By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- The Sunday game between the Nationals and Cardinals has been postponed because of rain.
The Nationals did not announce a makeup date immediately.
Nats-Cards finale rained out....
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Box Score 05-02-09
t. Louis AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Schumaker, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 .266
Rasmus, LF 4 1 2 1 0 1 0 .270
Ludwick, RF 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .280
Duncan, 1B 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .312
Ankiel, CF 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 .253
Molina, Y, C 3 0 1 0 0 1 1 .329
Thurston, 3B 3 0 1 0 0 1 1 .279
Barden, SS 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 .349
Pineiro, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 .100
a-Greene, K, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .215
Walters, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 31 1 5 1 0 6 6
a-Hit into a double play for Pineiro in the 8th.
BATTING
HR: Rasmus (1, 7th inning off Martis, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Rasmus 5; Ankiel; Molina, Y; Thurston.
RBI: Rasmus (5).
Team RISP: 0-for-1.
Team LOB: 3.
FIELDING
E: Duncan (3, fielding).
Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Guzman, C, SS 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 .373
Johnson, 1B 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 .341
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 1 2 0 0 1 0 .306
Dunn, LF 3 1 1 3 1 1 2 .299
1-Dukes, PR-LF 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .278
Kearns, RF 4 1 2 1 0 1 2 .250
Harris, CF 4 0 0 0 0 1 2 .211
Hernandez, A, 2B 4 0 2 1 0 0 1 .298
Nieves, C 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 .100
Martis, P 3 1 0 0 0 0 2 .182
Totals 32 6 9 6 2 4 11
1-Ran for Dunn in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Zimmerman, R (9, Pineiro).
3B: Kearns (2, Walters).
HR: Dunn (7, 5th inning off Pineiro, 2 on, 2 out).
TB: Guzman, C; Zimmerman, R 3; Dunn 4; Kearns 4; Hernandez, A 2; Nieves.
RBI: Johnson (6), Dunn 3 (18), Kearns (12), Hernandez, A (6).
2-out RBI: Dunn 3; Hernandez, A.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Kearns 2.
SF: Johnson.
Team RISP: 2-for-5.
Team LOB: 5.
FIELDING
DP: (Zimmerman, R-Hernandez, A).
St. Louis IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Pineiro (L, 4-1) 7.0 7 4 1 1 4 1 3.24
Walters 1.0 2 2 2 1 0 0 9.58
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Martis (W, 3-0) 9.0 5 1 1 0 6 1 4.60
Pitches-strikes: Pineiro 101-65, Walters 23-15, Martis 110-79.
Groundouts-flyouts: Pineiro 11-6, Walters 3-0, Martis 9-11.
Batters faced: Pineiro 29, Walters 6, Martis 31.
Umpires: HP: Angel Hernandez. 1B: Bill Welke. 2B: Kevin Causey. 3B: Tim Welke.
Weather: 63 degrees, overcast.
Wind: 5 mph, L to R.
T: 2:07.
Att: 19,950.
May 2, 2009
Schumaker, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 .266
Rasmus, LF 4 1 2 1 0 1 0 .270
Ludwick, RF 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .280
Duncan, 1B 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .312
Ankiel, CF 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 .253
Molina, Y, C 3 0 1 0 0 1 1 .329
Thurston, 3B 3 0 1 0 0 1 1 .279
Barden, SS 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 .349
Pineiro, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 .100
a-Greene, K, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .215
Walters, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 31 1 5 1 0 6 6
a-Hit into a double play for Pineiro in the 8th.
BATTING
HR: Rasmus (1, 7th inning off Martis, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Rasmus 5; Ankiel; Molina, Y; Thurston.
RBI: Rasmus (5).
Team RISP: 0-for-1.
Team LOB: 3.
FIELDING
E: Duncan (3, fielding).
Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Guzman, C, SS 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 .373
Johnson, 1B 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 .341
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 1 2 0 0 1 0 .306
Dunn, LF 3 1 1 3 1 1 2 .299
1-Dukes, PR-LF 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .278
Kearns, RF 4 1 2 1 0 1 2 .250
Harris, CF 4 0 0 0 0 1 2 .211
Hernandez, A, 2B 4 0 2 1 0 0 1 .298
Nieves, C 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 .100
Martis, P 3 1 0 0 0 0 2 .182
Totals 32 6 9 6 2 4 11
1-Ran for Dunn in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Zimmerman, R (9, Pineiro).
3B: Kearns (2, Walters).
HR: Dunn (7, 5th inning off Pineiro, 2 on, 2 out).
TB: Guzman, C; Zimmerman, R 3; Dunn 4; Kearns 4; Hernandez, A 2; Nieves.
RBI: Johnson (6), Dunn 3 (18), Kearns (12), Hernandez, A (6).
2-out RBI: Dunn 3; Hernandez, A.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Kearns 2.
SF: Johnson.
Team RISP: 2-for-5.
Team LOB: 5.
FIELDING
DP: (Zimmerman, R-Hernandez, A).
St. Louis IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Pineiro (L, 4-1) 7.0 7 4 1 1 4 1 3.24
Walters 1.0 2 2 2 1 0 0 9.58
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Martis (W, 3-0) 9.0 5 1 1 0 6 1 4.60
Pitches-strikes: Pineiro 101-65, Walters 23-15, Martis 110-79.
Groundouts-flyouts: Pineiro 11-6, Walters 3-0, Martis 9-11.
Batters faced: Pineiro 29, Walters 6, Martis 31.
Umpires: HP: Angel Hernandez. 1B: Bill Welke. 2B: Kevin Causey. 3B: Tim Welke.
Weather: 63 degrees, overcast.
Wind: 5 mph, L to R.
T: 2:07.
Att: 19,950.
May 2, 2009
Nats beat Cards as Martis goes nine
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- Right-hander Shairon Martis had his best outing of the season and helped the Nationals defeat the Cardinals, 6-1, at Nationals Park on Saturday afternoon.
Nats beat Cards as Martis goes nine....
WASHINGTON -- Right-hander Shairon Martis had his best outing of the season and helped the Nationals defeat the Cardinals, 6-1, at Nationals Park on Saturday afternoon.
Nats beat Cards as Martis goes nine....
Box Score 05-01-09
St. Louis AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Schumaker, 2B-LF 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 .280
Thurston, 3B-2B 4 1 1 1 0 1 1 .276
Pujols, 1B 4 3 3 1 0 1 0 .356
Duncan, LF 4 1 3 2 0 1 1 .329
Motte, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Boyer, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Ludwick, RF 4 1 1 2 0 0 2 .295
Ankiel, CF 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 .250
Molina, Y, C 4 0 1 0 0 1 1 .329
Greene, T, SS 4 0 0 0 0 3 1 .111
Wellemeyer, P 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 .250
Barden, 3B 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .375
Totals 37 6 10 6 0 10 8
BATTING
2B: Pujols (5, Zimmermann, J), Duncan (8, Rivera, S).
HR: Pujols (9, 1st inning off Zimmermann, J, 0 on, 2 out), Duncan (3, 4th inning off Zimmermann, J, 1 on, 0 out), Ludwick (6, 6th inning off Zimmermann, J, 1 on, 1 out), Thurston (1, 7th inning off Kensing, 0 on, 2 out).
TB: Thurston 4; Pujols 7; Duncan 7; Ludwick 4; Molina, Y; Wellemeyer.
RBI: Pujols (29), Duncan 2 (16), Ludwick 2 (21), Thurston (12).
2-out RBI: Pujols; Thurston.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Molina, Y.
Team RISP: 1-for-4.
Team LOB: 4.
FIELDING
DP: 2 (Schumaker-Greene, T-Pujols, Greene, T-Schumaker-Pujols).
Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Guzman, C, SS 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .383
Johnson, 1B 3 0 2 0 1 0 0 .350
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 .298
Dunn, LF 3 0 0 0 1 2 4 .297
Dukes, RF 4 0 1 0 0 0 3 .278
Flores, C 4 1 2 0 0 1 1 .294
Harris, CF 4 1 1 2 0 0 3 .267
Hernandez, A, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .283
Zimmermann, J, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
Kensing, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Cintron, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
Rivera, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Hanrahan, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 33 2 8 2 2 5 14
a-Struck out for Kensing in the 7th.
BATTING
2B: Dukes (5, Wellemeyer), Johnson (3, Motte).
3B: Flores (2, Wellemeyer).
HR: Harris (1, 7th inning off Wellemeyer, 1 on, 1 out).
TB: Johnson 3; Zimmerman, R 2; Dukes 2; Flores 4; Harris 4.
RBI: Harris 2 (2).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Hernandez, A; Dunn; Dukes.
GIDP: Zimmerman, R; Harris.
Team RISP: 2-for-8.
Team LOB: 6.
St. Louis IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Wellemeyer (W, 2-2) 7.0 6 2 2 2 3 1 5.28
Motte 1.0 2 0 0 0 1 0 4.09
Boyer 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 14.40
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Zimmermann, J (L, 2-1) 5.2 8 5 5 0 6 3 4.24
Kensing 1.1 1 1 1 0 1 1 8.68
Rivera, S 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 9.28
Hanrahan 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 7.20
Pitches-strikes: Wellemeyer 109-67, Motte 18-12, Boyer 14-9, Zimmermann, J 101-71, Kensing 23-14, Rivera, S 10-7, Hanrahan 10-10.
Groundouts-flyouts: Wellemeyer 7-11, Motte 1-1, Boyer 2-0, Zimmermann, J 8-3, Kensing 2-1, Rivera, S 2-0, Hanrahan 1-0.
Batters faced: Wellemeyer 27, Motte 5, Boyer 3, Zimmermann, J 25, Kensing 5, Rivera, S 4, Hanrahan 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Kensing 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Tim Welke. 1B: Angel Hernandez. 2B: Bill Welke. 3B: Kevin Causey.
Weather: 76 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 8 mph, Out to RF.
T: 2:31.
Att: 20,697.
May 1, 2009
Schumaker, 2B-LF 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 .280
Thurston, 3B-2B 4 1 1 1 0 1 1 .276
Pujols, 1B 4 3 3 1 0 1 0 .356
Duncan, LF 4 1 3 2 0 1 1 .329
Motte, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Boyer, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Ludwick, RF 4 1 1 2 0 0 2 .295
Ankiel, CF 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 .250
Molina, Y, C 4 0 1 0 0 1 1 .329
Greene, T, SS 4 0 0 0 0 3 1 .111
Wellemeyer, P 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 .250
Barden, 3B 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .375
Totals 37 6 10 6 0 10 8
BATTING
2B: Pujols (5, Zimmermann, J), Duncan (8, Rivera, S).
HR: Pujols (9, 1st inning off Zimmermann, J, 0 on, 2 out), Duncan (3, 4th inning off Zimmermann, J, 1 on, 0 out), Ludwick (6, 6th inning off Zimmermann, J, 1 on, 1 out), Thurston (1, 7th inning off Kensing, 0 on, 2 out).
TB: Thurston 4; Pujols 7; Duncan 7; Ludwick 4; Molina, Y; Wellemeyer.
RBI: Pujols (29), Duncan 2 (16), Ludwick 2 (21), Thurston (12).
2-out RBI: Pujols; Thurston.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Molina, Y.
Team RISP: 1-for-4.
Team LOB: 4.
FIELDING
DP: 2 (Schumaker-Greene, T-Pujols, Greene, T-Schumaker-Pujols).
Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Guzman, C, SS 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .383
Johnson, 1B 3 0 2 0 1 0 0 .350
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 .298
Dunn, LF 3 0 0 0 1 2 4 .297
Dukes, RF 4 0 1 0 0 0 3 .278
Flores, C 4 1 2 0 0 1 1 .294
Harris, CF 4 1 1 2 0 0 3 .267
Hernandez, A, 2B 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .283
Zimmermann, J, P 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
Kensing, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
a-Cintron, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
Rivera, S, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Hanrahan, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 33 2 8 2 2 5 14
a-Struck out for Kensing in the 7th.
BATTING
2B: Dukes (5, Wellemeyer), Johnson (3, Motte).
3B: Flores (2, Wellemeyer).
HR: Harris (1, 7th inning off Wellemeyer, 1 on, 1 out).
TB: Johnson 3; Zimmerman, R 2; Dukes 2; Flores 4; Harris 4.
RBI: Harris 2 (2).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Hernandez, A; Dunn; Dukes.
GIDP: Zimmerman, R; Harris.
Team RISP: 2-for-8.
Team LOB: 6.
St. Louis IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Wellemeyer (W, 2-2) 7.0 6 2 2 2 3 1 5.28
Motte 1.0 2 0 0 0 1 0 4.09
Boyer 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 14.40
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Zimmermann, J (L, 2-1) 5.2 8 5 5 0 6 3 4.24
Kensing 1.1 1 1 1 0 1 1 8.68
Rivera, S 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 9.28
Hanrahan 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 7.20
Pitches-strikes: Wellemeyer 109-67, Motte 18-12, Boyer 14-9, Zimmermann, J 101-71, Kensing 23-14, Rivera, S 10-7, Hanrahan 10-10.
Groundouts-flyouts: Wellemeyer 7-11, Motte 1-1, Boyer 2-0, Zimmermann, J 8-3, Kensing 2-1, Rivera, S 2-0, Hanrahan 1-0.
Batters faced: Wellemeyer 27, Motte 5, Boyer 3, Zimmermann, J 25, Kensing 5, Rivera, S 4, Hanrahan 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Kensing 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Tim Welke. 1B: Angel Hernandez. 2B: Bill Welke. 3B: Kevin Causey.
Weather: 76 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 8 mph, Out to RF.
T: 2:31.
Att: 20,697.
May 1, 2009
In loss, Zimmermann shows poise
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- Although starter Jordan Zimmermann gave up a season-high five runs in a 6-2 loss to the Cardinals at Nationals Park on Friday night, manager Manny Acta was happy with his performance.
After serving up three homers, Zimmermann didn't get rattled and continued to throw strikes. In fact, he didn't walk a batter in the game. Too many times this season, Acta has watched his pitchers not named Zimmermann try to nibble around the plate and end up walking batters.
"We liked what we saw," Acta said. "He was not perfect and he missed with his location a few times. Every time he missed, the ball kept going out of the ballpark. We went after them, and that's what we liked. He didn't walk any guys. He was sharp on every one of his pitchers."
Ryan Zimmerman made it known that he enjoys playing behind the young right-hander. The third baseman likes the fact that Zimmermann takes his profession seriously.
In loss, Zimmermann shows poise....
WASHINGTON -- Although starter Jordan Zimmermann gave up a season-high five runs in a 6-2 loss to the Cardinals at Nationals Park on Friday night, manager Manny Acta was happy with his performance.
After serving up three homers, Zimmermann didn't get rattled and continued to throw strikes. In fact, he didn't walk a batter in the game. Too many times this season, Acta has watched his pitchers not named Zimmermann try to nibble around the plate and end up walking batters.
"We liked what we saw," Acta said. "He was not perfect and he missed with his location a few times. Every time he missed, the ball kept going out of the ballpark. We went after them, and that's what we liked. He didn't walk any guys. He was sharp on every one of his pitchers."
Ryan Zimmerman made it known that he enjoys playing behind the young right-hander. The third baseman likes the fact that Zimmermann takes his profession seriously.
In loss, Zimmermann shows poise....
Friday, May 1, 2009
Box Score 04-30-09
St. Louis AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Schumaker, 2B-LF 5 1 2 0 1 0 1 .300
Rasmus, RF 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 .254
a-Ludwick, PH-RF 2 1 0 0 1 0 3 .297
Pujols, 1B 4 1 2 2 1 0 0 .337
Duncan, LF 2 1 1 0 3 0 1 .304
Walters, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Ankiel, CF 3 1 2 2 1 0 1 .264
Thurston, 3B-2B 4 1 0 0 1 0 7 .278
LaRue, C 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 .455
Greene, T, SS 5 1 1 1 0 1 1 .200
Boggs, P 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 .000
Boyer, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Greene, K, PH 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .219
Miller, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Perez, C, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
c-Barden, PH-3B 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .385
Totals 32 9 8 7 11 2 15
a-Walked for Rasmus in the 7th. b-Walked for Boyer in the 8th. c-Hit a sacrifice fly for Perez, C in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Schumaker (5, Cabrera, D), Ankiel (6, Tavarez, J).
HR: Pujols (8, 1st inning off Cabrera, D, 1 on, 1 out).
TB: Schumaker 3; Pujols 5; Duncan; Ankiel 3; Greene, T.
RBI: Pujols 2 (28), Rasmus (4), Ankiel 2 (11), Greene, T (1), Barden (7).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Schumaker; Thurston 3; Ludwick 2.
SF: Rasmus; Ankiel; Barden.
Team RISP: 3-for-11.
Team LOB: 11.
BASERUNNING
SB: Pujols (4, 2nd base off Cabrera, D/Flores), Greene, T (1, 3rd base off Hanrahan/Flores).
FIELDING
Pickoffs: Boggs (Dukes at 1st base).
Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Guzman, C, SS 5 0 0 0 0 1 2 .419
Johnson, 1B 5 1 2 0 0 0 1 .338
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 1 1 2 0 2 2 .289
Dunn, LF 3 0 0 0 1 3 0 .310
Dukes, CF 3 0 0 0 1 2 1 .279
Kearns, RF 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 .231
Flores, C 4 1 2 1 0 2 2 .281
Hernandez, A, 2B 3 0 1 1 1 1 1 .306
Cabrera, D, P 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .000
a-Harris, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .273
Hinckley, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Kensing, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Wells, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Tavarez, J, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Hanrahan, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Cintron, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000
Totals 32 4 6 4 4 12 13
a-Grounded out for Cabrera, D in the 6th. b-Popped out for Hanrahan in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Hernandez, A (5, Boggs).
3B: Flores (1, Boggs).
HR: Zimmerman, R (5, 1st inning off Boggs, 1 on, 1 out).
TB: Johnson 2; Zimmerman, R 4; Flores 4; Hernandez, A 2.
RBI: Zimmerman, R 2 (16), Flores (11), Hernandez, A (5).
2-out RBI: Flores; Hernandez, A.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Zimmerman, R; Harris; Flores.
Team RISP: 1-for-4.
Team LOB: 7.
BASERUNNING
CS: Dukes (4, 2nd base by Boggs/LaRue).
PO: Dukes (1st base by Boggs).
FIELDING
E: Flores (1, missed catch).
PB: Flores (2).
St. Louis IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Boggs 6.0 6 4 4 2 9 1 3.29
Boyer 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 18.00
Miller 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 5.40
Perez, C (W, 1-1) 0.2 0 0 0 1 1 0 2.57
Walters 1.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 8.68
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Cabrera, D 6.0 4 3 3 5 2 1 4.44
Hinckley (H, 4) 0.1 0 1 1 1 0 0 2.79
Kensing (BS, 1) 0.2 1 0 0 1 0 0 9.00
Wells 1.0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1.42
Tavarez, J (L, 0-2) 0.1 2 5 2 2 0 0 4.50
Hanrahan 0.2 1 0 0 0 0 0 8.00
WP: Cabrera, D 4.
Balk: Hanrahan.
HBP: Cabrera, D (by Boggs), Kearns (by Boggs), LaRue (by Tavarez, J).
Pitches-strikes: Boggs 100-60, Boyer 11-9, Miller 4-3, Perez, C 9-5, Walters 18-8, Cabrera, D 93-51, Hinckley 8-4, Kensing 13-5, Wells 24-12, Tavarez, J 23-13, Hanrahan 12-7.
Groundouts-flyouts: Boggs 6-2, Boyer 2-0, Miller 0-0, Perez, C 1-0, Walters 1-2, Cabrera, D 7-9, Hinckley 1-0, Kensing 0-2, Wells 3-0, Tavarez, J 1-0, Hanrahan 0-2.
Batters faced: Boggs 27, Boyer 3, Miller 1, Perez, C 3, Walters 4, Cabrera, D 27, Hinckley 2, Kensing 4, Wells 5, Tavarez, J 6, Hanrahan 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Kensing 1-1, Hanrahan 2-2.
Umpires: HP: Jim Reynolds. 1B: Tim Welke. 2B: Angel Hernandez. 3B: Bill Welke.
Weather: 63 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 5 mph, R to L.
T: 3:18.
Att: 18,007.
April 30, 2009
Schumaker, 2B-LF 5 1 2 0 1 0 1 .300
Rasmus, RF 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 .254
a-Ludwick, PH-RF 2 1 0 0 1 0 3 .297
Pujols, 1B 4 1 2 2 1 0 0 .337
Duncan, LF 2 1 1 0 3 0 1 .304
Walters, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Ankiel, CF 3 1 2 2 1 0 1 .264
Thurston, 3B-2B 4 1 0 0 1 0 7 .278
LaRue, C 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 .455
Greene, T, SS 5 1 1 1 0 1 1 .200
Boggs, P 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 .000
Boyer, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Greene, K, PH 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .219
Miller, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Perez, C, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
c-Barden, PH-3B 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .385
Totals 32 9 8 7 11 2 15
a-Walked for Rasmus in the 7th. b-Walked for Boyer in the 8th. c-Hit a sacrifice fly for Perez, C in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Schumaker (5, Cabrera, D), Ankiel (6, Tavarez, J).
HR: Pujols (8, 1st inning off Cabrera, D, 1 on, 1 out).
TB: Schumaker 3; Pujols 5; Duncan; Ankiel 3; Greene, T.
RBI: Pujols 2 (28), Rasmus (4), Ankiel 2 (11), Greene, T (1), Barden (7).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Schumaker; Thurston 3; Ludwick 2.
SF: Rasmus; Ankiel; Barden.
Team RISP: 3-for-11.
Team LOB: 11.
BASERUNNING
SB: Pujols (4, 2nd base off Cabrera, D/Flores), Greene, T (1, 3rd base off Hanrahan/Flores).
FIELDING
Pickoffs: Boggs (Dukes at 1st base).
Washington AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Guzman, C, SS 5 0 0 0 0 1 2 .419
Johnson, 1B 5 1 2 0 0 0 1 .338
Zimmerman, R, 3B 4 1 1 2 0 2 2 .289
Dunn, LF 3 0 0 0 1 3 0 .310
Dukes, CF 3 0 0 0 1 2 1 .279
Kearns, RF 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 .231
Flores, C 4 1 2 1 0 2 2 .281
Hernandez, A, 2B 3 0 1 1 1 1 1 .306
Cabrera, D, P 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .000
a-Harris, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .273
Hinckley, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Kensing, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Wells, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Tavarez, J, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Hanrahan, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-Cintron, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000
Totals 32 4 6 4 4 12 13
a-Grounded out for Cabrera, D in the 6th. b-Popped out for Hanrahan in the 9th.
BATTING
2B: Hernandez, A (5, Boggs).
3B: Flores (1, Boggs).
HR: Zimmerman, R (5, 1st inning off Boggs, 1 on, 1 out).
TB: Johnson 2; Zimmerman, R 4; Flores 4; Hernandez, A 2.
RBI: Zimmerman, R 2 (16), Flores (11), Hernandez, A (5).
2-out RBI: Flores; Hernandez, A.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Zimmerman, R; Harris; Flores.
Team RISP: 1-for-4.
Team LOB: 7.
BASERUNNING
CS: Dukes (4, 2nd base by Boggs/LaRue).
PO: Dukes (1st base by Boggs).
FIELDING
E: Flores (1, missed catch).
PB: Flores (2).
St. Louis IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Boggs 6.0 6 4 4 2 9 1 3.29
Boyer 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 18.00
Miller 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 5.40
Perez, C (W, 1-1) 0.2 0 0 0 1 1 0 2.57
Walters 1.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 8.68
Washington IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Cabrera, D 6.0 4 3 3 5 2 1 4.44
Hinckley (H, 4) 0.1 0 1 1 1 0 0 2.79
Kensing (BS, 1) 0.2 1 0 0 1 0 0 9.00
Wells 1.0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1.42
Tavarez, J (L, 0-2) 0.1 2 5 2 2 0 0 4.50
Hanrahan 0.2 1 0 0 0 0 0 8.00
WP: Cabrera, D 4.
Balk: Hanrahan.
HBP: Cabrera, D (by Boggs), Kearns (by Boggs), LaRue (by Tavarez, J).
Pitches-strikes: Boggs 100-60, Boyer 11-9, Miller 4-3, Perez, C 9-5, Walters 18-8, Cabrera, D 93-51, Hinckley 8-4, Kensing 13-5, Wells 24-12, Tavarez, J 23-13, Hanrahan 12-7.
Groundouts-flyouts: Boggs 6-2, Boyer 2-0, Miller 0-0, Perez, C 1-0, Walters 1-2, Cabrera, D 7-9, Hinckley 1-0, Kensing 0-2, Wells 3-0, Tavarez, J 1-0, Hanrahan 0-2.
Batters faced: Boggs 27, Boyer 3, Miller 1, Perez, C 3, Walters 4, Cabrera, D 27, Hinckley 2, Kensing 4, Wells 5, Tavarez, J 6, Hanrahan 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Kensing 1-1, Hanrahan 2-2.
Umpires: HP: Jim Reynolds. 1B: Tim Welke. 2B: Angel Hernandez. 3B: Bill Welke.
Weather: 63 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 5 mph, R to L.
T: 3:18.
Att: 18,007.
April 30, 2009
Bullpen falters in frustrating defeat
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- Once again, the Nationals bullpen didn't get the job done, allowing the tying and winning runs to score in Thursday's 9-4 loss to the Cardinals.
Going into the top of the seventh inning, the bullpen couldn't protect a 4-3 lead because it couldn't find the plate.
Left-hander Michael Hinckley was on the mound when he walked Ryan Ludwick with one out. Logan Kensing replaced Hinckley and didn't fare any better. Albert Pujols singled to left and Chris Duncan walked to load the bases. Rick Ankiel followed and hit a sacrifice fly to send home Ludwick to tie the score at 4.
Reliever Julian Tavarez pitched the ninth inning, and he didn't pitch like he did against the Phillies on Thursday. Again, the walks came back to bite the Nationals. Duncan led off with a free pass. Ankiel then plated Duncan with an RBI double down the left-field line.
It would get worse after that. With the bases loaded, Tyler Greene hit a slow roller toward Ryan Zimmerman, but the ball went past him and two runs scored on the play. Catcher Jesus Flores was charged with an error on the play when he couldn't handle a perfect throw from shortstop Cristian Guzman, which would retired Joe Thurston at the plate.
Reliever Joel Hanrahan entered the game and balked in another run. The last run was scored when Brian Barden hit a sacrifice fly to bring home Greene.
Bullpen falters in frustrating defeat....
WASHINGTON -- Once again, the Nationals bullpen didn't get the job done, allowing the tying and winning runs to score in Thursday's 9-4 loss to the Cardinals.
Going into the top of the seventh inning, the bullpen couldn't protect a 4-3 lead because it couldn't find the plate.
Left-hander Michael Hinckley was on the mound when he walked Ryan Ludwick with one out. Logan Kensing replaced Hinckley and didn't fare any better. Albert Pujols singled to left and Chris Duncan walked to load the bases. Rick Ankiel followed and hit a sacrifice fly to send home Ludwick to tie the score at 4.
Reliever Julian Tavarez pitched the ninth inning, and he didn't pitch like he did against the Phillies on Thursday. Again, the walks came back to bite the Nationals. Duncan led off with a free pass. Ankiel then plated Duncan with an RBI double down the left-field line.
It would get worse after that. With the bases loaded, Tyler Greene hit a slow roller toward Ryan Zimmerman, but the ball went past him and two runs scored on the play. Catcher Jesus Flores was charged with an error on the play when he couldn't handle a perfect throw from shortstop Cristian Guzman, which would retired Joe Thurston at the plate.
Reliever Joel Hanrahan entered the game and balked in another run. The last run was scored when Brian Barden hit a sacrifice fly to bring home Greene.
Bullpen falters in frustrating defeat....
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