Posts Tagged ‘Cubs’

Day baseball! Nats try to take Cubs series at 2:20; Harry Kalas’ son on Nats radio?

Last night, the Washington Nationals got ahead of the Chicago Cubs in the first inning, but as seems to be the case whenever they get the early lead, the lost. The bright spots: Ryan Zimmerman extended his hitting streak to 18 games and Jayson Werth homered to left. Not so brights spots: Ross Detwiler solidified [...]

Mother Nature agrees with me: Nats-Cubs rained out, to be made up Thursday afternoon

I just heard Charlie Slowes and Dave Jageler say that tonight’s Washington Nationals at Chicago Cubs game has been postponed. The make-up date is this Thursday at 2:20 EDT. Day baseball! Hopefully, WGN will have the game, but if not, trusty MLB Gameday Audio. Actually, if I can synch that up with the television, I’ll [...]

Nats: 3 night games at Wrigley Field?!

Vacation is over for me and I am getting caught up with the Washington Nationals. It seems they pretty much won every other game after that dreadful series with the Florida Marlins. I caught the finale of that series by bicycling to Nationals Park from Alexandria. It was camp day, I saw my cousin and [...]

Nats keep winning one-run games

Last night, the Washington Nationals won a one-run game against the Chicago Cubs, final score 3-2. The last time they won a nine inning game by more than one run — June 18 against the Baltimore Orioles. Since then, they have gone 9-7 and won by more than a run in extra innings once. Crazy [...]

Mr. Walk-Off comes 12 feet short; Nats fall to Cubs 5-4

Washington Nationals’ rally in ninth falls short in 5-4 loss to Chicago Cubs – The Post
A chance for drama falls flat – Nats Insider
The table was set for another Ryan Zimmerman walk-off home run. He came to the plate with a runner on second, down by two in the bottom of the 9th. The Washington [...]

Did the Nats 2010 season bottom-out yesterday? Strasburg needs another MRI

Yesterday was not a good day for the Washington Nationals.
Stephen Strasburg headed to disabled list – The Post
Embarrassed by their aura – Nats Insider
On the field, they were routed 9-1 by the visiting Chicago Cubs. Manager Jim Riggleman suggested there was a lack of effort. Players said they were embarrassed. The “aura” was used again [...]

Nats up to 12-10 after taking Cubs series

Dan Steinberg of DC Sports Bog made an interesting observation yesterday — the fans of the Washington Nationals are currently the happiest D.C. fanbase. That is especially true after last night’s Capitals loss. Nevertheless, it is an odd and rare place for those like me who like that Nats most.
Day baseball returned to the Nats [...]

Nats and Cubs at 2:20; Strasburg update

Day baseball!
The Washington Nationals put their 11-10 record on the line against the Chicago Cubs (10-11) at 2:20 p.m. Luis Atilano (1-0) makes his second big league start for the Nats while Ryan Dempster is on the hill for the Cubbies. WGN is carrying the game, so you might be able to watch it even [...]

Rejuvenated Livan leads Nats, beats Cubs 3-1

Determined to prove them wrong – Nats InsiderLivan helps Nats even series with Cubs – nationals.comLiván Hernández is on a roll that exceeds the dreams of even the most optimistic fan or Thomas Boswell. This month we are seeing the best ¡LIVAN! has ever performed for the Washington Nationals. The only comparable slice of his [...]

Brian Bruney walks in winning run, Cubs beat Nats

After a rough start and a late recovery, Nationals fall to Chicago Cubs in 10 innings – The PostThe Washington Nationals came back from an early 3-0 defecit to the Chicago Cubs, but Brian Bruney walked in the winning run in the 10th inning. Cubs 4, Nats 3.
At least Charles Krauthammer is happy.
Zuckerman: Nagging Injuries [...]

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