Spring 1948, the same day that Larry Doby reports to training camp, Skipper Vic Harris of the Washington Grays gives an assessment of his club. Fans in the majors finally get the chance to watch Jackie Robinson, Satchel Paige and Larry Doby perform in the major leagues. Washington fans could only sit and wonder. A …
Aug 14
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 …
Aug 13
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 / …
Aug 13
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 …
Aug 12
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 …
Aug 12
Remembering Vic Harris
While fans connect the Homestead Grays with players like Josh Gibson and Buck Leonard, it was the combative, fiery player/manager Vic Harris that may have had the greatest impact on the organization. He was with them from the early days till the very end, Elander Victor Harris was born 10 June 1905 in Pensacola, Florida. …
Aug 11
Remembering Lefty Brewer
Forrest Vernon “Lefty” Brewer was born in 1917 in Sequatchie, Tennessee. The family later moved to Florida. Brewer was a tall, 6-01 and 165 pound, left-handed pitcher. September 1938, Jacksonville residents saw this in their local paper. “Forrest “Lefty” Brewer, the Jacksonville high school product opened his professional baseball experience with the St, Augustine Saints, …
Aug 11
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, …
Aug 11
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 …
Aug 10
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 …
