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Like I said...
Well, I should have known this was coming. Carl Crawford just singled to right to lead off the seventh, dashing Daisuke Matsuzaka's bid for only the second no-hitter in postseason history.
Dice-K: No hits through 6
I wouldn't normally do this, and I'm probably jinxing it by saying this, but Daisuke Matsuzaka has yet to surrender a hit through six innings in Game 1 of the ALCS.
Grieving Phillies win 8-5
Pretty unbelieveable turn of events here at Citizens Bank Park. Not only did Phillies manager Charlie Manuel's mom die this morning, center fielder Shane Victorino found out after the game his grandmother also died during the day on Friday.
Live from the Trop
Good afternoon from dank, dark Tropicana Field, where a most unlikely ALCS gets started in a couple of hours.
Manuel's mom dies at 87
Just a quick update from Philadelphia, where Game 2 of the NLCS starts in about 15 minutes: Phillies manager Charlie Manuel's mother, June, died this morning at Roanoke Memorial Hospital at the age of 87. Charlie Manuel will manage today's game, but his status for the rest of the series is unclear.
Nats in the AZ Fall League
The Arizona Fall League schedule commences tomorrow, with several Nationals farmhands participating and hoping this experience helps spur them toward a spot on the big-league roster next spring.
What we've learned
Two days and six games into the postseason, we can already draw some important conclusions.
Previewing the Division Series
The postseason opens today, with no clear-cut favorite but plenty of intriguing storylines to follow.
Coaches' reaction, season wrap-up
It was a bit of a jailbreak in the Nats' clubhouse following the game, with guys rushing to catch flights. Not every player was even aware of the coaching changes, a bit of a surprise.
Changes are coming
There are two innings to go in the 2008 season, and not a moment too soon for a Nats team that can't wait to put this behind them and move on.
Phillies clinch, Nats fight for No. 1
Well, the Phillies clinched the NL East today, though not without a spirited fight from the Nationals, who nearly became the first team to beat Brad Lidge this season.
What's at stake today
Plenty on the line today around baseball. Not necessarily for the Nats, but they will have a front-row seat again to all the action.
Haven't we been here before?
It's the final weekend in September. The Phillies and Mets are fighting for the NL East title. And the Nats are right in the thick of the race. Why does this feel familiar?
Game cancelled
Tonight's home finale against the Marlins has just been officially cancelled. Obviously it won't be made up. Here's the policy for redeeming them for tickets in 2009:
Will they play?
It's Fan Appreciation Night here at Nationals Park. Or at least, it's supposed to be. As you're probably aware, it's been raining for a while and there's no sign of it stopping anytime soon.
