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Armas, Nationals Revert to Old Form – The PostDespite a strong start, we sometimes forget that Tony Armas, Jr. is nothing more than a six-inning pitcher. Last night, Frank Robinson forgot too and Armas gave up a run by walking the pitcher in the 7th. In the 4th, he gave up a three run shot [...]

Today is the anniversary of the 1986 Judas Priest Capital Centre concert that was immortalized in the documentary Heavy Metal Parking Lot. John Heyn and Jeff Krulik’s 16 minute video of Judas Priest fans tailgating perfectly captured the heavy metal zeitgeist of the mid 80s. The documentary made the rounds at local film festivals before [...]

I got this text message from Brad Stratton:
In honor of the late Craig “Ironhead” Heyward, I propose that the season field goal kicking winner get the championship loofah.
Deal.
Post-Gazette obit.
Congress To Ironhead: ‘What’s With This Thingy?’ – The Onion
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Nats’ Bullpen In Giving Mood – The PostTied 2-2 in the sixth, P Mike O’connor was knocked out of the game with a line drive off of his ankle. The bullpen came in and gave up nine runs through the rest of the game to fall 11-2 to the Fleas.
More from The Wash. Times: Phillies [...]

At RFK, Nats Enjoy Comforts of Home – The PostA homestand that began with anger and frusturation ended with victory and happiness. Yesterday, the Nats took game three of their series with the Dodgers 10-4 at RFK. That clinched their third series victory in a row.
The Nats put five runs on the board in the [...]

There is joy in the Yurasko family. My cousin Frank, his wife Melissa, and son Frankie welcomed Jacob Byrd Yurasko this past Friday. Mother and baby are doing well. We cannot wait to meet him!
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Hernandez Keeps Nationals Rolling – The PostSome people may argue that he never left, but I have to disagree. Nevertheless, I cannot help but be joyful that ¡LIVAN! has returned. Last night he pitched six strong innings, giving up only two hits and not allowing a runner past second base. He did not have any [...]

Courtesy of Raw Fisher, we learn that the Nationals are holding a contest to come up with an instant tradition for the Nats. From the official rules:
The object of The Washington Nationals Show us your Pastime Contest is to submit an original entry of one of the following but not limited to; essay, poem,video or [...]

GODDARD 8 JOHNSON 5Astros Can’t Steal Win Against Nats – The PostCharlie Slowes said that yesterday’s 8-5 victory may have been the most exciting in history, but after the game manager Frank Robinson was bawling in the clubhouse because he had to pull C Matthew LeCroy from behind the plate after 7 Astros stole bases [...]

Notebook: Cope moved out of intensive care – Tribune-ReviewApparently, Myron Cope has been in the hospital for days and this is the first I am hearing of it. The good news is that he is out of intensive care. He keeps getting pneumonia.
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