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GameThread: Florida Marlins At Washington Nationals. Game 107 Of 162. The Return Of Nick Johnson...What? Too Soon?


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Florida Marlins
@ Washington Nationals

Tuesday, Aug 4, 2009, 7:05 PM EDT
Nationals Park

Josh Johnson vs J.D. Martin

Partly cloudy. Winds blowing out to left field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 90.

?'s For The DC Faithful...

• Can Clippard Pitch Again? Please?

• Do The Nationals Stand A Chance Against Josh Johnson?

• Are You Worried About Doghouse's Heart After Seeing That Sandwich?

• Will Adam Dunn Ever Admit He's Trying To Go Opposite Field?

• How Many Chances Do You Give Martin, Mock And Balester To Get It Together?

DC Starting Lineup...

  1. Nyjer Morgan - CF
  2. The Guzzzz - SS
  3. The Hammer - RF
  4. The Big Opposite Field - 1B
  5. Elijah SSSSSUPER DUKESSSS - RF
  6. TAWH - 3B
  7. Alberto "The General" Gonzalez - S
  8. Wil "Blocker" Nieves - C
  9. J.D. Martin - Following The Leader...

LINKS:

What's Left of the Expos
Nationals News, 6-4 in the Last 10 Edition
Tyler Clippard Escapes Jam, Adam Dunn Leaves Yard, Washington Nationals 8, Pittsburgh Pirates 4.

Complete Coverage >


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Today's Starting Pitchers Are Going To Stare At You Now...


J.D. Martin

#60 / Pitcher / Washington Nationals

6-4

200

R

R

Jan 02, 1983

'09 Stats - (0-2, 7.50 ERA), 3 GS, 12.0 IP, 17 H, 10 ER, 2 HR, 1 BB, 5 K's, 1.50 WHIP, ERA+ = 57, 0.8 BB/9, 3.8 K/9, 5.00 K/BB, .327 BAA.

vs FLA - N/A

Origin Story - Origin Story - Cleveland Indians' 1st Round pick, 35th overall in 2001. 12/13/08 - Signed Minor League deal with Washington.



Josh Johnson

#55 / Pitcher / Florida Marlins

6-7

230

L

R

Jan 31, 1984

'09 Stats - (10-2, 2.87 ERA), 21 GS, 2 CG, 141.0 IP, 122 H, 47 R, 45 ER, 9 HR, 36 BB, 114 K's, 1.12 WHIP, ERA+ = 145, 2.3 BB/9, 7.3 K/9, 3.17 K/BB, .232 BAA.

vs DC - (4-0, 3.43 ERA), 8 G, 7 GS, 42.0 IP, 36 H, 16 ER, 2 HR, 16 BB, 38 K's, 1.24 WHIP, .228 BAA.

Origin Story - Florida Marlins' 4th Round pick, 113th overall in 2002.


The Nationals vs Josh Johnson...

Josh Bard - 1 for 6, .167 AVG.

Ronnie Belliard - 1 for 3, .333 AVG.

Elijah Dukes - 2 for 6, .333 AVG, 1 2B, 2 RBI's.

Adam Dunn - 2 for 8, .250 AVG, 1 2B.

Alberto Gonzalez - 0 for 5, .000 AVG, 1 RBI.

Willie Harris - 1 for 6, .167 AVG.

Anderson Hernandez - 1 for 6, .167 AVG.

Wil Nieves - 1 for 5, .200 AVG, 1 2B.

Josh Willingham - 0 for 1, .000 AVG

Ryan Zimmerman - 4 for 14, .286 AVG, 2 RBI's.

What Do Adam Dunn And Ryan Zimmerman Like?

(ed. note - "In keeping with our food theme for the day...I received an email from the good folks at Likeme.net, letting me know that Ryan Zimmerman and Adam Dunn had recently done interviews there, wherein they discuss, "...their favorite restaurants, clubs, and hotels to fans—in Washington and on the road." You can check out each interview below..."):

• Adam Dunn

• Ryan Zimmerman

Check Out The SB Nation's Florida Marlins Blog:

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• Check The NatCast If You're Heading To Nationals Park.

0-9 Against The Marlins In '09? They Have To Win Sometime, Right?

Nick Johnson's Back In DC Less Than A Week After Leaving Town At The Deadline...

Who's Watching The Nationals?

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