The Washington Nationals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3 behind another home run from Josh Willingham. It was number 17 on the season for Willingham, who is by far having a career year. Willingham overall was 2 for 3 with 2 runs and 3 RBIs. He is now hitting a solid .305.
Ryan Zimmerman was 2 for 3 and is hitting .293. he has a new hitting streak alive, now at 7 games. During that stretch, Zimmy is 11 for 25. Ronnie Belliard was 2 for 4 with a run scored.
The Nationals put together a 3 run 7th to give them the lead and added an insurance run in the 8th inning on a double by Willingham.
Colin Balestar pitched 5.2 innings allowing 5 hits and 2 runs. Sean Burnette picked up the bullpen win and Mike MacDougal slammed the door in the ninth for his 7th save. Overall, a solid performance from the bullpen today. 5 pitcher combined for 1 run in 3.1 innings for the Nats.
On the farm . . .
Syracuse Chiefs (AAA) shutout Norfolk 3-0 behind 6 shutout innings from Marco Estada. Estrada scattered 5 hits and struck out 4. Zachary Segovia picked up the save and has only allowed 1 run in 13 innings since his promotion to AAA. Kory Casto and Jorge Padilla were both 2 for 4. Padilla is hitting .364. Wonder when Padilla will get a major league shot?
Harrisburg Senators (AA) defeated Portland 6-2. Luis Atilano threw 7 shutout innings. Adrian Alaniz picked up his first save, striking out 2 in 1/1 innings. Ofilio Castro and Marvin Lowrance homered for the Senators.
Potomac Nationals (A) were rained out.
Hagerstown Suns (A) were rained out.
Vermont Lake Monsters (Short-A) got tripped up by Lowell 6-1. Graham Hicks got pounded for 7 hits and 6 runs in 2.1 innings. Gary Amato three 3.2 scoreless innings from the bullpen. Jack Walker and John Higley each had two hits and an RBI.
Gulf Coast Nationals (Rookie) were off.
Here is a quick snap of where they stand.
Syracuse (AAA) is 55-50 sitting in second place 4.5 games out. Harrisburg Senators, after a horrific start of the season have crawled out of the basement and are 49-57, 17.5 games out. Potomac is 24-12 and in first place in the second part of the Carolina League season. They lead by 2/5 games. Vermont is 21-22 and in third place, 5.5 games out. GCL Nationals are 18-13 in second place 3.3 games out.
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