Posts Tagged ‘Cubs’

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 [...]

Nats vs. Cubs: What good is a night game at Wrigley? Soriano too

The Washington Nationals are headed to Wrigley Field to play the Chicago Cubs in a three game series starting tonight. Tomorrow night too.Q#@%&^#! The whole appeal of the Cubs is day baseball at Wrigley Field. We got robbed! I wanted them on during the afternoon, especially today since the Capitals are playing tonight and my [...]

Nats take 2 of 3 from Cubs, but lose Nyjer Morgan

MacDougal Saves Day As Nats Hold Off Cubs – The PostNats close out a series victory – The Wash. TimesMorgan Breaks Hand, Is Out for the Season – The PostMorgan to miss rest of season after breaking hand – The Wash. TimesIn the only day game of this year’s Wrigley Field series, the Nationals built [...]

Bullpen cruelly wastes solid ¡LIVAN! start as Cubs beat Nats 9-4

Hernández’s Return Ends With Nats Loss – The PostHernandez solid in return, but bullpen isn’t – The Wash. TimesHe’s back!
Liván Hernández, beloved member of the 2005 Washington Nationals, made a return to the mound with a curly W on his head for the first time in three years, twenty days. He was solid, going six [...]

Willingham, Nats crush Cubs, 15-6

Willingham, Dukes Flex Muscle for Nats in Rout – The PostLineup erupts in Nats’ blowout – The Wash. TimesOkay, maybe night games at Wrigley Field aren’t so bad after all.
The Nationals, routed Carlos Zambrano and the Chicago Cubs last night. LF Josh Willingham homered twice, including a shot onto Waveland Ave. in the 4th. He [...]

What?! Only one day game at Wrigley for the Nats-Cubs series this week

The next three games are the Nationals only trip to Chicago this season and they are only getting to play during the day once in three games. What’s going on Cubs? The allure of your snakebitten team is that you play during the day in an beautiful old ballpark. Wrigley Field is a lot less [...]

Riggleman era begins with a Nats loss to Cubs

New Era Looks Like the Old Era – The PostNationals still manage to find a way to lose – The Wash. TimesOkay, everybody time to make a deal about one whole game! OMG, the Nats were terrible last night! See, Manny Acta wasn’t the problem! You broke his heart for nothing!!11!1! Fire Jim Riggleman!!11!1!
Yes, the [...]

Nats win Cubs series

Lannan Helps Nationals Shut Down the Cubs, Win Second Series – The PostLannan looks scared but pitches otherwise – The Wash. TimesLannan developing a grizzled edge – The Free Lance-StarBats fail Lilly, Cubs fall to Nationals – Chicago TribuneCubs’ Nationals nightmare over – Chicago Sun-TimesYesterday’s victory was the Nats fourth in six tries. They won [...]

Nats respond to shutout with shutout

After being shut out last night, the Nats returned the favor and beat the Cubs 2-0. American Hero John Lannan pitched seven scoreless innings. The last time he gave up a run was several Saturdays ago when I was at the game. I think I heard he has not given up a run in something [...]

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