Washington Nationals Notes, Quotes 2009-04-14
--RHP Saul Rivera has had better success in his career against left-handed hitters than right-handed hitters, so manager Manny Acta didn't hesitate to bring in the righty in the seventh inning Monday to face Phillies CF Shane Victorino, 2B Chase Utley, 1B... more
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Phillies honor Kalas, then win
WASHINGTON - Shortly before yesterday's first pitch, Shane Victorino sent out a search party. He needed a pack of cigarettes. Pronto.Someone produced a pack and Victorino passed out a few "heaters." That's what Harry Kalas used to call them.In the visitin... more
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THE NEW STADIUM EFFECT
After 2008 left New York void of a playoff team for the first time in 14 years, both the Mets andYankees will be looking to get off on the right foot when both break in their new stadiums this week.... more
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THE NEW STADIUM EFFECT 2009-04-14
After 2008 left New York void of a playoff team for the first time in 14 years, both theMets and Yankees will be looking to get off on the right foot when both break in their new stadiums this week.... more
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Howard, Phillies send hapless Nats to 0-7
Before Monday's home opener, the Washington Nationals spoke about being happy to finally be off the road, about knowing they aren't as bad as their record, about how long the season is.Then the Nationals went out and lost 9-8 to a Philadelphia Phillies cl... more
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Phillies 9, Nationals 8
Before Monday's home opener, the Washington Nationals spoke about being happy to finally be off the road, about being quite sure they aren't as bad as their record would suggest, about how it's far too early to be worried.And a few hours later, after hear... more
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Washington Nationals Roster Report 2009-04-13
Washington's season-opening, 0-6 road trip wasn't for the feint of heart. The Nationals were swept by both the Marlins and Braves because they couldn't come up with enough clutch hits, couldn't make pitches when they needed to and were sloppy in the field... more
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Washington Nationals Notes, Quotes 2009-04-13
--LHP Scott Olsen was happy with the way he threw the ball for three innings Sunday but was upset how his potential quality start fell apart during a rough fourth inning in which he issued a two-out walk to C Brian McCann followed by three straight RBI hi... more
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Washington Nationals Inside Pitch 2009-04-13
The Nationals never envisioned they'd open the season with six straight losses. Now that it's happened, though, they are focused solely on snapping out of this funk before things really get ugly. "We can all go and say we've only played six games," second... more
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