At RFK, Nats Enjoy Comforts of Home – The Post
A homestand that began with anger and frusturation ended with victory and happiness. Yesterday, the Nats took game three of their series with the Dodgers 10-4 at RFK. That clinched their third series victory in a row.
The Nats put five runs on the board in the third inning and a run in each of all the other innings but the 2nd and 7th. Alfonso Soriano hit his 11th homer at RFK (in 91 AB) while Dutch! hit his eigth of the season and Nick Johnson hit 2 more. Thomas Boswell notes that they are on a record pace for D.C. homers.
Ramon Ortiz even pitched well (The Post), giving up three runs over seven innings for the win.
On Saturday the Nats wasted the strong debut of Shawn Hill, who gave up only a run over seven innings. He was the Chevy player of the game, even though the team lost 3-1 (The Post).
More from The Wash. Times: Nats finally cooking at home
Boxscore – ESPN
Robinson is not so tough – The Wash. Times
Frank Robinson’s soft spot for tough players who never make excuses is examined.
Nats mailbag – The Wash. Times
Mark Zuckerman answers three questions.
The Nats head to Philly to play the Fleas tonight. You would think a team as old as the Phillies would understand that baseball should be played during the day on major holidays, but nooooooo, they don’t. They need to change their ways, otherwise I am going start calling that city something like “North Chester” or “South Quakertown.”