BIG, “CLASSIC” NATS WIN
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Guillen and Loaiza Wake Up Nationals – The Post
Alert Base Running, Fine Pitching Are Key: Nationals 4, Cardinals 1
The Nats got off to a good start in their crucial series vs. St. Louis by playing aggressive, smart baseball.
The win allowed the Nats to keep pace with everyone ahead of them in the race and pick up a game on Atlanta. The Phillies lead the wild card by 2.5 games over the Nats with three teams in between the two.
More from The Wash. Times: Nats play up to foe
Boxscore – ESPN.com
As Angry Nats Fans Organize, Anti-Cable Agenda Suspected – The Post
The grass-roots www.iwantmynatstv.com may be what my Political Economy of Communication professor would call a “astroturf-roots” campaign against Comcast. Said one bar owner involved, “man, I hope I’m not being used.”
Md. Firm in Line To Build Ballpark – The Post
A builder has been chosen as the lead contractor by The D.C. Sports and Entertainment Commission. When asked if they will be approved by the council, the ever cautious Jack Evans of Ward 2, offered, “you never know. We’ll have to see when it comes [this fall]. I’m hoping it all gets done.”
NATIONALS NOTEBOOK – In the Minors, Byrd’s Bat Did the Talking – The Post
Marlon Byrd went on a tear in AAA, hitting .407 and was rewarded with a return trip to the majors. He and Frank Robinson have apparently cleared the air. Speaking of Robinson…
THOM LOVERRO – Robinson merits place on any team – The Wash. Times
Loverro laments that Robinson is underappreciated historically, particularly in the “steroid era.”