August 24 2005 – John Patterson scattered 10 hits over 8 1-3 innings to lead the Washington Nationals (66-60) to a 5-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds (58-68). Patterson improved his record to 8-4 and lowered his ERA to 2. 2011 – Laynce Nix and Jonny Gomes solo home runs in the ninth inning knock …
August 2013 archive
Aug 24
Charlie Pabor
While doing research on a book we came across this mention on 18 October 1869, “It will be seen that the Nationals nine has been strengthened by the acquisition of Charles Pabor, the well-known pitcher for a long time of the Union Club, of Morrisania, New York.” Pabor’s career ran from 1865 to 1870, with …
Aug 24
Washington Nationals Records by Opponent 2005 to 2013
Next opponent – Kansas City Royals Last game: Nationals 11, Royals 10 Opponent Won Lost Year KCR 2 1 2010 KCR 1 0 2013 Year Won Lost 2005 81 81 2006 71 91 2007 73 89 2008 59 102 2009 59 103 2010 69 93 2011 80 81 2012 98 64 2013 64 64 …
Aug 23
This Day in Washington Nationals History
August 23 2007 – The Washington Nationals (58-70) got to Houston’s Juan Gutierrez early in his first major league start. Ronnie Belliard capped a five-run first inning with a two-run homer, and Austin Kearns had three hits as the Nationals hung on to beat the Astros (57-71) 7-6. 2009 – Ryan Zimmerman, Cristian Guzman and …
Aug 23
Washington Nationals Records by Opponent 2005 to 2013
Next opponent – Kansas City Royals Last game: Nationals 5, Cubs 4 Opponent Won Lost Year KCR 2 1 2010 Year Won Lost 2005 81 81 2006 71 91 2007 73 89 2008 59 102 2009 59 103 2010 69 93 2011 80 81 2012 98 64 2013 63 64 Grand Total 653 768 …
Aug 22
This Day in Washington Nationals History – Willie Harris hit’s his first career grand slam
August 22 2008 – Willie Harris hit his first career grand slam and added a two-run homer as the Washington Nationals (46-83) rallied from a four-run deficit to rout the Chicago Cubs (78-50) 13-5. 2011 – Jayson Werth’s fourth inning three-run homer was more than enough for the Washington Nationals (62-64) as they beat the …
Aug 22
Washington Nationals Records by Opponent 2005 to 2013
Next opponent – Chicago Cubs Last game: Nationals 11, Cubs 6 Opponent Won Lost Year CHC 5 1 2005 CHC 4 2 2006 CHC 1 6 2007 CHC 3 3 2008 CHC 2 5 2009 CHC 2 4 2010 CHC 4 3 2011 CHC 6 1 2012 CHC 3 3 2013 Year Won Lost …
Aug 21
This Day in Washington Nationals History
August 21 2005 – Ryan Church doubled and singled in a six-run first inning, and the Washington Nationals (66-59) went on to beat the New York Mets (63-61) 7-4. Cristian Guzman doubled twice and drove in two runs for the Nationals, who kept pace in the tight NL wild-card race. 2007 – Ryan Zimmerman hit …
Aug 21
Washington Nationals Records by Opponent 2005 to 2013
Next opponent – Chicago Cubs Last game: Nationals 4, Cubs 2 Opponent Won Lost Year CHC 5 1 2005 CHC 4 2 2006 CHC 1 6 2007 CHC 3 3 2008 CHC 2 5 2009 CHC 2 4 2010 CHC 4 3 2011 CHC 6 1 2012 CHC 2 3 2013 Year Won Lost …
Aug 20
This Day in Washington Nationals History
August 20 2005 – *Last Games on This Date – WAS N Travis Hughes (28) 2006 – *Transaction – Washington Nationals signed Tyrell Godwin as a free agent. 2007 – Tim Redding (3-3) threw seven shutout innings against his former team, Wily Mo Pena homered for the second straight game and the Washington Nationals (56-69) …
