WASHINGTON 4 Philadelphia 0 (ESPN Boxscore)
Nationals Outfield Delivers, Finally – The Post
Nats get an ace performance – The Wash. Times
With a couple of swings, Milledge regains swagger – The Free Lance-Star
Phillies’ offense useless vs. Nationals – The Inky
Nationals shut out Phillies again – Philly Daily News
RHP Tim Redding pitched 6+ innings of scoreless baseball. He did it despite giving up 7 hits. The bullpen held Philadelphia hitless the rest of the way. Redding’s record is now 6-3.
All Nats starting outfielders got on base last night with Lastings Milledge getting 2 doubles and 2 RBI. Dmitri Young had the other 2 RBI in his first extensive action in Nationals Park.
RHP Brett Myers was charged with the loss for the Phillies.
With Hill Ailing, Chico Will Get Another Start – The Post
Chico is likely to make start instead of Hill – The Wash. Times
‘Relaxed’ Chico gets another start – The Free Lance-Star
Matt Chico is expected to take ailing Shawn Hill‘s place in the rotation on Wednesday.
A Striking Presence: It’s Usually All or Nothing for Phils’ Howard – The Post
Phillies 1B Ryan Howard is on pace to break the all-time season strikeout record.
Belliard to DL – The Wash. Times
IF Ronnie Belliard is on the 15 DL retroactive to Friday with a strained left calf. Chris Schroeder will return from AAA Columbus to take his place.
RF Austin Kearns was held out of last night’s game because of his bruised right elbow.
PHIL WOOD – Is Milledge the next Devo? – The Wash. Times
Wood wonders if Lastings Milledge = Mike Devereaux.
I’m now up 3-1 in the 2008 Cheesesteak/Half-Smoke Challenge.
