1 4.00
Bergmann (H, 3) 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 5.48
Kensing 1.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 8.84
Villone 1.0 1 1 1 0 1 0 4.34

Milwaukee IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Villanueva (L, 2-8) 4.0 8 5 5 1 2 2 6.61
Dillard 4.0 4 3 3 5 1 1 6.75
Hoffman 0.2 0 0 0 2 0 0 1.86
DiFelice 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.01

IBB: Dunn, A (by Dillard).
Pitches-strikes: Balester 93-60, Bergmann 11-8, Kensing 16-10, Villone 18-11, Villanueva 67-47, Dillard 63-32, Hoffman 21-10, DiFelice 6-5.
Groundouts-flyouts: Balester 8-7, Bergmann 1-1, Kensing 2-1, Villone 2-0, Villanueva 8-2, Dillard 9-2, Hoffman 0-2, DiFelice 0-1.
Batters faced: Balester 22, Bergmann 4, Kensing 3, Villone 4, Villanueva 20, Dillard 19, Hoffman 4, DiFelice 1.
Inherited runners-scored: DiFelice 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Paul Schrieber. 1B: Paul Nauert. 2B: Joe West. 3B: Ed Rapuano.
Weather: 79 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 13 mph, Out to LF.
T: 2:47.
Att: 36,502.
July 28, 2009

Two slams from Willingham vault Nats

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

MILWAUKEE -- Outfielder Josh Willingham had the game of his life on Monday night at Miller Park as the Nationals pounded the Brewers, 14-6.

Willingham became the 13th player in Major League history to hit two grand slams in a game.

Two slams from Willingham vault Nats....

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 5 2 3 1 0 0 1 .303
Guzman, C, SS 5 2 2 2 0 1 2 .299
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Harris, W, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .233
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 3 1 1 1 0 2 .284
Dunn, A, LF 3 2 2 2 1 0 1 .278
b-Kearns, PH-RF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200
Johnson, N, 1B 4 1 0 0 1 3 4 .295
Willingham, RF 5 2 3 8 0 1 1 .298
Kensing, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Bard, J, C 4 0 0 0 1 1 1 .255
Gonzalez, Al, 2B-SS 4 2 1 0 1 0 2 .295
Stammen, P 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .238
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Hernandez, A, PH-2B 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .248
Totals 37 14 13 14 5 6 14

a-Grounded out for Bergmann in the 7th. b-Grounded out for Dunn, A in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Willingham (20, Suppan), Stammen (2, Suppan), Gonzalez, Al (8, Suppan), Guzman, C (16, Suppan), Dunn, A (20, Stetter).
HR: Willingham 2 (16, 5th inning off Suppan, 3 on, 2 out; 6th inning off DiFelice, 3 on, 1 out), Zimmerman, R (18, 8th inning off Swindle, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Morgan 3; Guzman, C 3; Zimmerman, R 4; Dunn, A 3; Willingham 10; Gonzalez, Al 2; Stammen 2.
RBI: Morgan (31), Dunn, A 2 (73), Willingham 8 (39), Guzman, C 2 (28), Zimmerman, R (61).
2-out RBI: Willingham 4.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Dunn, A; Zimmerman, R; Bard, J.
S: Stammen; Bergmann.
GIDP: Gonzalez, Al.
Team RISP: 6-for-16.
Team LOB: 4.

BASERUNNING
SB: Morgan (30, 2nd base off Suppan/Kendall).

FIELDING
Outfield assists: Dunn, A (Lopez, F at home), Morgan (Gerut at home).


Milwaukee AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Lopez, F, 2B 5 1 3 1 0 0 0 .309
Counsell, 3B 5 0 1 0 0 0 2 .296
Braun, LF 4 2 3 2 1 0 1 .316
Fielder, 1B 5 0 2 1 0 1 3 .306
Cameron, M, CF 3 0 0 0 1 1 2 .252
Hart, C, RF 4 1 1 1 0 1 2 .259
Hardy, SS 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 .228
Kendall, C 2 2 1 0 1 0 0 .241
b-Catalanotto, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .276
Smith, C, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Suppan, P 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .194
Stetter, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
DiFelice, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Gerut, PH 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 .201
Swindle, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
c-Rivera, Mi, PH-C 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .231
Totals 36 6 12 6 3 5 10

a-Doubled for DiFelice in the 6th. b-Grounded out for Kendall in the 8th. c-Flied out for Swindle in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Braun (23, Stammen), Fielder (24, Stammen), Kendall (11, Stammen), Gerut (8, Bergmann).
HR: Hart, C (11, 2nd inning off Stammen, 0 on, 0 out), Braun (20, 5th inning off Stammen, 1 on, 2 out).
TB: Lopez, F 3; Counsell; Braun 7; Fielder 3; Hart, C 4; Kendall 2; Gerut 2.
RBI: Fielder (87), Hart, C (39), Lopez, F (26), Braun 2 (68), Gerut (17).
2-out RBI: Fielder; Braun 2; Gerut.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Cameron, M; Hart, C; Fielder.
S: Suppan.
Team RISP: 4-for-8.
Team LOB: 7.

FIELDING
DP: (Lopez, F-Hardy-Fielder).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Stammen 4.2 9 5 5 0 1 2 4.46
Bergmann (W, 1-1) 1.1 2 1 1 1 2 0 5.73
Burnett, S 1.0 0 0 0 2 1 0 2.53
Kensing 2.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 9.33

Milwaukee IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Suppan (L, 5-8) 5.1 10 10 10 4 4 1 5.27
Stetter 0.0 1 2 2 1 0 0 3.34
DiFelice 0.2 1 1 1 0 0 1 2.02
Swindle 2.0 1 1 1 0 2 1 9.64
Smith, C 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.03

Stetter pitched to 2 batters in the 6th.

WP: Stammen 2, Suppan.
IBB: Zimmerman, R (by Suppan).
HBP: Zimmerman, R (by Suppan).
Pitches-strikes: Stammen 74-44, Bergmann 24-14, Burnett, S 21-8, Kensing 21-17, Suppan 115-71, Stetter 7-3, DiFelice 11-8, Swindle 35-23, Smith, C 11-9.
Groundouts-flyouts: Stammen 5-7, Bergmann 1-0, Burnett, S 2-0, Kensing 2-3, Suppan 8-4, Stetter 0-0, DiFelice 0-2, Swindle 3-1, Smith, C 3-0.
Batters faced: Stammen 22, Bergmann 6, Burnett, S 5, Kensing 7, Suppan 30, Stetter 2, DiFelice 3, Swindle 7, Smith, C 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Bergmann 1-0, Stetter 2-1, DiFelice 3-3.
Umpires: HP: Ed Rapuano. 1B: Paul Schrieber. 2B: Paul Nauert. 3B: Joe West.
Weather: 80 degrees, roof closed.
Wind: 0 mph, None.
T: 3:05.
Att: 37,311.
July 27, 2009

Kearns delivers walk-off win vs. Padres

By Mark Selig / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- When Austin Kearns stepped up to bat with two outs and two on in the bottom of the 10th inning at Nationals Park on Sunday, it wasn't a foregone conclusion that the contest would extend to an 11th inning, but that circumstance was certainly the most plausible.

Kearns, who was batting in the fourth slot as a defensive replacement in the ninth, went into the at-bat hitting .196. He had not driven in a run all month.

But in came a fastball from Padres reliever Greg Burke, out went a sharp line drive to the right-center field, and home came Nyjer Morgan from second base, giving the Nationals a 3-2 victory and Kearns the biggest hit of his season.

Kearns delivers walk-off win vs. Padres....

San Diego AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Cabrera, E, SS 4 0 1 0 1 0 1 .237
Venable, CF 4 1 1 0 0 1 1 .218
Headley, LF 4 0 0 0 0 1 2 .235
Kouzmanoff, 3B 4 0 1 1 0 0 1 .244
Blanks, RF 4 1 1 1 0 0 1 .191
Salazar, O, 1B 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 .341
Gonzalez, A, 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .246
Rodriguez, L, 2B 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 .200
Alfonzo, C 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 .205
Gaudin, P 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 .037
a-Gwynn, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .289
Gregerson, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Adams, M, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Macias, D, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .188
Burke, G, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 36 2 7 2 1 3 9

a-Flied out for Gaudin in the 8th. b-Flied out for Adams, M in the 10th.

BATTING
2B: Venable (6, Lannan), Kouzmanoff (18, Lannan).
HR: Blanks (3, 9th inning off MacDougal, 0 on, 2 out).
TB: Cabrera, E; Venable 2; Kouzmanoff 2; Blanks 4; Rodriguez, L; Alfonzo 2.
RBI: Kouzmanoff (53), Blanks (8).
2-out RBI: Kouzmanoff; Blanks.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Kouzmanoff; Gaudin; Blanks.
Team RISP: 1-for-6.
Team LOB: 5.

BASERUNNING
SB: Cabrera, E (11, 2nd base off Lannan/Bard, J).
PO: Cabrera, E (1st base by Lannan).

FIELDING
E: Rodriguez, L (5, missed catch).
DP: (Gonzalez, A-Cabrera, E).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, CF-LF 2 1 1 0 2 0 1 .233
Johnson, N, 1B 4 0 0 0 1 0 2 .298
Zimmerman, R, 3B 5 0 0 0 0 3 6 .284
Dunn, A, LF 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 .275
Kearns, RF 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 .201
Willingham, RF 4 1 1 1 0 1 2 .291
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Beimel, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Bard, J, C 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 .262
Gonzalez, Al, SS 4 0 1 0 0 1 1 .296
Hernandez, A, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 .250
Lannan, P 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 .167
a-Morgan, PH-CF 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 .299
Totals 36 3 9 3 3 6 13

a-Flied out for Lannan in the 8th.

BATTING
HR: Willingham (14, 7th inning off Gaudin, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Harris, W; Dunn, A; Kearns; Willingham 4; Bard, J; Gonzalez, Al; Lannan 2; Morgan.
RBI: Willingham (31), Dunn, A (71), Kearns (17).
2-out RBI: Dunn, A; Kearns.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Zimmerman, R; Willingham.
S: Harris, W.
GIDP: Hernandez, A.
Team RISP: 2-for-7.
Team LOB: 8.

BASERUNNING
CS: Harris, W (2, 2nd base by Gaudin/Alfonzo).

FIELDING
Pickoffs: Lannan (Cabrera, E at 1st base).


San Diego IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Gaudin 7.0 5 1 1 2 4 1 4.57
Gregerson 1.0 2 1 0 0 1 0 2.89
Adams, M 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1.06
Burke, G (L, 2-3) 0.2 2 1 1 1 0 0 4.03

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lannan 8.0 5 1 1 1 2 0 3.25
MacDougal (BS, 1) 1.1 2 1 1 0 1 1 4.05
Beimel (W, 1-5) 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.43

IBB: Johnson, N (by Burke, G).
Pitches-strikes: Gaudin 98-61, Gregerson 26-19, Adams, M 16-13, Burke, G 13-6, Lannan 81-59, MacDougal 16-11, Beimel 7-3.
Groundouts-flyouts: Gaudin 8-8, Gregerson 0-2, Adams, M 2-0, Burke, G 1-1, Lannan 11-10, MacDougal 1-2, Beimel 0-2.
Batters faced: Gaudin 26, Gregerson 6, Adams, M 3, Burke, G 5, Lannan 29, MacDougal 6, Beimel 2.
Inherited runners-scored: Beimel 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Chad Fairchild. 1B: John Hirschbeck. 2B: Marty Foster. 3B: Wally Bell.
Weather: 86 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 4 mph, Out to LF.
T: 2:48.
Att: 20,747.
July 26, 2009

Dunn's slam leads Nats' pasting

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals went through a three-hour, 11-minute rain delay at Nationals Park on Saturday night, but it was worth the wait, as they thumped the Padres, 13-1.

Dunn's slam leads Nats' pasting....

San Diego AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Gwynn, CF 4 0 1 0 0 1 0 .291
Cabrera, E, SS 4 1 3 0 0 0 0 .237
Gonzalez, A, 1B 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 .247
Blanks, 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .188
Kouzmanoff, 3B 4 0 1 1 0 1 3 .244
Headley, LF 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 .238
Thatcher, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Alfonzo, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .190
Mujica, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
Macias, D, RF 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 .194
Rodriguez, L, 2B 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 .199
Lobaton, C 4 0 1 0 0 1 1 .176
Stauffer, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .200
Perdomo, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Salazar, O, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .368
Ekstrom, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Venable, LF 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .217
Totals 32 1 6 1 3 8 14

a-Struck out for Perdomo in the 5th. b-Grounded out for Thatcher in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Cabrera, E (6, Martin, J).
TB: Gwynn; Cabrera, E 4; Kouzmanoff; Lobaton.
RBI: Kouzmanoff (52).
2-out RBI: Kouzmanoff.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Kouzmanoff; Stauffer; Headley; Alfonzo.
GIDP: Lobaton.
Team RISP: 1-for-8.
Team LOB: 7.

BASERUNNING
SB: Cabrera, E (10, 2nd base off Clippard/Nieves).

FIELDING
E: Perdomo (1, throw).
DP: (Cabrera, E-Rodriguez, L-Blanks).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 5 2 4 0 0 1 0 .298
Guzman, C, SS 5 4 3 1 0 1 2 .297
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 4 3 3 1 0 1 .288
Dunn, A, LF 3 1 2 5 0 1 1 .275
Hernandez, A, 2B 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 .255
Johnson, N, 1B 4 0 1 2 1 3 2 .302
Willingham, RF 4 0 2 1 0 1 2 .292
Harris, W, LF 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 .230
Belliard, 2B 3 0 0 0 1 2 1 .186
Kensing, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Beimel, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Gonzalez, Al, PH-SS 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .297
Nieves, C 4 0 0 0 0 4 2 .262
Martin, J, P 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 .000
Clippard, P 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 .000
Kearns, RF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .196
Totals 38 13 16 13 4 15 15

a-Grounded into a double play for Beimel in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Willingham (19, Ekstrom), Zimmerman, R (23, Ekstrom).
3B: Morgan (6, Stauffer).
HR: Zimmerman, R (17, 1st inning off Stauffer, 1 on, 1 out), Dunn, A (25, 2nd inning off Perdomo, 3 on, 2 out).
TB: Morgan 6; Guzman, C 3; Zimmerman, R 7; Dunn, A 5; Hernandez, A; Johnson, N; Willingham 3.
RBI: Zimmerman, R 3 (60), Guzman, C (26), Dunn, A 5 (70), Willingham (30), Johnson, N 2 (42), Harris, W (18).
2-out RBI: Guzman, C; Dunn, A 4; Willingham.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Dunn, A; Clippard.
SF: Dunn, A.
GIDP: Gonzalez, Al.
Team RISP: 7-for-15.
Team LOB: 6.

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


San Diego IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Stauffer (L, 0-2) 1.0 3 2 2 0 1 1 3.21
Perdomo 3.0 4 5 5 3 7 1 4.42
Ekstrom 1.2 5 3 3 1 4 0 5.02
Thatcher 1.1 0 0 0 0 3 0 3.86
Mujica 1.0 4 3 3 0 0 0 3.31

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Martin, J 2.0 2 0 0 1 0 0 7.50
Clippard (W, 1-0) 4.0 1 0 0 1 7 0 1.93
Kensing 1.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 10.47
Beimel 1.0 3 1 1 0 1 0 3.49
MacDougal 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.91

Pitches-strikes: Stauffer 17-13, Perdomo 71-43, Ekstrom 49-30, Thatcher 19-14, Mujica 20-16, Martin, J 28-17, Clippard 56-37, Kensing 10-5, Beimel 16-13, MacDougal 8-6.
Groundouts-flyouts: Stauffer 1-1, Perdomo 1-1, Ekstrom 0-1, Thatcher 1-0, Mujica 3-0, Martin, J 5-1, Clippard 0-5, Kensing 2-1, Beimel 2-0, MacDougal 1-2.
Batters faced: Stauffer 6, Perdomo 16, Ekstrom 11, Thatcher 4, Mujica 6, Martin, J 9, Clippard 14, Kensing 3, Beimel 6, MacDougal 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Thatcher 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Wally Bell. 1B: Chad Fairchild. 2B: John Hirschbeck. 3B: Marty Foster.
Weather: 87 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 14 mph, Out to RF.
T: 2:41 (3:11 delay).
Att: 21,834.
July 25, 2009

Pair of homers not enough for Nationals

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals didn't get the pitching, defense or clutch hitting needed to win a ballgame, as they lost to the Padres, 6-2, at Nationals Park on Friday night.

Pair of homers not enough for Nationals....

San Diego AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Gwynn, CF 5 2 2 0 0 1 1 .291
Cabrera, E, SS 2 1 0 0 1 1 0 .220
Gonzalez, A, 1B 3 1 1 1 1 0 0 .249
Kouzmanoff, 3B 5 1 2 1 0 1 1 .244
Headley, LF 4 0 2 1 0 0 2 .240
Blanks, RF 3 0 0 0 1 3 4 .190
Rodriguez, L, 2B 4 1 2 3 0 0 3 .203
Alfonzo, C 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 .193
Latos, P 3 0 0 0 0 1 3 .000
Gregerson, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Salazar, O, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .378
Adams, M, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Burke, G, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 34 6 10 6 3 7 16

a-Grounded out for Gregerson in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Headley (15, Mock), Alfonzo (2, Mock), Kouzmanoff (17, Bergmann).
HR: Rodriguez, L (2, 4th inning off Mock, 0 on, 2 out).
TB: Gwynn 2; Gonzalez, A; Kouzmanoff 3; Headley 3; Rodriguez, L 5; Alfonzo 2.
RBI: Gonzalez, A (55), Headley (36), Rodriguez, L 3 (12), Kouzmanoff (51).
2-out RBI: Headley; Rodriguez, L.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Blanks; Gwynn; Latos; Rodriguez, L 2.
S: Cabrera, E 2.
SF: Gonzalez, A.
Team RISP: 4-for-13.
Team LOB: 7.

BASERUNNING
SB: Cabrera, E (9, 2nd base off Mock/Bard, J).
CS: Gwynn (4, 2nd base by Mock/Bard, J).
PO: Cabrera, E (1st base by Mock).

FIELDING
DP: 2 (Alfonzo-Cabrera, E, Rodriguez, L-Cabrera, E-Gonzalez, A).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, CF 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 .231
Guzman, C, SS 4 1 2 1 0 1 3 .293
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 1 2 1 0 1 0 .283
Dunn, A, LF 3 0 0 0 1 1 2 .272
Johnson, N, 1B 3 0 1 0 1 1 1 .302
Willingham, RF 4 0 0 0 0 1 3 .288
Bard, J, C 4 0 1 0 0 1 0 .262
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .299
Mock, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Kearns, PH 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .198
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Kensing, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 31 2 6 2 3 9 10

a-Walked for Villone in the 7th.

BATTING
HR: Guzman, C (4, 1st inning off Latos, 0 on, 1 out), Zimmerman, R (16, 6th inning off Latos, 0 on, 2 out).
TB: Guzman, C 5; Zimmerman, R 5; Johnson, N; Bard, J.
RBI: Guzman, C (25), Zimmerman, R (57).
2-out RBI: Zimmerman, R.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Willingham; Guzman, C 2.
GIDP: Dunn, A.
Team RISP: 0-for-3.
Team LOB: 6.

BASERUNNING
CS: Johnson, N (2, 2nd base by Latos/Alfonzo).

FIELDING
E: Mock (1, throw), Dunn, A (12, fielding), Bard, J (4, fielding), Bergmann (2, throw).
PB: Bard, J (3).
Pickoffs: Mock (Cabrera, E at 1st base).


San Diego IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Latos (W, 1-1) 5.2 5 2 2 2 5 2 3.72
Gregerson (H, 8) 1.1 1 0 0 1 1 0 2.95
Adams, M 1.0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1.13
Burke, G 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.81

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Mock (L, 0-4) 5.1 9 5 3 1 5 1 7.06
Bergmann 1.0 1 1 0 1 0 0 5.66
Villone 0.2 0 0 0 1 0 0 4.18
Burnett, S 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2.59
Kensing 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 11.15

IBB: Gonzalez, A (by Bergmann).
HBP: Harris, W (by Gregerson).
Pitches-strikes: Latos 94-58, Gregerson 24-15, Adams, M 18-13, Burke, G 11-7, Mock 90-56, Bergmann 18-10, Villone 15-6, Burnett, S 8-5, Kensing 13-9.
Groundouts-flyouts: Latos 6-5, Gregerson 0-3, Adams, M 0-0, Burke, G 2-1, Mock 5-4, Bergmann 2-1, Villone 0-2, Burnett, S 1-1, Kensing 0-2.
Batters faced: Latos 22, Gregerson 7, Adams, M 3, Burke, G 3, Mock 25, Bergmann 6, Villone 3, Burnett, S 3, Kensing 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Gregerson 1-0, Bergmann 2-0, Villone 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Marty Foster. 1B: Wally Bell. 2B: Chad Fairchild. 3B: John Hirschbeck.
Weather: 86 degrees, clear.
Wind: 5 mph, Out to LF.
T: 2:56.
Att: 23,506.
July 24, 2009

Nationals marred by delays in loss

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- On May 3 of this year, the game between the Nationals and Cardinals was postponed because of rain. The game was made up on Thursday night at Nationals Park, but it lasted just six innings, with St. Louis defeating Washington, 4-1.

There were two rain delays that totaled two hours and 46 minutes, and the game was called during the second delay.

Nationals marred by delays in loss....

St. Louis AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Schumaker, 2B 3 1 2 1 1 0 0 .307
Rasmus, CF 3 0 0 0 0 0 5 .262
DeRosa, 1B 3 0 0 1 0 1 1 .261
Ludwick, RF 2 1 1 0 1 1 0 .273
Ankiel, LF 3 1 1 1 0 2 2 .219
Molina, Y, C 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 .288
Thurston, 3B 3 0 1 1 0 2 0 .231
Ryan, Br, SS 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 .275
Wainwright, P 3 0 0 0 0 1 3 .143
Totals 25 4 6 4 3 7 12

BATTING
2B: Schumaker 2 (23, Balester, Balester), Thurston (15, Clippard).
HR: Ankiel (6, 2nd inning off Balester, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Schumaker 4; Ludwick; Ankiel 4; Molina, Y; Thurston 2.
RBI: DeRosa (54), Ankiel (23), Thurston (24), Schumaker (24).
2-out RBI: Schumaker.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: DeRosa; Rasmus 2.
Team RISP: 1-for-7.
Team LOB: 5.

FIELDING
DP: (Thurston-Schumaker-DeRosa).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 .291
Guzman, C, SS 3 0 1 0 0 2 2 .290
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 0 0 0 0 0 4 .280
Dunn, A, LF 3 1 3 0 0 0 0 .274
Johnson, N, 1B 3 0 0 0 0 1 3 .302
Willingham, RF 2 0 0 0 1 2 2 .294
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 3 0 1 1 0 0 2 .308
Bard, J, C 3 0 1 0 0 1 1 .262
Balester, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Hernandez, A, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .251
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 25 1 8 1 1 7 15

a-Struck out for Clippard in the 5th.

BATTING
2B: Dunn, A (19, Wainwright), Gonzalez, Al (7, Wainwright).
TB: Morgan 2; Guzman, C; Dunn, A 4; Gonzalez, Al 2; Bard, J.
RBI: Gonzalez, Al (17).
2-out RBI: Gonzalez, Al.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Zimmerman, R 2; Bard, J.
GIDP: Johnson, N.
Team RISP: 1-for-7.
Team LOB: 7.

FIELDING
E: Dunn, A (11, fielding).


St. Louis IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Wainwright (W, 11-6) 6.0 8 1 1 1 7 0 2.95

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Balester (L, 0-1) 3.0 3 3 2 1 2 1 6.00
Clippard 2.0 3 1 1 2 3 0 2.45
Villone 1.1 0 0 0 0 2 0 4.28

Balester pitched to 1 batter in the 4th.

IBB: Ryan, Br (by Clippard).
Pitches-strikes: Wainwright 94-61, Balester 54-37, Clippard 36-21, Villone 20-12.
Groundouts-flyouts: Wainwright 8-3, Balester 4-3, Clippard 1-2, Villone 1-1.
Batters faced: Wainwright 26, Balester 13, Clippard 11, Villone 4.
Inherited runners-scored: Clippard 1-1.
Umpires: HP: Brian Knight. 1B: Hunter Wendelstedt. 2B: Doug Eddings. 3B: Dana DeMuth.
Weather: 76 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 5 mph, R to L.
T: 1:49 (2:46 delay).
Att: 25,359.
July 23, 2009

Stammen stakes the Nats to series win

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- Right-hander Craig Stammen put up his fourth consecutive quality start, and it helped the Nationals defeat the Mets, 3-1, at Nationals Park on Wednesday night.

Stammen stakes the Nats to series win....

NY Mets AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Pagan, CF 3 1 1 0 1 0 0 .317
Castillo, L, 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .289
Tatis, 2B 3 0 1 0 0 1 2 .242
Murphy, Dn, 1B 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 .241
Wright, D, 3B 4 0 1 0 0 1 2 .316
Francoeur, RF 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .258
Sullivan, LF 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000
Berroa, SS 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 .103
Schneider, C 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .208
Pelfrey, P 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 .125
a-Reed, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .257
Parnell, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Feliciano, P, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Green, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 31 1 4 0 2 5 9

a-Doubled for Pelfrey in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Tatis (10, Stammen), Reed (5, Stammen).
3B: Pagan (3, Stammen).
TB: Pagan 3; Tatis 2; Wright, D; Reed 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Berroa; Wright, D; Murphy, Dn.
Team RISP: 0-for-4.
Team LOB: 5.

FIELDING
E: Castillo, L (7, missed catch).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 .287
Guzman, C, SS 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .290
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 .283
Dunn, A, LF 4 1 1 0 0 1 1 .267
Kearns, RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .198
Johnson, N, 1B 3 1 1 0 1 0 1 .305
Willingham, RF 4 1 4 2 0 0 0 .297
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Belliard, 2B 3 0 0 1 0 1 2 .191
Bard, J, C 2 0 0 0 1 1 2 .261
Stammen, P 3 0 0 0 0 1 4 .200
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Beimel, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Harris, W, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .235
Totals 31 3 8 3 2 4 10

BATTING
2B: Willingham 2 (18, Pelfrey, Green, S), Dunn, A (18, Pelfrey).
HR: Willingham (13, 6th inning off Pelfrey, 1 on, 1 out).
TB: Morgan; Zimmerman, R; Dunn, A 2; Johnson, N; Willingham 9.
RBI: Belliard (9), Willingham 2 (29).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Stammen 2; Belliard 2.
SF: Belliard.
Team RISP: 1-for-6.
Team LOB: 7.

BASERUNNING
CS: Morgan (14, 2nd base by Pelfrey/Schneider).

FIELDING
E: Guzman, C (13, throw).


NY Mets IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Pelfrey (L, 7-6) 7.0 6 3 3 2 2 1 4.99
Parnell 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.10
Feliciano, P 0.1 1 0 0 0 1 0 2.92
Green, S 0.1 1 0 0 0 1 0 5.23

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Stammen (W, 3-5) 7.1 4 1 1 2 5 0 4.14
Bergmann (H, 2) 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5.95
Beimel (H, 10) 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.35
MacDougal (S, 6) 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.07

IBB: Bard, J (by Pelfrey).
Pitches-strikes: Pelfrey 111-67, Parnell 2-1, Feliciano, P 5-4, Green, S 6-4, Stammen 95-62, Bergmann 4-2, Beimel 3-2, MacDougal 12-7.
Groundouts-flyouts: Pelfrey 11-7, Parnell 1-0, Feliciano, P 0-0, Green, S 0-0, Stammen 11-6, Bergmann 0-1, Beimel 0-1, MacDougal 3-0.
Batters faced: Pelfrey 29, Parnell 1, Feliciano, P 2, Green, S 2, Stammen 28, Bergmann 1, Beimel 1, MacDougal 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Green, S 1-0, Bergmann 2-0, Beimel 2-0.
EjectionsNew York Mets second baseman Luis Castillo ejected by 2B umpire Hunter Wendelstedt. (2nd).
Umpires: HP: Dana DeMuth. 1B: Brian Knight. 2B: Hunter Wendelstedt. 3B: Doug Eddings.
Weather: 85 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 10 mph, Out to LF.
T: 2:20.
Att: 23,583.
July 22, 2009

Lannan hurls first career shutout over Mets

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- Call John Lannan the stopper. On Tuesday night, he helped the Nationals break their six-game losing streak by pitching a complete-game shutout in a 4-0 victory over the Mets at Nationals Park.

Lannan joins Pedro Astacio (Aug. 15, 2006) and John Patterson (Aug. 4, 2005) as the only Nationals hurlers to hold opponents scoreless in a complete-game win.

Lannan hurls first career shutout over Mets....


NY Mets AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Pagan, CF 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 .316
Castillo, L, 2B 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 .290
Wright, D, 3B 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 .317
Francoeur, RF 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 .261
Tatis, LF 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .240
Murphy, Dn, 1B 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 .243
Santos, O, C 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 .253
Cora, SS 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .242
Perez, O, P 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 .333
Stokes, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Berroa, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .115
Parnell, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 32 0 7 0 0 1 8

a-Struck out for Stokes in the 8th.

BATTING
TB: Pagan; Castillo, L; Wright, D; Francoeur 2; Murphy, Dn; Perez, O.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Wright, D.
GIDP: Castillo, L; Tatis.
Team RISP: 0-for-1.
Team LOB: 5.

FIELDING
PB: Santos, O (2).
Pickoffs: Perez, O (Morgan at 1st base).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 2 1 0 0 1 1 1 .288
Guzman, C, SS 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .293
Zimmerman, R, 3B 2 2 1 0 2 0 0 .283
Dunn, A, 1B 4 1 2 1 0 1 1 .268
Johnson, N, 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .305
Willingham, LF 1 0 0 1 1 0 2 .283
Harris, W, LF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .235
Kearns, RF 3 0 0 0 1 1 2 .198
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 3 0 0 1 0 0 1 .308
Nieves, C 2 0 1 1 1 0 1 .271
Lannan, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 .118
Totals 24 4 4 4 6 4 11

BATTING
TB: Zimmerman, R; Dunn, A 2; Nieves.
RBI: Gonzalez, Al (16), Nieves (14), Dunn, A (65), Willingham (27).
2-out RBI: Nieves.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Lannan; Morgan.
S: Lannan.
SF: Gonzalez, Al; Willingham.
Team RISP: 2-for-5.
Team LOB: 6.

BASERUNNING
SB: Morgan (29, 2nd base off Perez, O/Santos, O).
CS: Morgan (13, 2nd base by Perez, O/Santos, O).
PO: Morgan (1st base by Perez, O).

FIELDING
DP: 2 (Gonzalez, Al-Guzman, C-Dunn, A, Gonzalez, Al-Dunn, A).


NY Mets IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Perez, O (L, 2-3) 6.0 4 4 4 6 4 0 7.68
Stokes 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.66
Parnell 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.14

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lannan (W, 7-7) 9.0 7 0 0 0 1 0 3.38

HBP: Morgan (by Perez, O).
Pitches-strikes: Perez, O 103-57, Stokes 8-6, Parnell 15-9, Lannan 106-80.
Groundouts-flyouts: Perez, O 7-6, Stokes 2-1, Parnell 1-2, Lannan 17-9.
Batters faced: Perez, O 28, Stokes 3, Parnell 3, Lannan 32.
Umpires: HP: Doug Eddings. 1B: Dana DeMuth. 2B: Brian Knight. 3B: Hunter Wendelstedt.
Weather: 81 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 3 mph, In from RF.
T: 2:09.
Att: 23,414.
July 21, 2009

Olsen finished for the season

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- Left-hander Scott Olsen visited noted orthopedist Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala., on Monday, and learned that he will be out for the rest of the season because of a small tear in his left labrum.

Olsen, who returned to Nationals Park at 9:50 p.m. ET, will have surgery on Thursday morning at the Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Wiemi Douoguih, the team's medical director, will perform the procedure.

Olsen finished for the season....

Martin's debut with Nats a night to forget

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- After eight-plus seasons in the Minor Leagues, right-hander J.D. Martin made his Major League debut on Monday night, and it was a rough debut, to say the least, as the Nationals lost to the Mets, 6-2, at Nationals Park.

Martin's debut with Nats a night to forget....

NY Mets AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Pagan, CF 4 2 2 1 0 1 0 .320
Castillo, L, 2B 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 .291
Murphy, Dn, 1B 4 1 2 2 0 1 0 .242
Wright, D, 3B 4 0 0 0 0 2 2 .318
Francoeur, RF 4 1 3 2 0 0 0 .258
Reed, LF 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .250
Cora, SS 4 1 1 0 0 1 0 .245
Schneider, C 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 .215
Hernandez, L, P 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 .125
Feliciano, P, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Green, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Rodriguez, F, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 34 6 9 6 0 7 6

BATTING
2B: Murphy, Dn (13, Martin, J), Francoeur (14, Martin, J).
HR: Francoeur (6, 9th inning off Kensing, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Pagan 2; Castillo, L; Murphy, Dn 3; Francoeur 7; Cora.
RBI: Murphy, Dn 2 (31), Francoeur 2 (42), Pagan (5), Castillo, L (20).
2-out RBI: Francoeur; Pagan; Castillo, L; Murphy, Dn.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Reed.
S: Castillo, L.
GIDP: Reed.
Team RISP: 5-for-8.
Team LOB: 2.

FIELDING
E: Murphy, Dn (8, throw).
DP: 2 (Murphy, Dn-Cora-Feliciano, P, Castillo, L-Cora-Murphy, Dn).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .289
Belliard, 2B 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 .196
Johnson, N, 1B 4 0 1 0 0 1 0 .305
Dunn, A, LF 4 1 1 0 0 0 4 .265
Guzman, C, SS 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .297
Kearns, RF 3 1 1 0 1 0 0 .201
Harris, W, 3B 3 0 0 0 1 0 3 .237
Bard, J, C 4 0 2 2 0 2 0 .265
Martin, J, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .000
a-Gonzalez, Al, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .315
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Hernandez, A, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .252
Kensing, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 32 2 6 2 3 4 12

a-Grounded out for Martin, J in the 4th. b-Struck out for Clippard in the 7th.

BATTING
2B: Bard, J 2 (12, Hernandez, L, Hernandez, L).
TB: Belliard; Johnson, N; Dunn, A; Kearns; Bard, J 4.
RBI: Bard, J 2 (19).
2-out RBI: Bard, J 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Martin, J 2; Gonzalez, Al; Guzman, C.
GIDP: Dunn, A 2.
Team RISP: 2-for-8.
Team LOB: 6.

FIELDING
DP: (Belliard-Guzman, C-Johnson, N).


NY Mets IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hernandez, L (W, 6-5) 7.0 5 2 2 2 3 0 4.93
Feliciano, P (H, 17) 0.2 1 0 0 1 0 0 2.95
Green, S (H, 11) 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5.27
Rodriguez, F 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1.81

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Martin, J (L, 0-1) 4.0 8 5 5 0 1 0 11.25
Clippard 3.0 0 0 0 0 5 0 2.13
Kensing 2.0 1 1 1 0 1 1 11.93

Pitches-strikes: Hernandez, L 97-57, Feliciano, P 9-5, Green, S 4-3, Rodriguez, F 12-6, Martin, J 74-51, Clippard 28-21, Kensing 18-14.
Groundouts-flyouts: Hernandez, L 12-6, Feliciano, P 2-0, Green, S 0-1, Rodriguez, F 2-0, Martin, J 9-2, Clippard 2-2, Kensing 4-1.
Batters faced: Hernandez, L 28, Feliciano, P 3, Green, S 1, Rodriguez, F 3, Martin, J 19, Clippard 9, Kensing 7.
Inherited runners-scored: Green, S 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Hunter Wendelstedt. 1B: Doug Eddings. 2B: Dana DeMuth. 3B: Brian Knight.
Weather: 77 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 4 mph, In from CF.
T: 2:16.
Att: 19,169.
July 20, 2009

'D' does Mock no favors in Nats' defeat

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals' problems continued on Sunday as they lost to the Cubs, 11-3, at Nationals Park, sending Washington to its 10th loss its past 11 games.

'D' does Mock no favors in Nats' defeat....

Chi Cubs AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Fukudome, CF-RF 4 1 2 1 2 0 1 .262
Theriot, SS 3 1 1 1 0 0 2 .295
a-Blanco, A, PH-SS 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 .217
Lee, D, 1B 4 1 1 1 0 1 2 .284
b-Johnson, Re, PH-CF 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .258
Hoffpauir, M, RF-1B 5 2 3 0 0 0 2 .248
Fox, J, 3B-LF 5 2 3 4 0 1 1 .326
Soriano, A, LF 3 1 2 2 1 0 2 .238
Baker, Je, 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .167
Fontenot, 2B 5 1 3 1 0 1 2 .243
Hill, K, C 4 1 0 0 1 2 5 .212
Hart, K, P 3 1 1 1 0 1 3 .250
Samardzija, P 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Stevens, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 41 11 16 11 5 7 22

a-Grounded out for Theriot in the 7th. b-Walked for Lee, D in the 7th.

BATTING
2B: Fukudome (19, Mock), Soriano, A (20, Mock), Fontenot (13, Mock), Fox, J (8, Burnett, S).
HR: Soriano, A (16, 4th inning off Mock, 1 on, 1 out), Fox, J (5, 6th inning off Villone, 2 on, 1 out).
TB: Fukudome 3; Theriot; Lee, D; Hoffpauir, M 3; Fox, J 7; Soriano, A 6; Fontenot 4; Hart, K.
RBI: Fontenot (30), Soriano, A 2 (38), Hart, K (1), Fukudome (28), Theriot (35), Lee, D (59), Fox, J 4 (19).
2-out RBI: Lee, D; Fox, J.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Hart, K 2; Soriano, A; Fukudome; Hoffpauir, M.
SF: Theriot.
GIDP: Theriot.
Team RISP: 6-for-14.
Team LOB: 9.

FIELDING
DP: (Theriot-Fontenot-Lee, D).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 4 1 2 0 0 1 4 .293
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Hernandez, A, LF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .254
Johnson, N, 1B 2 0 0 0 2 1 3 .305
Harris, W, 2B 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .241
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 0 0 1 0 0 2 .282
Dunn, A, LF 4 1 2 1 0 0 1 .265
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Willingham, RF 2 1 0 0 2 1 2 .284
Bard, J, C 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 .258
Belliard, 2B-1B 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 .193
Gonzalez, Al, SS 3 0 0 1 0 0 1 .317
Mock, P 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .000
Tavarez, J, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Guzman, C, PH 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .301
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Kearns, PH-CF 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 .199
Totals 31 3 7 3 6 4 17

a-Walked for Tavarez, J in the 4th. b-Singled for Villone in the 6th.

BATTING
HR: Dunn, A (24, 7th inning off Samardzija, 0 on, 2 out).
TB: Morgan 2; Dunn, A 5; Bard, J; Belliard; Kearns.
RBI: Gonzalez, Al (15), Zimmerman, R (56), Dunn, A (64).
2-out RBI: Dunn, A.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Johnson, N 2; Zimmerman, R.
SF: Gonzalez, Al; Zimmerman, R.
GIDP: Willingham.
Team RISP: 0-for-5.
Team LOB: 9.

BASERUNNING
SB: Morgan 2 (28, 2nd base off Hart, K/Hill, K, 3rd base off Hart, K/Hill, K).
CS: Morgan (12, 2nd base by Hart, K/Hill, K).

FIELDING
E: Gonzalez, Al (9, fielding), Morgan (2, throw).
DP: 2 (Zimmerman, R-Belliard-Johnson, N, Zimmerman, R-Johnson, N).


Chi Cubs IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hart, K (W, 1-1) 5.0 5 2 2 5 1 0 2.30
Samardzija 3.0 2 1 1 0 3 1 4.38
Stevens 1.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.00

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Mock (L, 0-3) 3.1 8 7 4 2 3 1 7.71
Tavarez, J 0.2 3 1 1 0 0 0 4.89
Villone 2.0 4 3 3 1 1 1 4.50
Clippard 1.0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2.79
Burnett, S 1.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 2.66
MacDougal 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4.24

WP: Mock 2.
Pitches-strikes: Hart, K 83-46, Samardzija 41-29, Stevens 13-5, Mock 63-38, Tavarez, J 19-13, Villone 46-29, Clippard 20-12, Burnett, S 18-10, MacDougal 11-7.
Groundouts-flyouts: Hart, K 5-8, Samardzija 3-3, Stevens 1-2, Mock 4-2, Tavarez, J 0-2, Villone 3-2, Clippard 2-1, Burnett, S 1-0, MacDougal 2-0.
Batters faced: Hart, K 24, Samardzija 11, Stevens 4, Mock 19, Tavarez, J 5, Villone 11, Clippard 5, Burnett, S 4, MacDougal 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Tavarez, J 2-2.
Umpires: HP: Mike Estabrook. 1B: Paul Emmel. 2B: Gary Darling. 3B: D.J. Reyburn.
Weather: 80 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 5 mph, R to L.
T: 3:05.
Att: 34,574.
July 19, 2009

Nats strike early but can't hold lead

By Mark Selig / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- At a press conference earlier this week, interim manager Jim Riggleman mentioned that opponents frequently approach him and ask how the Nationals lose so many games, given their personnel.

For the first half of Saturday's 6-5 loss against the Cubs, the Nationals certainly did not resemble a club that entered the game 37 games under .500.

Nats strike early but can't hold lead....

Chi Cubs AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Fukudome, CF-RF 4 1 2 0 1 0 0 .258
Theriot, SS 5 0 1 2 0 1 2 .294
Lee, D, 1B 5 1 1 0 0 2 2 .285
Ramirez, A, 3B 4 1 1 0 0 0 2 .317
Bradley, RF 4 0 1 0 0 3 3 .239
Johnson, Re, CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .258
Soriano, A, LF 4 1 1 3 0 3 2 .234
Heilman, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Gregg, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Fontenot, 2B 4 1 2 1 0 0 1 .236
Hill, K, C 4 1 2 0 0 1 1 .220
Wells, R, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .167
a-Baker, Je, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .171
Guzman, A, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Marshall, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .231
Marmol, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Fuld, PH-LF 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .368
Totals 37 6 11 6 1 10 15

a-Grounded out for Wells, R in the 6th. b-Lined out for Marmol in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Hill, K (4, Zimmermann, J), Lee, D (16, Zimmermann, J).
3B: Theriot (3, Zimmermann, J), Fukudome (4, Bergmann).
HR: Soriano, A (15, 6th inning off Zimmermann, J, 2 on, 1 out), Fontenot (7, 8th inning off Bergmann, 0 on, 2 out).
TB: Fukudome 4; Theriot 3; Lee, D 2; Ramirez, A; Bradley; Soriano, A 4; Fontenot 5; Hill, K 3.
RBI: Theriot 2 (34), Soriano, A 3 (36), Fontenot (29).
2-out RBI: Fontenot.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Ramirez, A.
S: Wells, R.
Team RISP: 2-for-8.
Team LOB: 6.

BASERUNNING
CS: Bradley (1, 2nd base by Bergmann/Nieves).

FIELDING
E: Bradley (2, fielding).
Pickoffs: Hill, K (Johnson, N at 1st base).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 5 2 3 1 0 0 2 .290
Johnson, N, 1B 4 1 3 1 1 0 0 .307
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 0 1 2 0 0 1 .285
Dunn, A, LF 2 0 1 1 3 1 0 .262
Willingham, RF 3 0 0 0 0 0 4 .287
Beimel, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Harris, W, 2B-RF 5 0 0 0 0 0 6 .241
Gonzalez, Al, SS 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 .325
Nieves, C 5 1 2 0 0 0 2 .267
Zimmermann, J, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .148
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Kearns, PH 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .195
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Belliard, PH-2B 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 .190
Totals 33 5 10 5 6 1 20

a-Walked for Burnett, S in the 6th. b-Walked for Bergmann in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Morgan (10, Wells, R), Dunn, A (17, Wells, R), Nieves (6, Guzman, A).
TB: Morgan 4; Johnson, N 3; Zimmerman, R; Dunn, A 2; Nieves 3.
RBI: Zimmerman, R 2 (55), Dunn, A (63), Morgan (30), Johnson, N (40).
2-out RBI: Morgan; Johnson, N.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Harris, W; Nieves; Morgan; Gonzalez, Al 2; Willingham 2.
S: Zimmermann, J.
SF: Zimmerman, R 2.
Team RISP: 4-for-13.
Team LOB: 12.

BASERUNNING
SB: Johnson, N (2, 2nd base off Wells, R/Hill, K).
PO: Johnson, N (1st base by Hill, K).

FIELDING
E: Harris, W (3, fielding).
DP: (Nieves-Harris, W).


Chi Cubs IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Wells, R (W, 5-4) 5.0 7 4 4 1 1 0 3.00
Guzman, A (H, 8) 0.2 1 0 0 1 0 0 2.48
Marshall (H, 6) 0.2 1 0 0 1 0 0 3.88
Marmol (H, 21) 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.45
Heilman (H, 7) 0.1 1 1 1 2 0 0 4.40
Gregg (S, 18) 1.2 0 0 0 1 0 0 3.25

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Zimmermann, J (L, 3-5) 5.1 6 5 4 1 8 1 4.63
Burnett, S 0.2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2.72
Bergmann 2.0 4 1 1 0 2 1 6.05
Beimel 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.38

HBP: Willingham (by Wells, R), Willingham (by Marmol).
Pitches-strikes: Wells, R 85-53, Guzman, A 22-15, Marshall 20-11, Marmol 14-6, Heilman 18-10, Gregg 29-17, Zimmermann, J 100-74, Burnett, S 8-6, Bergmann 37-25, Beimel 13-9.
Groundouts-flyouts: Wells, R 5-8, Guzman, A 0-2, Marshall 2-0, Marmol 2-0, Heilman 0-1, Gregg 2-3, Zimmermann, J 5-3, Burnett, S 2-0, Bergmann 1-2, Beimel 3-0.
Batters faced: Wells, R 23, Guzman, A 4, Marshall 4, Marmol 3, Heilman 4, Gregg 6, Zimmermann, J 24, Burnett, S 3, Bergmann 9, Beimel 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Marshall 2-0, Marmol 2-0, Gregg 3-1.
Umpires: HP: D.J. Reyburn. 1B: Mike Estabrook. 2B: Paul Emmel. 3B: Gary Darling.
Weather: 80 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 7 mph, L to R.
T: 3:15.
Att: 36,014.
July 18, 2009

Nationals let one get away

By Mark Selig / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- To the Nationals, Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano was like an eight-foot bass they almost caught while fishing at the lake.

After their work on Friday night, the Nationals discussed Zambrano's greatness and how close they were to catching him early.

But like the many hackneyed fishing stories people come home with, this one ended without triumph. They let him off the hook. And because of that, the Nationals lost, 3-1, despite another solid outing from rookie starter Craig Stammen.

Nationals let one get away....

Chi Cubs AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Fukudome, CF 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 .255
Theriot, SS 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 .296
Lee, D, 1B 4 0 1 0 0 1 2 .286
Ramirez, A, 3B 4 1 1 1 0 0 4 .320
Bradley, RF 3 1 1 0 1 0 2 .239
Hoffpauir, M, LF 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 .237
Blanco, A, 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .222
Fontenot, 2B 3 1 1 0 0 0 2 .232
b-Johnson, Re, PH-LF 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .258
Hill, K, C 4 0 0 0 0 2 2 .208
Zambrano, C, P 2 0 1 2 0 0 0 .238
Heilman, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Fuld, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .389
Marshall, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .231
Marmol, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Gregg, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 32 3 7 3 2 4 14

a-Grounded out for Heilman in the 7th. b-Struck out for Fontenot in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Fukudome (18, Stammen), Fontenot (12, Stammen), Zambrano, C (2, Stammen).
HR: Ramirez, A (5, 3rd inning off Stammen, 0 on, 2 out).
TB: Fukudome 3; Lee, D; Ramirez, A 4; Bradley; Fontenot 2; Zambrano, C 2.
RBI: Zambrano, C 2 (7), Ramirez, A (18).
2-out RBI: Zambrano, C 2; Ramirez, A.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Fukudome; Fontenot.
GIDP: Ramirez, A; Bradley.
Team RISP: 1-for-9.
Team LOB: 5.

BASERUNNING
CS: Fukudome (7, 2nd base by Stammen/Bard, J).

FIELDING
E: Theriot (10, fielding).
DP: (Hill, K-Ramirez, A).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 5 0 3 0 0 1 1 .286
Johnson, N, 1B 3 1 1 0 1 0 4 .302
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 0 0 0 0 2 5 .285
Dunn, A, LF 3 0 0 0 1 2 0 .260
Willingham, RF 4 0 0 0 0 2 0 .291
Harris, W, 2B 3 0 0 1 1 1 0 .248
Bard, J, C 4 0 0 0 0 2 3 .258
Gonzalez, Al, SS 4 0 1 0 0 1 0 .339
Stammen, P 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 .235
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Kearns, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .195
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Beimel, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Belliard, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .190
Totals 33 1 6 1 4 12 14

a-Struck out for Clippard in the 7th. b-Singled for Beimel in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Johnson, N (16, Marshall).
TB: Morgan 3; Johnson, N 2; Gonzalez, Al; Belliard.
RBI: Harris, W (17).
2-out RBI: Harris, W.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Bard, J 2; Zimmerman, R 3; Johnson, N; Morgan.
Team RISP: 0-for-8.
Team LOB: 9.

BASERUNNING
SB: Morgan (26, 2nd base off Zambrano, C/Hill, K).
CS: Morgan (11, 3rd base by Zambrano, C/Hill, K).

FIELDING
E: Gonzalez, Al (8, fielding).
DP: 2 (Gonzalez, Al-Harris, W-Johnson, N, Harris, W-Johnson, N).


Chi Cubs IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Zambrano, C (W, 6-4) 5.0 4 1 0 4 6 0 3.36
Heilman (H, 6) 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 4.22
Marshall (H, 5) 1.1 1 0 0 0 1 0 3.92
Marmol (H, 20) 0.2 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.50
Gregg (S, 17) 1.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 3.38

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Stammen (L, 2-5) 6.0 6 3 3 1 2 1 4.46
Clippard 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.12
MacDougal 1.0 1 0 0 1 0 0 4.43
Beimel 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.47

IBB: Dunn, A (by Zambrano, C).
HBP: Hoffpauir, M (by Stammen).
Pitches-strikes: Zambrano, C 113-64, Heilman 16-10, Marshall 12-11, Marmol 10-7, Gregg 17-12, Stammen 96-59, Clippard 19-14, MacDougal 16-10, Beimel 11-8.
Groundouts-flyouts: Zambrano, C 4-4, Heilman 0-1, Marshall 2-1, Marmol 0-1, Gregg 0-1, Stammen 11-4, Clippard 1-1, MacDougal 2-1, Beimel 1-1.
Batters faced: Zambrano, C 23, Heilman 3, Marshall 5, Marmol 2, Gregg 4, Stammen 25, Clippard 3, MacDougal 4, Beimel 3.
Umpires: HP: Gary Darling. 1B: D.J. Reyburn. 2B: Mike Estabrook. 3B: Paul Emmel.
Weather: 75 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 8 mph, L to R.
T: 2:39.
Att: 27,581.
July 17, 2009

Nats drop Riggleman's first game at helm

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- Jim Riggleman managed his first game for the Nationals on Thursday night, and it wasn't pretty, as they lost to the Cubs, 6-2.

Nats drop Riggleman's first game at helm....


Chi Cubs AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Johnson, Re, CF 5 0 2 1 0 1 3 .260
Theriot, SS 4 0 1 2 0 1 2 .299
Bradley, RF 5 0 0 0 0 1 2 .237
Lee, D, 1B 4 1 3 1 0 0 0 .287
Ramirez, A, 3B 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 .323
Soriano, A, LF 3 1 1 0 1 1 1 .234
Fontenot, 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .230
Baker, Je, 2B 3 1 1 0 0 0 2 .175
Guzman, A, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Marmol, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Fuld, PH-LF 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 .412
Hill, K, C 3 2 1 1 0 0 0 .217
Harden, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .292
a-Hoffpauir, M, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .242
Blanco, A, 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .222
c-Fox, J, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .309
Gregg, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 34 6 10 5 2 4 14

a-Grounded out for Harden in the 7th. b-Singled for Marmol in the 9th. c-Reached on a fielder's choice for Blanco, A in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Theriot (17, Lannan), Lee, D (15, Lannan).
HR: Lee, D (18, 6th inning off Lannan, 0 on, 1 out).
TB: Johnson, Re 2; Theriot 2; Lee, D 7; Soriano, A; Baker, Je; Fuld; Hill, K.
RBI: Theriot 2 (32), Lee, D (58), Johnson, Re (17), Hill, K (9).
2-out RBI: Theriot; Johnson, Re.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Bradley 2; Baker, Je; Theriot.
S: Harden; Hill, K.
SF: Theriot.
GIDP: Ramirez, A.
Team RISP: 4-for-13.
Team LOB: 6.

FIELDING
E: Hill, K (2, throw).
Pickoffs: Marmol (Morgan at 1st base).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 3 1 1 0 1 0 1 .281
Johnson, N, 1B 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 .301
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 1 1 1 0 2 0 .288
Dunn, A, LF 3 0 0 0 1 3 0 .263
Willingham, RF 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .297
Guzman, C, SS 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 .301
Bard, J, C 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 .266
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 .342
Lannan, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 3 .125
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Belliard, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .183
Tavarez, J, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 30 2 4 2 2 9 6

a-Struck out for Bergmann in the 8th.

BATTING
3B: Gonzalez, Al (2, Harden).
HR: Zimmerman, R (15, 9th inning off Gregg, 0 on, 1 out).
TB: Morgan; Zimmerman, R 4; Gonzalez, Al 4.
RBI: Johnson, N (39), Zimmerman, R (53).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Morgan; Lannan.
Team RISP: 0-for-4.
Team LOB: 4.

BASERUNNING
SB: Morgan (25, 2nd base off Harden/Hill, K).
PO: Morgan (1st base by Marmol).

FIELDING
E: Zimmerman, R (13, throw), Burnett, S (1, missed catch).
Outfield assists: Morgan (Soriano, A at 2nd base).
DP: (Guzman, C-Gonzalez, Al-Johnson, N).


Chi Cubs IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Harden (W, 6-6) 6.0 3 1 0 0 7 0 5.06
Guzman, A (H, 7) 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2.52
Marmol (H, 19) 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 3.56
Gregg 1.0 1 1 1 1 0 1 3.46

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lannan (L, 6-7) 6.2 7 3 2 1 2 1 3.64
Bergmann 1.1 1 0 0 0 1 0 6.23
Tavarez, J 0.0 2 3 1 1 0 0 4.72
Burnett, S 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.77
Clippard 0.2 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.52

Tavarez, J pitched to 3 batters in the 9th.

WP: Bergmann, Burnett, S.
HBP: Bard, J (by Harden).
Pitches-strikes: Harden 99-61, Guzman, A 12-8, Marmol 13-8, Gregg 18-7, Lannan 106-72, Bergmann 18-11, Tavarez, J 16-9, Burnett, S 7-5, Clippard 6-4.
Groundouts-flyouts: Harden 5-6, Guzman, A 1-1, Marmol 1-0, Gregg 0-3, Lannan 10-7, Bergmann 2-1, Tavarez, J 0-0, Burnett, S 0-1, Clippard 0-1.
Batters faced: Harden 22, Guzman, A 3, Marmol 3, Gregg 5, Lannan 28, Bergmann 4, Tavarez, J 3, Burnett, S 2, Clippard 2.
Inherited runners-scored: Bergmann 1-0, Burnett, S 2-1, Clippard 2-1.
Umpires: HP: Paul Emmel. 1B: Gary Darling. 2B: D.J. Reyburn. 3B: Mike Estabrook.
Weather: 91 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 7 mph, R to L.
T: 2:39.
Att: 26,980.
July 16, 2009

Corrales is Nats' bench coach once again

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- A few hours after they promoted Jim Riggleman from bench coach to interim manager, the Nationals called Pat Corrales and asked him to return as the team's bench coach. He happily accepted.

Corrales is Nats' bench coach once again....

Riggleman introduced as Nats' skipper

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- Jim Riggleman had his first news conference as Nationals manager Wednesday, and he acknowledged that the team needs to improve its defense.

Riggleman also believes Washington has the talent to win its share of games. The Nationals enter their four-game series against the Cubs -- which begins Thursday -- with a 26-61 record, the worst in baseball.

Riggleman introduced as Nats' skipper....

Nationals dismiss Acta as manager

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

HOUSTON -- About five hours after losing their 61st game of the season, the Nationals dismissed Manny Acta as their manager on Sunday night, according to multiple sources.

Acting general manager Mike Rizzo confirmed the club's decision Monday morning in an e-mail to The Associated Press. The Nationals have scheduled an 11:30 a.m. ET news conference at Nationals Park.

Nationals dismiss Acta as manager....

Zimmermann gets no support

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

HOUSTON -- The Nationals had opportunities to score runs on Sunday afternoon, but they ended up being shut out by the Astros, 5-0, at Minute Maid Park.

Zimmermann gets no support....

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 5 0 1 0 0 0 3 .280
Johnson, N, 1B 4 0 2 0 1 0 1 .305
Zimmerman, R, 3B 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 .288
Dunn, A, LF 4 0 0 0 1 2 4 .266
Willingham, RF 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 .304
Gonzalez, Al, SS 4 0 2 0 0 0 4 .333
Hernandez, A, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 1 6 .255
Nieves, C 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 .261
Zimmermann, J, P 2 0 1 0 0 1 1 .154
Beimel, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Guzman, C, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .304
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 36 0 11 0 3 4 26

a-Flied out for Beimel in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Nieves (5, Moehler), Johnson, N (15, Moehler).
TB: Morgan; Johnson, N 3; Willingham; Gonzalez, Al 2; Nieves 5; Zimmermann, J.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Johnson, N; Morgan; Hernandez, A 2; Dunn, A 2; Guzman, C.
S: Zimmermann, J.
GIDP: Hernandez, A.
Team RISP: 1-for-11.
Team LOB: 13.

BASERUNNING
SB: Morgan (24, 2nd base off Arias, A/Rodriguez, I).

FIELDING
E: Gonzalez, Al (7, throw).
Outfield assists: Morgan (Berkman at home).
DP: (Zimmerman, R-Hernandez, A-Johnson, N).


Houston AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Bourn, CF 4 1 0 0 0 2 2 .286
Tejada, SS 4 0 1 1 0 0 1 .329
Berkman, 1B 1 1 0 0 3 0 0 .271
Lee, C, LF 4 0 2 0 0 0 2 .308
Blum, 3B 3 1 0 0 0 0 4 .281
Pence, RF 4 1 1 0 0 1 2 .298
Rodriguez, I, C 4 0 0 0 0 3 3 .245
Matsui, K, 2B 3 1 2 3 0 1 0 .252
Moehler, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Arias, A, P 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000
Valverde, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 28 5 6 4 4 7 14

BATTING
2B: Lee, C 2 (17, Zimmermann, J, Clippard).
HR: Matsui, K (3, 7th inning off Zimmermann, J, 2 on, 1 out).
TB: Tejada; Lee, C 4; Pence; Matsui, K 5.
RBI: Tejada (49), Matsui, K 3 (21).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Blum; Pence; Bourn; Rodriguez, I.
S: Moehler.
GIDP: Lee, C.
Team RISP: 2-for-11.
Team LOB: 5.

FIELDING
DP: (Matsui, K-Berkman).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Zimmermann, J (L, 3-4) 6.1 5 4 3 3 6 1 4.50
Beimel 0.2 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.57
Clippard 1.0 1 1 1 1 0 0 3.86

Houston IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Moehler (W, 6-5) 6.1 7 0 0 2 2 0 5.08
Arias, A (H, 6) 1.1 3 0 0 1 1 0 1.57
Valverde (S, 8) 1.1 1 0 0 0 1 0 3.43

Balk: Clippard.
HBP: Blum (by Zimmermann, J).
Pitches-strikes: Zimmermann, J 102-67, Beimel 7-4, Clippard 20-12, Moehler 103-64, Arias, A 32-18, Valverde 23-14.
Groundouts-flyouts: Zimmermann, J 8-4, Beimel 1-0, Clippard 1-2, Moehler 11-6, Arias, A 1-2, Valverde 1-2.
Batters faced: Zimmermann, J 27, Beimel 2, Clippard 5, Moehler 27, Arias, A 8, Valverde 5.
Inherited runners-scored: Beimel 1-0, Arias, A 1-0, Valverde 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Adrian Johnson. 1B: Jim Wolf. 2B: Brian O'Nora. 3B: Fieldin Culbreth.
Weather: 73 degrees, roof closed.
Wind: 0 mph, None.
T: 3:04.
Att: 28,680.
July 12, 2009

Nats completely dominate Astros

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

HOUSTON -- The future of the Nationals' starting rotation continues to look promising. Right-hander Craig Stammen had a lot of run support on Saturday night, and he took advantage of it as the Nationals defeated the Astros, 13-2, at Minute Maid Park.

The victory snapped Washington's five-game losing streak and improved its record to 26-60.

Nats completely dominate Astros....

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 4 1 1 1 0 1 5 .282
a-Kearns, PH-RF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .196
Guzman, C, SS 5 0 2 1 0 1 1 .305
b-Hernandez, A, PH-2B 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .260
Johnson, N, 1B 6 2 3 2 0 1 3 .303
Willingham, RF-LF 5 3 3 4 1 2 3 .303
Dunn, A, LF 4 2 3 2 1 1 1 .269
Harris, W, LF-CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .253
Bard, J, C 4 1 1 0 1 0 2 .270
Belliard, 3B 5 1 2 0 0 1 0 .184
Gonzalez, Al, 2B-SS 5 2 4 2 0 0 0 .327
Stammen, P 4 1 1 1 0 1 4 .250
Totals 44 13 21 13 3 8 19

a-Lined out for Morgan in the 9th. b-Tripled for Guzman, C in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Willingham (16, Hampton), Gonzalez, Al 2 (6, Hampton, Fulchino), Stammen (1, Fulchino), Dunn, A (16, Fulchino).
3B: Hernandez, A (2, Byrdak).
HR: Johnson, N (6, 6th inning off Paulino, F, 0 on, 1 out), Willingham 2 (12, 6th inning off Paulino, F, 0 on, 1 out; 7th inning off Fulchino, 1 on, 2 out), Dunn, A (23, 6th inning off Paulino, F, 0 on, 1 out).
TB: Morgan; Guzman, C 2; Hernandez, A 3; Johnson, N 6; Willingham 10; Dunn, A 7; Bard, J; Belliard 2; Gonzalez, Al 6; Stammen 2.
RBI: Willingham 4 (26), Dunn, A 2 (62), Gonzalez, Al 2 (14), Morgan (29), Guzman, C (24), Johnson, N 2 (38), Stammen (3).
2-out RBI: Willingham 3; Dunn, A; Guzman, C; Johnson, N.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Morgan; Willingham 2; Bard, J.
S: Stammen.
SF: Morgan.
GIDP: Johnson, N; Morgan.
Team RISP: 8-for-19.
Team LOB: 9.

FIELDING
DP: (Belliard-Gonzalez, Al-Johnson, N).


Houston AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Bourn, CF 3 2 1 0 1 0 1 .290
Tejada, SS 4 0 1 1 0 0 2 .330
Byrdak, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Berkman, 1B 4 0 1 1 0 0 1 .272
Lee, C, LF 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .306
Blum, 3B 4 0 2 0 0 1 0 .286
Pence, RF 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .298
Matsui, K, 2B 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 .247
Quintero, H, C 3 0 1 0 0 0 3 .247
Fulchino, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Keppinger, SS 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .273
Hampton, P 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .333
Paulino, F, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .071
Coste, C 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .240
Totals 35 2 9 2 1 2 13

BATTING
2B: Tejada (30, Stammen).
TB: Bourn; Tejada 2; Berkman; Blum 2; Matsui, K 2; Quintero, H; Keppinger.
RBI: Berkman (55), Tejada (48).
2-out RBI: Tejada.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Lee, C; Quintero, H 2; Berkman.
GIDP: Pence.
Team RISP: 2-for-9.
Team LOB: 7.

BASERUNNING
SB: Bourn 3 (32, 2nd base off Stammen/Bard, J, 2nd base off Stammen/Bard, J, 2nd base off Stammen/Bard, J), Matsui, K (9, 2nd base off Stammen/Bard, J).

FIELDING
DP: 2 (Matsui, K-Tejada-Berkman 2).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Stammen (W, 2-4) 9.0 9 2 2 1 2 0 4.45

Houston IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hampton (L, 5-6) 3.2 9 5 5 1 1 0 4.52
Paulino, F 2.1 6 4 4 2 3 3 7.04
Fulchino 1.0 5 4 4 0 1 1 3.79
Byrdak 2.0 1 0 0 0 3 0 3.45

Pitches-strikes: Stammen 107-69, Hampton 70-44, Paulino, F 59-33, Fulchino 36-23, Byrdak 38-24.
Groundouts-flyouts: Stammen 17-8, Hampton 6-4, Paulino, F 2-2, Fulchino 1-1, Byrdak 0-3.
Batters faced: Stammen 36, Hampton 20, Paulino, F 14, Fulchino 8, Byrdak 7.
Inherited runners-scored: Paulino, F 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Fieldin Culbreth. 1B: Adrian Johnson. 2B: Jim Wolf. 3B: Brian O'Nora.
Weather: 73 degrees, roof closed.
Wind: 0 mph, None.
T: 2:54.
Att: 30,052.
July 11, 2009

Nationals rally but can't finish off Astros

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

HOUSTON -- Geoff Blum's single in the bottom of the ninth inning dropped the Nationals, 6-5, as the Astros rallied with a run in both the eighth and ninth innings to come back at Minute Maid Park on Friday night.

Nationals rally but can't finish off Astros....


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 5 1 3 0 0 1 0 .282
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Guzman, C, SS 5 0 1 2 0 1 2 .304
Johnson, N, 1B 4 0 1 1 0 2 2 .299
Dunn, A, LF 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 .263
Beimel, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Kearns, RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .197
Willingham, RF-LF 3 1 1 1 0 0 1 .295
Bard, J, C 4 0 0 0 0 1 2 .271
Gonzalez, Al, 2B-3B 4 1 1 0 0 0 1 .304
Harris, W, 3B-LF-CF 3 1 2 1 1 0 0 .253
Olsen, P 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 .133
a-Belliard, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 .173
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Hernandez, A, 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .256
Totals 35 5 11 5 1 8 11

a-Struck out for Olsen in the 7th.

BATTING
2B: Johnson, N (14, Oswalt), Dunn, A (15, Oswalt), Willingham (15, Oswalt).
TB: Morgan 3; Guzman, C; Johnson, N 2; Dunn, A 3; Willingham 2; Gonzalez, Al; Harris, W 2.
RBI: Johnson, N (36), Willingham (22), Harris, W (16), Guzman, C 2 (23).
2-out RBI: Guzman, C 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Willingham; Johnson, N 2; Guzman, C.
S: Hernandez, A.
Team RISP: 8-for-14.
Team LOB: 6.

BASERUNNING
SB: Morgan 2 (23, 2nd base off Oswalt/Rodriguez, I, 3rd base off Oswalt/Rodriguez, I).

FIELDING
E: Harris, W (2, throw).
DP: 2 (Gonzalez, Al-Guzman, C-Johnson, N, Guzman, C-Gonzalez, Al-Johnson, N).
Pickoffs: Olsen (Bourn at 2nd base).


Houston AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Bourn, CF 5 1 2 3 0 2 2 .289
Tejada, SS 5 1 2 0 0 0 0 .330
Berkman, 1B 4 0 0 0 1 1 3 .273
Lee, C, LF 5 1 3 1 0 1 2 .309
Pence, RF 4 0 1 0 1 0 1 .302
Rodriguez, I, C 4 1 1 0 1 0 2 .249
Blum, 3B 4 1 3 1 1 0 0 .281
Matsui, K, 2B 2 1 1 0 2 0 0 .242
Oswalt, P 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 .171
Sampson, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Byrdak, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Arias, A, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Keppinger, PH 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .269
Fulchino, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 35 6 13 6 6 4 12

a-Hit a sacrifice fly for Arias, A in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Blum (8, Beimel).
HR: Lee, C (13, 2nd inning off Olsen, 0 on, 0 out), Bourn (3, 3rd inning off Olsen, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Bourn 5; Tejada 2; Lee, C 6; Pence; Rodriguez, I; Blum 4; Matsui, K.
RBI: Lee, C (49), Bourn 3 (25), Keppinger (15), Blum (27).
2-out RBI: Blum.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Oswalt; Rodriguez, I; Bourn.
S: Oswalt.
SF: Keppinger.
GIDP: Berkman; Pence.
Team RISP: 2-for-6.
Team LOB: 11.

BASERUNNING
SB: Bourn (29, 2nd base off Olsen/Bard, J).
CS: Bourn (8, 3rd base by Olsen/Bard, J).
PO: Bourn (2nd base by Olsen).

FIELDING
Outfield assists: Bourn 2 (Johnson, N at home, Harris, W at home).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Olsen 6.0 9 4 4 2 1 2 6.03
Burnett, S (H, 7) 0.2 0 0 0 1 1 0 2.79
Bergmann (H, 1) 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 6.75
Beimel (BS, 4)(L, 0-5) 1.1 3 2 2 1 1 0 3.63
MacDougal 0.1 1 0 0 2 0 0 4.64

Houston IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Oswalt 6.0 5 3 3 1 6 0 3.85
Sampson (BS, 3) 0.2 4 2 2 0 1 0 3.02
Byrdak 0.2 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.68
Arias, A 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.65
Fulchino (W, 3-3) 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2.97

Oswalt pitched to 2 batters in the 7th.

WP: MacDougal, Byrdak.
IBB: Matsui, K (by Beimel), Pence (by MacDougal).
HBP: Willingham (by Arias, A).
Pitches-strikes: Olsen 94-59, Burnett, S 14-6, Bergmann 4-3, Beimel 28-16, MacDougal 14-5, Oswalt 87-58, Sampson 15-13, Byrdak 8-4, Arias, A 9-5, Fulchino 8-6.
Groundouts-flyouts: Olsen 9-7, Burnett, S 0-1, Bergmann 0-0, Beimel 0-3, MacDougal 0-1, Oswalt 7-4, Sampson 0-1, Byrdak 1-0, Arias, A 0-2, Fulchino 2-0.
Batters faced: Olsen 27, Burnett, S 3, Bergmann 1, Beimel 8, MacDougal 4, Oswalt 23, Sampson 6, Byrdak 2, Arias, A 3, Fulchino 4.
Inherited runners-scored: Bergmann 1-0, MacDougal 1-1, Sampson 1-1, Byrdak 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Brian O'Nora. 1B: Fieldin Culbreth. 2B: Adrian Johnson. 3B: Jim Wolf.
Weather: 73 degrees, roof closed.
Wind: 0 mph, None.
T: 3:05.
Att: 33,085.
July 10, 2009

Lannan unravels in sixth as Nats fall

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

HOUSTON -- The Nationals blew a three-run lead and lost to the Astros, 9-4, at Minute Maid Park on Thursday night.

Lannan unravels in sixth as Nats fall....

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 5 0 0 0 0 2 4 .277
Johnson, N, 1B 4 2 2 0 1 1 1 .299
Zimmerman, R, 3B 5 2 2 1 0 0 2 .292
Dunn, A, LF 4 0 1 1 0 1 2 .259
Willingham, RF 3 0 1 0 0 1 1 .294
Guzman, C, SS 4 0 0 0 0 1 5 .306
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Bard, J, C 3 0 1 2 1 0 0 .281
Hernandez, A, 2B 3 0 1 0 1 1 1 .256
Lannan, P 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .133
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Gonzalez, Al, SS 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .306
Totals 32 4 9 4 4 7 16

BATTING
2B: Dunn, A (14, Ortiz, R), Lannan (1, Ortiz, R), Willingham (14, Arias, A).
TB: Johnson, N 2; Zimmerman, R 2; Dunn, A 2; Willingham 2; Bard, J; Hernandez, A; Lannan 2.
RBI: Zimmerman, R (52), Dunn, A (60), Bard, J 2 (17).
2-out RBI: Bard, J 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Guzman, C 2; Morgan 2; Johnson, N; Zimmerman, R.
S: Lannan 2.
GIDP: Hernandez, A.
Team RISP: 2-for-12.
Team LOB: 8.


Houston AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Bourn, CF 5 2 2 1 0 1 2 .287
Tejada, SS 4 1 1 1 0 0 2 .329
Berkman, 1B 4 3 2 3 1 1 1 .277
Lee, C, LF 5 0 3 0 0 0 1 .305
Pence, RF 4 0 2 2 1 0 1 .303
Rodriguez, I, C 5 1 1 0 0 1 5 .249
Blum, 3B 4 1 2 0 0 1 0 .271
Keppinger, 2B 4 1 2 2 0 0 1 .269
Ortiz, R, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .174
Fulchino, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Kata, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .182
Arias, A, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Michaels, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .176
Byrdak, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Sampson, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
c-Matsui, K, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .239
Valverde, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 39 9 16 9 2 5 16

a-Flied out for Fulchino in the 4th. b-Struck out for Arias, A in the 6th. c-Singled for Sampson in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Lee, C (15, Lannan), Blum (7, Lannan), Rodriguez, I (11, Lannan).
3B: Keppinger (2, Lannan), Bourn (8, Bergmann).
HR: Berkman (18, 8th inning off MacDougal, 2 on, 2 out).
TB: Bourn 4; Tejada; Berkman 5; Lee, C 4; Pence 2; Rodriguez, I 2; Blum 3; Keppinger 4; Matsui, K.
RBI: Pence 2 (37), Keppinger 2 (14), Bourn (22), Tejada (47), Berkman 3 (54).
2-out RBI: Pence; Berkman 3.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Rodriguez, I 3; Tejada.
Team RISP: 7-for-15.
Team LOB: 9.

BASERUNNING
CS: Pence (6, 2nd base by Lannan/Bard, J).

FIELDING
E: Rodriguez, I (3, throw).
DP: (Ortiz, R-Tejada-Berkman).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lannan (L, 6-6) 5.0 11 5 5 1 2 0 3.70
Bergmann 0.1 2 1 1 0 1 0 6.89
Burnett, S 1.2 0 0 0 0 2 0 2.84
MacDougal 1.0 3 3 3 1 0 1 4.71

Houston IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Ortiz, R 3.0 6 4 4 2 1 0 4.44
Fulchino 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 3.05
Arias, A (W, 2-0) 2.0 1 0 0 1 2 0 1.69
Byrdak (H, 7) 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.77
Sampson (H, 14) 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2.68
Valverde 1.0 1 0 0 1 2 0 3.66

Lannan pitched to 3 batters in the 6th.

WP: Ortiz, R.
HBP: Tejada (by MacDougal), Willingham (by Ortiz, R).
Pitches-strikes: Lannan 97-65, Bergmann 9-7, Burnett, S 20-13, MacDougal 24-12, Ortiz, R 68-36, Fulchino 13-11, Arias, A 30-16, Byrdak 9-5, Sampson 10-7, Valverde 22-15.
Groundouts-flyouts: Lannan 9-3, Bergmann 0-0, Burnett, S 3-0, MacDougal 2-1, Ortiz, R 4-3, Fulchino 1-1, Arias, A 3-1, Byrdak 2-1, Sampson 1-1, Valverde 1-0.
Batters faced: Lannan 26, Bergmann 3, Burnett, S 5, MacDougal 8, Ortiz, R 16, Fulchino 4, Arias, A 8, Byrdak 3, Sampson 3, Valverde 5.
Inherited runners-scored: Bergmann 1-1, Burnett, S 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Jim Wolf. 1B: Brian O'Nora. 2B: Fieldin Culbreth. 3B: Adrian Johnson.
Weather: 73 degrees, roof closed.
Wind: 0 mph, None.
T: 3:01.
Att: 25,490.
July 9, 2009

Detwiler hit hard in Nationals' loss

By Cheng Sio / MLB.com

DENVER -- After putting up valiant battles against Major League Baseball's hottest team the first two games, the Nationals just couldn't hang in the series finale as they lost, 10-4, and were swept by the Rockies on Wednesday at Coors Field in front of 23,098.

Detwiler hit hard in Nationals' loss....

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 4 1 3 0 0 1 0 .281
Gonzalez, Al, SS 4 0 1 0 0 0 3 .306
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 0 0 1 0 1 1 .291
Dunn, A, 1B 3 1 0 0 1 2 1 .260
Willingham, LF 3 1 1 0 1 1 0 .290
Kearns, RF 3 1 0 0 1 2 1 .197
Hernandez, A, 2B 4 0 1 2 0 0 0 .255
Nieves, C 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 .234
Detwiler, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .077
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Belliard, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .175
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Harris, W, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .245
Tavarez, J, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 30 4 7 4 3 9 8

a-Struck out for Clippard in the 6th. b-Struck out for Villone in the 7th.

BATTING
2B: Nieves (4, De La Rosa, J), Morgan (9, Daley, M).
TB: Morgan 4; Gonzalez, Al; Willingham; Hernandez, A; Nieves 2.
RBI: Hernandez, A 2 (23), Nieves (13), Zimmerman, R (51).
SF: Nieves.
GIDP: Kearns.
Team RISP: 2-for-6.
Team LOB: 3.

FIELDING
E: Dunn, A 2 (10, fielding, pickoff), Nieves (4, fielding).


Colorado AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Fowler, CF 3 2 2 1 2 0 0 .252
Barmes, 2B 5 0 1 1 0 1 4 .282
Helton, 1B 3 2 2 1 2 0 0 .317
Atkins, G, 3B 5 1 1 0 0 1 5 .224
Daley, M, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Tulowitzki, SS 4 2 3 2 1 0 0 .253
Spilborghs, RF 5 1 1 3 0 1 3 .257
Torrealba, C 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 .232
Gonzalez, C, LF 5 1 3 1 0 1 1 .224
De La Rosa, J, P 3 0 0 0 0 2 4 .037
Fogg, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Quintanilla, PH-3B 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 .194
Totals 39 10 14 10 6 8 19

a-Grounded out for Fogg in the 7th.

BATTING
2B: Helton (24, Detwiler), Gonzalez, C (4, Detwiler), Fowler (19, Detwiler), Torrealba (3, Clippard), Barmes (21, Tavarez, J).
3B: Spilborghs (2, Detwiler), Gonzalez, C (2, Tavarez, J).
HR: Tulowitzki (14, 6th inning off Villone, 1 on, 1 out).
TB: Fowler 3; Barmes 2; Helton 3; Atkins, G; Tulowitzki 6; Spilborghs 3; Torrealba 2; Gonzalez, C 6.
RBI: Helton (56), Fowler (21), Spilborghs 3 (33), Torrealba (8), Tulowitzki 2 (35), Barmes (43), Gonzalez, C (5).
2-out RBI: Fowler; Barmes; Gonzalez, C.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: De La Rosa, J; Spilborghs; Barmes 2; Atkins, G; Quintanilla.
Team RISP: 6-for-17.
Team LOB: 11.

BASERUNNING
SB: Fowler (17, 2nd base off Tavarez, J/Nieves).

FIELDING
Outfield assists: Spilborghs (Morgan at 3rd base).
DP: 2 (Helton, Barmes-Tulowitzki-Helton).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Detwiler (L, 0-5) 4.0 8 6 6 3 3 0 6.40
Clippard 1.0 1 0 0 1 2 0 3.00
Villone 1.0 1 2 2 1 1 1 3.75
Tavarez, J 2.0 4 2 2 1 2 0 4.46

Colorado IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
De La Rosa, J (W, 6-7) 6.1 5 3 3 3 5 0 5.08
Fogg 0.2 1 0 0 0 1 0 1.96
Daley, M 2.0 1 1 1 0 3 0 5.03

Detwiler pitched to 4 batters in the 5th.

Pitches-strikes: Detwiler 89-52, Clippard 25-15, Villone 19-10, Tavarez, J 43-27, De La Rosa, J 108-67, Fogg 14-10, Daley, M 31-27.
Groundouts-flyouts: Detwiler 3-6, Clippard 0-1, Villone 0-2, Tavarez, J 3-1, De La Rosa, J 7-5, Fogg 0-1, Daley, M 2-1.
Batters faced: Detwiler 24, Clippard 5, Villone 5, Tavarez, J 11, De La Rosa, J 24, Fogg 3, Daley, M 7.
Inherited runners-scored: Clippard 1-1, Fogg 3-3.
Umpires: HP: Marvin Hudson. 1B: Lance Barksdale. 2B: Angel Hernandez. 3B: Randy Marsh.
Weather: 87 degrees, sunny.
Wind: 8 mph, Out to LF.
T: 3:03.
Att: 23,098.
July 8, 2009

Rizzo: Dunn will not be traded

By Bobbie Dittmeier / MLB.com

Adam Dunn will not be traded before the July 31 Trade Deadline, Nationals acting general manager Mike Rizzo said in a radio interview on Tuesday.

"We are not trading Adam Dunn," Rizzo said during an appearance on ESPN 980 in Washington, D.C. "That's as definitive as I can be."

Rizzo: Dunn will not be traded....

Shaky 'D,' clutch hitting hamper Nats

By Cheng Sio / MLB.com

DENVER -- A three-error night cost the Nationals as they lost their second straight, 5-4, on Tuesday at Coors Field in front of 25,314. Surprisingly, manager Manny Acta didn't blame the defense.

Shaky 'D,' clutch hitting hamper Nats....

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 5 0 1 0 0 1 4 .275
Johnson, N, 1B 3 1 2 0 2 0 0 .297
Zimmerman, R, 3B 5 1 2 3 0 1 3 .294
Dunn, A, LF 4 0 0 0 0 3 3 .262
Willingham, RF 4 1 2 1 0 0 2 .289
Guzman, C, SS 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 .310
Bard, J, C 4 0 2 0 0 1 0 .282
Harris, W, 2B 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 .247
Zimmermann, J, P 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 .125
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Belliard, PH 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .177
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Kearns, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .201
Tavarez, J, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Beimel, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 36 4 12 4 3 7 16

a-Walked for Bergmann in the 6th. b-Singled for Burnett, S in the 8th.

BATTING
HR: Willingham (10, 2nd inning off Hammel, 0 on, 1 out), Zimmerman, R (14, 3rd inning off Hammel, 2 on, 1 out).
TB: Morgan; Johnson, N 2; Zimmerman, R 5; Willingham 5; Bard, J 2; Harris, W; Zimmermann, J; Kearns.
RBI: Willingham (21), Zimmerman, R 3 (50).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Guzman, C 2; Dunn, A; Morgan 2.
GIDP: Zimmerman, R 2.
Team RISP: 2-for-9.
Team LOB: 8.

BASERUNNING
SB: Willingham (3, 2nd base off Hammel/Iannetta).
CS: Kearns (1, 2nd base by Embree/Iannetta).
PO: Kearns (1st base by Embree).

FIELDING
E: Harris, W (1, fielding), Guzman, C (12, fielding), Beimel (3, throw).
Outfield assists: Morgan (Smith, S at 3rd base).
DP: 2 (Zimmermann, J-Johnson, N, Morgan-Guzman, C).
Pickoffs: Zimmermann, J (Fowler at 1st base).


Colorado AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Fowler, CF 3 0 0 0 1 2 2 .247
b-Spilborghs, PH-LF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .258
Barmes, 2B 3 1 2 2 1 0 0 .283
Helton, 1B 3 0 0 0 1 1 2 .313
Hawpe, RF 4 0 2 1 0 1 3 .327
Tulowitzki, SS 4 1 1 0 0 0 1 .245
Stewart, 3B 4 1 1 0 0 1 2 .219
Iannetta, C 3 0 0 1 0 2 0 .223
Gonzalez, C, LF-CF 2 2 1 0 2 0 0 .197
Hammel, P 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .087
Morales, F, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500
Rincon, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Peralta, Jo, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Embree, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Smith, S, PH 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .284
Street, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 29 5 8 4 6 7 10

a-Walked for Embree in the 8th. b-Reached on error for Fowler in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Stewart (12, Zimmermann, J).
TB: Barmes 2; Hawpe 2; Tulowitzki; Stewart 2; Gonzalez, C; Hammel.
RBI: Hawpe (57), Iannetta (29), Barmes 2 (42).
2-out RBI: Hawpe; Barmes.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Fowler; Hawpe 2; Stewart.
S: Hammel.
SF: Iannetta; Barmes.
Team RISP: 3-for-8.
Team LOB: 9.

BASERUNNING
SB: Gonzalez, C (5, 2nd base off Tavarez, J/Bard, J), Barmes (7, 2nd base off Zimmermann, J/Bard, J).
CS: Fowler (6, 2nd base by Zimmermann, J/Bard, J).
PO: Fowler (1st base by Zimmermann, J).

FIELDING
DP: 2 (Stewart-Barmes-Helton 2).
Pickoffs: Embree (Kearns at 1st base).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Zimmermann, J 4.0 7 4 2 4 3 0 4.52
Bergmann 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 6.46
Burnett, S 2.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 2.97
Tavarez, J (L, 3-7) 0.1 0 1 0 2 1 0 4.18
Beimel 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.24

Colorado IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hammel 5.2 10 4 4 2 3 2 4.07
Morales, F 0.2 1 0 0 1 2 0 3.12
Rincon 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.96
Peralta, Jo 0.2 1 0 0 0 1 0 4.86
Embree (W, 2-2) 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6.08
Street (S, 21) 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2.65

WP: Morales, F.
Pitches-strikes: Zimmermann, J 94-59, Bergmann 8-6, Burnett, S 33-21, Tavarez, J 13-4, Beimel 5-4, Hammel 111-62, Morales, F 23-12, Rincon 3-3, Peralta, Jo 7-5, Embree 0-0, Street 12-9.
Groundouts-flyouts: Zimmermann, J 4-3, Bergmann 1-1, Burnett, S 3-1, Tavarez, J 0-0, Beimel 0-1, Hammel 10-4, Morales, F 0-0, Rincon 2-0, Peralta, Jo 0-1, Embree 0-0, Street 1-1.
Batters faced: Zimmermann, J 22, Bergmann 3, Burnett, S 8, Tavarez, J 3, Beimel 2, Hammel 27, Morales, F 4, Rincon 2, Peralta, Jo 3, Embree 0, Street 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Beimel 2-1, Morales, F 3-0, Rincon 2-0, Embree 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Randy Marsh. 1B: Marvin Hudson. 2B: Lance Barksdale. 3B: Angel Hernandez.
Weather: 86 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 7 mph, R to L.
T: 2:59.
Att: 25,314.
July 7, 2009

Nationals unable to support Stammen

By Cheng Sio / MLB.com

DENVER -- When Craig Stammen watched Colorado All-Star Jason Marquis pitch, he wanted to be just like him one day. The rookie Stammen came close against Marquis on Monday as the Nationals lost, 1-0, to the Rockies in front of 25,205 at Coors Field.

Nationals unable to support Stammen....

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 .276
Johnson, N, 1B 4 0 1 0 0 1 1 .293
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 .293
Dunn, A, LF 3 0 1 0 1 1 1 .266
Willingham, RF 4 0 1 0 0 0 3 .284
Guzman, C, SS 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .314
Bard, J, C 4 0 2 0 0 1 0 .274
Belliard, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 .177
Stammen, P 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .250
a-Harris, W, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .247
Beimel, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 33 0 7 0 2 3 14

a-Grounded out for Stammen in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Dunn, A (13, Marquis).
TB: Morgan; Johnson, N; Zimmerman, R; Dunn, A 2; Willingham; Bard, J 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Johnson, N; Willingham 2.
GIDP: Belliard.
Team RISP: 2-for-7.
Team LOB: 8.

BASERUNNING
SB: Morgan (21, 2nd base off Marquis/Iannetta).

FIELDING
E: Guzman, C (11, fielding).
DP: 3 (Guzman, C-Belliard, Johnson, N-Guzman, C, Guzman, C-Belliard-Johnson, N).


Colorado AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Fowler, CF 4 0 0 0 0 1 4 .250
Barmes, 2B 4 1 2 0 0 1 2 .279
Helton, 1B 3 0 1 1 0 0 1 .317
Hawpe, RF 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 .325
Tulowitzki, SS 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 .245
Stewart, 3B 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 .219
Iannetta, C 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 .227
Gonzalez, C, LF 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 .188
Marquis, P 3 0 1 0 0 1 3 .229
Street, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 27 1 5 1 2 4 13

BATTING
2B: Helton (23, Stammen), Barmes (20, Stammen).
TB: Barmes 3; Helton 2; Stewart; Marquis.
RBI: Helton (55).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Fowler; Barmes.
GIDP: Tulowitzki.
Team RISP: 0-for-7.
Team LOB: 4.

BASERUNNING
SB: Fowler (16, 2nd base off Stammen/Bard, J).

FIELDING
DP: (Tulowitzki-Barmes-Helton).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Stammen (L, 1-4) 7.0 5 1 1 1 3 0 4.88
Beimel 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 3.31

Colorado IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Marquis (W, 11-5) 8.0 7 0 0 2 3 0 3.61
Street (S, 20) 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.72

IBB: Dunn, A (by Marquis).
Pitches-strikes: Stammen 98-62, Beimel 22-13, Marquis 104-75, Street 6-4.
Groundouts-flyouts: Stammen 9-7, Beimel 1-1, Marquis 14-7, Street 2-1.
Batters faced: Stammen 25, Beimel 4, Marquis 32, Street 3.
Umpires: HP: Angel Hernandez. 1B: Randy Marsh. 2B: Marvin Hudson. 3B: Lance Barksdale.
Weather: 71 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 4 mph, Out to CF.
T: 2:12.
Att: 25,205.
July 6, 2009

Olsen nearly goes distance as Nats win

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- Left-hander Scott Olsen came within one out of the first complete game of his career and helped the Nationals defeat the Braves, 5-3, at Nationals Park on Sunday afternoon.

Olsen nearly goes distance as Nats win....

Atlanta AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
McLouth, CF 5 2 2 2 0 0 3 .264
Prado, 2B 4 0 4 0 1 0 0 .329
Jones, C, 3B 2 0 0 1 2 0 1 .291
McCann, C 4 0 0 0 1 0 6 .304
Escobar, Y, SS 3 0 0 0 1 1 3 .293
Anderson, G, LF 4 0 0 0 0 2 2 .284
Diaz, M, RF 4 1 2 0 0 1 0 .320
Kotchman, 1B 4 0 1 0 0 1 1 .272
Lowe, D, P 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 .148
Logan, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Acosta, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Francoeur, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .244
Medlen, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Conrad, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .333
Totals 33 3 9 3 6 5 19

a-Flied out for Acosta in the 7th. b-Flied out for Medlen in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Prado 2 (19, Olsen, Olsen), Diaz, M (9, Olsen).
HR: McLouth (13, 9th inning off Olsen, 1 on, 2 out).
TB: McLouth 5; Prado 6; Diaz, M 3; Kotchman.
RBI: Jones, C (40), McLouth 2 (48).
2-out RBI: McLouth 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Escobar, Y 2; McCann 2; McLouth; Anderson, G.
SF: Jones, C.
GIDP: McLouth.
Team RISP: 1-for-11.
Team LOB: 10.

FIELDING
E: Prado (4, fielding).
DP: (Escobar, Y-Jones, C-Kotchman).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 5 1 3 1 0 0 4 .276
Johnson, N, 1B 5 0 1 1 0 0 3 .293
Zimmerman, R, 3B 5 0 1 1 0 2 5 .293
Dunn, A, LF 4 0 1 0 0 1 1 .265
Harris, W, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .248
Willingham, RF 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 .285
Kearns, RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .196
Guzman, C, SS 4 1 2 0 0 1 1 .318
Bard, J, C 4 0 1 0 0 1 5 .265
Belliard, 2B 3 3 2 1 1 0 0 .185
Olsen, P 3 0 2 1 0 0 0 .154
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 37 5 14 5 1 5 21

BATTING
2B: Belliard (2, Lowe, D), Morgan 2 (8, Lowe, D, Medlen), Bard, J (10, Lowe, D).
TB: Morgan 5; Johnson, N; Zimmerman, R; Dunn, A; Willingham; Guzman, C 2; Bard, J 2; Belliard 3; Olsen 2.
RBI: Zimmerman, R (47), Belliard (8), Olsen (1), Johnson, N (35), Morgan (28).
2-out RBI: Belliard; Olsen; Johnson, N.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Bard, J 3; Johnson, N; Zimmerman, R 3.
S: Olsen.
GIDP: Dunn, A.
Team RISP: 6-for-14.
Team LOB: 10.

BASERUNNING
SB: Willingham (2, 2nd base off Medlen/McCann), Morgan (20, 2nd base off Lowe, D/McCann).

FIELDING
Outfield assists: Morgan (Prado at 2nd base).
DP: (Guzman, C-Belliard-Johnson, N).


Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lowe, D (L, 7-7) 5.1 10 4 4 1 1 0 4.56
Logan 0.1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4.91
Acosta 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.25
Medlen 2.0 3 1 1 0 4 0 5.79

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Olsen (W, 2-4) 8.2 8 3 3 5 5 1 6.04
MacDougal (S, 5) 0.1 1 0 0 1 0 0 3.60

Pitches-strikes: Lowe, D 85-56, Logan 6-5, Acosta 2-2, Medlen 33-21, Olsen 116-75, MacDougal 14-8.
Groundouts-flyouts: Lowe, D 9-6, Logan 1-0, Acosta 0-1, Medlen 2-0, Olsen 9-11, MacDougal 1-0.
Batters faced: Lowe, D 27, Logan 2, Acosta 1, Medlen 9, Olsen 37, MacDougal 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Logan 3-1, Acosta 3-0.
Umpires: HP: Tony Randazzo. 1B: Chris Guccione. 2B: Mike Winters. 3B: Jerry Layne.
Weather: 71 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 6 mph, Out to LF.
T: 2:39.
Att: 22,677.
July 5, 2009

Zimmerman named to NL All-Star team

MLB.com

Third baseman Ryan Zimmerman, considered by many to be the best player on the Nationals, was named to the National League All-Star team on Sunday afternoon.

Zimmerman named to NL All-Star team....

Four-run rally lifts Nationals past Braves

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals rallied from a two-run eighth-inning deficit to defeat the Braves, 5-3, in front of 23,708 fans at Nationals Park on Saturday afternoon.

Four-run rally lifts Nationals past Braves....

Atlanta AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
McLouth, CF 3 1 2 1 1 0 0 .261
Prado, 1B 4 1 1 0 0 0 2 .312
Gonzalez, M, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Moylan, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
O'Flaherty, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Jones, C, 3B 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 .294
Anderson, G, LF 4 0 2 1 0 0 0 .290
Escobar, Y, SS 3 0 0 0 1 0 3 .296
Diaz, M, RF 3 0 2 0 1 0 1 .315
Ross, D, C 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 .279
a-McCann, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .310
Conrad, 2B 4 1 1 0 0 1 3 .400
Hanson, P 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .182
Kotchman, 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .273
Totals 31 3 9 3 3 1 14

a-Lined out for Ross, D in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Diaz, M (8, Lannan), Prado (17, Lannan).
TB: McLouth 2; Prado 2; Jones, C; Anderson, G 2; Diaz, M 3; Conrad.
RBI: McLouth (46), Jones, C (39), Anderson, G (30).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Hanson; Diaz, M; Conrad.
S: Hanson.
GIDP: Prado 2; Escobar, Y 2.
Team RISP: 3-for-10.
Team LOB: 5.


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .270
Johnson, N, 1B 3 1 1 0 1 0 0 .295
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 1 1 2 0 1 1 .295
Dunn, A, LF 3 1 2 2 1 0 1 .265
1-Harris, W, PR-LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .248
Willingham, RF 4 0 1 1 0 1 1 .286
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Guzman, C, SS 4 0 0 0 0 1 3 .316
Hernandez, A, 2B 4 0 1 0 0 2 2 .255
Nieves, C 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 .229
a-Belliard, PH 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 .169
Kearns, RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .196
Lannan, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 .103
b-Bard, J, PH-C 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 .265
Totals 30 5 7 5 3 7 9

a-Singled for Nieves in the 8th. b-Walked for Lannan in the 8th.
1-Ran for Dunn, A in the 8th.

BATTING
HR: Dunn, A (22, 7th inning off Hanson, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Johnson, N; Zimmerman, R; Dunn, A 5; Willingham; Hernandez, A; Belliard.
RBI: Dunn, A 2 (59), Zimmerman, R 2 (46), Willingham (20).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Hernandez, A.
S: Morgan.
Team RISP: 3-for-5.
Team LOB: 5.

FIELDING
DP: 4 (Guzman, C-Hernandez, A-Johnson, N 2, Zimmerman, R-Hernandez, A-Johnson, N, Johnson, N-Guzman, C-Johnson, N).


Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hanson 7.0 3 1 1 1 5 1 2.25
Gonzalez, M (H, 7)(L, 3-1) 0.1 1 3 3 2 0 0 3.20
Moylan (BS, 3) 0.0 1 1 1 0 0 0 4.41
O'Flaherty 0.2 2 0 0 0 2 0 3.60

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lannan (W, 6-5) 8.0 9 3 3 1 1 0 3.45
MacDougal (S, 4) 1.0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3.66

Moylan pitched to 1 batter in the 8th.

WP: MacDougal.
Pitches-strikes: Hanson 105-74, Gonzalez, M 20-10, Moylan 2-1, O'Flaherty 14-9, Lannan 98-65, MacDougal 22-9.
Groundouts-flyouts: Hanson 9-7, Gonzalez, M 1-0, Moylan 0-0, O'Flaherty 0-0, Lannan 17-6, MacDougal 2-1.
Batters faced: Hanson 25, Gonzalez, M 4, Moylan 1, O'Flaherty 4, Lannan 30, MacDougal 5.
Inherited runners-scored: Moylan 3-2, O'Flaherty 2-2.
Umpires: HP: Jerry Layne. 1B: Tony Randazzo. 2B: Chris Guccione. 3B: Mike Winters.
Weather: 78 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 15 mph, Out to RF.
T: 2:34.
Att: 23,708.
July 4, 2009