Posts Tagged ‘Colorado Rockies’

Nats: 20-18 doesn’t seem so hot

To gauge just how unusual this season has been for the Washington Nationals and those who follow them, it took until mid-May to get a three game losing streak. In the past, it seemed like it never took more than three days to get there, even if only two games were scheduled. This unexpected fortune [...]

Nats get win #8, comeback to beat Rockies

Ryan Zimmerman hurts hamstring as Washington Nationals rally past Colorado Rockies – The PostNats show grit, but no one’s watching – Nats InsiderLefty John Lannan got off to a shaky start last night, giving up 3 runs before through 3 innings. The Washington Nationals caught up quickly and took a 4-3 lead over the Colorado [...]

Colorado rocks Olsen; Nats back at .500 after blowout

Washington Nationals struggle from the start again in 10-4 loss to Colorado Rockies – The PostThe consistently inconsistent Nats – The Wash. TimesA heavy-hearted win for Rockies over Washington – – Denver PostThe Washington Nationals starting pitching has been going to extremes lately. Saturday was a feast with Liván Hernández going the distance with [...]

Stammen, Nats beat Rockies to climb over .500

Craig Stammen pitches Washington Nationals to 5-2 victory over Colorado Rockies – The PostAfter his worst-ever outing, Craig Stammen bounced back and gave the Washington Nationals 8 innings of 2 run, 5 hit pitching to defeat the Colorado Rockies before the smallest crowd in team history. Stammen pitched against his own personal grain — to [...]

Jason Marquis gives up 7 runs; Brewers crush Nats 11-7

Jason Marquis, Nationals fall to Brewers, 11-7 – The PostAfter expressing concern that some pitchers in the bullpen were not getting enough work, Jim Riggleman had to use it to get all 27 outs. He won’t make that mistake again. After the 1st inning though, only one run was scored.
Something is wrong with starter [...]

Washington Nationals 2010 prediction

Before I give my 2010 Washington Nationals prediction, some background on past predictions:
I did not predict the 2005 Nats record for some reason.
The second Nats season of 2006 saw me predict a 75-87 finish. They went 71-91, not a terrible prediction on my part.
I have not had much success predicting the Nats final record. In [...]

Rizzo officially named GM; Why can’t the Nats beat the Rockies

Rizzo’s Ambition Becomes a Reality – The PostTough love drove Rizzo to GM post – The Wash. TimesThe son of a scout, who labored as a scout after his father told him he had no future as a professional player, is now the Washington Nationals general manager. We heard this impressive story when Mike Rizzo [...]

Nats fall to Rockies 5-4

Nats Cannot Shake Balester’s Bad Start – The PostWalks the culprit as Nationals fall – The Wash. TimesCollin Balestar could not find the strike zone last night with a map. He lasted a mere 1 1/3 innings and walked five batters, including the first three of the game. The bullpen, pressed into extended work last [...]

Nats fall tow Rockies; Is Mike Rizzo losing his job?

Day’s Optimism Cannot Carry Nats to Victory – The PostJimenez dazzles vs. Nats – The Wash. TimesCraig Stammen only gave up two earned runs, but the bullpen gave up two solo homers and the Nationals fell 4-3 to the Colorado Rockies. Ubaldo Jimenez and his 99 MPH fast ball kept the Nats bats in check [...]

Nats trade Nick Johnson to Marlins, Joe Beimel to Rockies

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