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Uggla extends hit streak, Braves down Nats Wed Aug  3 17:05:39 2011 EST
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Dan Uggla finished 2-for-4 with a three-rum homer to help the Atlanta Braves record a 6-4 win over the Washington Nationals and avoid being swept in the finale of a three-game set at Nationals Park. Uggla extended his career-best hitting streak to 25 games with an infield single in the first inning and scored two runs, while Freddie Freeman collected a pair of RBI and extended his hit streak to 18 games for the Braves, who snapped their three-game skid. Brandon
Gee hopes to get Mets back into win column in finale with Fish Wed Aug  3 11:55:20 2011 EST
tlanta Braves, who currently lead the NL's wild card race. Gee, who won two of five starts in a late-season debut in 2010, picked up his 10th victory of 2011 on July 29, when he tossed 6 2/3 innings of four-hit ball in an 8-5 defeat of the Washington Nationals. It was his second win in a row and third start without a loss since a 6-0 defeat to the Dodgers in Los Angeles on July 7. Gee faced the Marlins two starts ago in Miami and got a no-decision after allowing seven hits and three runs in five
Braves hope Beachy can salvage series in DC Wed Aug  3 10:47:36 2011 EST
(Sports Network) - Young right-hander Brandon Beachy gets his chance to stop the bleeding for the Atlanta Braves today, when they close out a three-game series with the host Washington Nationals. The Braves fell for the second straight time in the series and the third straight overall on Monday, when Rick Ankiel hit his second career grand slam to cap a five-run fourth inning in the Nationals' 9-3 rout. Ian Desmond added a two-run homer and three RBI in the win, Washington's fourth straight. Jo
Gee hopes to get Mets back into column in finale with Fish Wed Aug  3 10:46:03 2011 EST
tlanta Braves, who currently lead the NL's wild card race. Gee, who won two of five starts in a late-season debut in 2010, picked up his 10th victory of 2011 on July 29, when he tossed 6 2/3 innings of four-hit ball in an 8-5 defeat of the Washington Nationals. It was his second win in a row and third start without a loss since a 6-0 defeat to the Dodgers in Los Angeles on July 7. Gee faced the Marlins two starts ago in Miami and got a no-decision after allowing seven hits and three runs in five
Ankiel slam helps Nats rout Braves Tue Aug  2 22:06:22 2011 EST
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Rick Ankiel hit his second career grand slam to cap a five-run fourth inning as the Washington Nationals battered the Atlanta Braves, 9-3, in game two of a three-game series. Ian Desmond added a two-run homer and three RBI in the Nationals' fourth straight win. John Lannan (8-7) lasted 6 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out eight. With Lannan's victory Tuesday and Livan Hernandez's win on Monday, it marked the first time N
Nationals recall Balester Tue Aug  2 15:07:50 2011 EST
Washington, D.C. (Sports Network) - The Washington Nationals recalled pitcher Collin Balester Tuesday. Balester has appeared in eight games in relief for the Nationals this year, earning a 1-1 record and a 4.61 earned run average. The Nats optioned pitcher Atahualpa Severino to Triple-A Syracuse to make room for Balester. Severino was called up from Syracuse on Saturday, but did not appear in a game. He has yet to make his major league debut. Pitcher Christian Garcia, who was signed as a free a
Ankiel homers twice, Nationals edge Braves Mon Aug  1 22:09:25 2011 EST
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Rick Ankiel smacked two home runs as the Washington Nationals took down the Atlanta Braves, 5-3, in the opener of a three-game series. Livan Hernandez (6-10) threw six strong innings, allowing one run on six hits and no walks while striking out three in his first win since June 26. Drew Storen worked his way out of trouble in the ninth to earn his 27th save of the year and give the Nationals their third straight victory. Michael Bourn, traded from the Astros to
D-Backs option pitchers Demel and Cook Mon Aug  1 18:02:38 2011 EST
work) - The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned pitchers Sam Demel and Ryan Cook to Triple-A Reno in order to make room on the roster for newly acquired pitchers Jason Marquis and Brad Ziegler Monday. Marquis comes to Arizona in a trade from the Washington Nationals for minor league infielder Zachary Walters on Saturday, and Ziegler was acquired from the Oakland Athletics for infielder Brandon Allen and left-handed pitcher Jordan Norberto Sunday. Demel carried a 2-2 record and a 3.60 ERA in 32 relief
Nats release Matt Stairs Mon Aug  1 14:39:12 2011 EST
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The Washington Nationals have released first baseman/outfielder Matt Stairs. Stairs was designated for assignment last week after the Nats acquired outfielder Jonny Gomes from the Cincinnati Reds. The 43-year-old Stairs, in his 19th season, was batting just .154 with two RBI and no homers in 56 games this season. He came full circle, beginning his career with the Washington organization when it was based in Montreal in 1992. The Canadian native also played for
Diamondbacks acquire Marquis from Nationals Sat Jul 30 19:05:56 2011 EST
Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - The Arizona Diamondbacks made a push to bolster their rotation by acquiring Jason Marquis from the Washington Nationals on Saturday. The deal, which came a day prior to the non-waiver trade deadline, will have the Diamondbacks sending minor league infielder Zachary Walters to Washington. Arizona entered Saturday four games behind first-place San Francisco in the NL West. The Diamondbacks were also 4 1/2 games behind Atlanta for the wild card spot. The 32-year-
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