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Wrapping up a dismal day
Scott Olsen is headed to the DL, Daniel Cabrera continues to struggle and, oh yeah, the Nats lost two games.
Game called in 6th, Phillies win 7-5
After waiting 90 minutes through a rain delay, the umpiring crew just called tonight's second game, with the Phillies winning 7-5 after five complete innings.
Still waiting out the rain
We're stuck in the top of the sixth, with the Phillies leading 7-5 and what few fans remain growing restless.
Detwiler to start Monday
Nats top draft pick in 2007 will be called up from Harrisburg to start Monday night against the Pirates.
Thru 3: Cabrera's struggling (surprise)
Daniel Cabrera is getting beat around again. Meanwhile, it's looking like Ross Detwiler will start Monday against the Pirates.
Olsen has "tight" shoulder
Left-hander was hurting throughout his start today, having an MRI taken right now.
Thru 3: Olsen in trouble
Scott Olsen has thrown 65 pitches through three innings, giving up a pair of homers to Raul Ibanez, as the Phillies lead 5-1 after three.
Game 1 lineups
Here are the lineups for Game 1 of today's Nats-Phillies doubleheader. A quick programming note: Rookie Andrew Carpenter will start Game 2 for the Phillies:
Thru 6: Nats up 4-3
This may have a different ending than the typical blown Nats lead, but the sixth inning didn't do much to inspire confidence.
Thru 3: Nats lead 4-1
Ryan Zimmerman has a new hitting streak, and the Nationals are wearing down Joe Blanton.
Roster moves galore
Plenty of news to start this 11-game homestand, the longest of the season. Here it is, in bullet-point form:
Recapping an incredible run
Ryan Zimmerman was gracious and humble as always as his hit streak ended at 30 games.
The streak is over
Ryan Zimmerman goes 0-for-3 with two walks as the Nats beat the Giants 6-3, ending his hitting streak at 30 games.
In the 7th: Zim 0-for-2, 2 BBs
The Giants just intentionally walked Ryan Zimmerman in the seventh inning, but he will come up at least once more today.
Thru 3: Zim 0-for-1, BB
Ryan Zimmerman grounded into a double play in his first plate appearance, then drew a walk in his second.
