On a sticky, humid Thursday night…
Hanrahan looked alright - but couldn’t make it past the 5th. He struck out eight but he walked five and throughout the game, he seemed to be throwing as many balls as strikes. He came out after the 5th, having given up only 4 hits and 2 runs including a two run HR by Ruiz.
Schroder gave up another run and 2 hits. He was relieved by Bascik who got us out of the 7th. In the 8th, Rivera gave up 2 hits and another run - but struck out two. We love Rivera, but he deserves a day off. Big Jon Rauch pitched the ninth, giving up just a hit.
We struggled with offense throughout the whole game. Belliard and Kearns had doubles, but Hamels managed to strike out 6. In the 8th, Ronnie Belliard and Dmitri both went deep to bring the Nats within 2. Poor Reliever Tom Gordon was boo-ed by the mean Phillies fans. A double-play and Austin’s injury ended our hopes in the 8th. Oh yes, and then there was Robert Fick in the 9th. We actually heard a little girl asking her Dad if we could trade Fick on the way out.
In other news…
Ryan Zimmerman’s weekly column is all about chasing the Marlins to the 4th spot in the NL East.
Jack McGeary was interviewed by Bob and Don last night. I didn’t realize his parents were from western PA and attended a college in my backyard — St. Francis University. He grew up liking the Pirates and idolizing Roberto Clemente.
Jim Bowden’s column in the Examiner about signing McGeary is also pretty classic Bowden and a fun read. Jack is still going to attend Stanford but also play for the Nationals.
The Nationals have now signed each of their first 20 selections from the 2007 Draft.
It’s finally out there — Nick Johnson will not play this season. He’s having surgery again - this time for his hip.
Jesus Colome should be back up in the bullpen by September.
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