Nationals’ Loaiza Sparkles in Tinseltown – The Post
Despite getting into La La land at 5:30 a.m. local time, the Nats win 6 – 2. Esteban Loaiza finally gets his first win, having arrived in Los Angeles a day early. I think we may be on to something here.

The bad news is that Terrmel Sledge has a pulled hammy that will send him to the DL, the tenth Nat to spend time there already.

More from The Wash. Times: Nationals beat Dodgers in L.A. 6-2

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New bill focuses on private funds – The Wash. Times
Mayor Anthony Williams is sending a bill to the council on private financing for the ballpark. Jack Evans is going to try and get it out of the finance committee before the council’s summer recess.

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Nats’ bullpen left ailing – The Wash. Times
Frank Robinson: “We need a left-handed reliever,” he said, shaking his head in disbelief that he did not have one at his disposal. “I know we don’t have it, but that’s what we need.”