June 2013 archive

Sam Thompson Almost Comes to Washington

Samuel Luther Thompson the tall 6-02 rightfielder was one of the top players of his time. He was a run producing machine. Thompson first played for the National League Detroit Wolverines in 1885. In September, the small market Wolverines shocked the baseball establishment by purchasing Dan Brouthers, Hardy Richardson, Jack Rowe and Deacon White. Detroit …

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Washington Nationals Records by Opponent 2005 to 2013

Today’s opponent – Arizona Diamondbacks   Opponent Won Lost Year ARI 4 2 2005 ARI 5 1 2006 ARI 1 6 2007 ARI 2 4 2008 ARI 5 1 2009 ARI 4 3 2010 ARI 3 5 2011 ARI 4 2 2012 2005 – 2013  Won Lost 2011 – 2013 Won Lost 2012 – 2013 …

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Nats Box Scores on this Date

Standings At Close of Play of June 24, 2005 NL East Team Name G W L T PCT GB RS RA Washington Nationals 73 43 30 0 .589 – 300 305 Atlanta Braves 73 39 34 0 .534 4.0 340 295 Philadelphia Phillies 74 39 35 0 .527 4.5 348 348 Florida Marlins 70 36 …

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Nick Altrock’s Pitch Count and other things

It is 1918 and Nick Altrock is Washington’s second biggest draw on the road. The fans come out just to watch his comic routine. But on 6 June the Old Fox decides to momentarily retire the Crown Prince of Baseball and give him a new job, starter. Earlier in the year the 42 year old …

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Nats Box Scores on this Date

Standings At Close of Play of June 23, 2005 NL East Team Name G W L T PCT GB RS RA Washington Nationals 72 42 30 0 .583 – 297 305 Philadelphia Phillies 73 39 34 0 .534 3.5 348 340 Atlanta Braves 72 38 34 0 .528 4.0 333 290 Florida Marlins 69 35 …

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Washington Nationals Records by Opponent 2005 to 2013

Today’s opponent – Colorado Rockies. Last Game on June 22, 2013 – Colorado 7 Washington 1 Opponent Won Lost Year COL 4 2 2005 COL 0 8 2006 COL 3 4 2007 COL 3 4 2008 COL 0 6 2009 COL 3 5 2010 COL 3 4 2011 COL 3 4 2012 COL 4 2 …

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Nats Box Scores on this Date

Standings At Close of Play of June 22, 2005 NL East Team Name G W L T PCT GB RS RA Washington Nationals 72 42 30 0 .583 – 297 305 Philadelphia Phillies 72 39 33 0 .542 3.0 345 336 Atlanta Braves 71 38 33 0 .535 3.5 333 282 Florida Marlins 68 34 …

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Washington Nationals Records by Opponent 2005 to 2013

Today’s opponent – Colorado Rockies. Last Game on June 21, 2013 Washington 2 Colorado 1.   Opponent Won Lost Year COL 4 2 2005 COL 0 8 2006 COL 3 4 2007 COL 3 4 2008 COL 0 6 2009 COL 3 5 2010 COL 3 4 2011 COL 3 4 2012 COL 4 1 …

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Nats Box Scores on this Date

Standings At Close of Play of June 21, 2005 NL East Team Name G W L T PCT GB RS RA Washington Nationals 71 41 30 0 .577 – 292 301 Philadelphia Phillies 71 38 33 0 .535 3.0 337 332 Atlanta Braves 70 37 33 0 .529 3.5 325 282 Florida Marlins 67 34 …

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Washington Nationals Records by Opponent 2005 to 2013

Today’s opponent – Colorado Rockies. Last Game on June 20, 2013 Washington 5 Colorado 1.   Opponent Won Lost Year COL 4 2 2005 COL 0 8 2006 COL 3 4 2007 COL 3 4 2008 COL 0 6 2009 COL 3 5 2010 COL 1 2 2011 COL 3 4 2012 COL 3 1 …

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