IT’S OVER
Patterson Can’t Stop the Slide – The Post
The Nats ace John Patterson got shelled last night, giving up 7 runs in 4 2/3 innings. On Sunday, they bring out the starter by bullpen committee again. There is no hope of the playoffs now, Jim Bowden killed that dream by getting rid of some many pitchers.
More from The Wash. Times: Nationals’ ace goes wild
Boxscore – ESPN.com
THOMAS BOSWELL – Out of Moves, Nearly Out of Time – The Post
Even Bos is conceding the harsh reality we face. How would Chuck Dressen have put it — “the Nats is dead.”
NATIONALS NOTEBOOK – Halama Surprised Over Early Removal – The Post
John Halama was not the only one surprised when he got pulled after 2/3 of an inning. Oh and Tony Armas, Jr. is probably not going to pitch again this season/ever again for the Nats.
Zimmerman might play shortstop again – The Wash. Times
Dutch Zimmerman is going to be given another chance to play shortstop, despite two errors the other night. Thom Loverro wonders if he is the next Cal Ripken and sites some similarities.