Behind Patterson, Nats End Slide<\/b><\/a> – The Post<\/i> I missed the last couple of innings of the game. The Ombudsman<\/b> called and taunted me, bragging that can watch his team on TV, rather than settle for radio. I taunted him because his team is the Phillies.<\/p>\n Former Nat, P Zach Day<\/b> pitched aganist his old team and gave up two runs, including a RBI to Preston Wilson<\/b>.<\/p>\n More from The Wash. Times<\/i>: New-look Nationals prevail<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Boxscore<\/b><\/a> – ESPN.com<\/i><\/p>\n Complicating matters is Congressman John Sweeney<\/b> (R-New York), the vice chairman of the committee that oversees D.C.’s budget, who has said the Nationals can forget about public funds for a new stadium if Soros gets the nod. “From a fan’s perspective, who needs the politics?” Sweeney said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n I agree with the above statement, but obviously, what Sweeney really means is “from my<\/i> perspective, who needs Soros’<\/i> politics?” <\/p>\n Speaking of partisanship, there was an article in the Christian Science Montior<\/i> yesterday about how the Nats are drawing fans from both sides of the polticial aisle<\/b><\/a>. Chris Needham<\/b> of Capital Punishment<\/b><\/a> was quoted.<\/p>\n On a lighter note, who knew that Mr. Pocahontas<\/b><\/a> was a sportswriter?<\/p>\n
P John Patterson<\/b> pitched well to get the Nats back into the win column. He only gave up only 3 hits and no runs in 8+ innings. The reshuffled Nats lineup, with both Vinny Castilla and Cristian Guzman sitting out<\/b><\/a> (The Wash. Times<\/i>) produced four runs. Life is good.<\/p>\n
Guzman Takes His Weak Bat To the Bench<\/b><\/a> – The Post<\/i>
More on the struggles of Guzman, who is having a sub-Mendoza season.<\/p>\n
Schneider Heating Up At the Plate<\/b><\/a> – The Post<\/i>
C Brian Schneider<\/b> is on a tear, hitting .367 since June 15 to raise his average to .283. He is a career .252 hitter. Also, Marlon Bryd’s<\/b> stolen car was found (more<\/b><\/a> from The Wash. Times<\/i>, scroll down.). In addition, Joey Eischen<\/b> is pleased with his effort the other day. 1B Nick Johnson<\/b> is going to try and run today too.<\/p>\n
Wilson shines for Nationals<\/b><\/a> – The Denver Post<\/i>
The mile high take on last night’s game.<\/p>\n
Mohr, Helton moved by visit to Walter Reed<\/b><\/a> – The Denver Post<\/i>
Two Rockies visited Walter Reed Army Medical Center; the same Walter Reed Army Medical Center that BRAC wants to close. Also, Zach Day<\/b> was debriefed on the strengths and weaknesses of the Nats.<\/p>\n
DICK HELLER<\/b> – With a future so bright, ’05 season won’t matter<\/b><\/a> – The Wash. Times<\/i>
Heller does not really say why the future is so bright, other than the new owners should have deep pockets and figures the Braves will find a way to win the division anyway.<\/p>\n
Giants battle for win – Ellison’s single in 9th puts the chill on Braves<\/b><\/a> – San Francisco Chronicle<\/i>
The loss to San Francisco puts the Braves 1 1\/2 games back of the Nats. Thanks Giants!<\/p>\n
JOHN ROLFE<\/b> – Dark cloud over Washington<\/b><\/a> – Sports Illustrated<\/i>
Politics could play major role in Nationals future<\/b>
A column about threats by Republicans in Congress threatening MLB and D.C. over the Ledecky-Soros bid. It is petty partisanship and nothing more. Check out this contradiction:<\/p>\n