Nationals walk off, sweep Mets

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- About 30 minutes before Wednesday's game against the Mets at Nationals Park, general manager Mike Rizzo thanked the fans for supporting the Nationals and acknowledged that it has been a trying season for the team, but he also said this:

"We are looking for brighter and better days in 2010."

The Nationals took a step in the right direction, defeating the Mets, 7-4, on Fan Appreciation Day in thrilling fashion. Down 4-2, Washington made its comeback in the bottom of the ninth.

Nationals walk off, sweep Mets....


NY Mets AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Pagan, LF 5 1 0 0 0 0 4 .298
Hernandez, A, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 .255
Wright, D, 3B 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .304
Beltran, CF 3 1 1 1 1 1 0 .330
Francoeur, RF 4 2 2 0 0 0 2 .277
Tatis, 1B 3 0 2 1 0 1 0 .277
Santos, O, C 4 0 2 2 0 0 1 .255
Valdez, W, SS 4 0 0 0 0 1 4 .256
Redding, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 .069
a-Sheffield, PH 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .276
Parnell, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .125
Feliciano, P, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Green, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Murphy, Dn, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .263
Rodriguez, F, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 34 4 7 4 2 5 14

a-Intentionally walked for Redding in the 7th. b-Grounded out for Green, S in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Francoeur (32, Lannan), Tatis (20, Lannan).
TB: Beltran; Francoeur 3; Tatis 3; Santos, O 2.
RBI: Tatis (46), Santos, O 2 (39), Beltran (48).
2-out RBI: Beltran.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Francoeur; Pagan 3.
SF: Tatis.
GIDP: Valdez, W.
Team RISP: 4-for-11.
Team LOB: 6.

FIELDING
E: Wright, D (18, throw).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, CF-LF 4 0 0 0 0 1 4 .231
Dukes, RF 4 1 2 0 1 0 0 .257
Zimmerman, R, 3B 5 1 1 1 0 2 5 .286
Dunn, A, 1B 4 1 0 1 1 0 2 .268
Willingham, LF 4 1 1 0 0 0 1 .265
1-Maxwell, PR-CF 1 1 1 4 0 0 0 .247
Bard, J, C 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 .228
2-Martin, J, PR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .174
Nieves, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .255
Desmond, SS 4 0 0 0 0 0 5 .286
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 3 1 1 1 0 0 1 .262
Lannan, P 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 .155
a-Guzman, C, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .286
Segovia, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Morse, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .300
3-Padilla, J, PR 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .091
Totals 34 7 8 7 5 3 20

a-Popped out for Lannan in the 7th. b-Singled for Villone in the 9th.
1-Ran for Willingham in the 8th. 2-Ran for Bard, J in the 8th. 3-Ran for Morse in the 9th.

BATTING
HR: Zimmerman, R (33, 8th inning off Parnell, 0 on, 1 out), Maxwell (3, 9th inning off Rodriguez, F, 3 on, 2 out).
TB: Dukes 2; Zimmerman, R 4; Willingham; Maxwell 4; Gonzalez, Al; Lannan; Morse.
RBI: Gonzalez, Al (31), Zimmerman, R (104), Dunn, A (104), Maxwell 4 (7).
2-out RBI: Dunn, A; Maxwell 4.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Harris, W 2; Willingham; Desmond.
S: Harris, W.
SF: Gonzalez, Al.
Team RISP: 2-for-10.
Team LOB: 8.

FIELDING
E: Desmond (6, fielding), Zimmerman, R 2 (17, fielding, throw).
DP: (Gonzalez, Al-Desmond-Dunn, A).


NY Mets IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Redding 6.0 4 1 1 1 2 0 5.10
Parnell (H, 15) 1.1 1 1 1 1 0 1 5.36
Feliciano, P (H, 23) 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.05
Green, S (H, 14) 0.1 0 0 0 1 0 0 4.70
Rodriguez, F (BS, 7)(L, 3-6) 0.2 3 5 5 2 1 1 3.72

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lannan 7.0 4 3 2 2 4 0 3.88
Segovia 1.1 3 1 1 0 1 0 6.75
Villone (W, 5-6) 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.67

WP: Redding.
IBB: Sheffield (by Lannan).
Pitches-strikes: Redding 95-59, Parnell 29-17, Feliciano, P 3-2, Green, S 12-5, Rodriguez, F 37-21, Lannan 110-71, Segovia 29-22, Villone 5-3.
Groundouts-flyouts: Redding 5-11, Parnell 3-1, Feliciano, P 0-1, Green, S 1-0, Rodriguez, F 1-0, Lannan 7-10, Segovia 2-1, Villone 2-0.
Batters faced: Redding 23, Parnell 7, Feliciano, P 1, Green, S 3, Rodriguez, F 7, Lannan 28, Segovia 7, Villone 2.
Inherited runners-scored: Villone 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Kerwin Danley. 1B: Wally Bell. 2B: Brian Runge. 3B: Rob Drake.
Weather: 61 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 10 mph, L to R.
T: 3:07.
Att: 23,944.
September 30, 2009

Opportunistic Nationals rally past Mets

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- Two errors by the Mets helped the Nationals win their second successive game, this time by the score of 4-3 at Nationals Park on Tuesday night.

Opportunistic Nationals rally past Mets....


NY Mets AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Pagan, LF 5 2 3 1 0 1 0 .302
Castillo, L, 2B 5 0 1 0 0 1 2 .309
Wright, D, 3B 4 0 2 1 1 1 1 .307
Beltran, CF 3 0 1 1 1 0 2 .330
Murphy, Dn, 1B 4 0 1 0 0 0 4 .264
Francoeur, RF 3 0 0 0 1 0 3 .276
Schneider, C 4 0 1 0 0 0 6 .218
Rodriguez, F, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Valdez, W, SS 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 .268
a-Reed, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 .245
Hernandez, A, SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .258
Pelfrey, P 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .096
Feliciano, P, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Green, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Santos, O, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .252
b-Sullivan, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .248
Totals 35 3 10 3 3 4 23

a-Hit into a double play for Valdez, W in the 8th. b-Struck out for Santos, O in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Pagan (19, Martin, J), Valdez, W (3, Martin, J), Wright, D 2 (38, Martin, J, Martin, J).
TB: Pagan 4; Castillo, L; Wright, D 4; Beltran; Murphy, Dn; Schneider; Valdez, W 2.
RBI: Beltran (47), Pagan (32), Wright, D (70).
2-out RBI: Wright, D.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Schneider 2; Beltran; Murphy, Dn.
S: Pelfrey.
Team RISP: 2-for-10.
Team LOB: 9.

FIELDING
E: Hernandez, A (12, throw), Castillo, L (11, throw).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, CF-LF 3 1 1 0 1 0 0 .234
Dukes, RF 4 0 2 0 0 0 2 .254
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 0 1 1 0 0 1 .287
Dunn, A, 1B 4 0 0 0 0 2 2 .270
Morse, LF 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 .282
1-Maxwell, PR-CF 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .236
Orr, 2B 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 .271
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Guzman, C, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .287
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Desmond, SS 4 1 2 2 0 0 1 .305
Nieves, C 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 .255
Martin, J, P 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 .174
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 .262
Totals 33 4 8 3 3 3 9

a-Reached on error for Clippard in the 8th.
1-Ran for Morse in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Desmond (6, Pelfrey).
HR: Desmond (2, 5th inning off Pelfrey, 1 on, 0 out).
TB: Harris, W; Dukes 2; Zimmerman, R; Orr; Desmond 6; Martin, J.
RBI: Desmond 2 (8), Zimmerman, R (103).
2-out RBI: Zimmerman, R.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Dukes; Dunn, A; Nieves; Gonzalez, Al.
Team RISP: 1-for-6.
Team LOB: 8.

BASERUNNING
SB: Desmond (1, 3rd base off Rodriguez, F/Santos, O).

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


NY Mets IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Pelfrey 7.0 8 3 3 1 2 1 5.03
Feliciano, P 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.07
Green, S (L, 1-4) 0.1 0 1 0 1 0 0 4.72
Rodriguez, F 0.1 0 0 0 1 0 0 3.09

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Martin, J 6.0 7 3 3 2 0 0 4.69
Clippard (W, 3-2) 2.0 2 0 0 1 2 0 2.91
MacDougal (S, 18) 1.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 4.42

Pitches-strikes: Pelfrey 108-74, Feliciano, P 4-3, Green, S 10-5, Rodriguez, F 7-3, Martin, J 95-64, Clippard 31-19, MacDougal 16-10.
Groundouts-flyouts: Pelfrey 13-6, Feliciano, P 0-0, Green, S 1-0, Rodriguez, F 0-1, Martin, J 6-12, Clippard 1-2, MacDougal 0-1.
Batters faced: Pelfrey 30, Feliciano, P 1, Green, S 3, Rodriguez, F 2, Martin, J 27, Clippard 8, MacDougal 4.
Inherited runners-scored: Rodriguez, F 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Rob Drake. 1B: Kerwin Danley. 2B: Wally Bell. 3B: Brian Runge.
Weather: 62 degrees, clear.
Wind: 5 mph, L to R.
T: 2:37.
Att: 19,614.
September 29, 2009

Detwiler wins first game for Nationals

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- It finally happened for left-hander Ross Detwiler on Monday, and it took 13 starts to do it. Detwiler won his first Major League game as the Nationals defeated the Mets, 2-1, at Nationals Park.

Detwiler wins first game for Nationals....

NY Mets AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Pagan, LF 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 .298
Castillo, L, 2B 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 .311
Wright, D, 3B 4 0 1 0 0 1 5 .305
Beltran, CF 3 1 1 0 1 0 1 .330
Francoeur, RF 4 0 0 0 0 2 3 .277
Tatis, 1B 4 0 2 1 0 0 0 .274
Santos, O, C 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .252
Hernandez, A, SS 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 .258
a-Murphy, Dn, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .264
Valdez, W, SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .266
Figueroa, N, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 .167
Green, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Feliciano, P, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Parnell, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .125
b-Sullivan, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250
Totals 32 1 7 1 3 4 15

a-Popped out for Hernandez, A in the 8th. b-Grounded out for Parnell in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Wright, D (36, Detwiler), Tatis (19, Detwiler).
TB: Castillo, L; Wright, D 2; Beltran; Tatis 3; Hernandez, A 2.
RBI: Tatis (45).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Beltran; Wright, D 3; Santos, O; Figueroa, N 2; Francoeur.
S: Figueroa, N; Pagan; Castillo, L.
Team RISP: 1-for-10.
Team LOB: 10.

FIELDING
E: Hernandez, A (11, throw), Wright, D (17, throw).
DP: (Castillo, L-Valdez, W-Tatis).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Maxwell, CF 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 .236
Desmond, SS 3 0 2 0 0 0 1 .291
Zimmerman, R, 3B 2 0 0 1 1 1 2 .287
Dunn, A, 1B 3 0 0 0 1 1 3 .272
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Willingham, LF 3 0 0 0 1 1 2 .265
1-Dukes, PR-RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .251
Morse, RF-1B 4 1 3 1 0 1 1 .306
Bard, J, C 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 .229
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 .264
Detwiler, P 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 .059
a-Padilla, J, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .091
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Harris, W, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .233
Totals 28 2 7 2 4 6 15

a-Lined out for Detwiler in the 6th.
1-Ran for Willingham in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Maxwell (4, Figueroa, N).
3B: Desmond (1, Figueroa, N).
HR: Morse (3, 6th inning off Figueroa, N, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Maxwell 3; Desmond 4; Morse 6.
RBI: Zimmerman, R (102), Morse (10).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Dunn, A; Detwiler; Willingham.
S: Desmond.
SF: Zimmerman, R.
GIDP: Bard, J.
Team RISP: 0-for-7.
Team LOB: 8.


NY Mets IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Figueroa, N (L, 2-8) 6.0 6 2 2 3 5 1 4.70
Green, S 0.2 1 0 0 0 0 0 4.75
Feliciano, P 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.09
Parnell 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 5.34

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Detwiler (W, 1-6) 6.0 7 1 1 1 3 0 5.35
Bergmann (H, 9) 2.0 0 0 0 2 1 0 4.73
MacDougal (S, 17) 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.50

WP: Detwiler 2.
IBB: Gonzalez, Al (by Figueroa, N), Dunn, A (by Figueroa, N), Beltran (by Bergmann).
Pitches-strikes: Figueroa, N 104-62, Green, S 10-7, Feliciano, P 4-3, Parnell 12-7, Detwiler 99-64, Bergmann 30-15, MacDougal 11-8.
Groundouts-flyouts: Figueroa, N 5-8, Green, S 2-0, Feliciano, P 0-1, Parnell 2-0, Detwiler 9-7, Bergmann 2-3, MacDougal 3-0.
Batters faced: Figueroa, N 27, Green, S 3, Feliciano, P 1, Parnell 3, Detwiler 27, Bergmann 8, MacDougal 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Feliciano, P 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Brian Runge. 1B: Rob Drake. 2B: Kerwin Danley. 3B: Wally Bell.
Weather: 73 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 7 mph, L to R.
T: 2:32.
Att: 18,600.
September 28, 2009

MacDougal misfires in 10th as Nats fall

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- Closer Mike MacDougal couldn't control the strike zone in the 10th inning and it hurt the Nationals, who lost to the Braves, 6-3, at Nationals Park on Sunday.

MacDougal misfires in 10th as Nats fall....

Atlanta AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
McLouth, CF 3 1 0 0 2 1 0 .262
Prado, 2B 4 2 1 0 0 1 4 .305
Jones, C, 3B 5 2 2 0 0 0 0 .272
McCann, C 5 0 1 1 0 0 4 .285
Anderson, G, LF 4 0 0 1 0 0 2 .270
Gorecki, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .208
c-Infante, PH 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 .295
Soriano, R, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Escobar, Y, SS 4 1 2 1 1 0 2 .301
LaRoche, Ad, 1B 4 0 1 1 0 1 3 .284
Diaz, M, RF-LF 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 .318
Lowe, D, P 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 .226
a-Norton, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .135
Moylan, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Gonzalez, M, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Conrad, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .224
Church, RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .272
Totals 37 6 9 6 3 3 17

a-Grounded out for Lowe, D in the 7th. b-Grounded out for Gonzalez, M in the 10th. c-Singled for Gorecki in the 10th.

BATTING
2B: Prado (35, Hernandez, L), LaRoche, Ad (37, Hernandez, L).
3B: Escobar, Y (2, Hernandez, L).
TB: Prado 2; Jones, C 2; McCann; Infante; Escobar, Y 4; LaRoche, Ad 2; Lowe, D.
RBI: Anderson, G (59), Escobar, Y (75), LaRoche, Ad (81), McCann (91), Infante 2 (26).
2-out RBI: Escobar, Y; Infante 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: LaRoche, Ad 2; Prado.
S: Diaz, M.
GIDP: Prado; Diaz, M.
Team RISP: 4-for-13.
Team LOB: 6.


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, CF 5 0 3 0 0 0 1 .233
Desmond, SS 4 0 0 0 1 0 3 .269
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 1 1 1 1 1 4 .288
Willingham, LF 4 1 1 1 1 1 3 .267
Dukes, RF 5 0 0 0 0 2 5 .251
Morse, 1B 5 1 1 1 0 2 0 .250
Burke, J, C 4 0 1 0 0 2 0 .122
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 4 0 1 0 0 1 0 .265
Hernandez, L, P 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 .137
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Guzman, C, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .287
1-Maxwell, PR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .221
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 39 3 9 3 3 9 18

a-Singled for Clippard in the 9th.
1-Ran for Guzman, C in the 9th.

BATTING
3B: Harris, W (6, Moylan).
HR: Zimmerman, R (32, 1st inning off Lowe, D, 0 on, 2 out), Willingham (24, 1st inning off Lowe, D, 0 on, 2 out), Morse (2, 4th inning off Lowe, D, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Harris, W 5; Zimmerman, R 4; Willingham 4; Morse 4; Burke, J; Gonzalez, Al; Guzman, C.
RBI: Zimmerman, R (101), Willingham (61), Morse (9).
2-out RBI: Zimmerman, R; Willingham.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Dukes 3; Willingham; Hernandez, L 2.
Team RISP: 0-for-8.
Team LOB: 9.

FIELDING
E: Gonzalez, Al (10, fielding).
DP: 2 (Gonzalez, Al-Desmond-Morse, Desmond-Gonzalez, Al-Morse).


Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lowe, D 6.0 7 3 3 2 3 3 4.55
Moylan 2.0 1 0 0 1 4 0 2.70
Gonzalez, M (W, 5-4) 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2.49
Soriano, R (S, 27) 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.01

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hernandez, L 6.1 6 3 3 1 2 0 5.48
Clippard 2.2 1 0 0 1 1 0 3.02
MacDougal (L, 1-1) 1.0 2 3 3 1 0 0 4.59

WP: Lowe, D.
IBB: Zimmerman, R (by Moylan).
HBP: Prado (by MacDougal).
Pitches-strikes: Lowe, D 92-53, Moylan 27-18, Gonzalez, M 15-10, Soriano, R 7-6, Hernandez, L 96-63, Clippard 31-18, MacDougal 18-10.
Groundouts-flyouts: Lowe, D 9-6, Moylan 2-0, Gonzalez, M 0-2, Soriano, R 1-1, Hernandez, L 10-7, Clippard 4-3, MacDougal 3-0.
Batters faced: Lowe, D 27, Moylan 8, Gonzalez, M 4, Soriano, R 3, Hernandez, L 26, Clippard 9, MacDougal 7.
Inherited runners-scored: Clippard 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Scott Barry. 1B: Tim Tschida. 2B: Bruce Dreckman. 3B: Paul Emmel.
Weather: 70 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 4 mph, L to R.
T: 2:55.
Att: 27,840.
September 27, 2009

Shaky D sets tone in Nationals' loss

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- Saturday's game wasn't pretty for the Nationals, who lost to the Braves, 11-5, at Nationals Park.

Shaky D sets tone in Nationals' loss....


Atlanta AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
McLouth, CF 5 1 1 0 0 1 0 .264
Prado, 2B 2 3 1 0 2 0 0 .306
Jones, C, 3B 5 2 2 1 0 0 1 .271
McCann, C 4 2 2 2 1 0 1 .286
Anderson, G, LF 5 0 2 1 0 1 4 .273
1-Gorecki, PR-LF 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .208
Escobar, Y, SS 5 2 2 3 0 1 2 .299
LaRoche, Ad, 1B 3 0 2 1 2 0 0 .284
Diaz, M, RF 5 0 1 1 0 1 3 .320
Hanson, P 3 0 0 0 0 1 3 .056
a-Johnson, K, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .220
Gonzalez, M, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Norton, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .137
O'Flaherty, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Soriano, R, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 39 11 13 9 5 5 15

a-Grounded out for Hanson in the 8th. b-Flied out for Gonzalez, M in the 9th.
1-Ran for Anderson, G in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Prado (34, Mock), LaRoche, Ad (36, Mock), Anderson, G (27, Mock), Jones, C (23, MacDougal), Escobar, Y (26, Kensing).
HR: McCann (21, 9th inning off Villone, 1 on, 1 out).
TB: McLouth; Prado 2; Jones, C 3; McCann 5; Anderson, G 3; Escobar, Y 3; LaRoche, Ad 3; Diaz, M.
RBI: Escobar, Y 3 (74), Diaz, M (55), Anderson, G (58), Jones, C (69), McCann 2 (90), LaRoche, Ad (80).
2-out RBI: Escobar, Y 2; Diaz, M; Anderson, G.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Hanson 2; Anderson, G; Escobar, Y 2; Norton.
S: Prado.
GIDP: Diaz, M.
Team RISP: 7-for-18.
Team LOB: 7.


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, CF 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 .227
b-Maxwell, PH-CF 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .221
Orr, 3B 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 .268
Segovia, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
c-Zimmerman, R, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .289
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Kensing, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Willingham, LF 4 0 0 0 0 2 1 .267
Dunn, A, 1B 4 0 0 0 0 3 0 .273
Dukes, RF 4 1 1 0 0 1 0 .255
Bard, J, C 3 1 1 0 1 1 0 .233
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 .266
Desmond, SS 3 1 1 1 0 1 2 .292
Mock, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .095
a-Morse, PH-3B 3 1 1 3 0 2 2 .259
Totals 32 5 7 5 2 11 7

a-Homered for Mock in the 5th. b-Walked for Harris, W in the 8th. c-Flied out for Segovia in the 8th.

BATTING
HR: Morse (1, 5th inning off Hanson, 2 on, 1 out).
TB: Harris, W; Dukes; Bard, J; Gonzalez, Al 2; Desmond; Morse 4.
RBI: Harris, W (27), Morse 3 (8), Desmond (6).
2-out RBI: Harris, W.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Morse.
S: Mock.
SF: Desmond.
Team RISP: 3-for-5.
Team LOB: 4.

FIELDING
E: Orr (4, throw), Dukes 2 (8, fielding, fielding).
DP: (Desmond-Gonzalez, Al-Dunn, A).


Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hanson (W, 11-4) 7.0 4 4 4 1 7 1 2.98
Gonzalez, M (H, 17) 1.0 0 0 0 1 2 0 2.52
O'Flaherty 0.2 3 1 1 0 1 0 3.19
Soriano, R 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.06

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Mock (L, 3-10) 5.0 7 6 4 4 5 0 5.91
Segovia 3.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 6.75
MacDougal 0.1 2 2 2 0 0 0 4.14
Villone 0.0 2 2 2 0 0 1 4.74
Kensing 0.2 2 1 1 0 0 0 9.74

Villone pitched to 2 batters in the 9th.

WP: Mock.
IBB: LaRoche, Ad (by Mock).
Pitches-strikes: Hanson 97-65, Gonzalez, M 18-10, O'Flaherty 17-12, Soriano, R 4-3, Mock 87-55, Segovia 33-22, MacDougal 11-6, Villone 6-2, Kensing 9-7.
Groundouts-flyouts: Hanson 4-10, Gonzalez, M 0-1, O'Flaherty 0-1, Soriano, R 0-0, Mock 8-2, Segovia 5-4, MacDougal 1-0, Villone 0-0, Kensing 1-1.
Batters faced: Hanson 26, Gonzalez, M 4, O'Flaherty 5, Soriano, R 1, Mock 27, Segovia 9, MacDougal 3, Villone 2, Kensing 4.
Inherited runners-scored: Soriano, R 2-0, Villone 1-1, Kensing 1-1.
Umpires: HP: Paul Emmel. 1B: Scott Barry. 2B: Tim Tschida. 3B: Bruce Dreckman.
Weather: 64 degrees, overcast.
Wind: 4 mph, R to L.
T: 2:48.
Att: 29,058.
September 26, 2009

Lannan saddled with tough-luck loss

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- John Lannan was good, but Braves right-hander Javier Vazquez was better.

Vazquez pitched his third complete game of the season and defeated the Nationals, 4-1, at Nationals Park on Friday night.

Lannan saddled with tough-luck loss....


Atlanta AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
McLouth, CF 5 0 0 0 0 2 3 .264
Prado, 2B 5 1 2 1 0 0 0 .305
Jones, C, 3B 5 1 2 0 0 1 1 .269
McCann, C 4 1 1 0 1 1 2 .284
Escobar, Y, SS 5 1 1 0 0 0 2 .298
Anderson, G, LF 4 0 1 1 0 0 2 .271
Gorecki, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .208
Diaz, M, RF 2 0 2 1 2 0 0 .322
LaRoche, Ad, 1B 3 0 0 0 1 2 5 .282
Vazquez, J, P 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .182
Totals 35 4 9 3 4 6 16

BATTING
2B: Prado (33, Lannan), Jones, C (22, Lannan).
HR: Prado (11, 9th inning off Rivera, S, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Prado 6; Jones, C 3; McCann; Escobar, Y; Anderson, G; Diaz, M 2.
RBI: Anderson, G (57), Diaz, M (54), Prado (49).
2-out RBI: Anderson, G.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: LaRoche, Ad 2; Anderson, G; McLouth 3; Escobar, Y; McCann.
S: Vazquez, J 2.
Team RISP: 2-for-12.
Team LOB: 10.

BASERUNNING
SB: Diaz, M (12, 2nd base off Bergmann/Bard, J), McCann (4, 2nd base off Lannan/Bard, J).

FIELDING
E: McCann (12, catcher interference).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, LF 4 0 1 0 0 1 0 .226
Desmond, SS 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 .289
Dunn, A, 1B 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .276
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 .289
Willingham, RF 3 0 0 0 0 1 3 .270
Orr, 2B 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 .283
Bard, J, C 3 1 1 1 0 0 1 .232
Maxwell, CF 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 .221
Lannan, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 .143
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Guzman, C, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286
Rivera, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
Totals 29 1 3 1 1 7 7

a-Flied out for Villone in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Zimmerman, R (33, Vazquez, J).
HR: Bard, J (6, 8th inning off Vazquez, J, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Harris, W; Zimmerman, R 2; Bard, J 4.
RBI: Bard, J (31).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Willingham; Orr.
Team RISP: 0-for-3.
Team LOB: 3.

BASERUNNING
CS: Orr (1, 2nd base by Vazquez, J/McCann).

FIELDING
E: Orr (3, fielding), Desmond (5, throw).


Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Vazquez, J (W, 15-9) 9.0 3 1 1 1 7 1 2.83

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lannan (L, 9-13) 7.0 6 2 0 3 6 0 3.93
Bergmann 0.2 2 1 0 1 0 0 4.95
Villone 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.33
Rivera, S 1.0 1 1 1 0 0 1 6.29

IBB: LaRoche, Ad (by Bergmann).
Pitches-strikes: Vazquez, J 104-72, Lannan 122-77, Bergmann 13-6, Villone 4-2, Rivera, S 8-5.
Groundouts-flyouts: Vazquez, J 9-10, Lannan 8-7, Bergmann 2-0, Villone 1-0, Rivera, S 2-1.
Batters faced: Vazquez, J 31, Lannan 31, Bergmann 5, Villone 1, Rivera, S 4.
Inherited runners-scored: Villone 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Bruce Dreckman. 1B: Paul Emmel. 2B: Scott Barry. 3B: Tim Tschida.
Weather: 71 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 6 mph, In from CF.
T: 2:27.
Att: 28,276.
September 25, 2009

Nats drop seesaw affair to Dodgers

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- The score between the Nationals and Dodgers went back and forth on Thursday night at Nationals Park. When it was over, Los Angeles ended up with a 7-6 victory, while Washington lost its 100th game of the season.

It was the second consecutive 100-loss season for the Nationals and fourth in franchise history.

Nats drop seesaw affair to Dodgers....

LA Dodgers AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Furcal, SS 5 2 4 1 0 1 0 .268
Ethier, RF 5 1 1 0 0 1 2 .279
Ramirez, M, LF 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 .298
Kemp, CF 5 2 3 3 0 0 1 .306
Loney, 1B 3 0 0 0 2 2 1 .286
Belliard, 2B 4 0 0 0 1 3 5 .264
DeWitt, 3B 4 0 1 2 0 0 3 .167
Martin, C 4 0 0 0 1 0 4 .254
Padilla, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 3 .154
a-Pierre, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .313
Belisario, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Troncoso, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Thome, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .247
Sherrill, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Broxton, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 37 7 10 7 5 9 20

a-Lined out for Padilla in the 6th. b-Grounded out for Troncoso in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Furcal 2 (28, Martin, J, Estrada).
3B: Kemp (7, Clippard).
HR: Kemp (26, 1st inning off Martin, J, 2 on, 0 out), Furcal (9, 8th inning off Villone, 0 on, 1 out).
TB: Furcal 9; Ethier; Ramirez, M; Kemp 8; DeWitt.
RBI: Ramirez, M (61), Kemp 3 (100), DeWitt 2 (4), Furcal (45).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Ethier; Padilla 2; Ramirez, M; Martin.
SF: DeWitt.
Team RISP: 2-for-12.
Team LOB: 10.

FIELDING
Outfield assists: Ethier (Harris, W at home).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, CF-LF 4 0 2 2 1 0 1 .226
Desmond, SS 5 0 1 0 0 4 2 .317
Dunn, A, 1B 4 0 0 0 1 1 0 .278
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 1 0 0 2 0 1 .289
Willingham, LF 3 1 1 0 1 0 1 .272
Kensing, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Orr, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .294
Dukes, RF 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 .255
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 4 2 3 1 0 0 2 .262
Burke, J, C 3 0 0 1 0 2 3 .111
Martin, J, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .143
Estrada, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Guzman, C, PH 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 .286
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Maxwell, CF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .231
Totals 31 6 9 6 7 8 12

a-Singled for Bergmann in the 6th. b-Grounded out for Kensing in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Dukes (20, Padilla).
TB: Harris, W 2; Desmond; Willingham; Dukes 2; Gonzalez, Al 3; Guzman, C.
RBI: Dukes (57), Gonzalez, Al (30), Burke, J (2), Harris, W 2 (26), Guzman, C (51).
2-out RBI: Harris, W 2; Guzman, C.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Harris, W; Dukes; Desmond; Gonzalez, Al.
S: Martin, J; Estrada.
SF: Burke, J.
Team RISP: 6-for-11.
Team LOB: 8.

BASERUNNING
SB: Harris, W (11, 2nd base off Sherrill/Martin).
CS: Harris, W (4, 2nd base by Padilla/Martin).

FIELDING
E: Willingham (7, fielding).


LA Dodgers IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Padilla 5.0 5 4 4 3 6 0 4.62
Belisario (BS, 7) 0.2 3 2 2 1 1 0 2.14
Troncoso (W, 5-4) 1.1 0 0 0 2 1 0 2.70
Sherrill (H, 11) 1.0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1.78
Broxton (S, 36) 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.35

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Martin, J 3.0 6 5 5 2 4 1 4.71
Estrada 2.2 1 1 0 1 4 0 6.14
Bergmann 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5.02
Clippard 1.0 1 0 0 1 1 0 3.18
Villone (L, 4-6) 0.2 1 1 1 0 0 1 4.36
Kensing 1.1 1 0 0 1 0 0 9.66

WP: Estrada.
IBB: Dukes (by Troncoso), Martin (by Martin, J).
HBP: Ramirez, M (by Martin, J).
Pitches-strikes: Padilla 103-62, Belisario 22-11, Troncoso 20-8, Sherrill 14-5, Broxton 11-8, Martin, J 68-40, Estrada 54-31, Bergmann 5-3, Clippard 17-11, Villone 8-5, Kensing 26-15.
Groundouts-flyouts: Padilla 4-4, Belisario 0-1, Troncoso 2-1, Sherrill 0-2, Broxton 3-0, Martin, J 2-3, Estrada 1-3, Bergmann 0-1, Clippard 0-2, Villone 2-0, Kensing 0-4.
Batters faced: Padilla 22, Belisario 6, Troncoso 6, Sherrill 4, Broxton 3, Martin, J 18, Estrada 11, Bergmann 1, Clippard 5, Villone 3, Kensing 6.
Inherited runners-scored: Troncoso 2-0, Bergmann 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Jerry Crawford. 1B: Bill Hohn. 2B: Phil Cuzzi. 3B: Tom Hallion.
Weather: 81 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 5 mph, Out to RF.
T: 3:41.
Att: 22,432.
September 24, 2009

Nats deny Dodgers with wild walk-off

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- Thanks to infielder Pete Orr, the Nationals avoided their 100th loss on Wednesday night as they defeated the Dodgers, 5-4, at Nationals Park.

Nats deny Dodgers with wild walk-off....

LA Dodgers AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Furcal, SS 4 1 2 0 1 0 1 .264
Belliard, 3B 4 2 2 0 1 0 1 .268
Ethier, RF 4 0 0 1 1 1 6 .279
Ramirez, M, LF 4 0 0 0 1 0 6 .298
Kemp, CF 4 0 0 0 1 1 6 .304
Loney, 1B 3 0 2 1 1 0 0 .288
Martin, C 4 0 1 1 0 0 4 .256
Hudson, O, 2B 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 .286
1-Repko, PR 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000
McDonald, J, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Billingsley, P 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .185
a-Pierre, PH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .314
Kuo, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Sherrill, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Thome, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .248
2-Castro, J, PR-2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .288
Totals 33 4 8 3 7 2 24

a-Hit a sacrifice bunt for Billingsley in the 7th. b-Singled for Sherrill in the 9th.
1-Ran for Hudson, O in the 9th. 2-Ran for Thome in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Belliard (13, Detwiler).
TB: Furcal 2; Belliard 3; Loney 2; Martin; Thome.
RBI: Ethier (103), Martin (50), Loney (90).
2-out RBI: Martin; Loney.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Martin; Ethier; Kemp 2.
S: Pierre.
Team RISP: 2-for-16.
Team LOB: 10.

BASERUNNING
SB: Furcal (10, 2nd base off Detwiler/Bard, J).
CS: Furcal (6, 2nd base by Detwiler/Bard, J).
PO: Furcal (1st base by Detwiler).

FIELDING
E: Ethier (6, fielding).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, LF 3 0 0 0 0 3 1 .222
c-Desmond, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .333
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Rivera, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
d-Orr, PH 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .300
Guzman, C, SS 4 2 1 0 0 0 1 .285
Dunn, A, 1B 2 1 1 0 2 1 0 .280
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 1 1 3 1 1 2 .290
Dukes, RF 4 0 0 1 0 1 3 .254
Bard, J, C 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 .230
Maxwell, CF 3 1 1 0 1 1 0 .234
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 .255
Detwiler, P 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .067
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Morse, PH 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .250
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Willingham, PH-LF 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .272
Padilla, J, LF 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .095
Totals 29 5 5 5 6 10 12

a-Walked for Bergmann in the 6th. b-Flied out for Clippard in the 7th. c-Grounded out for Harris, W in the 7th. d-Hit a sacrifice fly for Rivera, S in the 9th.

BATTING
HR: Zimmerman, R (31, 6th inning off Billingsley, 2 on, 2 out).
TB: Guzman, C; Dunn, A; Zimmerman, R 4; Maxwell; Gonzalez, Al.
RBI: Zimmerman, R 3 (100), Dukes (56), Orr (9).
2-out RBI: Zimmerman, R 3.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Dukes; Desmond.
S: Gonzalez, Al.
SF: Orr.
Team RISP: 1-for-6.
Team LOB: 7.

BASERUNNING
SB: Maxwell (5, 3rd base off McDonald, J/Martin).

FIELDING
E: Guzman, C 2 (20, throw, throw).
Outfield assists: Dukes (Ethier at home).
DP: (Dunn, A).
Pickoffs: Detwiler (Furcal at 1st base).


LA Dodgers IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Billingsley 6.0 1 3 3 4 9 1 4.07
Kuo 1.0 1 0 0 1 1 0 2.28
Sherrill 1.0 2 1 1 0 0 0 1.81
McDonald, J (L, 5-5) 0.1 1 1 1 1 0 0 3.99

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Detwiler 5.2 6 3 3 3 0 0 5.71
Bergmann 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5.06
Clippard 1.0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3.24
MacDougal 1.0 2 1 0 2 1 0 3.81
Burnett, S 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.12
Rivera, S (W, 1-3) 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6.21

MacDougal pitched to 4 batters in the 9th.

IBB: Kemp (by Detwiler).
Pitches-strikes: Billingsley 87-52, Kuo 16-9, Sherrill 12-8, McDonald, J 16-7, Detwiler 90-49, Bergmann 2-1, Clippard 16-7, MacDougal 35-18, Burnett, S 5-3, Rivera, S 3-3.
Groundouts-flyouts: Billingsley 7-2, Kuo 1-1, Sherrill 1-2, McDonald, J 1-0, Detwiler 7-8, Bergmann 0-1, Clippard 1-2, MacDougal 0-1, Burnett, S 0-0, Rivera, S 1-1.
Batters faced: Billingsley 23, Kuo 5, Sherrill 5, McDonald, J 4, Detwiler 24, Bergmann 1, Clippard 5, MacDougal 8, Burnett, S 1, Rivera, S 2.
Inherited runners-scored: Bergmann 2-0, Burnett, S 3-0, Rivera, S 3-0.
Umpires: HP: Tom Hallion. 1B: Jerry Crawford. 2B: Bill Hohn. 3B: Phil Cuzzi.
Weather: 82 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 8 mph, Out to LF.
T: 2:59.
Att: 18,635.
September 23, 2009

Livan, Nats hit hard in loss to Dodgers

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals endured one of their toughest losses of the season, as they fell to the Dodgers, 14-2, at Nationals Park on Tuesday night.

Livan, Nats hit hard in loss to Dodgers....

LA Dodgers AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Furcal, SS 5 2 4 4 0 0 1 .262
1-Castro, J, PR-SS-2B 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 .288
Ethier, RF 3 0 0 1 1 0 2 .281
a-Pierre, PH-LF 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 .314
Ramirez, M, LF 3 1 1 1 1 0 2 .302
b-Repko, PH-RF 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 .000
Kemp, CF 5 1 1 2 0 0 4 .306
Loney, 1B 5 2 3 2 0 0 0 .286
Blake, 3B 4 2 2 2 0 1 1 .280
c-DeWitt, PH-3B 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .158
Belliard, 2B 3 2 2 1 1 0 0 .264
d-Thome, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .246
Kershaw, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .109
Martin, C 2 2 1 0 1 0 1 .256
Ellis, A, C 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Kuroda, P 3 1 1 0 0 0 3 .143
Belisario, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
e-Hu, PH-SS 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
Totals 40 14 15 14 5 2 16

a-Walked for Ethier in the 7th. b-Hit a sacrifice fly for Ramirez, M in the 7th. c-Grounded into a forceout for Blake in the 7th. d-Grounded out for Belliard in the 8th. e-Struck out for Belisario in the 8th.
1-Ran for Furcal in the 7th.

BATTING
2B: Furcal (26, Hernandez, L), Ramirez, M (23, Hernandez, L), Loney (25, Estrada), Belliard (12, Rivera, S).
HR: Blake (18, 7th inning off Rivera, S, 1 on, 0 out).
TB: Furcal 5; Ramirez, M 2; Kemp; Loney 4; Blake 5; Belliard 3; Martin; Kuroda.
RBI: Ramirez, M (60), Belliard (37), Furcal 4 (44), Ethier (102), Kemp 2 (97), Loney 2 (89), Blake 2 (77), Repko (1).
2-out RBI: Ramirez, M; Kemp; Loney 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Kemp; Blake; Furcal; DeWitt.
S: Kuroda.
SF: Repko.
GIDP: Kemp.
Team RISP: 7-for-17.
Team LOB: 7.

FIELDING
E: Furcal (19, fielding).
DP: (Blake-Belliard-Loney).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, CF-LF 4 0 1 0 0 1 1 .224
Guzman, C, SS 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 .285
Kensing, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 1 1 0 0 1 1 .290
Orr, 3B 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .300
Dunn, A, 1B 1 1 1 2 2 0 0 .279
Morse, 1B 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .250
Willingham, LF 3 0 0 0 0 2 3 .272
Segovia, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Gonzalez, Al, SS 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .254
Dukes, RF 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 .257
Bard, J, C 4 0 1 0 0 1 1 .234
Desmond, 2B 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 .343
Hernandez, L, P 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .146
Estrada, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Padilla, J, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .095
Rivera, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
Garate, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Maxwell, CF 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .230
Totals 31 2 4 2 4 10 11

a-Grounded out for Estrada in the 5th.

BATTING
3B: Harris, W (5, Kuroda).
HR: Dunn, A (38, 3rd inning off Kuroda, 1 on, 2 out).
TB: Harris, W 3; Zimmerman, R; Dunn, A 4; Bard, J.
RBI: Dunn, A 2 (103).
2-out RBI: Dunn, A 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Willingham.
GIDP: Willingham.
Team RISP: 0-for-2.
Team LOB: 6.

FIELDING
E: Harris, W (4, fielding), Willingham (6, throw), Desmond (4, fielding).
DP: (Guzman, C-Desmond-Dunn, A).


LA Dodgers IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Kuroda (W, 8-6) 6.0 4 2 0 2 6 1 3.65
Belisario 1.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1.89
Kershaw 2.0 0 0 0 1 4 0 2.85

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hernandez, L (L, 8-12) 3.2 8 8 8 4 0 0 5.53
Estrada 1.1 2 0 0 0 1 0 9.64
Rivera, S 1.0 3 5 4 0 0 1 6.34
Garate 0.0 1 1 1 1 0 0 22.50
Segovia 2.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 10.80
Kensing 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10.09

Rivera, S pitched to 5 batters in the 7th.
Garate pitched to 2 batters in the 7th.

IBB: Martin (by Hernandez, L).
HBP: Martin (by Rivera, S).
Pitches-strikes: Kuroda 81-52, Belisario 11-6, Kershaw 39-24, Hernandez, L 84-43, Estrada 26-17, Rivera, S 26-16, Garate 11-5, Segovia 23-16, Kensing 7-6.
Groundouts-flyouts: Kuroda 8-4, Belisario 1-2, Kershaw 1-1, Hernandez, L 8-3, Estrada 2-1, Rivera, S 2-1, Garate 0-0, Segovia 3-2, Kensing 3-0.
Batters faced: Kuroda 24, Belisario 4, Kershaw 7, Hernandez, L 22, Estrada 6, Rivera, S 8, Garate 2, Segovia 7, Kensing 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Estrada 2-2, Garate 3-2, Segovia 3-2.
Umpires: HP: Phil Cuzzi. 1B: Tom Hallion. 2B: Jerry Crawford. 3B: Bill Hohn.
Weather: 76 degrees, overcast.
Wind: 4 mph, In from RF.
T: 2:56.
Att: 18,518.
September 22, 2009

Mock's slow start proves costly for Nats

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

NEW YORK -- Right-hander Garrett Mock is becoming a creature of habit. On Sunday afternoon, he got off to another slow start on the mound and it proved costly again as the Nationals were beaten by the Mets, 6-2, at Citi Field.

Mock's slow start proves costly for Nats....


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, CF 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .224
Desmond, SS 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 .375
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 1 1 1 0 0 0 .290
Dunn, A, 1B 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 .278
Willingham, LF 4 0 1 0 0 1 1 .274
Dukes, RF 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 .259
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 .255
c-Guzman, C, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 .287
Burke, J, C 1 0 0 0 1 1 2 .119
a-Orr, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .306
Segovia, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Garate, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Kensing, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Mock, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .095
b-Bard, J, PH-C 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .234
Totals 31 2 5 2 2 3 9

a-Grounded out for Burke, J in the 8th. b-Grounded out for Mock in the 8th. c-Struck out for Gonzalez, Al in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Zimmerman, R (32, Stokes).
TB: Desmond; Zimmerman, R 2; Dunn, A; Willingham; Gonzalez, Al.
RBI: Zimmerman, R (97), Dunn, A (101).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Harris, W; Mock; Guzman, C.
S: Mock.
Team RISP: 1-for-6.
Team LOB: 5.

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


NY Mets AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Pagan, LF 5 1 3 0 0 1 2 .304
Castillo, L, 2B 3 0 2 0 0 0 1 .308
Wright, D, 3B 4 1 0 0 0 2 5 .313
Beltran, CF 4 1 2 1 0 0 2 .337
Murphy, Dn, 1B 4 1 2 2 0 0 1 .264
Francoeur, RF 3 1 0 0 1 1 2 .279
Thole, C 2 1 1 1 2 0 0 .333
Schneider, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .201
Valdez, W, SS 3 0 1 2 1 0 2 .250
Maine, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 .174
Dessens, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Sullivan, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .252
Green, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Tatis, PH 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .271
Stokes, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Rodriguez, F, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 31 6 11 6 5 6 16

a-Struck out for Dessens in the 7th. b-Walked for Green, S in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Pagan (16, Mock), Murphy, Dn (35, Mock).
3B: Murphy, Dn (4, Mock), Valdez, W (2, Garate).
TB: Pagan 4; Castillo, L 2; Beltran 2; Murphy, Dn 5; Thole; Valdez, W 3.
RBI: Thole (5), Beltran (45), Murphy, Dn 2 (60), Valdez, W 2 (7).
2-out RBI: Beltran; Murphy, Dn 2; Valdez, W 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Beltran 2; Francoeur; Pagan.
S: Castillo, L.
GIDP: Valdez, W.
Team RISP: 4-for-12.
Team LOB: 7.

BASERUNNING
SB: Castillo, L (17, 2nd base off Mock/Burke, J).
CS: Valdez, W (1, 2nd base by Mock/Burke, J).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Mock (L, 3-9) 7.0 9 4 4 2 5 0 5.83
Segovia 0.2 1 2 2 2 0 0 18.00
Garate 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 18.00
Kensing 0.1 0 0 0 1 1 0 10.43

NY Mets IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Maine (W, 6-5) 5.0 2 0 0 1 1 0 4.13
Dessens 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.90
Green, S 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.85
Stokes 0.2 3 2 2 1 1 0 4.31
Rodriguez, F (S, 33) 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.06

Garate pitched to 1 batter in the 8th.

Pitches-strikes: Mock 115-74, Segovia 26-13, Garate 5-3, Kensing 12-5, Maine 75-50, Dessens 20-15, Green, S 10-7, Stokes 26-16, Rodriguez, F 5-4.
Groundouts-flyouts: Mock 10-5, Segovia 0-1, Garate 0-0, Kensing 0-0, Maine 5-9, Dessens 1-5, Green, S 3-0, Stokes 0-1, Rodriguez, F 0-0.
Batters faced: Mock 30, Segovia 4, Garate 1, Kensing 2, Maine 18, Dessens 6, Green, S 3, Stokes 6, Rodriguez, F 1.
Inherited runners-scored: Garate 2-2, Kensing 1-0, Rodriguez, F 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Rick Reed. 1B: Jeff Kellogg. 2B: Tim Timmons. 3B: Mark Wegner.
Weather: 70 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 4 mph, In from CF.
T: 2:57.
Att: 38,347.
September 20, 2009

Lannan on wrong end of pitchers' duel

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

NEW YORK -- Interim manager Jim Riggleman left himself open for second guessing on Saturday afternoon after the Nationals were edged by the Mets, 3-2, at Citi Field.

Lannan on wrong end of pitchers' duel....

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, CF 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 .227
Guzman, C, SS 4 1 1 0 0 0 1 .288
Burke, J, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .122
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 .290
Dunn, A, 1B 4 0 1 1 0 1 2 .278
Willingham, LF 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 .275
Orr, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 1 2 .313
Desmond, RF-SS 4 0 0 0 0 1 2 .393
Bard, J, C 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 .235
1-Padilla, J, PR-RF 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .100
Lannan, P 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 .148
a-Morse, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .261
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 32 2 5 1 2 7 11

a-Struck out for Lannan in the 8th.
1-Ran for Bard, J in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Bard, J (17, Redding).
TB: Harris, W; Guzman, C; Zimmerman, R; Dunn, A; Bard, J 2.
RBI: Dunn, A (100).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Desmond; Dunn, A.
GIDP: Guzman, C.
Team RISP: 2-for-8.
Team LOB: 5.

FIELDING
E: Dunn, A (16, fielding).
DP: (Zimmerman, R-Orr-Dunn, A).
Pickoffs: Lannan (Pagan at 1st base).


NY Mets AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Pagan, CF 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 .299
Castillo, L, 2B 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 .306
Wright, D, 3B 2 1 1 0 2 1 0 .315
Francoeur, RF 4 2 2 1 0 0 3 .280
Tatis, LF 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 .271
Schneider, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .201
Murphy, Dn, 1B 3 0 1 2 0 0 0 .262
Valdez, W, SS 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 .246
Thole, C 3 0 0 0 0 2 1 .324
Rodriguez, F, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Redding, P 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 .080
Green, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Feliciano, P, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Sullivan, PH-LF 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .254
Totals 28 3 6 3 2 5 9

a-Struck out for Feliciano, P in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Francoeur 2 (30, Lannan, Lannan), Wright, D (34, Lannan).
TB: Castillo, L; Wright, D 2; Francoeur 4; Murphy, Dn; Redding.
RBI: Murphy, Dn 2 (58), Francoeur (69).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Tatis; Thole; Francoeur.
S: Tatis.
GIDP: Valdez, W.
Team RISP: 2-for-8.
Team LOB: 4.

BASERUNNING
SB: Wright, D (26, 2nd base off Lannan/Bard, J).
CS: Pagan (7, 2nd base by Lannan/Bard, J).
PO: Pagan (1st base by Lannan).

FIELDING
E: Green, S (2, throw).
PB: Thole (3).
DP: (Castillo, L-Valdez, W-Murphy, Dn).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lannan (L, 9-12) 7.0 5 3 3 1 3 0 4.07
Clippard 1.0 1 0 0 1 2 0 3.31

NY Mets IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Redding (W, 3-6) 7.0 4 2 1 2 4 0 5.25
Green, S (H, 13) 0.2 1 0 0 0 1 0 4.92
Feliciano, P (H, 22) 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.02
Rodriguez, F (S, 32) 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3.08

Redding pitched to 1 batter in the 8th.

Pitches-strikes: Lannan 74-50, Clippard 21-16, Redding 98-67, Green, S 19-10, Feliciano, P 4-3, Rodriguez, F 12-9.
Groundouts-flyouts: Lannan 10-7, Clippard 0-1, Redding 7-10, Green, S 1-0, Feliciano, P 1-0, Rodriguez, F 1-0.
Batters faced: Lannan 26, Clippard 5, Redding 26, Green, S 4, Feliciano, P 1, Rodriguez, F 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Green, S 1-1, Feliciano, P 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Mark Wegner. 1B: Rick Reed. 2B: Jeff Kellogg. 3B: Tim Timmons.
Weather: 64 degrees, sunny.
Wind: 9 mph, In from LF.
T: 2:18.
Att: 37,906.
September 19, 2009

Bard's blast decisive in Nats' win

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

NEW YORK -- Josh Bard drove in three runs to help the Nationals defeat the Mets, 6-5, at Citi Field on Friday night. The victory ended Washington's three-game losing streak.

Bard's blast decisive in Nats' win....


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, CF-LF 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 .227
Guzman, C, SS 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 .288
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 1 2 2 0 0 0 .291
Dunn, A, 1B 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .278
Willingham, LF 4 1 2 1 0 2 0 .277
Maxwell, CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .233
Dukes, RF 4 1 2 0 0 0 2 .262
Desmond, 2B-SS 4 1 1 0 0 0 2 .458
Bard, J, C 3 1 1 3 0 0 1 .234
Martin, J, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 .143
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Morse, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .273
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .254
Totals 34 6 9 6 0 4 7

a-Grounded out for Villone in the 7th.

BATTING
2B: Desmond (5, Pelfrey).
HR: Zimmerman, R (30, 1st inning off Pelfrey, 1 on, 1 out), Bard, J (5, 5th inning off Pelfrey, 1 on, 0 out), Willingham (23, 9th inning off Stokes, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Guzman, C; Zimmerman, R 5; Willingham 5; Dukes 2; Desmond 2; Bard, J 4.
RBI: Zimmerman, R 2 (96), Bard, J 3 (30), Willingham (60).
SF: Bard, J.
GIDP: Bard, J; Dukes.
Team RISP: 1-for-3.
Team LOB: 2.

FIELDING
E: Dunn, A (15, fielding), Desmond (3, throw).
Outfield assists: Willingham (Beltran at home).
DP: 2 (Desmond-Guzman, C-Dunn, A, Willingham-Bard, J).


NY Mets AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Pagan, LF 4 2 1 1 1 1 0 .303
Castillo, L, 2B 5 1 2 0 0 1 0 .306
Wright, D, 3B 5 0 1 1 0 2 2 .314
Beltran, CF 4 0 2 2 1 1 2 .335
Murphy, Dn, 1B 5 0 1 0 0 1 4 .262
Francoeur, RF 5 0 3 0 0 0 3 .279
Schneider, C 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 .201
a-Tatis, PH 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .272
Thole, C 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 .355
Valdez, W, SS 3 1 1 0 0 0 5 .258
c-Sullivan, PH 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 .256
Pelfrey, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .102
b-Sheffield, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .277
Green, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Feliciano, P, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Stokes, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
d-Reed, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .252
Totals 36 5 11 4 5 7 21

a-Walked for Schneider in the 6th. b-Lined out for Pelfrey in the 7th. c-Walked for Valdez, W in the 9th. d-Flied out for Stokes in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Valdez, W (2, Martin, J), Francoeur (28, Martin, J).
TB: Pagan; Castillo, L 2; Wright, D; Beltran 2; Murphy, Dn; Francoeur 4; Valdez, W 2.
RBI: Pagan (29), Beltran 2 (44), Wright, D (68).
2-out RBI: Beltran.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Murphy, Dn; Pelfrey; Thole 2; Francoeur 2.
S: Pelfrey.
GIDP: Valdez, W.
Team RISP: 4-for-14.
Team LOB: 10.

BASERUNNING
SB: Francoeur (6, 2nd base off MacDougal/Bard, J).

FIELDING
E: Thole (1, throw), Wright, D (15, fielding).
DP: 2 (Valdez, W-Castillo, L-Murphy, Dn, Castillo, L-Valdez, W-Murphy, Dn).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Martin, J (W, 5-4) 5.1 7 2 2 2 3 0 4.21
Villone (H, 6) 0.2 0 0 0 1 0 0 4.22
Burnett, S (H, 11) 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.14
Bergmann (H, 8) 0.2 2 0 0 0 2 0 5.10
MacDougal (S, 16) 1.1 2 3 2 2 1 0 3.88

NY Mets IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Pelfrey (L, 10-11) 7.0 8 5 4 0 4 2 5.10
Green, S 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.97
Feliciano, P 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.04
Stokes 1.0 1 1 1 0 0 1 4.08

Pitches-strikes: Martin, J 98-58, Villone 9-4, Burnett, S 13-9, Bergmann 12-9, MacDougal 35-19, Pelfrey 90-63, Green, S 16-8, Feliciano, P 1-1, Stokes 12-7.
Groundouts-flyouts: Martin, J 6-7, Villone 0-1, Burnett, S 0-2, Bergmann 0-0, MacDougal 2-1, Pelfrey 9-8, Green, S 2-0, Feliciano, P 0-1, Stokes 1-2.
Batters faced: Martin, J 24, Villone 2, Burnett, S 3, Bergmann 4, MacDougal 9, Pelfrey 27, Green, S 3, Feliciano, P 1, Stokes 4.
Inherited runners-scored: Villone 2-0, MacDougal 2-0, Feliciano, P 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Tim Timmons. 1B: Mark Wegner. 2B: Rick Reed. 3B: Jeff Kellogg.
Weather: 71 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 13 mph, Out to RF.
T: 2:49.
Att: 38,063.
September 18, 2009

Hamels too much for Nats in loss

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

PHILADELPHIA -- Left-hander Cole Hamels proved to be too much for the Nationals, who lost to the Phillies, 4-2, at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday night and were swept in the three-game series.

Hamels too much for Nats in loss....



Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Maxwell, CF 4 0 1 0 0 1 1 .233
Guzman, C, SS 4 0 0 0 0 2 1 .289
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 1 1 0 0 1 1 .289
Willingham, LF 4 0 1 0 0 1 0 .274
Dukes, RF 4 1 2 1 0 0 0 .259
Desmond, 2B 3 0 0 1 1 1 0 .500
Morse, 1B 3 0 1 0 0 0 3 .286
c-Harris, W, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .230
Nieves, C 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .258
Bard, J, C 2 0 0 0 0 2 4 .232
Detwiler, P 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .071
a-Padilla, J, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .100
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Rivera, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Kensing, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Gonzalez, Al, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .254
Estrada, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 33 2 6 2 1 10 11

a-Struck out for Detwiler in the 6th. b-Flied out for Kensing in the 8th. c-Flied out for Morse in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Maxwell (3, Hamels).
3B: Dukes (4, Lidge).
TB: Maxwell 2; Zimmerman, R; Willingham; Dukes 4; Morse.
RBI: Dukes (55), Desmond (5).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Bard, J 2; Zimmerman, R.
Team RISP: 1-for-6.
Team LOB: 5.

FIELDING
DP: (Zimmerman, R-Morse).


Philadelphia AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Rollins, SS 4 0 2 1 0 0 3 .247
Victorino, CF 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 .296
a-Ibanez, PH-LF 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .280
Utley, 2B 3 1 1 0 1 1 0 .296
Howard, 1B 2 1 0 0 1 1 3 .269
Werth, RF-CF 3 1 1 0 1 0 2 .272
Francisco, B, LF-RF 4 0 1 0 0 1 2 .249
Feliz, 3B 3 1 0 0 1 0 3 .264
Ruiz, C 3 0 0 1 1 0 1 .256
Hamels, P 3 0 1 1 0 2 1 .127
Lidge, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 29 4 6 3 5 7 17

a-Struck out for Victorino in the 7th.

BATTING
2B: Rollins (38, Detwiler).
TB: Rollins 3; Utley; Werth; Francisco, B; Hamels.
RBI: Rollins (67), Ruiz (42), Hamels (4).
2-out RBI: Rollins; Ruiz; Hamels.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Werth; Victorino; Rollins 2.
GIDP: Francisco, B.
Team RISP: 3-for-11.
Team LOB: 7.

BASERUNNING
SB: Rollins (29, 3rd base off Detwiler/Bard, J).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Detwiler (L, 0-6) 5.0 4 1 1 1 6 0 5.80
Clippard 0.2 1 2 2 3 0 0 3.38
Rivera, S 0.1 1 0 0 0 0 0 5.40
Villone 0.2 0 1 1 1 1 0 4.29
Kensing 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10.55
Estrada 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13.50

Philadelphia IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hamels (W, 10-9) 8.0 5 1 1 1 10 0 4.07
Lidge (S, 30) 1.0 1 1 1 0 0 0 7.21

WP: Villone, Kensing.
HBP: Howard (by Detwiler).
Pitches-strikes: Detwiler 87-58, Clippard 31-15, Rivera, S 6-4, Villone 16-9, Kensing 7-4, Estrada 11-8, Hamels 109-73, Lidge 16-10.
Groundouts-flyouts: Detwiler 7-2, Clippard 0-2, Rivera, S 0-1, Villone 1-0, Kensing 1-0, Estrada 1-2, Hamels 6-8, Lidge 1-2.
Batters faced: Detwiler 20, Clippard 6, Rivera, S 2, Villone 3, Kensing 1, Estrada 3, Hamels 30, Lidge 4.
Inherited runners-scored: Rivera, S 3-1, Kensing 1-1.
Umpires: HP: Paul Schrieber. 1B: Paul Nauert. 2B: Joe West. 3B: Ed Rapuano.
Weather: 62 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 5 mph, R to L.
T: 2:43.
Att: 45,210.
September 17, 2009

Nats struggle in loss to Phillies

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals couldn't do anything right on Wednesday night and they ended up getting beaten by the Phillies for the second consecutive day, this time by the score of 6-1.

Nats struggle in loss to Phillies....


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, LF 3 0 1 1 2 0 2 .231
Guzman, C, SS 5 0 0 0 0 1 7 .291
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 0 0 0 1 1 2 .289
Dunn, A, 1B 3 0 0 0 1 2 2 .280
Willingham, RF 4 0 0 0 0 3 3 .275
Desmond, 2B 4 0 2 0 0 1 1 .588
Maxwell, CF 3 1 1 0 1 0 1 .232
Nieves, C 4 0 2 0 0 0 3 .259
Hernandez, L, P 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 .149
a-Orr, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .341
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Segovia, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Morse, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .278
Totals 33 1 8 1 5 8 24

a-Singled for Hernandez, L in the 7th. b-Lined out for Segovia in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Desmond (4, Blanton), Hernandez, L (1, Blanton).
TB: Harris, W; Desmond 3; Maxwell; Nieves 2; Hernandez, L 2; Orr.
RBI: Harris, W (24).
2-out RBI: Harris, W.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Willingham; Guzman, C 3; Harris, W 2.
GIDP: Desmond.
Team RISP: 2-for-13.
Team LOB: 10.

BASERUNNING
SB: Harris, W (10, 2nd base off Blanton/Ruiz).

FIELDING
E: Desmond (2, throw).


Philadelphia AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Rollins, SS 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 .245
Victorino, CF 4 0 0 0 0 1 2 .298
Utley, 2B 3 2 1 0 0 1 2 .295
Howard, 1B 3 1 1 0 1 1 0 .270
Ibanez, LF 1 2 1 0 3 0 0 .280
Werth, RF 4 1 2 4 0 0 3 .272
Feliz, 3B 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .266
Ruiz, C 4 0 1 0 0 1 0 .258
Blanton, P 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 .122
a-Dobbs, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .255
Park, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .143
Madson, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Stairs, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200
Walker, T, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 32 6 8 4 4 5 11

a-Grounded out for Blanton in the 6th. b-Grounded out for Madson in the 8th.

BATTING
HR: Werth (34, 7th inning off Bergmann, 3 on, 2 out).
TB: Rollins; Utley; Howard; Ibanez; Werth 5; Ruiz; Blanton.
RBI: Werth 4 (88).
2-out RBI: Werth 4.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Werth; Utley; Dobbs.
Team RISP: 1-for-6.
Team LOB: 7.

BASERUNNING
SB: Utley 2 (21, 2nd base off Burnett, S/Nieves, home off Hernandez, L/Nieves), Howard (7, 2nd base off Hernandez, L/Nieves).

FIELDING
E: Howard (13, throw).
Outfield assists: Werth (Maxwell at 1st base).
DP: 3 (Werth-Howard, Howard, Rollins-Utley-Howard).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hernandez, L (L, 8-11) 6.0 7 2 2 2 4 0 5.22
Clippard 0.2 0 1 1 0 0 0 3.04
Burnett, S 0.0 0 2 2 2 0 0 3.20
Bergmann 0.1 1 1 1 0 0 1 5.18
Segovia 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 15.43

Philadelphia IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Blanton (W, 10-7) 6.0 5 0 0 4 7 0 3.97
Park (H, 13) 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4.43
Madson 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 3.31
Walker, T 1.0 2 1 1 0 0 0 1.93

Burnett, S pitched to 2 batters in the 7th.

IBB: Howard (by Burnett, S).
HBP: Utley (by Clippard).
Pitches-strikes: Hernandez, L 95-59, Clippard 7-4, Burnett, S 14-6, Bergmann 7-6, Segovia 22-15, Blanton 106-63, Park 10-7, Madson 15-8, Walker, T 13-10.
Groundouts-flyouts: Hernandez, L 6-8, Clippard 2-0, Burnett, S 0-0, Bergmann 0-1, Segovia 1-1, Blanton 5-5, Park 1-1, Madson 2-0, Walker, T 0-3.
Batters faced: Hernandez, L 27, Clippard 3, Burnett, S 2, Bergmann 2, Segovia 3, Blanton 26, Park 4, Madson 3, Walker, T 5.
Inherited runners-scored: Burnett, S 1-0, Bergmann 3-3.
Umpires: HP: Ed Rapuano. 1B: Paul Schrieber. 2B: Paul Nauert. 3B: Joe West.
Weather: 63 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 14 mph, R to L.
T: 2:47.
Att: 44,223.
September 16, 2009

Mock's rough start sinks Nats in Philly

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

PHILADELPHIA -- Right-hander Garrett Mock got off to a slow start on Tuesday night, and it proved costly as the Nationals were blanked by the Phillies, 5-0, at Citizens Bank Park.

Mock's rough start sinks Nats in Philly....


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Maxwell, CF 4 0 2 0 0 1 0 .226
Guzman, C, SS 3 0 0 0 1 1 1 .294
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 0 0 0 0 1 2 .291
Dunn, A, 1B 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 .282
Willingham, LF 4 0 1 0 0 1 3 .278
Dukes, RF 3 0 0 0 1 1 1 .256
Bard, J, C 4 0 1 0 0 3 4 .234
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 .255
Mock, P 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .100
Rivera, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Morse, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .294
Kensing, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 30 0 6 0 3 9 12

a-Struck out for Villone in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Bard, J (16, Lee, Cl).
TB: Maxwell 2; Dunn, A; Willingham; Bard, J 2; Mock.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Bard, J 2.
S: Mock.
Team RISP: 1-for-4.
Team LOB: 7.

FIELDING
E: Dunn, A (14, fielding).
DP: 2 (Zimmerman, R-Gonzalez, Al-Dunn, A, Gonzalez, Al-Zimmerman, R-Dunn, A).


Philadelphia AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Rollins, SS 4 1 2 1 0 0 0 .246
Victorino, CF 3 0 1 0 0 0 2 .300
Utley, 2B 4 0 1 1 0 0 2 .295
Howard, 1B 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 .270
Ibanez, LF 3 1 1 0 1 0 2 .279
Werth, RF 4 1 3 0 0 0 1 .270
Feliz, 3B 3 1 0 0 1 1 2 .268
Ruiz, C 4 1 2 3 0 0 0 .258
Lee, Cl, P 4 0 0 0 0 2 2 .219
Totals 32 5 10 5 3 3 12

BATTING
2B: Rollins (37, Mock), Ibanez (31, Mock), Ruiz 2 (24, Mock, Kensing).
TB: Rollins 3; Victorino; Utley; Ibanez 2; Werth 3; Ruiz 4.
RBI: Utley (90), Ruiz 3 (41), Rollins (66).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Victorino; Ibanez; Lee, Cl.
S: Victorino.
GIDP: Howard; Feliz.
Team RISP: 4-for-8.
Team LOB: 7.


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Mock (L, 3-8) 6.0 7 5 5 2 2 0 5.89
Rivera, S 0.1 1 0 0 0 0 0 5.46
Villone 0.2 0 0 0 1 0 0 4.14
Kensing 1.0 2 0 0 0 1 0 10.67

Philadelphia IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lee, Cl (W, 14-11) 9.0 6 0 0 3 9 0 3.00

Pitches-strikes: Mock 107-59, Rivera, S 7-5, Villone 13-5, Kensing 18-10, Lee, Cl 124-84.
Groundouts-flyouts: Mock 10-6, Rivera, S 1-0, Villone 2-0, Kensing 2-0, Lee, Cl 6-10.
Batters faced: Mock 27, Rivera, S 2, Villone 3, Kensing 4, Lee, Cl 34.
Inherited runners-scored: Villone 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Joe West. 1B: Ed Rapuano. 2B: Paul Schrieber. 3B: Paul Nauert.
Weather: 78 degrees, clear.
Wind: 6 mph, In from LF.
T: 2:39.
Att: 44,521.
September 15, 2009

Nats' bats pummel Marlins pitching

By David Villavicencio / MLB.com

MIAMI -- Mother Nature provided more than three hours of rain delays, but the Nationals were able to get enough done early thanks to some quality starting pitching and timely hitting.

John Lannan threw five solid innings and the Nationals' offense pummeled Marlins pitching to push Washington past Florida, 7-2, at Land Shark Stadium on Sunday.

Nats' bats pummel Marlins pitching....

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, LF 2 2 1 0 3 0 0 .230
Desmond, 2B-SS 5 1 2 0 0 2 2 .615
Guzman, C, SS 5 1 3 1 0 0 1 .296
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Dunn, A, 1B 3 0 1 0 1 2 3 .282
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Gonzalez, Al, PH-2B 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .258
Dukes, RF 5 0 1 2 0 1 4 .258
Maxwell, CF 4 1 0 0 1 3 4 .204
Orr, 3B 4 2 2 2 1 1 0 .326
Nieves, C 4 0 1 1 0 0 3 .255
Lannan, P 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 .151
Morse, 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .313
Totals 37 7 11 6 6 10 20

a-Grounded into a forceout for Clippard in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Orr (2, Martinez, Cr).
HR: Orr (1, 3rd inning off Volstad, 1 on, 2 out).
TB: Harris, W; Desmond 2; Guzman, C 3; Dunn, A; Dukes; Orr 6; Nieves.
RBI: Dukes 2 (54), Orr 2 (8), Guzman, C (50), Nieves (26).
2-out RBI: Orr 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Maxwell; Gonzalez, Al.
GIDP: Nieves; Dukes.
Team RISP: 2-for-10.
Team LOB: 9.

FIELDING
E: Orr (2, throw).
PB: Nieves (4).
DP: (Desmond-Gonzalez, Al-Morse).


Florida AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Coghlan, LF 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 .306
Johnson, N, 1B 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .300
Badenhop, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Ramirez, H, SS 4 1 3 0 0 1 1 .361
Cantu, 3B 4 0 1 1 0 0 3 .282
Uggla, 2B 3 1 1 0 1 0 0 .243
Ross, C, RF 4 0 2 1 0 1 2 .273
Paulino, R, C 3 0 0 0 1 1 1 .268
Maybin, CF 4 0 2 0 0 1 2 .224
Volstad, P 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .130
Miller, A, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .083
a-Sanchez, G, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .154
Martinez, Cr, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Meyer, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Calero, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Gload, PH-1B 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .262
Totals 33 2 10 2 2 5 15

a-Grounded into a forceout for Miller, A in the 4th. b-Lined out for Calero in the 7th.

BATTING
TB: Coghlan; Ramirez, H 3; Cantu; Uggla; Ross, C 2; Maybin 2.
RBI: Cantu (86), Ross, C (84).
2-out RBI: Cantu; Ross, C.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Ross, C; Sanchez, G.
GIDP: Cantu.
Team RISP: 2-for-5.
Team LOB: 9.

BASERUNNING
SB: Ramirez, H (25, 2nd base off Lannan/Nieves).

FIELDING
E: Uggla (12, throw), Ramirez, H (9, throw).
PB: Paulino, R (2).
DP: 2 (Uggla-Ramirez, H-Johnson, N, Ramirez, H-Uggla-Johnson, N).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lannan (W, 9-11) 5.0 6 1 1 1 3 0 4.08
Clippard 2.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 2.89
Bergmann 1.0 3 1 0 1 0 0 5.01

Florida IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Volstad (L, 9-12) 3.0 5 5 4 5 2 1 5.17
Miller, A 1.0 2 1 0 1 2 0 4.81
Martinez, Cr 1.0 1 1 0 0 0 0 5.82
Meyer 0.1 1 0 0 0 1 0 3.10
Calero 1.2 0 0 0 0 2 0 1.99
Badenhop 2.0 2 0 0 0 3 0 3.68

Bergmann pitched to 1 batter in the 9th.

WP: Volstad, Miller, A.
Pitches-strikes: Lannan 81-50, Clippard 33-22, Bergmann 25-17, Volstad 59-30, Miller, A 25-12, Martinez, Cr 19-12, Meyer 9-5, Calero 20-15, Badenhop 29-26.
Groundouts-flyouts: Lannan 7-5, Clippard 0-4, Bergmann 3-0, Volstad 5-2, Miller, A 0-1, Martinez, Cr 3-0, Meyer 0-0, Calero 1-2, Badenhop 3-0.
Batters faced: Lannan 22, Clippard 7, Bergmann 6, Volstad 18, Miller, A 6, Martinez, Cr 4, Meyer 2, Calero 5, Badenhop 8.
Inherited runners-scored: Calero 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Chad Fairchild. 1B: Bill Welke. 2B: Tim Welke. 3B: Jim Reynolds.
Weather: 89 degrees, sunny.
Wind: 9 mph, Out to CF.
T: 2:48 (3:03 delay).
Att: 15,065.
September 13, 2009

Nats' bats soggy in loss to Marlins

By David Villavicencio / MLB.com

MIAMI -- Justin Maxwell and Ian Desmond both had huge games as the Nationals outhit the Marlins, but Washington's pitching could not slow down its division rival's offense.

The Marlins used a barrage of big flies to beat the Nationals, 11-3, and even the series before 38,214 fans at Land Shark Stadium.

Nats' bats soggy in loss to Marlins....


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, CF 4 1 0 0 1 1 2 .228
Desmond, SS 4 0 4 0 1 0 0 .750
Zimmerman, R, 3B 5 0 1 0 0 2 6 .293
Dunn, A, 1B 4 0 1 1 0 2 4 .281
Morse, 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
Willingham, LF 2 0 0 0 2 2 2 .278
Maxwell, RF 4 2 2 2 0 1 4 .222
Bard, J, C 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .234
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 .259
Estrada, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Rivera, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
a-Flores, J, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .301
Detwiler, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .077
b-Padilla, J, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .105
Kensing, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Garate, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Segovia, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
c-Orr, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .308
Totals 34 3 10 3 4 9 18

a-Flied out for Rivera, S in the 4th. b-Struck out for Detwiler in the 6th. c-Singled for Segovia in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Desmond 2 (3, Sanchez, A, Donnelly), Dunn, A (27, Sanchez, A).
HR: Maxwell 2 (2, 2nd inning off Sanchez, A, 0 on, 0 out; 8th inning off Lindstrom, 0 on, 1 out).
TB: Desmond 6; Zimmerman, R; Dunn, A 2; Maxwell 8; Gonzalez, Al; Orr.
RBI: Maxwell 2 (3), Dunn, A (99).
2-out RBI: Dunn, A.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Willingham; Harris, W; Maxwell 2; Dunn, A.
S: Estrada.
GIDP: Zimmerman, R 2.
Team RISP: 1-for-12.
Team LOB: 9.


Florida AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Coghlan, LF 4 2 2 0 1 0 1 .306
Johnson, N, 1B 2 2 0 0 3 0 1 .303
1-Gonzalez, An, PR-3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .091
Ramirez, H, SS 3 1 0 1 1 1 4 .358
Cantu, 3B-1B 4 2 2 5 1 1 2 .282
Baker, Jo, C 4 1 0 0 0 1 3 .267
Uggla, 2B 4 0 1 0 0 1 3 .242
Ross, C, CF 4 1 2 2 0 1 2 .271
Carroll, B, RF 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 .265
Sanchez, A, P 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 .000
Wood, T, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500
a-Sanchez, G, PH 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 .167
Donnelly, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Helms, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .280
Lindstrom, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Pinto, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 31 11 9 11 7 6 17

a-Homered for Wood, T in the 6th. b-Flied out for Donnelly in the 7th.
1-Ran for Johnson, N in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Cantu (36, Estrada), Ross, C (37, Garate).
3B: Coghlan (5, Segovia).
HR: Cantu (15, 1st inning off Estrada, 2 on, 1 out), Ross, C (22, 6th inning off Kensing, 0 on, 0 out), Sanchez, G (1, 6th inning off Kensing, 1 on, 0 out).
TB: Coghlan 4; Cantu 6; Uggla; Ross, C 6; Carroll, B; Sanchez, G 4.
RBI: Cantu 5 (85), Ross, C 2 (83), Sanchez, G 2 (2), Carroll, B (14), Ramirez, H (99).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Ross, C; Helms; Baker, Jo.
SF: Carroll, B; Ramirez, H.
Team RISP: 4-for-11.
Team LOB: 6.

FIELDING
DP: 2 (Ramirez, H-Uggla-Johnson, N, Uggla-Cantu).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Estrada (L, 0-1) 2.1 3 5 5 3 4 1 19.29
Rivera, S 0.2 1 0 0 0 1 0 5.52
Detwiler 2.0 0 0 0 2 0 0 6.17
Kensing 1.0 3 3 3 0 0 2 11.06
Garate 1.0 1 2 2 1 0 0 18.00
Segovia 1.0 1 1 1 1 1 0 27.00

Florida IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Sanchez, A 4.2 6 2 2 4 4 1 4.43
Wood, T (W, 1-0) 1.1 0 0 0 0 2 0 2.08
Donnelly 1.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1.83
Lindstrom 1.0 1 1 1 0 1 1 5.12
Pinto 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3.29

WP: Segovia.
HBP: Baker, Jo (by Garate).
Pitches-strikes: Estrada 61-35, Rivera, S 18-12, Detwiler 37-18, Kensing 26-17, Garate 20-8, Segovia 28-14, Sanchez, A 87-54, Wood, T 16-11, Donnelly 13-10, Lindstrom 11-7, Pinto 11-7.
Groundouts-flyouts: Estrada 2-1, Rivera, S 1-0, Detwiler 2-4, Kensing 1-2, Garate 0-3, Segovia 1-1, Sanchez, A 6-4, Wood, T 1-1, Donnelly 1-0, Lindstrom 0-2, Pinto 2-1.
Batters faced: Estrada 13, Rivera, S 3, Detwiler 8, Kensing 6, Garate 6, Segovia 5, Sanchez, A 23, Wood, T 4, Donnelly 4, Lindstrom 4, Pinto 4.
Inherited runners-scored: Rivera, S 1-0, Wood, T 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Jim Reynolds. 1B: Chad Fairchild. 2B: Bill Welke. 3B: Tim Welke.
Weather: 76 degrees, drizzle.
Wind: 2 mph, R to L.
T: 3:10 (2:34 delay).
Att: 38,214.
September 12, 2009

Key hits rally Nationals past Marlins

By David Villavicencio / MLB.com

MIAMI -- The Nationals got some key hits against the Marlins' bullpen to take the opener of their three-game series, 5-3, before 15,247 fans at Land Shark Stadium.

Key hits rally Nationals past Marlins....

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, CF-LF 2 1 0 0 3 1 3 .231
Guzman, C, SS 5 0 0 0 0 2 3 .292
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 1 1 1 1 1 3 .294
Dunn, A, 1B 3 1 1 2 1 1 2 .282
Willingham, LF 2 1 0 0 2 1 1 .279
Maxwell, CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .195
Dukes, RF 4 0 1 0 0 0 3 .259
Orr, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 1 2 .289
Nieves, C 3 1 1 0 1 0 1 .255
Martin, J, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 .158
a-Morse, PH 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 .333
Clippard, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 31 5 5 5 8 8 21

a-Doubled for Martin, J in the 6th.

BATTING
2B: Morse (2, Sanches).
HR: Dunn, A (37, 1st inning off Johnson, J, 1 on, 2 out), Zimmerman, R (29, 7th inning off Miller, A, 0 on, 1 out).
TB: Zimmerman, R 4; Dunn, A 4; Dukes; Nieves; Morse 2.
RBI: Dunn, A 2 (98), Morse 2 (5), Zimmerman, R (94).
2-out RBI: Dunn, A 2; Morse 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Harris, W 2; Dukes.
GIDP: Willingham; Zimmerman, R.
Team RISP: 1-for-5.
Team LOB: 7.

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


Florida AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Coghlan, LF 5 0 0 0 0 1 3 .304
Johnson, N, 1B 2 1 1 0 1 0 1 .305
Ramirez, H, SS 1 1 1 2 3 0 0 .360
Cantu, 3B 4 0 0 0 0 0 6 .280
Baker, Jo, C 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 .270
Uggla, 2B 4 1 1 1 0 2 1 .242
Ross, C, RF 4 0 1 0 0 1 1 .270
Maybin, CF 3 0 0 0 0 2 1 .214
c-Gload, PH 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .264
1-Carroll, B, PR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .263
Johnson, J, P 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .179
a-Sanchez, G, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .091
Sanches, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Miller, A, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .083
b-Hayes, B, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .250
Martinez, Cr, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
d-Bonifacio, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 .251
Totals 30 3 5 3 6 9 17

a-Struck out for Johnson, J in the 5th. b-Struck out for Miller, A in the 7th. c-Walked for Maybin in the 9th. d-Struck out for Martinez, Cr in the 9th.
1-Ran for Gload in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Johnson, N (23, Clippard).
HR: Ramirez, H (23, 1st inning off Martin, J, 1 on, 1 out), Uggla (28, 9th inning off MacDougal, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Johnson, N 2; Ramirez, H 4; Uggla 4; Ross, C; Johnson, J.
RBI: Ramirez, H 2 (98), Uggla (76).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Cantu 2; Maybin.
GIDP: Baker, Jo; Coghlan.
Team RISP: 0-for-8.
Team LOB: 7.

FIELDING
DP: 2 (Ramirez, H-Uggla-Johnson, N 2).


Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Martin, J (W, 4-4) 5.0 2 2 2 4 4 1 4.29
Clippard (H, 3) 2.0 1 0 0 0 4 0 3.02
Bergmann (H, 7) 0.1 0 0 0 1 0 0 5.13
MacDougal (S, 15) 1.2 2 1 1 1 1 1 3.61

Florida IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Johnson, J 5.0 2 2 2 4 8 1 3.06
Sanches (L, 4-2) 1.0 2 2 2 1 0 0 1.78
Miller, A 1.0 1 1 1 1 0 1 4.87
Martinez, Cr 2.0 0 0 0 2 0 0 6.10

Clippard pitched to 1 batter in the 8th.

WP: Bergmann.
IBB: Ramirez, H (by Martin, J).
HBP: Johnson, N (by Martin, J).
Pitches-strikes: Martin, J 97-56, Clippard 27-19, Bergmann 11-6, MacDougal 20-11, Johnson, J 89-51, Sanches 25-14, Miller, A 14-7, Martinez, Cr 18-9.
Groundouts-flyouts: Martin, J 5-6, Clippard 1-1, Bergmann 0-1, MacDougal 4-0, Johnson, J 3-4, Sanches 0-3, Miller, A 2-1, Martinez, Cr 3-3.
Batters faced: Martin, J 22, Clippard 7, Bergmann 2, MacDougal 6, Johnson, J 22, Sanches 6, Miller, A 4, Martinez, Cr 7.
Inherited runners-scored: Bergmann 1-0, MacDougal 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Tim Welke. 1B: Jim Reynolds. 2B: Chad Fairchild. 3B: Bill Welke.
Weather: 81 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 8 mph, Out to LF.
T: 3:03.
Att: 15,247.
September 11, 2009

Desmond has dinger of debut for Nats

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- Shortstop Ian Desmond made his Major League debut on Thursday at Nationals Park, and it was a night he will never forget. Desmond went 2-for-4, drove in four runs and helped the Nationals defeat the Phillies, 8-7.

Desmond has dinger of debut for Nats....


Philadelphia AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Rollins, SS 5 1 2 0 0 0 3 .243
Victorino, CF 5 1 2 1 0 0 2 .297
Utley, 2B 5 1 2 1 0 0 1 .293
Howard, 1B 4 0 0 1 0 1 3 .273
Ibanez, LF 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .278
Werth, RF 4 1 1 0 0 1 0 .270
Feliz, 3B 4 1 1 0 0 0 1 .268
Ruiz, C 2 1 1 0 2 0 0 .254
Blanton, P 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .106
Walker, T, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Tracy, A, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000
Durbin, C, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200
Lidge, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Stairs, PH 1 1 1 4 0 0 0 .198
Totals 36 7 11 7 2 2 11

a-Flied out for Walker, T in the 7th. b-Homered for Lidge in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Victorino (34, MacDougal).
3B: Utley (2, Hernandez, L).
HR: Stairs (5, 9th inning off Segovia, 3 on, 1 out).
TB: Rollins 2; Victorino 3; Utley 4; Werth; Feliz; Ruiz; Blanton; Stairs 4.
RBI: Utley (86), Howard (117), Stairs 4 (17), Victorino (56).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Rollins 2; Howard.
S: Blanton.
SF: Howard.
GIDP: Howard.
Team RISP: 3-for-6.
Team LOB: 6.

FIELDING
E: Rollins 2 (5, throw, throw).
DP: (Ruiz-Utley-Blanton).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, CF-LF 4 2 2 0 1 0 0 .233
Orr, 2B 5 0 1 2 0 4 2 .324
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Zimmerman, R, 3B 5 0 0 0 0 2 3 .294
Dunn, A, 1B 4 1 1 2 0 1 1 .281
Morse, 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286
Willingham, LF 3 1 1 0 1 0 0 .281
1-Maxwell, PR-CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .195
Dukes, RF 2 2 1 0 2 1 1 .259
Desmond, SS 4 1 2 4 0 0 3 .500
Nieves, C 3 1 1 0 1 0 2 .254
Hernandez, L, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .133
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Flores, J, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .304
Segovia, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .259
Totals 32 8 9 8 5 8 13

a-Popped out for Burnett, S in the 8th.
1-Ran for Willingham in the 7th.

BATTING
2B: Desmond (1, Blanton), Harris, W (17, Blanton), Willingham (29, Durbin, C).
3B: Orr (1, Blanton), Harris, W (4, Lidge).
HR: Dunn, A (36, 5th inning off Blanton, 1 on, 2 out), Desmond (1, 5th inning off Blanton, 2 on, 2 out).
TB: Harris, W 5; Orr 3; Dunn, A 4; Willingham 2; Dukes; Desmond 6; Nieves.
RBI: Orr 2 (6), Desmond 4 (4), Dunn, A 2 (96).
2-out RBI: Dunn, A 2; Desmond 3.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Desmond; Dunn, A; Hernandez, L; Nieves; Zimmerman, R.
S: Hernandez, L 2.
Team RISP: 3-for-13.
Team LOB: 7.

BASERUNNING
SB: Willingham (4, 2nd base off Blanton/Ruiz).

FIELDING
E: Desmond (1, throw).
DP: (Gonzalez, Al-Desmond-Morse).


Philadelphia IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Blanton (L, 9-7) 4.2 7 8 8 4 4 2 4.11
Walker, T 1.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1.71
Durbin, C 1.0 1 0 0 1 1 0 4.73
Lidge 1.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 6.97

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hernandez, L (W, 8-10) 7.1 6 2 2 1 2 0 5.30
Burnett, S 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.88
Segovia 0.1 2 4 3 1 0 1 81.00
MacDougal 0.0 2 1 1 0 0 0 3.55
Villone (S, 1) 0.2 1 0 0 0 0 0 4.20

MacDougal pitched to 2 batters in the 9th.

WP: MacDougal.
Pitches-strikes: Blanton 99-57, Walker, T 17-11, Durbin, C 22-13, Lidge 24-19, Hernandez, L 106-71, Burnett, S 9-5, Segovia 20-10, MacDougal 5-4, Villone 10-6.
Groundouts-flyouts: Blanton 5-4, Walker, T 0-3, Durbin, C 1-1, Lidge 0-1, Hernandez, L 9-11, Burnett, S 2-0, Segovia 0-1, MacDougal 0-0, Villone 2-0.
Batters faced: Blanton 25, Walker, T 5, Durbin, C 5, Lidge 4, Hernandez, L 29, Burnett, S 2, Segovia 5, MacDougal 2, Villone 2.
Inherited runners-scored: Burnett, S 1-0, Villone 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Dale Scott. 1B: Mike Estabrook. 2B: Jerry Meals. 3B: Ron Kulpa.
Weather: 66 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 10 mph, R to L.
T: 3:03.
Att: 18,706.
September 10, 2009

Riggleman plans to play Nats' regulars

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- Although the Nationals are not in a pennant race, Nationals interim manager Jim Riggleman is planning to play his regular position players the rest of the season as tries to win as many games as possible.

Riggleman plans to play Nats' regulars....

Nationals rally, but Phillies snap late tie

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- For the second day in a row, the Phillies used the long ball to defeat the Nationals, 6-5, at Nationals Park on Wednesday night.

Nationals rally, but Phillies snap late tie....

Philadelphia AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Rollins, SS 5 0 1 1 0 1 2 .241
Victorino, CF 5 0 2 0 0 0 3 .296
Utley, 2B 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 .292
Howard, 1B 3 1 1 0 2 0 1 .275
Ibanez, LF 5 1 2 1 0 2 4 .280
Werth, RF 4 2 2 2 1 2 3 .270
Feliz, 3B 3 2 2 1 1 0 1 .268
Bako, C 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 .203
a-Tracy, A, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
Ruiz, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .253
Lee, Cl, P 4 0 1 1 0 1 0 .250
Park, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .143
Madson, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 37 6 11 6 5 8 20

a-Struck out for Bako in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Victorino (33, Mock), Ibanez 2 (29, Mock, Mock).
HR: Werth (33, 8th inning off Clippard, 0 on, 0 out), Feliz (10, 8th inning off Clippard, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Rollins; Victorino 3; Howard; Ibanez 4; Werth 5; Feliz 5; Lee, Cl.
RBI: Werth 2 (84), Lee, Cl (1), Rollins (62), Ibanez (83), Feliz (66).
2-out RBI: Ibanez.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Howard; Utley 2; Werth 2; Ibanez 2.
GIDP: Bako.
Team RISP: 2-for-13.
Team LOB: 9.

BASERUNNING
SB: Howard (6, 2nd base off Burnett, S/Bard, J), Rollins (26, 2nd base off Burnett, S/Bard, J).

FIELDING
E: Howard (12, missed catch).
PB: Bako 2 (3).
DP: (Utley-Rollins).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Maxwell, CF 5 1 3 0 0 2 2 .195
Guzman, C, SS 4 1 1 2 0 1 3 .295
Dunn, A, 1B 5 0 2 2 0 1 3 .282
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 1 0 0 0 1 3 .297
Willingham, LF 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 .281
Dukes, RF 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 .258
Bard, J, C 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .238
c-Harris, W, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 .229
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 3 2 3 0 0 0 0 .259
d-Orr, PH-2B 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .345
Mock, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .053
a-Flores, J, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .308
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Padilla, J, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .111
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
e-Nieves, PH-C 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .253
Totals 36 5 11 5 1 5 19

a-Grounded out for Mock in the 5th. b-Singled for Burnett, S in the 7th. c-Flied out for Bard, J in the 8th. d-Hit a sacrifice fly for Gonzalez, Al in the 8th. e-Grounded out for Clippard in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Guzman, C (23, Lee, Cl), Gonzalez, Al 3 (16, Lee, Cl, Lee, Cl, Lee, Cl), Willingham (28, Lee, Cl).
TB: Maxwell 3; Guzman, C 2; Dunn, A 2; Willingham 2; Gonzalez, Al 6; Padilla, J.
RBI: Dunn, A 2 (94), Guzman, C 2 (49), Orr (4).
2-out RBI: Dunn, A.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Mock; Zimmerman, R 2; Dunn, A; Nieves.
S: Guzman, C.
SF: Orr.
Team RISP: 4-for-17.
Team LOB: 7.

BASERUNNING
SB: Maxwell (4, 2nd base off Madson/Ruiz).

FIELDING
E: Nieves (5, throw).
DP: (Gonzalez, Al-Dunn, A).


Philadelphia IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lee, Cl (W, 13-11) 7.0 10 5 4 0 4 0 3.13
Park (H, 10) 1.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4.54
Madson (S, 6) 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 3.10

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Mock 5.0 6 4 4 3 4 0 5.75
Bergmann 1.1 1 0 0 1 0 0 5.17
Burnett, S 0.2 0 0 0 1 1 0 2.91
Clippard (L, 2-2) 1.0 2 2 2 0 1 2 3.16
MacDougal 1.0 2 0 0 0 2 0 3.35

Lee, Cl pitched to 2 batters in the 8th.

WP: Mock.
IBB: Howard (by Burnett, S).
Pitches-strikes: Lee, Cl 107-77, Park 14-8, Madson 10-8, Mock 106-60, Bergmann 19-11, Burnett, S 17-7, Clippard 19-11, MacDougal 19-13.
Groundouts-flyouts: Lee, Cl 11-6, Park 1-2, Madson 0-1, Mock 7-4, Bergmann 2-2, Burnett, S 1-0, Clippard 0-2, MacDougal 1-0.
Batters faced: Lee, Cl 32, Park 4, Madson 3, Mock 24, Bergmann 5, Burnett, S 3, Clippard 5, MacDougal 5.
Inherited runners-scored: Park 2-1, Burnett, S 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Ron Kulpa. 1B: Dale Scott. 2B: Mike Estabrook. 3B: Jerry Meals.
Weather: 70 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 5 mph, In from RF.
T: 3:04.
Att: 16,818.
September 9, 2009

Storen eager to join Strasburg in AFL

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- Right-hander Drew Storen, one of the Nationals' two first-round picks in the 2009 First-Year Player Draft, has been hanging out at Nationals Park the last two days.

The highlight so far has been meeting right-hander Stephen Strasburg, the team's first overall pick in the '09 Draft, on Tuesday. Strasburg has been working with the Nationals the last few days.

The two were talking almost nothing but baseball that day. For example, Strasburg asked Storen about life in the Minor Leagues, while Storen wanted to know what it's like to work out with the big league team.

The two are expected to be teammates in the Arizona Fall League in October.

Storen eager to join Strasburg in AFL....

Lannan, Nats stung by Phillies' homers

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- The Phillies played home run derby with left-hander John Lannan and defeated the Nationals, 5-3, at Nationals Park on Tuesday night.

Lannan, Nats stung by Phillies' homers....

Philadelphia AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Rollins, SS 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 .242
Victorino, CF 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 .295
Utley, 2B 3 1 1 1 1 0 0 .295
Howard, 1B 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .275
Werth, RF 4 1 1 1 0 0 2 .269
Ibanez, LF 4 2 3 2 0 1 0 .279
Feliz, 3B 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .266
Ruiz, C 3 1 1 1 1 0 0 .253
Martinez, P, P 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 .100
Myers, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .222
a-Stairs, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .189
Lidge, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Madson, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 33 5 7 5 3 2 7

a-Flied out for Myers in the 9th.

BATTING
HR: Ibanez 2 (30, 5th inning off Lannan, 0 on, 0 out; 7th inning off Lannan, 0 on, 1 out), Werth (32, 7th inning off Lannan, 0 on, 1 out), Ruiz (9, 7th inning off Lannan, 0 on, 2 out), Utley (30, 8th inning off Clippard, 0 on, 1 out).
TB: Victorino; Utley 4; Werth 4; Ibanez 9; Ruiz 4.
RBI: Ibanez 2 (82), Werth (82), Ruiz (36), Utley (85).
2-out RBI: Ruiz.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Werth 2.
GIDP: Feliz.
Team RISP: 0-for-2.
Team LOB: 4.

BASERUNNING
SB: Utley (18, 2nd base off Lannan/Nieves).

FIELDING
E: Utley (11, throw), Howard (11, fielding).
Outfield assists: Victorino (Nieves at home).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, CF 3 2 2 1 0 0 0 .230
Guzman, C, SS 4 0 2 1 1 0 1 .296
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 0 1 0 1 2 5 .299
Dunn, A, 1B 5 0 0 0 0 1 7 .280
Willingham, LF 4 0 0 0 0 1 2 .281
Dukes, RF 4 1 1 0 0 0 1 .260
Orr, 2B 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 .345
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Bard, J, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .241
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Rivera, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
Nieves, C 4 0 2 1 0 2 0 .254
Lannan, P 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 .160
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .250
Totals 36 3 9 3 2 7 19

a-Struck out for Bergmann in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Harris, W (16, Martinez, P).
HR: Harris, W (7, 7th inning off Martinez, P, 0 on, 2 out).
TB: Harris, W 6; Guzman, C 2; Zimmerman, R; Dukes; Nieves 2; Lannan.
RBI: Guzman, C (47), Nieves (25), Harris, W (23).
2-out RBI: Nieves; Harris, W.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Dunn, A 3.
Team RISP: 3-for-7.
Team LOB: 10.

BASERUNNING
SB: Dukes (3, 2nd base off Martinez, P/Ruiz).

FIELDING
DP: (Guzman, C-Orr-Dunn, A).


Philadelphia IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Martinez, P (W, 4-0) 6.2 7 3 3 1 4 1 3.64
Myers (H, 2) 1.1 1 0 0 0 2 0 4.43
Lidge (H, 1) 0.1 1 0 0 1 0 0 7.11
Madson (S, 5) 0.2 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.15

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lannan (L, 8-11) 6.2 6 4 4 2 1 4 4.14
Clippard 0.2 1 1 1 0 0 1 2.81
Burnett, S 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.95
Bergmann 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5.35
Villone 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 4.28
Rivera, S 0.2 0 0 0 1 0 0 5.64

WP: Lidge.
HBP: Harris, W (by Martinez, P), Harris, W (by Lidge).
Pitches-strikes: Martinez, P 119-81, Myers 24-16, Lidge 12-7, Madson 6-6, Lannan 92-63, Clippard 7-6, Burnett, S 4-3, Bergmann 4-2, Villone 4-3, Rivera, S 11-5.
Groundouts-flyouts: Martinez, P 7-8, Myers 1-1, Lidge 1-0, Madson 1-0, Lannan 15-4, Clippard 0-2, Burnett, S 1-0, Bergmann 1-0, Villone 0-0, Rivera, S 0-2.
Batters faced: Martinez, P 28, Myers 6, Lidge 4, Madson 2, Lannan 27, Clippard 3, Burnett, S 1, Bergmann 1, Villone 1, Rivera, S 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Madson 3-0, Clippard 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Jerry Meals. 1B: Ron Kulpa. 2B: Dale Scott. 3B: Mike Estabrook.
Weather: 73 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 5 mph, In from LF.
T: 2:53.
Att: 17,153.
September 8, 2009

Nats designate Sosa for assignment

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals designated right-hander Jorge Sosa for assignment on Tuesday. The news comes after Washington promoted pitchers Ross Detwiler, Marco Estrada, Logan Kensing and Zack Segovia, and shortstop Ian Desmond to the big leagues.

Nats designate Sosa for assignment....

Nationals to promote five players

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals have decided to promote pitchers Ross Detwiler, Marco Estrada, Logan Kensing and Zack Segovia and shortstop Ian Desmond to the big leagues.

All five players are coming from Triple-A Syracuse and will report to Nationals Park on Tuesday.

The Nationals are also bringing up Syracuse manager Tim Foli to be an all-purpose coach.

Nationals to promote five players....

Zimmerman lifts Nats with walk-off homer

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- Ryan Zimmerman ended the Nationals' eight-game losing streak in dramatic fashion. His home run in the bottom of the ninth inning beat the Marlins, 5-4, on Sunday afternoon.

Zimmerman lifts Nats with walk-off homer....

Florida AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Coghlan, LF 5 1 2 1 0 0 2 .310
Nunez, L, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Johnson, N, 1B 5 0 2 2 0 1 3 .300
Ramirez, H, SS 3 1 1 1 2 1 0 .359
Cantu, 3B 4 0 1 0 0 1 2 .286
Pinto, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Calero, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Baker, Jo, PH-C 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .276
Uggla, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .242
Ross, C, RF 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 .267
Paulino, R, C 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 .273
1-Bonifacio, PR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .252
Carroll, B, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .263
Maybin, CF 2 2 0 0 2 1 0 .216
Sanchez, A, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
a-Gload, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .265
Lindstrom, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Helms, 3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .280
Totals 35 4 10 4 4 5 14

a-Singled for Sanchez, A in the 7th. b-Grounded out for Calero in the 9th.
1-Ran for Paulino, R in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Ross, C 2 (34, Martin, J, Martin, J), Johnson, N (20, Martin, J).
HR: Ramirez, H (21, 4th inning off Martin, J, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Coghlan 2; Johnson, N 3; Ramirez, H 4; Cantu; Ross, C 4; Paulino, R; Gload.
RBI: Ramirez, H (92), Coghlan (40), Johnson, N 2 (54).
2-out RBI: Coghlan; Johnson, N 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Paulino, R 2; Uggla; Johnson, N; Baker, Jo.
S: Helms.
GIDP: Cantu.
Team RISP: 2-for-9.
Team LOB: 9.

FIELDING
Outfield assists: Maybin (Morse at 2nd base).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, CF-2B 4 1 1 1 1 0 1 .224
Guzman, C, SS 4 1 1 0 1 1 1 .294
Zimmerman, R, 3B 5 1 1 2 0 0 3 .300
Dunn, A, 1B 4 0 1 0 0 1 0 .283
Willingham, LF 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 .284
Dukes, RF 2 1 2 0 1 0 0 .260
Gonzalez, Al, 2B 3 0 1 0 0 1 4 .252
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Bard, J, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .242
1-Padilla, J, PR 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .059
Maxwell, CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .139
Nieves, C 3 0 0 0 1 1 2 .249
Martin, J, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 .176
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Orr, PH-2B 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .385
c-Morse, PH 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 .286
MacDougal, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 33 5 10 5 5 5 11

a-Singled for Villone in the 7th. b-Singled for Clippard in the 8th. c-Singled for Orr in the 8th.
1-Ran for Bard, J in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Dukes (19, Sanchez, A).
HR: Harris, W (6, 9th inning off Nunez, L, 0 on, 0 out), Zimmerman, R (28, 9th inning off Nunez, L, 1 on, 0 out).
TB: Harris, W 4; Guzman, C; Zimmerman, R 4; Dunn, A; Dukes 3; Gonzalez, Al; Bard, J; Orr; Morse.
RBI: Morse 2 (3), Harris, W (22), Zimmerman, R 2 (93).
2-out RBI: Morse 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Nieves; Gonzalez, Al 3; Zimmerman, R.
Team RISP: 1-for-5.
Team LOB: 10.

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


Florida IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Sanchez, A 6.0 4 0 0 2 5 0 4.47
Lindstrom (H, 7) 1.0 1 0 0 1 0 0 5.15
Pinto (H, 12) 0.2 1 2 2 2 0 0 3.40
Calero (BS, 4) 0.1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2.09
Nunez, L (BS, 6)(L, 4-5) 0.0 3 3 3 0 0 2 4.25

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Martin, J 6.2 6 2 2 2 4 1 4.35
Villone 0.1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4.31
Clippard 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2.63
MacDougal (W, 1-0) 1.0 2 2 2 2 0 0 3.43

Nunez, L pitched to 3 batters in the 9th.

WP: MacDougal.
IBB: Ramirez, H (by Martin, J), Ramirez, H (by MacDougal).
HBP: Dukes (by Sanchez, A).
Pitches-strikes: Sanchez, A 92-58, Lindstrom 20-10, Pinto 14-4, Calero 4-3, Nunez, L 5-4, Martin, J 96-63, Villone 5-3, Clippard 13-10, MacDougal 16-5.
Groundouts-flyouts: Sanchez, A 5-8, Lindstrom 0-3, Pinto 0-2, Calero 0-0, Nunez, L 0-0, Martin, J 9-7, Villone 1-0, Clippard 0-2, MacDougal 3-0.
Batters faced: Sanchez, A 25, Lindstrom 5, Pinto 5, Calero 1, Nunez, L 3, Martin, J 27, Villone 2, Clippard 4, MacDougal 7.
Inherited runners-scored: Calero 3-2, Villone 2-1.
Umpires: HP: Andy Fletcher. 1B: Greg Gibson. 2B: Brian Knight. 3B: Tim McClelland.
Weather: 80 degrees, sunny.
Wind: 8 mph, In from CF.
T: 2:43.
Att: 22,325.
September 6, 2009

Nats can't overcome Livan's poor outing

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- Livan Hernandez had his worst outing since returning to the Nationals, and they paid for it in a 9-4 loss to the Marlins at Nationals Park on Saturday night.

Nats can't overcome Livan's poor outing....


Florida AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Coghlan, LF 6 1 3 0 0 0 1 .309
Maybin, CF 2 3 1 1 2 1 1 .221
Ramirez, H, SS 4 2 2 3 1 0 2 .359
Cantu, 1B 4 1 3 2 1 1 0 .286
Baker, Jo, C 4 0 0 0 1 1 6 .277
Sanches, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Uggla, 2B 4 0 1 0 1 2 3 .244
Ross, C, RF 5 0 1 2 0 1 2 .265
Helms, 3B 5 1 1 0 0 1 3 .280
Johnson, J, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .164
a-Hayes, B, PH 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 .286
Martinez, Cr, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000
Meyer, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Paulino, R, C 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .273
Totals 37 9 13 9 7 7 19

a-Homered for Johnson, J in the 6th.

BATTING
2B: Cantu 2 (35, Hernandez, L, Garate), Uggla (22, Sosa, J), Ramirez, H (39, Villone).
HR: Ramirez, H (20, 4th inning off Hernandez, L, 1 on, 2 out), Hayes, B (1, 6th inning off Garate, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Coghlan 3; Maybin; Ramirez, H 6; Cantu 5; Uggla 2; Ross, C; Helms; Hayes, B 4.
RBI: Cantu 2 (79), Ross, C 2 (76), Maybin (5), Ramirez, H 3 (91), Hayes, B (1).
2-out RBI: Ross, C 2; Ramirez, H 2; Cantu.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Helms; Baker, Jo; Martinez, Cr; Uggla.
S: Johnson, J.
SF: Maybin.
Team RISP: 3-for-11.
Team LOB: 10.

BASERUNNING
CS: Coghlan (2, 2nd base by Hernandez, L/Nieves).

FIELDING
E: Helms (7, throw).
DP: 2 (Helms-Uggla-Cantu 2).


Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Harris, W, CF 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 .224
c-Maxwell, PH-CF 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 .139
Guzman, C, SS 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .294
Bergmann, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
d-Morse, PH 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 .231
Zimmerman, R, 3B 5 0 1 0 0 0 2 .301
Dunn, A, 1B 4 1 2 0 0 0 1 .284
Willingham, LF 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 .287
Dukes, RF 3 1 1 0 1 1 2 .255
Orr, 2B 3 1 1 1 1 0 2 .360
Nieves, C 4 1 1 1 0 1 3 .253
Hernandez, L, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 .136
a-Padilla, J, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .059
Garate, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Sosa, J, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Bard, J, PH 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 .239
1-Stammen, PR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .194
Villone, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Gonzalez, Al, SS 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .251
Totals 35 5 10 5 4 4 16

a-Grounded out for Hernandez, L in the 5th. b-Doubled for Sosa, J in the 7th. c-Struck out for Harris, W in the 7th. d-Singled for Bergmann in the 9th.
1-Ran for Bard, J in the 7th.

BATTING
2B: Bard, J (15, Martinez, Cr), Maxwell (2, Sanches).
3B: Dukes (3, Martinez, Cr).
TB: Maxwell 2; Morse; Zimmerman, R; Dunn, A 2; Willingham; Dukes 3; Orr; Nieves; Bard, J 2.
RBI: Orr (3), Nieves (24), Bard, J 2 (27), Morse (1).
2-out RBI: Morse.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Dunn, A; Guzman, C; Orr.
GIDP: Zimmerman, R; Hernandez, L.
Team RISP: 4-for-11.
Team LOB: 7.


Florida IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Johnson, J (W, 14-4) 5.0 2 1 1 3 1 0 3.04
Martinez, Cr 1.1 4 3 3 1 1 0 6.75
Meyer 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 3.18
Sanches 1.2 3 1 1 0 1 0 1.51

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hernandez, L (L, 7-10) 5.0 8 6 6 4 6 1 5.44
Garate 1.0 2 2 2 1 0 1 18.00
Sosa, J 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 6.45
Villone 0.2 2 1 1 1 0 0 4.35
Bergmann 1.1 0 0 0 1 1 0 5.40

IBB: Cantu (by Villone).
Pitches-strikes: Johnson, J 82-52, Martinez, Cr 34-17, Meyer 16-9, Sanches 30-20, Hernandez, L 107-58, Garate 25-15, Sosa, J 8-6, Villone 27-12, Bergmann 14-7.
Groundouts-flyouts: Johnson, J 8-6, Martinez, Cr 0-3, Meyer 0-2, Sanches 1-3, Hernandez, L 3-5, Garate 1-2, Sosa, J 3-0, Villone 1-1, Bergmann 1-2.
Batters faced: Johnson, J 18, Martinez, Cr 9, Meyer 4, Sanches 8, Hernandez, L 26, Garate 6, Sosa, J 4, Villone 5, Bergmann 5.
Inherited runners-scored: Meyer 1-0, Sanches 1-0, Bergmann 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Tim McClelland. 1B: Andy Fletcher. 2B: Greg Gibson. 3B: Brian Knight.
Weather: 80 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 3 mph, R to L.
T: 3:18.
Att: 18,111.
September 5, 2009