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Even in defeat, the Washington Nationals lately had been trying to tout more positives than negatives. General manager Jim Bowden even went so far yesterday afternoon to insist his team is in a pennant race despite its last-place standing, the 6½ games it trailed division-leading Florida and the four games standing between it and the fourth-place New York Mets.
LOS ANGELES -- The Washington Nationals have been, statistically speaking, the least-powerful team in the major leagues this season. So the sight of three of his players homering last night at Dodger Stadium had to be encouraging to manager Manny Acta.
HOUSTON — Whether it's in Washington or Houston, the Nationals love when they see Jason Jennings on the mound.
The Washington Nationals' bullpen has been so good all season that even the slightest hiccup comes as a surprise.
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SEEN AND HEARD AT RFK STADIUM
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As the afternoon wore on and it became obvious the Washington Nationals were going to struggle to score against Colorado Rockies starter Josh Fogg, Tim Redding knew what was required of him.
The Washington Nationals' revolving door of center fielders again has stopped on Nook Logan, though it may crank up again within the week.
ATLANTA — Robert Fick walked through the Washington Nationals clubhouse before last night's game at Turner Field, receiving handshakes and hugs from teammates and others glad to see him back.
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There is nothing the Detroit Tigers don't do well. They hit for power throughout a stacked lineup. They get quality pitching from the top of the rotation to the back end of the bullpen. They know when to take the extra base. They know how to battle through a tough at-bat.
BALTIMORE — Felipe Lopez stood just outside the batter's box, a look of disgust on his face as he started jawing at plate umpire Bill Miller, who had just called a strike on a pitch below his knees.
BALTIMORE — A benefit of interleague play for the Washington Nationals is a road series just a short bus ride away every year to provide a temporary respite to the typical travel grind.
"I was supposed to come in at like 11-something, but the flight was delayed two times," he said. "That's why I couldn't get here."
Colome, who was one of the stalwarts of Washington's bullpen with a 4-0 record and 2.76 ERA in 40 appearances, said he was surprised by how serious his ailment was.
