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GameThread: Washington Nationals At Atlanta Braves - Game 162 Of 16...Wait? 162 Of 162...That Means...

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Washington Nationals 
@ Atlanta Braves

Sunday, Oct 4, 2009, 1:35 PM EDT
Turner Field

J.D. Martin vs Tim Hudson

Mostly cloudy. Winds blowing in from left field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 75.

?'s For The DC Faithful...

• Why Didn't Anyone Tell Me This Was The Last Game?

• Can Washington Win Seven-In-A-Row To End '09?

• Dunn's Going To Hit 2 HR's Today...Right? 40/100? You Promised...Enough Of That Opposite Field...Stuff...

• Uh, Mr. Dunn? Are You Really Gonna Let Zimmerman Win The Team RBI Title? 

• Where's Riggles Going To Sneak Orr In Today?

• What Does Dukes Have To Do Today To Convince You Right Is His?

• I Know MacDougal's Hurt, But How's Aboot MacDougal And Clippard One More Time? 

• I Bet Desmond Goes Crazy Today, One More Chance To Say, "20-10 SS!"

• Who's Watching The Nationals?

Syracuse Chiefs' Starting Lineup...(Or Is The Washington Post's Chico Harlan Pulling A Fast One On Us?) 

  1. J-Max - CF
  2. Ian Desmond - SS
  3. Pinch Hittin' Pete Orr - 3B
  4. Elijah SSSSUPER DUKESSSS - RF
  5. Mighty Morse - 1B
  6. The Immortal Bard - C
  7. Alberto "The General" Gonzalez - 2B
  8. Jorge "The Real Deal" Padilla - LF? (Has 2 Players in 8 Spot?)
  9. J.D. Martin - Staying Classy And Above .500!!!

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GameThread: Washington Nationals At Atlanta Braves - Game 161 Of 162.

Washington Nationals' Ross Detwiler delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning of his debut in the majors, in a baseball game Monday, May 18, 2009, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

by Evan Vucci - AP

5 months ago: Washington Nationals' Ross Detwiler delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning of his debut in the majors, in a baseball game Monday, May 18, 2009, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)


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Washington Nationals 
@ Atlanta Braves

Saturday, Oct 3, 2009, 4:10 PM EDT
Turner Field

Ross Detwiler vs Jair Jurrjens

Partly cloudy. Winds blowing in from left field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 75.

?'s For The DC Faithful...

• Five-In-A-Row? Say it Ain't So, Can DC Win Six-Straight?

• Has Ross Detwiler Earned A Spot In the 20-10 Rotation? Can He Win Two-Straight?

• 2 Games To Hit 2 HR's, Will Dunn Do It? 

• Are You Penciling Desmond In At Second Next Season?

• Who Else Hates FOX!!!!! FOX'd Out Of The Next-To-Last Game? Really?

DC Starting Lineup...

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GameThread: Washington Nationals At Atlanta Braves - Game 160 Of 162.

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Livan Hernandez delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

by Nick Wass - AP

about 1 month ago: Washington Nationals starting pitcher Livan Hernandez delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)


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Washington Nationals 
@ Atlanta Braves

Friday, Oct 2, 2009, 7:35 PM EDT
Turner Field

Livan Hernandez vs Derek Lowe

Mostly cloudy,rain. Winds blowing out to left field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 65.

?'s For The DC Faithful...

• Can The Nationals Win 5-Straight?

• #39? Any Day Now, Dunn?

• Is Zimmerman Going To Run Away With The Team RBI Lead?

• Will This Be Livan's Last Starts As A National? 

• Who's Going To Provide The Dramatic Late-Game Heroics Tonight?

DC Starting Lineup...

  1. J-Max - CF
  2. Elijah SSSSSUPER DUKESSSS - RF
  3. The Big Four-Oh!! - 1B
  4. THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!! - 3B
  5. The Hammer - LF
  6. Ian Desmond - SS
  7. Alberto "The General" Gonzalez - 2B
  8. Wil "Blocker" Nieves - C
  9. Mr. National Himself Livan Hernandez - SP 

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GameThread: Washington Nationals At Atlanta Braves - Game 159 Or 162.

Atlanta Braves' Matt Diaz, center, celebrates with Braves' Nate McLouth (13) and Yunel Escobar, right, after hitting a three-run home run against the Florida Marlins during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, at Turner Field in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Gregory Smith)

by Gregory Smith - AP

about 1 month ago: Atlanta Braves' Matt Diaz, center, celebrates with Braves' Nate McLouth (13) and Yunel Escobar, right, after hitting a three-run home run against the Florida Marlins during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, at Turner Field in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Gregory Smith)


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Washington Nationals 
@ Atlanta Braves

Thursday, Oct 1, 2009, 7:10 PM EDT
Turner Field

Garrett Mock vs Tommy Hanson

Partly cloudy. Winds blowing out to left field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 70.

?'s For The DC Faithful...

• Will The Washington Nationals Knock Atlanta Out?

• You Have To Give Justin Maxwell A Start Today, Right?

Rockies Win, Braves Lose Is This Game Completely Meaningless Now?

• Can Adam Dunn Do It? 2 HR's To 40, 4 Games Left?

• Will Mock Show Up Hanson?

DC Starting Lineup...

  1. TAWH - LF
  2. Ian Desmond - SS
  3. The Big Opposite Field - 1B
  4. THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!! - 3B
  5. Mighty Morse - RF
  6. Pinch Hittin' Pete Orr - 2B
  7. Justin "Grand Slam" Maxwell - CF
  8. Wil "Blocker" Nieves - C
  9. MOCK!! - SP

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GameThread: New York Mets At Washington Nationals - Game 158 Of 162. SAY GOODBYE TO 2009, Watch Teddy Win!!!!

Washington Nationals starting pitcher John Lannan throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game in Washington Monday, May 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

by Luis Alvarez - AP

6 months ago: Washington Nationals starting pitcher John Lannan throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game in Washington Monday, May 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)


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New York Mets 
@ Washington Nationals

Wednesday, Sep 30, 2009, 4:35 PM EDT
Nationals Park

Tim Redding vs John Lannan

?'s For The DC Faithful...

• Will Dunn Get To 40 HR's?

• Will Teddy Finally Win A Race?

• Can John Lannan End The Year On A High Note?

• Who's Watching The Nationals????

• WHO'S WATCHING THE NATIONALS????

DC Starting Lineup...(check the comments)

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Winter roster moves and the 2010 season: Your thoughts?
Ross Detwiler Claims First MLB Win, 2-1 Over The Lowly New York Mets.
The Have's and the Have-Not's

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Poll
Will You Be Buying Season Tickets For Next Season?
Yes, No Doubt About It.
11 votes
Not After This Year.
1 votes
Wait And See What The Nationals Do This Winter.
6 votes
I'm Not Even Going To Go To Single Games Next Year.
3 votes

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GameThread: New York Mets At Washington Nationals. Game 157 Of 162.

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New York Mets 
@ Washington Nationals

Tuesday, Sep 29, 2009, 7:05 PM EDT
Nationals Park

Mike Pelfrey vs J.D. Martin

?'s For The DC Faithful...

• Who Wants To Start A Win STREAK!! 

• Ross Detwiler Got His First W, How About A Starter Finishing over .500...? Wait Does Shairon Martis Count?

• 4-HR's In 4-Straight For Morse? Where Will Riggles Start Him?

• Can Elijah Play Today, Mr. Riggles...?

• Why'd Pelfrey Drop The Mouthpiece?

DC Starting Lineup...

  1. TAWH - CF
  2. Elijah "Two-Spot" Dukes - RF
  3. THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!! - 3B
  4. The Big 40!!! - 1B
  5. Mike "Mighty" Morse - LF
  6. Pinch Hittin' Pete Orr - 2B
  7. Ian Desmond - SS
  8. Wil "Blocker" Nieves - C
  9. J.D. Martin - SP

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GameThread: New York Mets At Washington Nationals - Game 156 Of 162.

Washington Nationals' Ross Detwiler delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning of his debut in the majors, in a baseball game Monday, May 18, 2009, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

by Evan Vucci - AP

5 months ago: Washington Nationals' Ross Detwiler delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning of his debut in the majors, in a baseball game Monday, May 18, 2009, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)


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New York Mets 
@ Washington Nationals

Monday, Sep 28, 2009, 7:05 PM EDT
Nationals Park

Nelson Figueroa vs Ross Detwiler

Mostly clear. Winds blowing out to center field at 15-20 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 70.

?'s For The DC Faithful...

• Do The Softball Girls Stand A Chance Against Figueroa?

• 2 HR's In 7 Games? Can Dunn Play Today, Mr. Riggles?

• Already Lost The Season Series To NY? This Series Too?

• Is Anyone Even Watching Anymore?

• Build A Better Federal Baseball.com? Any Ideas For Improvements?

DC Starting Lineup...

  1. J-Max - CF
  2. Ian Desmond - SS
  3. THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!! - 3B
  4. The Big Opposite Field - 1B
  5. The Hammer - LF
  6. Mike Morse - RF
  7. The Immortal Bard - C
  8. Alberto "The General" Gonzalez - 2B
  9. Rosswiler - SP

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GameThread: Atlanta Braves At Washington Nationals - 155 Of 162.


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Atlanta Braves
@ Washington Nationals

Sunday, Sep 27, 2009, 1:35 PM EDT
Nationals Park

Derek Lowe vs Livan Hernandez

Sunny. Winds blowing from left to right field at 5-15 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 75.

?'s For The DC Faithful...

• Swept? Again?
• Does Dunn Take The Next Step? #39? Today?
• Is Livan Going To Be Back In 2010? 
• How About Zim Back At Third Today? 
• Just One Game Without An Error? Is That Too Much To Ask?

DC Starting Lineup...(check comments)

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GameThread: Atlanta Braves At Washington Nationals - Game 154 Of 162.

Washington Nationals pitcher Garrett Mock delivers to the Colorado Rockies during the third inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, in Washington. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

by Luis Alvarez - AP

2 months ago: Washington Nationals pitcher Garrett Mock delivers to the Colorado Rockies during the third inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, in Washington. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)


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Atlanta Braves
@ Washington Nationals

Saturday, Sep 26, 2009, 1:05 PM EDT
Nationals Park

Tommy Hanson vs Garrett Mock

Cloudy. Winds blowing from right to left field at 10-15 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 65.

?'s For The DC Faithful...

• Is Adam Dunn Going To Reach 40 HR's? He's Running Out Of Games...

• What Are The Chances Stephen Strasburg Ends Up Better Than Tommy Hanson?

• Is Garrett Mock Going To Be In The '09 Rotation, Or Back In The Pen?

• Is There A Unifying Law That Governs All Things?

• Why Didn't Elijah Dukes Play Last Night? Is He Playing Too Well Recently?

DC Starting Lineup...

  1. TAWH - CF
  2. "Pinch Hittin'" Pete Orr - 3B
  3. The Hammer - LF
  4. The Big Opposite Field - 1B
  5. Elijah SSSSUPER DUKESSSS - RF
  6. The Immortal Bard - C
  7. Alberto "The General" Gonzalez - 2B
  8. Ian Desmond - SS
  9. Garrett Mock - (Hopefully Not Throwing Another 115).

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GameThread: Atlanta Braves At Washington Nationals. Game 153 Of 162.

Washington Nationals pitcher John Lannan delivers a pitch against the Florida Marlins during the first inning of a baseball game in Washington, Friday, April 17, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

by Charles Dharapak - AP

6 months ago: Washington Nationals pitcher John Lannan delivers a pitch against the Florida Marlins during the first inning of a baseball game in Washington, Friday, April 17, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)


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Atlanta Braves 
@ Washington Nationals

Friday, Sep 25, 2009, 7:05 PM EDT
Nationals Park

Javier Vazquez vs John Lannan

Partly cloudy. Winds blowing in from center field at 5-15 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 70.

?'s For The DC Faithful...

• Is Dunn's HR Chase The Only Drama Left?

• Can Lannan Be The First DC Pitcher To Double-Digit Wins?

• Any Expos' Fans Miss A Former Pitcher More Than Vazquez?

• Will Teddy Win A Race This Weekend? I Think He Has Something Planned?

• Will Washington Ever Turn This Thing Around?...Back-to-Back 100 Losses Is Pretty Much The Low Point...

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