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Nats find new way to lose

Bases-Loaded Wild Pitch In 14th Sinks NationalsThe Post
A wild ending for NatsThe Wash. Times
Bullpen Gives Mets Enough Time to Finish a RallyThe Times
Damion Easley scored on wild pitch for Mets in 14th inning to beat NationalsDaily News
EASLEY DOES ITNY Post
American Hero John Lannan struck out 12 in six innings of work, but the hitting wasn’t timely and Joel Hanrahan blew it in the 14th with a bases loaded wild pitch. It is always something.

For Robinson, Time Brings Altered ViewThe Post
Former manager Frank Robinson visited Shea Stadium last night and spent some time with the Nationals. He has gotten over management’s decision not to retain him in 2006 and now believes it was the right time for him to go. Robinson also thinks the Nats are in a rut. Um, yeah.

Most of The Wash. Times Frank Robinson coverage is on the jump page, so here is the first part:

Frank Robinson attended last night’s game, and the Nationals’ former manager said he has watched the team regularly all season and isn’t worried about its sluggish start.

Robinson watching closelyThe Wash. Times

Lacking zip, Cordero still not the closerThe Wash. Times
Cordero doubts shoulder is injuredThe Free Lance-Star
Chad Cordero denies that he has a shoulder injury and is concerned he won’t get enough work to increase his velocity. He understands whey is not closing now though.

I didn’t see any of last night’s game because I was watching the Caps. They lost again, this time in two overtimes (The Post). I went to bed after the first one.

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