Nationals pull off 6-5 win over Mets Saturday
The Nationals offensive woes did not seem to be evident in the bottom of the ninth in Saturday’s 6-5 win over the Mets. Thanks to a three run rally, Washington was able to finish on top.
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The Nationals offensive woes did not seem to be evident in the bottom of the ninth in Saturday’s 6-5 win over the Mets. Thanks to a three run rally, Washington was able to finish on top.
With the Nationals’ offense in an extended rut, they have depended on pitchers being near perfect in order to scratch out a victory. Friday night they had the displeasure of facing a pitcher who was hitting on all cylinders and playing behind one who could not get out of the fourth inning.
The Nationals victory on Thursday night seemed to come in spite of their bats. Washington’s pitching was just too good to let them lose, something the Nationals should not get used to.
While Stephen Strasburg will always have an ‘L’ next to his name for the game he pitched Wednesday evening, he certainly deserved better.
On a six-game losing streak, the Nationals needed a stopper. Stephen Strasburg does not pitch until Wednesday. This meant it was up to Livan Hernandez, the best pitcher in the rotation not wearing the number 37.
Though it becomes dangerous to depend on the home run, it certainly helps when a team’s hitters are hitting them regularly. Last night the Nationals did not mind leaning on the long ball for help as they completed the sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Tuesday night, the starting pitching saved the day. Depending on who you ask, it saved the franchise. But in last night’s win over the Pirates, fans had to look elsewhere for their savior.
Try to guess which of these games the Nationals won over the last few days, just based on their starters innings pitched: 7, 9, 0, 8 and 2. Pretty easy to figure out which of these games ended in victory.
It is a widely held belief in baseball that pitching wins championships. Right now, the Nationals are not looking like they are ready to win any championships. A glance at the starting rotation can show they are lacking in true depth.
The Washington Nationals have been wallowing at the bottom of the NL East for years and things are not looking much brighter at the start of the 2010 season. But this offseason, the Nats have made some changes that may keep them from dropping 100 games or, if they’re lucky, finish in fourth in the East.
With the season underway, we are looking at each division in the MLB. This week, we preview the NL Central.
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The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have dominated the American League West for the last few years, winning five of the last six AL West titles. Will they continue their dominance? Let’s take a look at the West and see.
Jay Leno returned to his 11:35 timeslot and hosting duties of The Tonight Show on Monday night. It was like he never left. The show started with a parody of The Wizard of Oz, acting as though Leno’s time off was just a horrible dream. Kevin Eubanks was there; Ross the Intern was there; Jon Menendez decided to return, and for some reason Betty White showed up to because she was clearly available.
This upcoming season, the battle for the American League Central Division in Major League Baseball will continue between the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins.
With just days until pitchers and catchers report, it is time to check out the 2010 Major League Baseball landscape for this upcoming season, starting with the American League East.
Last year, the Louisiana-based band Givers made their first trip to D.C. to open for Dirty Projectors. The young band won over a crowd that was not there to see them. Tuesday night they returned to Black Cat, now filling the role of the headliner.
Mark McGwire admitted to taking steroids last week. This is about as shocking as waking up and finding that grass is still green.
Late night talk show host Conan O’Brien released a statement Tuesday saying that he would not host “The Tonight Show” during a 12:05 a.m. timeslot behind Jay Leno. It is funny how the only person with some sense in the NBC late night shuffle is the one getting the boot.
Since his car accident on Nov. 27, Tiger Woods has been at the center of a media firestorm. Rumors have been swirling around Woods as to why he crashed his car early that Friday morning.