The Nationals pummeled the Twins in a 7-0 beating that the Nats needed to deliver. The Nats head into Game 2 of today’s doubleheader looking to get a Curly W for the series against the Twins.
First pitch is at 7:05 PM. Below is the Nationals lineup.
1. CF Denard Span
2. LF Roger Bernadina
3. 3B Ryan Zimmerman
4. RF Jayson Werth
5. 1B Adam LaRoche
6. SS Ian Desmond
7. 2B Anthony Rendon
8. C Jhonatan Solano
9. RHP Nathan Karns
After last night’s devastating extra-innings loss, the Nats look to even the series in game 1 of today’s double header.
First pitch is at 1:35 PM. Below is the Nats lineup.
1. Jeff Kobernus, CF
2. Steve Lombardozzi, LF
3. Ryan Zimmerman, 3B
4. Jayson Werth, RF
5. Adam LaRoche, 1B
6. Ian Desmond, SS
7. Anthony Rendon, 2B
8. Kurt Suzuki, C
9. Jordan Zimmermann, P
It looks like the Nationals may finally get a game in with rain moving out of the D.C area. Gio will finally take the mound in today’s 4:05 matchup with the Twins.
Full Nats lineup below.
1. Denard Span, CF
2. Jayson Werth, RF
3. Ryan Zimmerman, 3B
4. Adam LaRoche, 1B
5. Ian Desmond, SS
6. Anthony Rendon, 2B
7. Roger Bernadina, LF
8. Kurt Suzuki, C
9. Gio Gonzalez, P
After last night’s rain-out, the last thing the Nationals needed was another rain-out today. But alas, the baseball gods felt it necessary to rain-out another Nats game. The Nats and Twins will now play a double-header on Sunday. Here’s the full information from the Nationals:
Tonight’s Nationals-Twins game scheduled to begin at 7:05 p.m. at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., has been postponed due to inclement weather.
The team will play a split doubleheader Sunday, June 9 with tonight’s make-up game beginning at 7:05 p.m.* The two games against the Twins on June 9 will require separate admission.
Fans with game tickets to tonight’s postponed contest may use their original tickets for the 7:05 p.m. make-up game on June 9. Those unable to attend the 7:05 p.m. game on June 9 can exchange their tickets for any remaining regular or value home game during the 2013 regular season. Exchanged tickets will be issued from available inventory in the closest pricing category of equal or lesser value to the original seats. **
After a dismal game last night, the Nationals need–no, MUST–win this game. The Nats fell into third place in the NL East and are now under .500 with a record of 29-30.
Gio Gonzalez will take the mound for the Nationals against a struggling Shaun Marcum.
First pitch tonight is at 7:05 PM. Below is tonight’s Nats lineup.
1. CF Denard Span CF
2. Jayson Werth RF
3. Ryan Zimmerman 3B
4. Adam LaRoche 1B
5. Ian Desmond SS
6. Anthony Rendon 2B
7. Steve Lombardozzi LF
8. Kurt Suzuki C
9. Gio Gonzalez LHP
After last night’s thrilling walk off Curly W, it’s hard to imagine tonight being more exciting than last. But it will be.
Anthony Rendon will start for the Mats at second base tonight!
First pitch is at 7:10 PM. Below is the Nationals lineup.
1. CF Denard Span CF
2. Jayson Werth RF
3. Ryan Zimmerman 3B
4. Adam LaRoche 1B
5. Ian Desmond SS
6. Anthony Rendon 2N
7. Steve Lombardozzi LF
8. Kurt Suzuki C
9. Dan Haren RHP
Today has been a HUGE day for change in the Nationals’ clubhouse. What will that mean on the field tonight? We will see.
First pitch is at 7:10 PM. Below is tonight’s Nationals lineup.
1. Denard Span CF
2. Jayson Werth RF
3. Ryan Zimmerman 3B
4. Adam LaRoche 1B
5. Ian Desmond SS
6. Roger Bernadina LF
7. Steve Lombardozzi 2B
8. Kurt Suzuki C
9. Jordan Zimmermann RHP
This is developing currently but major changes are hitting the Nats clubhouse this afternoon. Below are some of the Tweets we are seeing.
From @Nationals (an official team account): OFFICIAL: #Nats place INF Danny Espinosa on 15-day DL, designate RHP Henry Rodriguez & LHP Zach Duke for assignment
From @NationalsPR (an official team account): #Nationals add Werth, Rendon (recall, AAA), Ian Krol (selected, AA) to roster. Place Espinosa on DL (right wrist), DFA Rodriguez and Duke.
From @JimBowdenESPNxm: MIke Rizzo Nats GM just confirmed me with their plans for Anthony Rendon “He’s going to primarily play 2B” (he was recalled today)
From @washingnats: Danny Espinosa was sent to Triple A Syracuse. #Nats Nationals #MLB
From @AdamKilgoreWP: Danny Espinosa is on the DL. No word if it ‘s shoulder or wrist. Shoulder surgery appears to be one option on the table. No certainty.
From @chasehughesCSN: Danny Epsinosa not here, locker cleaned out. Henry Rodriguez packing up, Anthony Rendon is in the #Nats clubhouse. Stay tuned.
From @washingnats: Henry Rodriguez was placed on waivers. Zach Duke was let go. Ian Krol and Anthony Rendon were called up.
Nate Karns takes the mound today for the Nationals for his second ever MLB start. After last night’s crushing, extra-inning defeat, the Nats look to take take the series in today’s rubber game.
First pitch is at 1:35 PM. Below is today’s Nationals lineup.
1. Denard Span CF
2. Steve Lombardozzi LF
3. Ryan Zimmerman 3B
4. Adam LaRoche 1B
5. Ian Desmond SS
6. Tyler Moore RF
7. Danny Espinosa 2B
8. Jhonatan Solano C
9. Nathan Karns P
Looks like we could see a lot of Anthony Rendon in the Nationals’ future at second base. Anthony Rendon was promoted from AA Harrisburg to AAA Syracuse yesterday to play second base. Rendon has played third base for most of his career but the Nats need him to learn other positions so that he can fit into the organization. Obviously, he would not replace Ryan Zimmerman at third but could take Danny Espinosa’s spot down the road.