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| Nats break through for first win over Phils |
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04/17/2009 |
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| Washington, DC (MySportsbook) - Adam Dunn hit a three-run home run in the first frame to set the tone, and the Washington Nationals became the last team to win a game with an 8-2 triumph over the Philadelphia Phillies to split a rain-shortened two-game series at Nationals Park. Alberto Gonzalez, Josh Willingham and Elijah Dukes each hit solo shots for the Nationals, who had lost seven straight to start the season and came into the contest as the only winless team in the majors. Shairon Martis (1-0) was the victo |
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| After two off days, Phils and Nats to resume series |
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04/16/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - After having last night's game rained out, the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals are slated to close out a shortened two-game series Thursday evening at Nationals Park. The Phillies were penciled in to visit the White House and President Obama on their day off on Tuesday, but instead mourned the sudden death of longtime broadcaster Harry Kalas. Kalas collapsed in the booth at Nationals Park before Monday afternoon's series opener and was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The 73-y |
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| Phils-Nats postponed |
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04/15/2009 |
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| Washington, DC (MySportsbook) - Wednesday's matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals has been postponed due to inclement weather. No make-up date has been announced. On Thursday, Philadelphia's Joe Blanton (0-0) and Washington's Shairon Martis (0-1) are expected to start for their respective clubs at 7:05 p.m. (et). |
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| Phils shoot for another victory over winless Nats |
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04/15/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - It is going to be pretty tough for the Washington Nationals to earn their first win of the season if the Philadelphia Phillies keep finding the long ball in this series. Washington, which is off to an 0-7 start, hosts Philadelphia tonight in the second test of a three-game set at Nationals Park. The lone winless team in the majors, Washington has lost seven straight to begin a season for the first time since doing so as the Montreal Expos in 1998. The Phillies and Nationals were locked at 4-4 in |
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| Nats send Milledge to minors |
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04/14/2009 |
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| Washington, DC (MySportsbook) - Washington Nationals center fielder Lastings Milledge was optioned to Syracuse of the International League, the club announced on Tuesday. The outfielder was in a 4-for-24 slump, starting the 2009 campaign with a .167 average, only one RBI and no extra base hits. To make matters worse, the flamboyant Milledge was late for a team meeting held by manager Manny Acta one day prior to the team's season-opener and drew a fine for his tardiness. The Nationals did not make a corresponding |
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| Marlins, Braves square off in Atlanta |
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04/14/2009 |
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| estanding Atlanta Braves take on the Florida Marlins. Both clubs are off to 5-1 starts through the first week of play, with the Braves taking a three-game winning streak into this evening's matchup following a weekend home sweep of the still-winless Washington Nationals. In Sunday's finale, Chipper Jones went 2-for-3 with two RBI as Atlanta banged out 11 hits in an 8-5 victory. Omar Infante and Jeff Francoeur also finished with two hits and each scored twice for the Braves, who began the year by taking two of three |
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| Phils lose legend but spoil Nationals' home opener |
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04/13/2009 |
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| Washington, DC (MySportsbook) - Ryan Howard broke a tie game in the seventh inning with a three-run homer, and the Phillies hung on to beat the Washington Nationals, 9-8, in a somber day for many in the Philadelphia area. Harry Kalas, who was the play-by-play announcer for the Phillies since 1971, died at the age of 73 roughly two hours before the first pitch. "He always held your interest, he always sounded good to you," Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said. "His voice was outstanding. He was some kind of annou |
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| Nationals place Harris on DL |
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04/13/2009 |
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| Washington, DC (MySportsbook) - Washington Nationals utilityman Willie Harris was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Monday with a left oblique strain. Harris left Sunday's game against Atlanta due to the injury after singling in the second inning. The nine-year veteran is 2-for-9 at the plate in five games in the young season. To fill his spot on the roster, the Nationals activated second baseman Anderson Hernandez from the 15-day disabled list. Hernandez, who hit .333 with 17 RBI in 28 games with Washington |
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| Nationals' Harris leaves game |
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04/12/2009 |
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| Atlanta, GA (MySportsbook) - Washington Nationals second baseman Willie Harris left Sunday's 8-5 loss against Atlanta in the third inning with a left oblique strain. He is listed as day-to-day. Alberto Gonzalez replaced him at second for the top of the fourth inning and finished the game 0-for-2 with a walk and run scored. |
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| Jurrjens attempts to keep Nationals winless |
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04/12/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - Jair Jurrjens tries to follow up a brilliant season debut this afternoon when the Atlanta Braves go for a sweep in the finale of their three-game series with the still-winless Washington Nationals at Turner Field. Jurrjens, who led the Braves with 13 wins last season, was impressive in beating the world champion Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, as he surrendered four hits in 5 2/3 scoreless innings. The 23-year-old righty has faced the Nats four times and is 1-1 with a 3.70 ERA. As good as Jurr |
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