Chatter Archive: May 2009
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Thru 3: A close call, and a big blast
Nats trailing 2-0 on an overruled call at the plate and Coste's solo homer off John Lannan. Published May 31 2009
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End of a miserable week
A 4-2 loss caps an 0-6 road trip to New York and Philadelphia. Published May 31 2009
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Thru 6: Beaten by a 46-year-old
The ageless Jamie Moyer holds the Nats to one run and three hits. Published May 31 2009
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Thru 4 1/2: Howard owns Martis
Phillies slugger hits two homers (including a grand slam) off Shairon Martis; Nats trail 7-4. Published May 30 2009
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Maxwell demoted, Gonzalez recalled
Nats send slumping outfielder back to Syracuse, call up middle infielder. Published May 30 2009
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Guzman out with thumb injury
Shortstop jammed his right thumb and is out of the lineup for a couple of days. Published May 30 2009
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Another "L" in the books
Make it 17 losses in 20 games for the Nats, who fall 9-6 to the Phillies. Published May 30 2009
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MacDougal called up, but what about Flores?
The Nats have purchased the contract of reliever Mike MacDougal, but there's no word yet on whether Jesus Flores will be activated off the DL in time for tonight's game. Published May 29 2009
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Not a good day for the Nats
Flores gets shut down, Dukes is in more legal trouble and they lose for the 16th time in 19 games. Published May 29 2009
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Strasburg story and more
A link to our story today on Stephen Strasburg, and a couple extra quotes from Tony Gwynn that didn't make the paper. Published May 29 2009
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Thru 4 1/2: Detwiler gets rocked
Rookie left-hander lasts just four innings, allows five runs and 10 hits. Published May 29 2009
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Flores shut down with shoulder pain [Updated]
Nats catcher will get second opinion from Dr. James Andrews on Monday. Published May 29 2009
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More homers than wins? [Updated at 8:20 p.m.]
Adam Dunn is on pace to do something that's never happened before. Published May 28 2009
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Big Unit to go for 300 in D.C.
Randy Johnson will aim for career win No. 300 next Wednesday at Nationals Park. Published May 28 2009
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Strasburg story coming tomorrow
Just a quick heads-up--the first of our two stories on Stephen Strasburg will be running in tomorrow's paper and on the website. Published May 28 2009
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Vanover's explanation, and the Nats' response
Umpire Larry Vanover says video replay clearly showed Daniel Murphy's sixth-inning fly ball was a home run. The Nats strongly disagree. Published May 27 2009
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Nats will call up MacDougal
Former All-Star closer will be promoted from Class AAA Syracuse in time for this weekend's series against the Phillies. Published May 27 2009
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Thru 6: Another controversial HR
Daniel Murphy's double to right is changed to a two-run homer after umpires go to instant replay. Published May 27 2009
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Thru 3: Santana dominating Nats
Mets ace has struck out seven in only three innings, while the Nats' defense isn't helping Jordan Zimmermann much. Published May 27 2009
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Kasten addresses steroids claim
Nats president is "not concerned" yet, is waiting for more concrete information from MLB. Published May 27 2009
