Washington Nationals' Jesus Flores Returns To New York.
Washington Nationals' Jesus Flores Returns To New York.
| Final - 4.8.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Nationals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Chicago Cubs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | X | 4 | 8 | 1 |
Stories
Wire Taps: Washington Nationals In New York To Start Three-Game Series With Mets.
Wire Taps: Washington Nationals In New York To Start Three-Game Series With Mets.
Washington Nationals' Jordan Zimmermann Appreciation Society: Start One Of 2012.
Washington Nationals' Jordan Zimmermann Appreciation Society: Start One Of 2012.
Cubs' Right-Hander Jeff Samardzija Dominates Nats' Hitters Through 8.2 In Chicago's 4-3 Win.
#Cubs' Right-Hander Jeff Samardzija Dominates Nats' Hitters Through 8.2 In Chicago's 4-3 Win.
Samardzija Dominates, But Cubs Barely Hang On For 4-3 Win
The Cubs won their first game of 2012. But it wasn't easy.
Washington Nationals Lose Series Finale, 4-3 To Chicago Cubs. Jordan Zimmermann Sharp In First Start.
Washington Nationals Lose Series Finale, 4-3 To Chicago #Cubs. Jordan Zimmermann Sharp In First Start. #Nats
Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Nationals, Sunday 4/8, 1:20 CT
Is that too much to ask?
Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals Preview, Sunday 4/8, 1:20 CT
The Cubs turn to the Shark to try to win their first game of 2012.
Washington Nationals Sunday Notes: Anthony Rendon Sprains Left Ankle; John Lannan In Syracuse.
Washington Nationals Sunday Notes: Anthony Rendon Sprains Ankle, John Lannan In Syracuse.
Washington Nationals Rally Late, Chad Tracy Comes Through In 7-4 Nats' Win Over Chicago Cubs.
Washington Nationals Rally Late, Chad Tracy Comes Through In 7-4 Win Over Chicago Cubs.
GameThreads
Cubs Fans GameThread on Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Nationals Fans GameThread on Federal Baseball
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Boxscore
| FINAL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Chi. Cubs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | X | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| Washington Nationals | |||||||
| Hitters | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Desmond, SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .385 |
| Danny Espinosa, 2B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .182 |
| Ryan Zimmerman, 3B | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .091 |
| Adam LaRoche, 1B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .417 |
| Jayson Werth, RF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 |
| Xavier Nady, LF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Roger Bernadina, CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .182 |
| Wilson Ramos, C | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
| Jordan Zimmermann, P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| Chad Tracy, PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 |
| Ryan Mattheus, P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Sean Burnett, P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Totals | 30 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 | |
Batting
Home runs - LaRoche
Doubles - Desmond
Sacrifices - Zimmermann
Sacrifice flies - Espinosa
Team LOB - 3
Fielding
Passed Balls - Ramos
Home runs - LaRoche
Doubles - Desmond
Sacrifices - Zimmermann
Sacrifice flies - Espinosa
Team LOB - 3
Fielding
Passed Balls - Ramos
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | ERA | WP | PC-ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Zimmermann (L, 0-1) | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1.29 | 0 | 80-57 |
| Ryan Mattheus | 0.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13.50 | 0 | 16-7 |
| Sean Burnett | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 11-7 |
Pitching
IBB - Soriano by Mattheus
IBB - Soriano by Mattheus
| Chicago Cubs | |||||||
| Hitters | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David DeJesus, RF | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .143 |
| Darwin Barney, 2B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
| Starlin Castro, SS | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .385 |
| Alfonso Soriano, LF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .333 |
| Ian Stewart, 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .250 |
| Bryan LaHair, 1B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .400 |
| Marlon Byrd, CF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .091 |
| Steve Clevenger, C | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 |
| Jeff Samardzija, P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| Carlos Marmol, P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Totals | 30 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 5 | |
Batting
Doubles - Barney, Castro, LaHair 2
Sacrifices - Samardzija
Sacrifice flies - Soriano
Stolen Bases - 2 Castro
Team LOB - 6
Fielding
Errors - Castro
Doubles - Barney, Castro, LaHair 2
Sacrifices - Samardzija
Sacrifice flies - Soriano
Stolen Bases - 2 Castro
Team LOB - 6
Fielding
Errors - Castro
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | ERA | WP | PC-ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Samardzija (W, 1-0) | 8.2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1.04 | 0 | 110-79 |
| Carlos Marmol (S, 0-1; S,1) | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20.25 | 0 | 9-4 |
GAME NOTES
Officials: Home Plate Umpire - Doug Eddings, First Base Umpire - Paul Nauert, Second Base Umpire - Dana DeMuth, Third Base Umpire - Kerwin Danley
Duration: 2:22
Officials: Home Plate Umpire - Doug Eddings, First Base Umpire - Paul Nauert, Second Base Umpire - Dana DeMuth, Third Base Umpire - Kerwin Danley
Duration: 2:22
