The Brewers finished off the series sweep this afternoon with a 7-1 victory over the Nats.  The Nats scored just 5 runs in the entire series.  Mock started the game by giving up a lead off homer to Rickie Weeks.  He settled down before getting into more trouble in the 5th.  In 4.2, he gave up 4 earned runs and 2 homers but struck out 9.  Shell and yes, Ayala were effective in their scoreless frames, but Charlie Manning couldn’t find the plate; instead he gave up three walks, three hits and three runs, though he did eventually record three outs.

Milledge continued his streak to twelve games with his hit in the 6th inning.  Zimmerman collected the game’s only RBI (remember to send him your questions!).  Willie Harris went 2 for 5 with a double and a stolen base. 

Good news came during the game when the Nats signed their 3rd and 4th round draft picks.  It was also fun to see Charlie and Dave rotating in and out of the tv booth throughout the game to fill in for Don Sutton.

Bad news also came during the game - both that Alberto Gonzalez is probably headed to the Disabled List, and that a former Nationals scout was heavily involved in an internet gambling organization.  Dave at BottomFeederBaseball has the scoop.  The ESPN story by Mike Fish centers on Frank Falzarano, a part time scout for the Nationals in 2006.  According to ESPN:

“Frank Falzarano, 54, of Long Island, pleaded guilty in April to felony enterprise corruption and gambling charges and is to appear Sept. 24 in Queens County, N.Y., Supreme Court. Falzarano, who is presently free on $200,000 bail, faces a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison.”

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