He was the top second baseman of his time. A write up in the Baltimore Afro-American makes the statement that many called him the best black second baseman of all time. A solid hitter, he was a master at putting the ball in play. While records are fragmentary, in his twelve seasons in the minors …
Aug 05
Washington Nationals Records by Opponent 2005 to 2013
Next opponent – Atlanta Braves Last game: Brewers 8, Nationals 5 Opponent Won Lost Year ATL 9 10 2005 ATL 8 10 2006 ATL 7 11 2007 ATL 12 6 2008 ATL 8 10 2009 ATL 10 8 2010 ATL 9 9 2011 ATL 10 8 2012 ATL 3 7 2013 Year Won Lost …
Aug 04
This Day in Nats’ History – Patterson’s first complete game shutout
2005 – John Patterson has another impressive outing as he struck out a career-high 13 in his first complete game shutout and led the Washington Nationals (58-50) past the Los Angeles Dodgers (48-60) 7-0 for the Nationals’ first series victory in a month. Patterson improved to 5-3 for the season with a 2.42 ERA. Brad …
Aug 04
Washington Nationals Records by Opponent 2005 to 2013
Next opponent – Milwaukee Brewers Last game: Nationals 3, Brewers 0 Opponent Won Lost Year MIL 4 4 2005 MIL 5 1 2006 MIL 2 4 2007 MIL 2 6 2008 MIL 3 5 2009 MIL 2 4 2010 MIL 3 3 2011 MIL 5 3 2012 MIL 4 2 2013 Year Won Lost …
Aug 03
This Day in Washington Nationals History – Zimmerman hits his sixth career walk-off game-winner
2005 – Chad Cordero saved his major league leading 36th game of the season. The Nationals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1. The victory was only the fifth for the Nationals in the 19 games the team has played since the All-Star break. The 2nd place Nationals are 4 ½ games behind division leading Atlanta …
Aug 03
Washington Nationals Records by Opponent 2005 to 2013
Next opponent – Milwaukee Brewers Last game: Nationals 4, Brewers 1 Opponent Won Lost Year MIL 4 4 2005 MIL 5 1 2006 MIL 2 4 2007 MIL 2 6 2008 MIL 3 5 2009 MIL 2 4 2010 MIL 3 3 2011 MIL 5 3 2012 MIL 3 2 2013 2005 – 2013 …
Aug 02
Norman “Jelly” Jackson
Jelly Jackson was born in the District way back in 1909. He attended Armstrong High School. He grew up playing baseball on the sand lots of the District. A good athlete he excelled in many different sports, For many years he worked for the DC Department of Sanitary Engineering, retiring in 1974. He passed away …
Aug 01
Washington Nationals Records by Opponent 2005 to 2013
Next opponent – Milwaukee Brewers Last game: Tigers 11, Nationals 1 Opponent Won Lost Year MIL 4 4 2005 MIL 5 1 2006 MIL 2 4 2007 MIL 2 6 2008 MIL 3 5 2009 MIL 2 4 2010 MIL 3 3 2011 MIL 5 3 2012 MIL 2 2 2013 2005 – …
Jul 31
Washington Nationals Records by Opponent 2005 to 2013
Next opponent – Detroit Tigers Last game: Tigers 5, Nationals 1 Opponent Won Lost Year DET 0 3 2007 DET 0 3 2010 DET 2 1 2013 Opponent Sum of Won Sum of Lost Opponent Sum of Won Sum of Lost Opponent Sum of Won Sum of Lost NYM 77 80 NYM 31 17 …
Jul 30
Washington Nationals Records by Opponent 2005 to 2013
Next opponent – Detroit Tigers Last game: Nationals 14, Metropolitans 1 Opponent Won Lost Year DET 0 3 2007 DET 0 3 2010 DET 2 0 2013 2005 – 2013 Won Lost 2011 – 2013 Won Lost 2012 – 2013 Won Lost NYM 77 80 NYM 31 17 NYM 21 9 ATL 76 79 PHI …
