Nationals option Atilano to Triple-A

By Greg Rosenstein / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- Right-hander Luis Atilano has been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse, the Nationals announced Friday. Outfielder Justin Maxwell will be recalled and join the team Saturday, according to two baseball sources.

Nationals option Atilano to Triple-A....

Atilano unhappy with his outing in defeat

By Pete Kerzel / Special to MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- Luis Atilano's expression couldn't hide his disappointment, which bordered on embarrassment

Atilano unhappy with his outing in defeat....

San Diego AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Hairston, J, 2B 5 1 1 1 0 1 1 .245
Headley, 3B 5 2 3 2 0 1 0 .277
Gonzalez, A, 1B 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 .300
Hairston, S, LF 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 .226
Torrealba, C 4 1 2 1 0 0 2 .279
Cunningham, RF 4 0 1 0 0 1 3 .304
Denorfia, CF 4 1 1 2 0 1 1 .267
Cabrera, E, SS 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .194
Latos, P 3 2 2 1 0 1 0 .214
Gregerson, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Salazar, O, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .229
Mujica, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 36 7 11 7 2 5 10 .249
a-Flied out for Gregerson in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Headley (15, Atilano, L).
HR: Denorfia (2, 4th inning off Atilano, L, 0 on, 1 out), Latos (1, 4th inning off Atilano, L, 0 on, 2 out), Headley (6, 7th inning off Batista, 1 on, 1 out), Hairston, J (6, 9th inning off Slaten, 0 on, 2 out).
TB: Hairston, J 4; Headley 7; Hairston, S; Torrealba 2; Cunningham; Denorfia 4; Latos 5.
RBI: Torrealba (17), Denorfia 2 (14), Latos (3), Headley 2 (29), Hairston, J (31).
2-out RBI: Latos; Hairston, J.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Torrealba.
GIDP: Cunningham; Cabrera, E.
Team RISP: 2-for-6.
Team LOB: 4.

FIELDING
DP: 2 (Cabrera, E-Hairston, J-Gonzalez, A 2).

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 .250
Bernadina, RF 4 1 2 0 0 1 0 .286
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 0 1 0 1 0 1 .296
Dunn, A, 1B 4 0 1 1 0 3 2 .279
Willingham, LF 4 0 1 0 0 1 2 .278
Rodriguez, I, C 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 .295
Kennedy, A, 2B 4 0 2 0 0 1 1 .246
Desmond, SS 3 0 0 0 1 0 3 .258
Atilano, L, P 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 .040
Batista, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250
a-Harris, W, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .161
Peralta, Jo, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Slaten, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Morse, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .313
Totals 33 1 8 1 3 9 16 .258
a-Singled for Batista in the 7th. b-Struck out for Slaten in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Bernadina (8, Gregerson).
TB: Bernadina 3; Zimmerman, R; Dunn, A; Willingham; Kennedy, A 2; Harris, W.
RBI: Dunn, A (55).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Atilano, L; Morgan 2; Rodriguez, I.
GIDP: Willingham; Desmond.
Team RISP: 2-for-7.
Team LOB: 8.

FIELDING
E: Dunn, A (5, fielding).
DP: 2 (Kennedy, A-Desmond-Dunn, A, Atilano, L-Desmond-Dunn, A).

San Diego IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Latos(W, 10-4) 7.0 5 0 0 2 8 0 2.45
Gregerson 1.0 2 1 1 1 0 0 2.61
Mujica 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 3.02
Totals 9.0 8 1 1 3 9 0 3.11
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Atilano, L(L, 6-6) 5.1 8 4 4 2 2 2 4.85
Batista 1.2 2 2 2 0 1 1 4.30
Peralta, Jo 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1.08
Slaten 1.0 1 1 1 0 0 1 3.24
Totals 9.0 11 7 7 2 5 4 4.20
IBB: Gonzalez, A (by Atilano, L).
Pitches-strikes: Latos 90-59, Gregerson 18-11, Mujica 10-6, Atilano, L 81-49, Batista 19-11, Peralta, Jo 13-8, Slaten 13-8.
Groundouts-flyouts: Latos 6-6, Gregerson 2-1, Mujica 2-0, Atilano, L 8-5, Batista 3-1, Peralta, Jo 1-0, Slaten 1-2.
Batters faced: Latos 28, Gregerson 5, Mujica 3, Atilano, L 25, Batista 6, Peralta, Jo 3, Slaten 4.
Inherited runners-scored: Batista 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Mike Everitt. 1B: Adrian Johnson. 2B: Tim McClelland. 3B: Andy Fletcher.
Weather: 86 degrees, clear.
Wind: 5 mph, In from RF.
T: 2:33.
Att: 17,364

Nats can't overcome Atilano's struggles

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- Right-hander Luis Atilano had his worst outing of the season as the Nationals were topped by the Mets, 5-3, at Nationals Park on Friday night.

Nats can't overcome Atilano's struggles....

NY Mets AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Pagan, CF 5 0 1 0 0 2 1 .300
Tejada, SS 4 1 0 0 0 1 1 .243
Wright, D, 3B 5 1 3 0 0 1 1 .312
Davis, I, 1B 3 1 0 1 1 1 3 .257
Bay, LF 3 1 0 0 1 1 2 .275
Barajas, C 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 .239
Francoeur, RF 4 0 2 0 0 1 3 .265
Cora, 2B 4 1 1 3 0 0 1 .229
Niese, P 3 0 1 1 0 1 1 .160
a-Tatis, PH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .175
b-Carter, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 .242
Parnell, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Feliciano, P, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Dessens, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Rodriguez, F, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 36 5 8 5 2 9 18 .260
a-Batted for Niese in the 8th. b-Struck out for Tatis in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Wright, D (25, Atilano, L), Niese (1, Atilano, L).
3B: Cora (2, Atilano, L).
TB: Pagan; Wright, D 4; Francoeur 2; Cora 3; Niese 2.
RBI: Davis, I (36), Cora 3 (17), Niese (1).
2-out RBI: Cora 3; Niese.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Bay 2; Pagan; Davis, I; Carter.
Team RISP: 2-for-10.
Team LOB: 7.

BASERUNNING
SB: Pagan (15, 2nd base off Peralta, Jo/Rodriguez, I).

FIELDING
Pickoffs: Rodriguez, F (Bernadina at 2nd base).

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 .258
Guzman, C, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 1 2 .293
Dunn, A, 1B 4 0 0 0 0 3 0 .271
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 1 1 0 1 1 0 .284
Willingham, LF 4 1 2 1 0 1 2 .277
Rodriguez, I, C 4 1 1 0 0 2 2 .298
Morse, RF 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 .298
b-Bernadina, PH 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 .287
Desmond, SS 4 0 2 1 0 1 0 .256
Atilano, L, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .043
Peralta, Jo, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Batista, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
a-Kennedy, A, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .236
Slaten, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
c-Harris, W, PH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .155
Totals 34 3 9 3 1 9 9 .255
a-Grounded out for Batista in the 8th. b-Singled for Morse in the 9th. c-Batted for Slaten in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Desmond (14, Niese), Rodriguez, I (13, Dessens).
HR: Willingham (15, 7th inning off Niese, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Morgan 2; Zimmerman, R; Willingham 5; Rodriguez, I 2; Bernadina; Desmond 3.
RBI: Willingham (45), Bernadina (24), Desmond (34).
2-out RBI: Bernadina; Desmond.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Morgan.
Team RISP: 2-for-4.
Team LOB: 5.

BASERUNNING
CS: Morgan (12, 2nd base by Niese/Barajas).
PO: Bernadina (2nd base by Rodriguez, F).

FIELDING
E: Desmond (20, fielding).

NY Mets IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Niese(W, 6-2) 7.0 6 1 1 0 8 1 3.62
Parnell 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.17
Feliciano, P 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2.18
Dessens 0.1 1 2 2 1 0 0 1.80
Rodriguez, F(S, 19) 0.1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1.99
Totals 9.0 9 3 3 1 9 1 3.80
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Atilano, L(L, 6-5) 3.2 4 5 5 2 4 0 4.72
Peralta, Jo 3.0 3 0 0 0 2 0 0.00
Burnett, S 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2.63
Batista 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.92
Slaten 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2.93
Totals 9.0 8 5 5 2 9 0 4.07
HBP: Tejada (by Atilano, L).
Pitches-strikes: Niese 117-77, Parnell 8-5, Feliciano, P 5-4, Dessens 10-6, Rodriguez, F 10-5, Atilano, L 74-48, Peralta, Jo 38-31, Burnett, S 14-9, Batista 6-4, Slaten 7-6.
Groundouts-flyouts: Niese 4-6, Parnell 2-1, Feliciano, P 0-0, Dessens 0-0, Rodriguez, F 0-0, Atilano, L 3-3, Peralta, Jo 2-4, Burnett, S 1-1, Batista 0-0, Slaten 2-0.
Batters faced: Niese 26, Parnell 3, Feliciano, P 1, Dessens 3, Rodriguez, F 2, Atilano, L 18, Peralta, Jo 12, Burnett, S 5, Batista 1, Slaten 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Rodriguez, F 2-2, Peralta, Jo 1-0, Burnett, S 1-0, Batista 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Tim Welke. 1B: Scott Barry. 2B: Bill Welke. 3B: Jim Reynolds.
Weather: 80 degrees, clear.
Wind: 5 mph, L to R.
T: 2:56.
Att: 24,410

Rain delay, Royals can't stop Atilano

By Greg Rosenstein / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- Not even heavy rain and lightening could stop the Nationals on Tuesday night, as strong pitching from right-hander Luis Atilano carried them to a 4-3 win against the Royals at Nationals Park.

Rain delay, Royals can't stop Atilano....

Kansas City AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Podsednik, LF 3 0 1 3 1 0 0 .293
Kendall, C 5 0 0 0 0 1 5 .256
DeJesus, D, CF 4 0 1 0 0 1 2 .322
Butler, 1B 4 0 0 0 0 1 3 .325
Guillen, J, RF 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 .272
Callaspo, 3B 4 1 2 0 0 0 1 .277
Aviles, M, 2B 3 1 1 0 0 1 2 .323
Texeira, K, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Betemit, PH 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 .471
Betancourt, Y, SS 4 0 2 0 0 0 2 .272
Lerew, P 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
Hughes, D, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Getz, 2B 2 0 1 0 0 0 3 .213
Totals 35 3 11 3 1 5 19 .280
a-Singled for Texeira, K in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Getz (3, Storen, D).
TB: Podsednik; DeJesus, D; Guillen, J 2; Callaspo 2; Aviles, M; Betemit; Betancourt, Y 2; Getz 2.
RBI: Podsednik 3 (31).
2-out RBI: Podsednik 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Betancourt, Y; Kendall 2; Butler.
S: Lerew.
SF: Podsednik.
GIDP: Guillen, J.
Team RISP: 2-for-10.
Team LOB: 8.

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 3 0 0 1 0 0 1 .247
Guzman, C, SS-2B 4 1 2 0 0 0 2 .303
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 0 2 1 0 0 2 .287
Dunn, A, 1B 4 1 1 1 0 0 2 .275
Capps, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Willingham, LF 4 1 3 1 0 0 0 .274
Rodriguez, I, C 4 1 1 0 0 1 2 .315
Bernadina, RF 4 0 1 0 0 1 2 .285
Kennedy, A, 2B-1B 3 0 1 0 1 0 1 .240
Atilano, L, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 3 .045
Peralta, Jo, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Gonzalez, Al, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .278
Storen, D, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
b-Desmond, PH-SS 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .254
Totals 34 4 11 4 1 3 16 .257
a-Popped out for Peralta, Jo in the 6th. b-Flied out for Clippard in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Willingham 2 (11, Lerew, Lerew), Zimmerman, R (15, Lerew).
HR: Willingham (13, 4th inning off Lerew, 0 on, 0 out), Dunn, A (17, 5th inning off Lerew, 0 on, 1 out).
TB: Guzman, C 2; Zimmerman, R 3; Dunn, A 4; Willingham 8; Rodriguez, I; Bernadina; Kennedy, A.
RBI: Zimmerman, R (37), Willingham (41), Morgan (10), Dunn, A (41).
2-out RBI: Zimmerman, R.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Kennedy, A; Dunn, A; Guzman, C 2; Bernadina; Zimmerman, R.
SF: Morgan.
Team RISP: 1-for-10.
Team LOB: 8.

BASERUNNING
SB: Kennedy, A (9, 2nd base off Lerew/Kendall).

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

Kansas City IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lerew(L, 0-1) 5.1 10 4 4 1 2 2 4.76
Hughes, D 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3.20
Texeira, K 1.2 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.94
Totals 8.0 11 4 4 1 3 2 4.86
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Atilano, L(W, 6-4) 5.1 6 1 1 0 5 0 4.52
Peralta, Jo(H, 1) 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00
Storen, D(H, 5) 1.0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2.08
Clippard(H, 16) 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.58
Capps(S, 22) 1.0 4 2 2 0 0 0 3.51
Totals 9.0 11 3 3 1 5 0 4.17
Storen, D pitched to 2 batters in the 8th.

Pitches-strikes: Lerew 86-57, Hughes, D 14-10, Texeira, K 20-12, Atilano, L 84-58, Peralta, Jo 4-3, Storen, D 21-13, Clippard 15-10, Capps 20-16.
Groundouts-flyouts: Lerew 9-5, Hughes, D 0-3, Texeira, K 3-1, Atilano, L 6-2, Peralta, Jo 2-0, Storen, D 2-1, Clippard 1-2, Capps 0-3.
Batters faced: Lerew 27, Hughes, D 4, Texeira, K 5, Atilano, L 22, Peralta, Jo 1, Storen, D 5, Clippard 3, Capps 7.
Inherited runners-scored: Hughes, D 1-0, Peralta, Jo 1-0, Clippard 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Brian Runge. 1B: Hunter Wendelstedt. 2B: Mike Winters. 3B: Jerry Layne.
Weather: 93 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 5 mph, In from LF.
T: 2:45 (:49 delay).
Att: 21,168

Atilano comes up short in wild game

By Greg Rosenstein / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- With right-hander Stephen Strasburg coming up on Tuesday, Luis Atilano had to pitch well on Saturday night to ensure a spot in the Nationals' rotation.

Atilano pitched well enough to win, but the Nationals fell to the Reds, 5-1, at Nationals Park.

Atilano comes up short in wild game....

Cincinnati AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Cabrera, O, SS 5 1 2 1 0 0 1 .269
Phillips, B, 2B 4 2 1 1 0 0 3 .287
Votto, 1B 4 1 2 1 1 1 2 .321
Rolen, 3B 5 0 1 0 0 0 4 .286
Gomes, LF 4 0 1 0 0 1 4 .300
Heisey, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .259
Bruce, RF 3 0 1 1 1 2 2 .268
Stubbs, CF 4 0 0 0 0 1 4 .231
Hernandez, Ra, C 4 0 0 0 0 2 2 .297
Leake, P 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 .417
Rhodes, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Nix, L, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .232
Cordero, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 37 5 10 4 2 7 22 .276
a-Flied out for Rhodes in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Votto (10, Atilano, L), Rolen (13, Atilano, L), Cabrera, O 2 (12, Atilano, L, Walker, T).
TB: Cabrera, O 4; Phillips, B; Votto 3; Rolen 2; Gomes; Bruce; Leake 2.
RBI: Votto (35), Cabrera, O (27), Phillips, B (20), Bruce (25).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Gomes; Stubbs; Votto; Hernandez, Ra; Rolen.
GIDP: Stubbs.
Team RISP: 2-for-14.
Team LOB: 8.

BASERUNNING
CS: Gomes (2, 2nd base by Atilano, L/Nieves).

FIELDING
E: Votto (2, fielding).
DP: 2 (Phillips, B-Cabrera, O-Votto 2).

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Guzman, C, 2B 4 0 1 0 0 1 0 .314
Morgan, CF 4 0 1 0 0 1 1 .258
Zimmerman, R, 3B 3 1 1 0 1 0 2 .310
Dunn, A, 1B 4 0 1 0 0 2 3 .276
Willingham, LF 3 0 1 0 0 0 2 .277
Bernadina, RF 4 0 1 0 0 1 1 .247
Desmond, SS 4 0 2 0 0 0 2 .274
Nieves, C 4 0 0 0 0 1 2 .186
Atilano, L, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 .050
a-Harris, W, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .184
Walker, T, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Batista, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
Slaten, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 33 1 8 0 1 8 14 .261
a-Struck out for Atilano, L in the 7th.
BATTING
2B: Morgan (9, Leake).
TB: Guzman, C; Morgan 2; Zimmerman, R; Dunn, A; Willingham; Bernadina; Desmond 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Willingham; Atilano, L; Dunn, A; Desmond.
GIDP: Bernadina; Dunn, A.
Team RISP: 0-for-6.
Team LOB: 7.

BASERUNNING
CS: Bernadina (2, 2nd base by Leake/Hernandez, Ra).

FIELDING
E: Zimmerman, R (7, throw), Desmond (15, interference), Nieves (3, missed catch).
DP: 2 (Desmond-Dunn, A, Nieves-Guzman, C).

Cincinnati IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Leake(W, 5-0) 7.0 7 1 0 0 5 0 2.22
Rhodes 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.38
Cordero 1.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 3.33
Totals 9.0 8 1 0 1 8 0 4.48
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Atilano, L(L, 5-2) 7.0 6 2 1 1 6 0 4.24
Walker, T 0.0 2 2 1 0 0 0 4.13
Burnett, S 0.2 1 1 1 1 1 0 3.50
Batista 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.09
Slaten 0.1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.04
Totals 9.0 10 5 3 2 7 0 4.16
Walker, T pitched to 2 batters in the 8th.

WP: Burnett, S.
HBP: Willingham (by Leake), Phillips, B (by Batista).
Pitches-strikes: Leake 100-66, Rhodes 17-10, Cordero 19-13, Atilano, L 114-80, Walker, T 10-5, Burnett, S 21-11, Batista 14-9, Slaten 5-3.
Groundouts-flyouts: Leake 7-6, Rhodes 2-0, Cordero 0-1, Atilano, L 9-4, Walker, T 0-0, Burnett, S 0-1, Batista 1-2, Slaten 0-1.
Batters faced: Leake 28, Rhodes 3, Cordero 4, Atilano, L 27, Walker, T 2, Burnett, S 5, Batista 4, Slaten 2.
Inherited runners-scored: Burnett, S 1-1, Batista 2-0, Slaten 1-0.
Ejections: Washington Nationals pitcher Miguel Batista ejected by HP umpire Joe West (9th); Washington Nationals Manager Jim Riggleman ejected by 3B umpire Dan Bellino (8th).
Umpires: HP: Joe West. 1B: Angel Hernandez. 2B: Paul Schrieber. 3B: Dan Bellino.
Weather: 86 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 6 mph, L to R.
T: 3:03.
Att: 22,896.

Nats fall behind early, can't contain Mets

By Greg Rosenstein / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- Nationals manager Jim Riggleman made it clear he wasn't happy with what he saw during his team's 10-7 loss to the Mets at Nationals Park on Thursday night.

Nats fall behind early, can't contain Mets....

NY Mets AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Reyes, Jo, SS 5 1 2 1 1 0 4 .216
Cora, 2B 4 0 0 1 0 0 4 .217
Bay, LF 5 2 3 0 0 1 2 .281
Davis, I, 1B 5 3 3 0 0 0 1 .289
Wright, D, 3B 4 0 1 4 0 0 3 .262
Pagan, CF 3 1 0 0 2 1 2 .271
Barajas, C 5 2 2 2 0 1 2 .276
Francoeur, RF 5 1 2 2 0 0 0 .225
Maine, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Valdes, R, P 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 .500
Acosta, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Matthews, PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .189
Mejia, Je, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Feliciano, P, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Tatis, PH 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .220
Rodriguez, F, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 39 10 15 10 4 3 19 .246
a-Singled for Acosta in the 7th. b-Walked for Feliciano, P in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Wright, D (9, Atilano, L), Davis, I 2 (7, Atilano, L, Atilano, L).
HR: Barajas (10, 6th inning off Walker, T, 1 on, 2 out).
TB: Reyes, Jo 2; Bay 3; Davis, I 5; Wright, D 2; Barajas 5; Francoeur 2; Valdes, R; Matthews.
RBI: Wright, D 4 (30), Francoeur 2 (23), Reyes, Jo (12), Cora (8), Barajas 2 (24).
2-out RBI: Barajas 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Pagan; Cora; Bay; Reyes, Jo.
S: Valdes, R.
SF: Wright, D; Cora.
GIDP: Reyes, Jo; Wright, D.
Team RISP: 4-for-11.
Team LOB: 9.

BASERUNNING
SB: Francoeur (4, 2nd base off Burnett, S/Nieves).

FIELDING
Outfield assists: Pagan (Rodriguez, I at 3rd base).
DP: (Cora-Davis, I).

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 3 0 1 0 1 2 2 .255
Batista, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Gonzalez, Al, PH-2B 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .297
Kennedy, A, 2B 4 0 1 0 0 0 3 .255
c-Guzman, C, PH-RF 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 .333
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 0 0 1 1 2 3 .311
Dunn, A, 1B 5 2 2 0 0 0 3 .261
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Willingham, LF 4 2 1 0 1 1 1 .262
Rodriguez, I, C 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 .333
Nieves, C 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 .216
Bernadina, RF 2 0 0 1 0 1 2 .281
Walker, T, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Harris, W, PH-CF 3 0 1 3 0 0 1 .183
Desmond, SS 5 1 2 1 0 0 2 .277
Atilano, L, P 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .091
Morse, RF-1B 1 1 0 0 2 0 1 .250
Totals 37 7 12 7 7 7 19 .263
a-Singled for Walker, T in the 6th. b-Walked for Batista in the 8th. c-Singled for Kennedy, A in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Dunn, A 2 (12, Valdes, R, Valdes, R), Nieves (3, Mejia, Je), Willingham (6, Rodriguez, F).
3B: Rodriguez, I (1, Valdes, R).
TB: Morgan; Kennedy, A; Guzman, C; Dunn, A 4; Willingham 2; Rodriguez, I 4; Nieves 2; Harris, W; Desmond 2.
RBI: Bernadina (8), Harris, W 3 (13), Desmond (19), Guzman, C (15), Zimmerman, R (25).
2-out RBI: Desmond; Guzman, C; Zimmerman, R.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Bernadina; Zimmerman, R; Morgan; Dunn, A 2.
Team RISP: 4-for-14.
Team LOB: 10.

FIELDING
E: Desmond 2 (9, missed catch, fielding), Walker, T (1, fielding).
DP: 3 (Kennedy, A-Desmond-Dunn, A 2, Atilano, L-Dunn, A).

NY Mets IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Maine 0.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 6.13
Valdes, R(W, 2-1) 5.0 7 3 3 1 6 0 3.20
Acosta 1.0 1 0 0 2 1 0 3.27
Mejia, Je 1.2 2 3 3 2 0 0 3.79
Feliciano, P 0.1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1.50
Rodriguez, F 1.0 1 1 1 0 0 0 2.18
Totals 9.0 12 7 7 7 7 0 3.95
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Atilano, L(L, 3-1) 4.1 9 7 6 3 1 0 5.06
Walker, T 1.2 4 3 2 0 1 1 5.06
Batista 2.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 5.55
Burnett, S 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2.84
Totals 9.0 15 10 8 4 3 1 4.56
Maine pitched to 1 batter in the 1st.
Valdes, R pitched to 2 batters in the 6th.

WP: Mejia, Je.
IBB: Reyes, Jo (by Atilano, L), Pagan (by Atilano, L).
Pitches-strikes: Maine 5-1, Valdes, R 80-47, Acosta 23-8, Mejia, Je 38-19, Feliciano, P 14-7, Rodriguez, F 14-8, Atilano, L 91-57, Walker, T 23-18, Batista 27-14, Burnett, S 15-9.
Groundouts-flyouts: Maine 0-0, Valdes, R 2-5, Acosta 0-1, Mejia, Je 4-0, Feliciano, P 0-1, Rodriguez, F 1-2, Atilano, L 3-6, Walker, T 1-1, Batista 5-1, Burnett, S 1-0.
Batters faced: Maine 1, Valdes, R 22, Acosta 5, Mejia, Je 9, Feliciano, P 3, Rodriguez, F 4, Atilano, L 25, Walker, T 10, Batista 6, Burnett, S 5.
Inherited runners-scored: Valdes, R 1-0, Acosta 2-2, Feliciano, P 3-2, Walker, T 3-3.
Umpires: HP: Tim Tschida. 1B: Bob Davidson. 2B: Alfonso Marquez. 3B: Tim Timmons.
Weather: 81 degrees, clear.
Wind: 2 mph, R to L.
T: 3:31.
Att: 23,612

Capps, Atilano struggle as Nats fall in extras

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- What's the old saying? Nobody is perfect. Closer Matt Capps proved it on Wednesday night as the Braves defeated the Nationals, 7-6, in 10 innings at Nationals Park.

Capps, Atilano struggle as Nats fall in extras....

Atlanta AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
McLouth, CF 4 0 1 1 1 1 1 .181
Prado, 2B 5 2 2 1 0 0 2 .339
Jones, C, 3B 3 0 2 1 2 0 0 .240
McCann, C 4 0 0 0 1 3 5 .243
Glaus, 1B 4 1 1 1 1 0 3 .227
1-Hicks, PR 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Wagner, B, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Heyward, RF 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .286
Cabrera, Me, RF 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 .195
Diaz, M, LF 5 1 2 1 0 0 1 .200
Infante, SS 4 2 2 2 1 0 1 .320
Hanson, P 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 .077
Moylan, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Conrad, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .182
Saito, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Medlen, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Hinske, 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286
Totals 36 7 10 7 6 7 19 .240
a-Struck out for Moylan in the 8th.
1-Ran for Glaus in the 10th.
BATTING
2B: Prado (10, Atilano, L), Jones, C (6, Atilano, L), Diaz, M (2, Atilano, L), McLouth (4, Burnett, S).
HR: Infante (1, 2nd inning off Atilano, L, 1 on, 2 out).
TB: McLouth 2; Prado 3; Jones, C 3; Glaus; Diaz, M 3; Infante 5.
RBI: Infante 2 (7), Jones, C (7), Glaus (15), McLouth (5), Prado (7), Diaz, M (4).
2-out RBI: Infante 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Cabrera, Me 2; McLouth; McCann.
S: Hanson; Cabrera, Me.
GIDP: Infante.
Team RISP: 4-for-13.
Team LOB: 7.

BASERUNNING
CS: McLouth (2, 2nd base by Atilano, L/Rodriguez, I).

FIELDING
E: Infante (4, fielding).

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 5 1 3 1 0 0 1 .288
Kennedy, A, 2B 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 .219
Bruney, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Gonzalez, Al, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .281
Capps, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 0 0 1 0 2 2 .323
Dunn, A, 1B 2 0 0 0 3 1 0 .231
Rodriguez, I, C 5 0 2 1 0 2 1 .405
Harris, W, LF 3 0 1 0 0 0 4 .186
Burnett, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Walker, T, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Guzman, C, 2B 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 .286
Desmond, SS 5 2 1 1 0 0 4 .256
Bernadina, RF-LF-RF 4 2 2 0 0 1 0 .263
c-Nieves, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .194
Atilano, L, P 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Maxwell, RF 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .160
a-Willingham, PH-LF 2 0 1 2 0 0 1 .271
Totals 39 6 12 6 3 8 16 .256
a-Singled for Maxwell in the 8th. b-Grounded into a forceout for Bruney in the 8th. c-Struck out for Bernadina in the 10th.
BATTING
2B: Morgan 2 (7, Hanson, Hanson), Rodriguez, I (8, Hanson), Bernadina (1, Saito).
HR: Desmond (3, 2nd inning off Hanson, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Morgan 5; Kennedy, A; Rodriguez, I 3; Harris, W; Guzman, C; Desmond 4; Bernadina 3; Willingham.
RBI: Zimmerman, R (14), Desmond (14), Morgan (7), Rodriguez, I (11), Willingham 2 (16).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Harris, W 2; Zimmerman, R; Desmond.
S: Kennedy, A; Atilano, L.
SF: Zimmerman, R.
Team RISP: 3-for-8.
Team LOB: 9.

BASERUNNING
CS: Morgan (6, 2nd base by Hanson/McCann).

FIELDING
DP: (Desmond-Dunn, A).

Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hanson 6.0 9 4 4 2 5 1 2.83
Moylan(H, 4) 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2.38
Saito(BS, 1) 1.0 2 2 1 0 0 0 3.27
Medlen(W, 1-1) 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2.55
Wagner, B(S, 3) 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1.80
Totals 10.0 12 6 5 3 8 1 4.09
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Atilano, L 5.1 7 6 6 5 4 1 4.67
Burnett, S 0.2 1 0 0 1 1 0 2.57
Walker, T 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5.87
Bruney 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5.79
Capps(L, 0-1) 2.0 2 1 1 0 1 0 1.10
Totals 10.0 10 7 7 6 7 1 4.77
IBB: Jones, C (by Burnett, S).
Pitches-strikes: Hanson 101-66, Moylan 21-13, Saito 19-13, Medlen 11-7, Wagner, B 12-9, Atilano, L 98-58, Burnett, S 20-10, Walker, T 11-7, Bruney 9-6, Capps 17-14.
Groundouts-flyouts: Hanson 6-6, Moylan 2-0, Saito 2-1, Medlen 0-2, Wagner, B 0-1, Atilano, L 5-4, Burnett, S 1-0, Walker, T 1-2, Bruney 1-1, Capps 5-0.
Batters faced: Hanson 28, Moylan 4, Saito 6, Medlen 3, Wagner, B 4, Atilano, L 27, Burnett, S 4, Walker, T 3, Bruney 3, Capps 7.
Inherited runners-scored: Burnett, S 2-2.
Umpires: HP: Eric Cooper. 1B: Bill Miller. 2B: Chad Fairchild. 3B: Mike Reilly.
Weather: 81 degrees, clear.
Wind: 2 mph, Out to LF.
T: 3:21.
Att: 15,616.

Nats win, off to best start since move to DC

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

CHICAGO -- Right-hander Luis Atliano had another solid outing, and it helped the Nationals edge the Cubs, 3-2, at Wrigley Field on Wednesday afternoon.

Nats win, off to best start since move to DC....

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 3 0 0 0 1 2 0 .280
Kennedy, A, 3B-1B 4 1 1 1 0 1 1 .214
Guzman, C, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .272
Dunn, A, 1B 4 1 1 1 0 1 0 .227
Taveras, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .154
Willingham, LF 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286
Capps, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Bernadina, RF 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 .250
Desmond, SS 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 .246
Nieves, C 3 0 1 1 0 1 0 .226
Atilano, L, P 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000
Bruney, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Maxwell, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .174
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
Gonzalez, Al, 3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .300
Totals 31 3 4 3 1 6 3 .252
a-Grounded out for Bruney in the 8th.
BATTING
HR: Kennedy, A (1, 1st inning off Dempster, 0 on, 1 out), Dunn, A (4, 4th inning off Dempster, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Kennedy, A 4; Dunn, A 4; Bernadina; Nieves.
RBI: Kennedy, A (10), Nieves (4), Dunn, A (9).
2-out RBI: Nieves.
Team RISP: 1-for-1.
Team LOB: 2.

FIELDING
E: Kennedy, A (2, fielding).
DP: (Guzman, C-Dunn, A).

Chi Cubs AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Theriot, SS 5 1 2 1 0 0 3 .333
Fukudome, RF 3 0 1 0 2 0 1 .333
Lee, D, 1B 5 0 1 0 0 1 3 .203
Ramirez, A, 3B 4 0 1 1 0 0 2 .155
Colvin, LF 3 0 1 0 1 0 1 .325
Byrd, CF 4 0 1 0 0 0 6 .333
Fontenot, 2B 4 1 2 0 0 0 4 .308
Hill, K, C 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 .286
a-Tracy, C, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .143
Soto, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .362
Dempster, P 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .111
b-Nady, PH 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .200
Marshall, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 34 2 9 2 4 3 24 .267
a-Struck out for Hill, K in the 8th. b-Walked for Dempster in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Byrd (9, Clippard).
TB: Theriot 2; Fukudome; Lee, D; Ramirez, A; Colvin; Byrd 2; Fontenot 2.
RBI: Ramirez, A (12), Theriot (11).
2-out RBI: Theriot.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Byrd; Theriot 2; Fontenot 2; Colvin.
S: Dempster.
SF: Ramirez, A.
GIDP: Ramirez, A.
Team RISP: 1-for-12.
Team LOB: 11.

Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Atilano, L(W, 2-0) 6.0 6 2 2 3 1 0 2.25
Bruney(H, 2) 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 5.06
Clippard(H, 5) 1.0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0.54
Capps(S, 10) 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.68
Totals 9.0 9 2 2 4 3 0 4.70
Chi Cubs IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Dempster(L, 2-1) 8.0 4 3 3 1 6 2 2.78
Marshall 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.27
Totals 9.0 4 3 3 1 6 2 3.59
Pitches-strikes: Atilano, L 91-58, Bruney 18-10, Clippard 17-11, Capps 10-8, Dempster 98-62, Marshall 8-4.
Groundouts-flyouts: Atilano, L 8-6, Bruney 3-0, Clippard 0-2, Capps 1-1, Dempster 10-7, Marshall 0-3.
Batters faced: Atilano, L 28, Bruney 4, Clippard 5, Capps 3, Dempster 29, Marshall 3.
Umpires: HP: Gerry Davis. 1B: Brian Knight. 2B: Greg Gibson. 3B: Scott Barry.
Weather: 51 degrees, sunny.
Wind: 10 mph, In from RF.
T: 2:21.
Att: 36,660.

Dunn's two homers power Atilano's first win

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com

WASHINGTON -- Right-hander Luis Atilano became the 42nd player to make his Major League debut in a Nationals uniform, and it was a great first game for him as the Nats defeated the Dodgers, 5-1, at Nationals Park on Friday night.

Dunn's two homers power Atilano's first win....

LA Dodgers AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Furcal, SS 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .324
Anderson, G, LF 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .167
Ethier, RF 4 0 1 0 0 1 2 .377
Kemp, CF 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 .313
Loney, 1B 4 1 1 0 0 1 0 .310
Belliard, 3B-2B 3 0 2 0 1 0 0 .423
DeWitt, 2B 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 .279
Ortiz, Ra, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Martin, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .326
Ellis, A, C 3 0 0 1 0 0 5 .286
b-Blake, PH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .288
Haeger, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 .000
Carroll, J, 3B 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 .238
Totals 33 1 5 1 2 5 14 .302
a-Grounded out for Ortiz, Ra in the 9th. b-Hit by pitch for Ellis, A in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Loney (5, Atilano, L), DeWitt (1, Atilano, L).
TB: Ethier; Loney 2; Belliard 2; DeWitt 2.
RBI: Ellis, A (3).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Haeger 2; Ellis, A 2.
GIDP: Carroll, J.
Team RISP: 1-for-4.
Team LOB: 8.

FIELDING
E: Belliard (3, throw).
DP: 3 (DeWitt-Furcal-Loney, Belliard-Furcal-Loney, Loney-Ellis, A-Belliard).

Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Morgan, CF 4 1 2 1 0 0 0 .254
Kennedy, A, 2B-1B 4 0 1 1 0 0 1 .244
Guzman, C, SS-2B 3 1 0 0 1 1 1 .310
Dunn, A, 1B 3 2 2 3 1 0 1 .204
1-Desmond, PR-SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .233
Willingham, LF 2 0 1 0 2 0 1 .327
Batista, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Rodriguez, I, C 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 .423
Clippard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
a-Gonzalez, Al, PH-3B 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 .286
Harris, W, 3B-LF 3 0 0 0 1 0 3 .188
Maxwell, RF 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 .250
Atilano, L, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 .000
Nieves, C 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .278
Totals 28 5 6 5 6 3 15 .266
a-Popped out for Clippard in the 8th.
1-Ran for Dunn, A in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Morgan (2, Ortiz, Ra).
3B: Morgan (4, Haeger).
HR: Dunn, A 2 (3, 4th inning off Haeger, 0 on, 0 out; 6th inning off Haeger, 1 on, 1 out).
TB: Morgan 5; Kennedy, A; Dunn, A 8; Willingham.
RBI: Kennedy, A (8), Dunn, A 3 (7), Morgan (4).
2-out RBI: Morgan.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Willingham; Kennedy, A.
GIDP: Rodriguez, I 2.
Team RISP: 2-for-6.
Team LOB: 5.

BASERUNNING
SB: Maxwell (1, 2nd base off Ortiz, Ra/Ellis, A), Kennedy, A (3, 2nd base off Haeger/Ellis, A).

FIELDING
E: Atilano, L (1, missed catch), Morgan (2, throw), Kennedy, A (1, fielding).
DP: (Guzman, C-Desmond-Kennedy, A).

LA Dodgers IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Haeger(L, 0-2) 5.1 5 4 3 2 3 2 6.46
Ortiz, Ra 2.2 1 1 1 4 0 0 6.94
Totals 8.0 6 5 4 6 3 2 5.46
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Atilano, L(W, 1-0) 6.0 5 1 1 2 1 0 1.50
Clippard(H, 2) 2.0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0.66
Batista 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6.57
Totals 9.0 5 1 1 2 5 0 5.58
IBB: DeWitt (by Atilano, L).
HBP: Blake (by Batista).
Pitches-strikes: Haeger 110-67, Ortiz, Ra 48-24, Atilano, L 93-57, Clippard 30-21, Batista 11-7.
Groundouts-flyouts: Haeger 10-3, Ortiz, Ra 3-3, Atilano, L 10-6, Clippard 1-1, Batista 3-0.
Batters faced: Haeger 23, Ortiz, Ra 11, Atilano, L 26, Clippard 7, Batista 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Ortiz, Ra 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Chris Guccione. 1B: Jerry Crawford. 2B: Brian O'Nora. 3B: Phil Cuzzi.
Weather: 72 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 3 mph, L to R.
T: 2:39.
Att: 23,859.