Nationals use strong ninth to down Phils
Published 3/31/2008 at FOXSports.com News for MLB
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crashburnalley posted 3/31/2008 from crashburnalley.com
Well, Opening Day is a wrap, and once again, the bullpen is responsible for the Phillies’ first loss of the season. You may recall Ryan Madson blowing last year’s opener by serving up a two-run home run to Edgar Renteria, then of the Atlanta Braves. Today’s culprit is Tom Gordon, responsible for all five runs the Washington Nationals scored in the top of the ninth inning.It could be a long season: Phillies bullpen shelled in Opener
Enriquefed posted 3/31/2008 from allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com
Boy, the Phillies really know how to suck the excitement out of Opening Day. The Phillies Achilles heel, their pitching, reared its ugly head today as the Phils lost to the Nationals 11-6. This was not the start the Phillies were hoping for. The offense did its part, but the pitching looked like it did all spring: pathetic. Click the link for highlights.Zimmerman 3.0
Truth About It - Washington Wizards Blog found this 3/31/2008 on blog.washingtonpost.com
Sitting in Union Station. Waiting for 9 a.m. Acela to Philly. Still reeling. I am not a particularly pessimistic person (bite your tongue, Kasten). But when Chad Cordero wasn't healthy enough to pitch the ninth (we'll get to that), when Mark Teixeira ...Nationals vs. Phillies - Recap - March 31, 2008
Terrapin Trail found this 4/1/2008 on sports.espn.go.com
Nats win in 9th for second straight game PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- These aren't the light-hitting Washington Nationals anymore. Nick Johnson 's tiebreaking RBI double off Tom Gordon highlighted a five-run ninth inning and the Nationals beat the ...Nationals pound Gordon; Phils lose opener | Philadelphia Inquirer | 03/31/2008
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Washington Nationals took their late-inning act on the road. Nick Johnson's tiebreaking RBI double off Tom Gordon highlighted a five-run ninth inning and the Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 11-6 Monday.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Washington Nationals took their late-inning act on the road. Nick Johnson's tiebreaking RBI double off Tom Gordon highlighted a five-run ninth inning and the Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 11-6 Monday.
