Nationals win first ever game
The Washington Nationals defeated the New York Mets 5-3 in the first ever game in the history of the Nationals’ franchise. A sellout crowd of 7,558 was on hand to witness the historic occasion.
Promising, but oft-injured pitcher, Tony Armas started the game and went two no-hit innings.
Top prospect Mike Hinckley relieved Armas, but looked nervous in the national spotlight and gave up two runs on three hits and two walks in his two innings of work.
John Rauch gave up one unearned run but the rest of the bullpen - T.J. Tucker, Gary Majewski, Luis Ayala and Chad Cordero - shut the door. Cordero struck out the side to preserve the game and ring up his first save of spring training.
On the offensive side of things, catalyst Jose Guillen hit a two-run home run. Also adding hits were Cristian Guzman, Jose Vidro, Jamey Carroll, Terrmel Sledge, Jeffrey Hammonds, Vinny Castilla, Brendan Harris and Keith Osik.
Centerfielder Endy Chavez, fighting for a spot in the starting lineup, went 0 for 2 and made an error.
Promising, but oft-injured pitcher, Tony Armas started the game and went two no-hit innings.
Top prospect Mike Hinckley relieved Armas, but looked nervous in the national spotlight and gave up two runs on three hits and two walks in his two innings of work.
John Rauch gave up one unearned run but the rest of the bullpen - T.J. Tucker, Gary Majewski, Luis Ayala and Chad Cordero - shut the door. Cordero struck out the side to preserve the game and ring up his first save of spring training.
On the offensive side of things, catalyst Jose Guillen hit a two-run home run. Also adding hits were Cristian Guzman, Jose Vidro, Jamey Carroll, Terrmel Sledge, Jeffrey Hammonds, Vinny Castilla, Brendan Harris and Keith Osik.
Centerfielder Endy Chavez, fighting for a spot in the starting lineup, went 0 for 2 and made an error.
posted by Marc Hulet @ 9:51 PM
1 Comments:
At 12:41 AM,
Anonymous said…
"The Washington Nationals defeated the New York Mets 5-3 in the first ever game in the history of the Nationals’ franchise."
FYI: The current location for the Nationals franchise is Washington, but this franchise won a few games when they were called the Montreal Expos. Grats to the new Nats fans on the good start to '05.
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