NATS LOSE REDS SERIES, FINALE THIS AFTERNOON
Nats Take Long Way To a Loss – The Post
¡LIVAN! got in trouble early and had to pitch out of some tough situations. Still, when he left after 7, he had given up only three runs that were scored in the first. However, it would not be enough, as the Nats stranded 17 runners in the 14 inning game. The Reds won on relief pitcher Ryan Keisler’s first career hit.
More from The Wash. Times: Blown chances
Boxscore – ESPN.com
Guillen taking on too much blame – The Wash. Times
I’m sick, sick, sick, sick. I want to throw up. I don’t think I should be hitting third. I should be hitting ninth, behind the pitcher. Seriously. It makes me sick, the way I’m swinging.
Skipper Frank Robinson thinks that Jose Guillen, who is dealing with a bruised rib cage, is taking too much responsibility for the Nats recent skid.
NOTEBOOK – Guzman Will Get Overhaul At the Plate – The Post
Hitting coach Tom McCraw plans on helping SS Cristian Guzman change his swing and mental approach when the Nats return next week. Why wait?
Temptation no worry for Nats’ farmhands – The Wash. Times
Columnist Thom Loverro’s trip to the Nats farm teams stops in N’awlins.