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Pitching mishaps lead to 7-5 loss
Garrett Mock and Tyler Clippard made just enough mistakes to turn a 4-0 Nationals lead into a 7-5 loss to the Brewers.
Thru 6: Nats trail by one
We said after three that this game would turn into a battle of attrition between two not-so-great pitching staffs. And that's kind of where it's gone after six innings. The Brewers lead the Nationals 6-5.
Thru 3: Walks help Nats to 4-2 lead
Manny Parra's wild night has helped Washington score four runs in the first three innings against Milwaukee.
Riggleman doesn't expect a trade
Interim manager Jim Riggleman doesn't believe the Nationals will make a trade before the Friday deadline.
Nats finally getting it right
There have been few times this year where the Nationals have been doing everything right. That's mostly been the case for the last four games, and was again tonight in an 8-3 win over the Brewers.
Tuesday lineups
Lineups for tonight's Nationals-Brewers game:
Trade prospects, with three days to go
As we get closer and closer to the trade deadline, the Nationals' prospects for obtaining a prospect seem to be getting cloudier. But that might not be a bad thing.
Twin slams key Nats romp
With grand slams in back-to-back innings -- one in the fifth, one in the sixth -- Josh Willingham put his name on one of the game's most exclusive lists and powered the Nationals to a 14-6 win.
Thru 6: Willingham slams 'em
Josh Willingham is the sixth player in MLB history to hit grand slams in consecutive innings, and the Nats lead the Brewers 13-5 after six.
Thru 3: Nats down 2-0
The Brewers are being aggressive against Craig Stammen, and succeeding at it; they lead 2-0 after three.
Lineups from Milwaukee
Lineups for the first of four between the Nats and Brewers, plus a draft pick signing (no, no that one).
Stop the presses: Kearns wins it!
Struggling outfielder comes through win a game-winning single in the 10th to sink the Padres.
Thru 6: Lannan cruising, but Nats losing
John Lannan has been incredibly efficient so far, but he allowed one run to the Padres in the sixth, and his teammates haven't been able to score yet against Chad Gaudin.
Dmitri done for season (maybe forever)
Dmitri Young tore a quadricep muscle while on rehab with Harrisburg and will miss the rest of the season. It's entirely possible his career is now over.
Sunday short takes
As the Nats prepare for a quick turnaround from last night's rain-delayed win, we've got some news and notes on Nyjer Morgan, Anderson Hernandez, John Lannan and Drew Storen.
