Pirates lose to Nationals, 2-1– Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
A few good plays, a few sloppy errors, a few batters (read Guillen) hit by pitches, a few moments of auditioning for “Not So Great Moments in Sports” (anyone else remember that?) when all the outfielders converged to catch a fly ball but miss it (what would have topped that would be if they all would have collided) . . . normal night at RFK.
Drese Gets Good Start at Home– Post
More a recap of the series with the Pirates than of Ryan Drese’s performance.
More from The Wash. Times: Drese gives depleted Nats a boost
Guillen inspired by war veterans– nationals.com
Jose Guillen makes a very noble gesture and pays a visit to Walter Reed Army Hospital to visit war veterans, who give him inspiration on the field.
More from The Wash. Post: Guillen Visits Soldiers at Walter Reed
Good news in D.C.– Richmond.com
Richmond article asks a few good questions, namely why the Nats aren’t getting the national attention it deserves–because some still equate it to last year’s Expos. There’s a slightly biased tone to the article (possibly out of bitterness that Hampton Roads didn’t get a team?), but doesn’t overlook the challenges and obstacles the Nats face, like Peter Angelo$’s continued meddling or the conditions of RFK.
Church, Johnson out but not on DL– The Times
C’mon, why is everyone getting hurt? Also includes a bit on the DC Council’s continued politicking over the labor agreement for the new stadium.
FOOTBALL AWARDS
Nittany Lions put on ‘watch lists’– CDT
Five Penn State football players are nominated for awards, namely Dan Connor, Paul Posluszny, Alan Zemaitis, Michael Robinson, and Tony Hunt.
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