Nats Give Up Six to the Sox in Loss – The Post
One mistake spells trouble for Stammen – The Wash. Times
Perhaps it is not wise to taunt David Ortiz. Prior to last night’s game, Nationals Journal ran the headline “Big Papi Not So Big and Scary.” I think Craig Stammen, who delivered the 3-2 fastball by that wound up in the seats in the fourth inning would beg to differ. Manny Acta said that was the ball game — C Wil Nieves called for a change-up and Stammen didn’t shake him off and go with his fastball. Will Stammen learn from that experience? We’ll see but probably not for a while, with Scott Olsen appearing to be healthy after rehabbing with AAA Syracuse, Stammen seems the most likely to be demoted.
The Nats tried to rally, erasing three runs from the 6-1 defecit, but could not get it down. Ryan Zimmerman just missed a game tying homer by a few feet as well.
Clippard Replaces Wells in Struggling Bullpen – The Post
Wells is victim as the bullpen is overhauled – The Wash. Times
Tyler Clippard is called up from Syracuse where he had been pitching well out of the bullpen and Kip Wells is designated for assignment. Also, Adam Dunn’s wrist is bothering him, so he sat out last night.
