Chatter Archive: April 2009
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Nats lose, Dukes hurt
Washington strands 16 in a 6-5, 10-inning loss to Atlanta, and Elijah Dukes tweaks his groin on the game's final play. Published April 11 2009
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Thru 6: Tied 4-4
Nats rally with three clutch RBI hits in the sixth to tie a game that has turned into a battle of bullpens. Published April 11 2009
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Top of the 4th: Rain delay
With the Braves leading the Nats 3-1 in the top of the fourth, the rain is falling hard and the tarp is on the field. Published April 10 2009
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Sunny days ahead?
The 0-3 Nats look to get their season back on track tonight in Atlanta, where the threat of thunderstorms seems to be diminishing. Published April 10 2009
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Belliard still out, Dukes starting in RF
Ronnie Belliard says his back is feeling better, but he remains day-to-day. Meanwhile, Elijah Dukes is starting in right field tonight, with Austin Kearns getting his first game off. Published April 10 2009
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Game resuming at 10:40, Nats sign Villone
The rain has stopped and we'll be resuming at 10:40 p.m. in the top of the fourth. Meanwhile, the Nats have signed veteran lefty Ron Villone to a minor-league deal. Published April 10 2009
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Three days, three losses
Could the Nats have' opening series gone any worse? I don't think so. Published April 9 2009
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Thru 3: Nats lead 2-1
The Nationals are benefitting from a little Florida floundering, but they have looked much better through three innings than either of the first two days. Published April 8 2009
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Thru 6: In trouble again
Nats are down 5-2 at the end of the sixth, thanks to a horrendous fifth inning from Daniel Cabrera. The key moments: Published April 8 2009
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Different lineup today
Little different look for the Nationals before today's 12:10 game with the Marlins. Here's the lineup, followed by some thoughts from Manny Acta on it: Published April 8 2009
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Belliard day-to-day with back injury
Second baseman Ronnie Belliard is day-to-day with a back injury he sustained during his final at-bat Tuesday and aggravated after he came in as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning on Wednesday. Published April 8 2009
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Thru 6: Not much life
The Nationals haven't been able to mount a rally on Josh Johnson--he's still getting one groundout after another with his mid-90s fastball. Published April 7 2009
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Thru 3: Olsen getting hammered
If you missed yesterday's game, this one looks like a very close replay of it. Published April 7 2009
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Chacin released (and other news)
Gustavo Chacin has been released--and is apparently now with the Phillies. That, plus news on Jordan Zimmermann and Dmitri Young. Published April 7 2009
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Tuesday lineups (and a different in-game plan)
Tonight's lineups, plus some more info on our plan for in-game analysis on the blog. Published April 7 2009
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Thru 6: So much for that comeback
Just when you were about to say, "Hold the phone, folks. This one ain't over yet," ... it's over. Published April 6 2009
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Opening Day, baseball special section and more
Is there a better day in the entire calendar year than Opening Day? Published April 6 2009
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Thru 3 innings: Same old, same old
We're only three innings into the season and already some nasty old habits are creeping up for the Nationals. Published April 6 2009
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Nats lose 12-6
If you felt like the Nationals' 2009 debut looked an awful lot like one of the 17 games they played against the Marlins in 2008, you're not alone. Published April 6 2009
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Live from Dolphin Stadium
The Marlins are about to begin their pre-Opening Day workout, with the Nats to follow. Published April 5 2009
