Chatter Archive: May 2009
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Makeup date announced
May 3 rainout vs. Cardinals will now be played on July 23. Also, Jesus Flores is out of the lineup again tonight. Published May 11 2009
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Zimmerman makes it 29
Ryan Zimmerman lines a single up the middle off Randy Johnson in the top of the first, extending his streak to 29 games. Published May 11 2009
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Milledge breaks finger
Class AAA outfielder breaks right ring finger trying to bunt. Published May 11 2009
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More wasted offense
The Nats get four homers and score eight runs but lose 10-8 to Arizona because of another dreadful pitching performance. Published May 10 2009
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Recapping a tense ballgame
The Nats beat the D'backs 2-1, and there were no shortage of big moments in this one. Published May 10 2009
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28 games and counting
Ryan Zimmerman's streak continues, thanks to a first-inning single up the middle off Max Scherzer. Published May 10 2009
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Thru 3: Nats 1, D'backs 0, Zim 0
Adam Dunn homered to put Washington up 1-0, but Ryan Zimmerman is hitless in two at-bats. Published May 9 2009
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Thru 6: Zim still hitless
The Nats are clinging to a 1-0 lead over the D'backs, and Ryan Zimmerman is 0-for-3 and running out of time. Published May 9 2009
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Three surprising numbers
Shairon Martis is 4-0. Ryan Zimmerman has hit in 26 straight games. And Kip Wells has one save after 11 seasons in the big leagues. Published May 9 2009
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Familiar faces in a new place
There were all kinds of ex-Nats at Chase Field last night. Published May 9 2009
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Strasburg throws no-hitter
Presumptive No. 1 draft pick strikes out 17 in final home start for San Diego State, with Nats officials in attendance. Published May 8 2009
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A thrilling end to a long day
From Manny Ramirez's suspension to the Nats' stunning rally in an 11-9 victory, Thursday was one for the ages. Published May 8 2009
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Zimmerman gets to 26
It's becoming a broken record: Ryan Zimmerman gets a hit in his first at-bat to extend his hitting streak. Published May 8 2009
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Out of one circus, into another
One day after invading L.A. amid the Manny Ramirez saga, the Nats come to Phoenix just as the D'backs change managers. Published May 8 2009
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The Manny scene
The circus descended upon Dodger Stadium today, as "Mannywood" was rocked by a steroids scandal. Published May 7 2009
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Beimel's role in Nats pen
The left-hander, who returned from the DL yesterday, may be the Nats' best answer at closer for now. Published May 7 2009
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Report: Manny Ramirez suspended for 50 games (updated at 2:15 p.m.)
The L.A. Times has a report out this morning that Manny Ramirez will be suspended 50 games, starting tonight against ... the Washington Nationals. Published May 7 2009
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Zim streaks to 25
Ryan Zimmerman once again got a hit in his first at-bat of the night. Published May 7 2009
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Hinckley cut, Villone promoted
The Nationals have designated struggling left-hander Mike Hinckley for assignment and purchased the contract of veteran Ron Villone from Class AAA Syracuse, the club's latest attempt to try to patch together a reliable big-league bullpen. Published May 7 2009
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Another bullpen implosion
Nats give up seven runs during the sixth inning en route to a 10-3 loss to L.A. Published May 7 2009
