Ian Snell (RHP) (1-5, 4.93 ERA, 30 K) @ Craig Stammen (RHP) (0-0, -.– ERA, 0 K)
7:05 P.M. EST @ Nationals Park
Post Game Update
The Nationals finally found a way to hit Tom Gorzelanny, and they avoided a series sweep at the hands of the Pirates. The Pirate offense struggled, only producing 5 hits.
John Russell continues to make the interesting move of subbing out Andy LaRoche late in close games although the third-baseman’s hitting has greatly improved from the beginning of the season.
The Pirates travel to Chicago for series’ with the White Sox and Cubs.
Go Bucs!
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Inning 1
Away
Nyjer Morgan lines out to shortstop Cristian Guzman.
Freddy Sanchez strikes out swinging.
Nate McLouth flies out to center fielder Willie Harris.
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Cristian Guzman flies out to left fielder Nyjer Morgan.
Nick Johnson doubles (6) on a line drive to right fielder Brandon Moss.
Ryan Zimmerman strikes out swinging.
Adam Dunn called out on strikes.
Inning 2
Away
Adam LaRoche grounds out, second baseman Anderson Hernandez to first baseman Nick Johnson.
Brandon Moss flies out to left fielder Josh Willingham.
Andy LaRoche strikes out swinging.
Home
Josh Willingham walks.
Willie Harris doubles (3) on a ground ball to right fielder Brandon Moss, deflected by first baseman Adam LaRoche. Josh Willingham to 3rd.
Josh Bard grounds out, second baseman Freddy Sanchez to first baseman Adam LaRoche. Josh Willingham scores. Willie Harris to 3rd.
Anderson Hernandez out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Nate McLouth. Willie Harris scores.
Craig Stammen grounds out, shortstop Jack Wilson to first baseman Adam LaRoche.
Inning 3
Away
Jason Jaramillo grounds out, second baseman Anderson Hernandez to first baseman Nick Johnson.
Jack Wilson grounds out, third baseman Ryan Zimmerman to first baseman Nick Johnson.
Ian Snell grounds out, shortstop Cristian Guzman to first baseman Nick Johnson.
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Cristian Guzman grounds out sharply, pitcher Ian Snell to first baseman Adam LaRoche.
Nick Johnson flies out to left fielder Nyjer Morgan.
Ryan Zimmerman lines out to second baseman Freddy Sanchez.
Inning 4
Away
Nyjer Morgan grounds out, shortstop Cristian Guzman to first baseman Nick Johnson.
Freddy Sanchez strikes out swinging.
Nate McLouth grounds out to first baseman Nick Johnson.
Home
Adam Dunn grounds out to first baseman Adam LaRoche.
Josh Willingham doubles (6) on a ground ball to shortstop Jack Wilson.
Willie Harris strikes out swinging, catcher Jason Jaramillo to first baseman Adam LaRoche.
Josh Bard singles on a ground ball to center fielder Nate McLouth. Josh Willingham scores.
Anderson Hernandez grounds out, pitcher Ian Snell to third baseman Andy LaRoche to first baseman Adam LaRoche.
Inning 5
Away
Defensive Substitution: Ronnie Belliard replaces second baseman Anderson Hernandez, batting 8th, playing second base.
Adam LaRoche doubles (13) on a ground ball to right fielder Adam Dunn.
Brandon Moss grounds out, second baseman Ronnie Belliard to first baseman Nick Johnson. Adam LaRoche to 3rd.
Andy LaRoche grounds out, shortstop Cristian Guzman to first baseman Nick Johnson. Adam LaRoche scores.
Jason Jaramillo lines out to left fielder Josh Willingham.
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Craig Stammen strikes out swinging.
Cristian Guzman grounds out to first baseman Adam LaRoche.
Nick Johnson called out on strikes.
Inning 6
Away
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Ian Snell grounds out, second baseman Ronnie Belliard to first baseman Nick Johnson.
Nyjer Morgan grounds out sharply, second baseman Ronnie Belliard to first baseman Nick Johnson.
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Ryan Zimmerman grounds out, shortstop Jack Wilson to first baseman Adam LaRoche.
Adam Dunn flies out to left fielder Nyjer Morgan.
Josh Willingham strikes out swinging.
Inning 7
Away
Freddy Sanchez grounds out, shortstop Cristian Guzman to first baseman Nick Johnson.
Nate McLouth walks.
Adam LaRoche homers (7) on a fly ball to right field. Nate McLouth scores.
Brandon Moss hits a ground-rule double (8) on a line drive to left-center field.
Andy LaRoche singles on a line drive to center fielder Willie Harris. Brandon Moss scores.
Pitching Change: Julian Tavarez replaces Craig Stammen, batting 9th.
Jason Jaramillo walks. Andy LaRoche to 2nd.
Jack Wilson lines out to right fielder Adam Dunn.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Eric Hinske replaces Ian Snell.
Eric Hinske grounds out, second baseman Ronnie Belliard to first baseman Nick Johnson.
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Pitching Change: Tom Gorzelanny replaces Ian Snell, batting 9th, replacing Eric Hinske.
Willie Harris lines out to right fielder Brandon Moss.
Josh Bard flies out to center fielder Nate McLouth.
Ronnie Belliard flies out to center fielder Nate McLouth.
Inning 8
Away
Nyjer Morgan grounds out to first baseman Nick Johnson.
Freddy Sanchez grounds out, shortstop Cristian Guzman to first baseman Nick Johnson.
Nate McLouth grounds out, first baseman Nick Johnson to pitcher Julian Tavarez.
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Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Austin Kearns replaces Julian Tavarez.
Austin Kearns pops out to second baseman Freddy Sanchez.
Cristian Guzman singles on a line drive to left fielder Nyjer Morgan.
Nick Johnson singles on a line drive to center fielder Nate McLouth. Cristian Guzman to 2nd.
Ryan Zimmerman singles on a ground ball to right fielder Brandon Moss. Cristian Guzman scores. Nick Johnson to 3rd.
Adam Dunn singles on a line drive to center fielder Nate McLouth. Nick Johnson scores. Ryan Zimmerman to 2nd.
Pitching Change: Jesse Chavez replaces Tom Gorzelanny, batting 9th.
Josh Willingham flies out to left fielder Nyjer Morgan.
Willie Harris strikes out swinging.
Inning 9
Away
Pitching Change: Joel Hanrahan replaces Julian Tavarez, batting 4th, replacing right fielder Adam Dunn.
Austin Kearns remains in the game as the right fielder.
Adam LaRoche flies out to center fielder Willie Harris.
Brandon Moss singles on a line drive to center fielder Willie Harris.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Ramon Vazquez replaces Andy LaRoche.
Ramon Vazquez called out on strikes.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Delwyn Young replaces Jason Jaramillo.
Delwyn Young strikes out swinging.
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