Mark Hornbaker

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This Day in Washington Nationals History – Pedro Astacio pitches a two-hit shutout

August 15 2005 – Preston Wilson homered twice, Livan Hernandez pitched eight innings and the Washington Nationals (63-55) beat the Philadelphia Phillies (63-56) 6-3. The victory was the Nationals fourth in a row. Nick Johnson and Brian Schneider also homered for the Nationals. 2006 – Pedro Astacio pitched a two-hit shutout gem and led the …

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Washington Nationals Records by Opponent 2005 to 2013

Next opponent – San Francisco Giants Last game: Nationals 6, Giants 5   Opponent Won Lost Year SFG 3 3 2005 SFG 5 1 2006 SFG 4 3 2007 SFG 0 7 2008 SFG 2 4 2009 SFG 2 4 2010 SFG 4 3 2011 SFG 5 1 2012 SFG 3 2 2013 Year Won …

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This Day in Washington Nationals History – Nats sweep Rockies

August 14 2005 – John Patterson won his third straight start. Patterson went eight innings and gave up only one earned run as the Washington Nationals  (62-55) completed a three-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies (44-74) with a 9-2 victory. Patterson (7-3) allowed nine hits, struck out five, walked two and lowered his ERA to …

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Washington Nationals Records by Opponent 2005 to 2013

Next opponent – San Francisco Giants Last game: Nationals 4, Giants 2   Opponent Won Lost Year SFG 3 3 2005 SFG 5 1 2006 SFG 4 3 2007 SFG 0 7 2008 SFG 2 4 2009 SFG 2 4 2010 SFG 4 3 2011 SFG 5 1 2012 SFG 2 2 2013 Year Won …

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This Day in Washington Nationals History – Nats blowout Giants 14-2

August 13 2005 – Tony Armas (7-5) allowed nine hits in six innings, and Nick Johnson had three hits and two RBIs to lead the Washington Nationals  (62-55) past the Colorado Rockies (44-74) 8-0. Colorado could not score a single run even though the team collected 13 hits during the game. 2008 – Note / …

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Washington Nationals Records by Opponent 2005 to 2013

Next opponent – San Francisco Giants Last game: Nationals 6, Phillies 0   Opponent Won Lost Year SFG 3 3 2005 SFG 5 1 2006 SFG 4 3 2007 SFG 0 7 2008 SFG 2 4 2009 SFG 2 4 2010 SFG 4 3 2011 SFG 5 1 2012 SFG 1 2 2013   Year …

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This Day in Washington Nationals History

August 12 2007 – Jesus Flores hit a game tying homer in the ninth and Felipe Lopez drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly as the Washington Nationals (54-64) rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks (67-52) 7-6. The Nationals, who were down 5-0 after three innings, scored four runs in the eighth and …

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This Day in Washington Nationals History – Nationals stretched winning streak to eight games

August 11 2005 – Transactions / Washington Nationals released Hector Ortiz and signed Keith Osik as a free agent. 2006 – Billy Traber (2-1) was at his best when he out-dueled Tom Glavine (12-5), pitching into the eighth inning and allowing only four hits to lead the Washington Nationals (51-64) past New York (69-45) 2-1, …

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Washington Nationals Records by Opponent 2005 to 2013

Next opponent – Philadelphia Phillies Last game: Nationals 8, Phillies 5   Opponent Won Lost Year PHI 8 11 2005 PHI 10 9 2006 PHI 6 12 2007 PHI 6 12 2008 PHI 3 15 2009 PHI 6 12 2010 PHI 10 8 2011 PHI 9 9 2012 PHI 6 6 2013 Year Won Lost …

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This Day in Washington Nationals History

August 10 2006 -Note: Alfonso Soriano made a shoe-string catch and his throw to first base doubled up Dan Uggla. The assist was Soriano’s major league-leading 19th outfield assist. Florida Marlins (53-61) beat the Washington Nationals (50-64) 9-6. Transactions – Washington Nationals released Luis Matos. 2012 – Ryan Zimmerman’s two run home run helped the …

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