SB Nation DC - Nationals Vs. Braves: Derek Lowe Cools Off Nationals Offense In 3-1 Losshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48897/dc-fave.png2011-09-01T07:36:18-04:00http://dc.sbnation.com/rss/stream/21604872011-09-01T07:36:18-04:002011-09-01T07:36:18-04:00Nationals Vs. Braves Final: Michael Morse Sends His 24th Home Run Over Wall In 3-1 Loss
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<p>In the top of the seventh inning of Wednesday night's game between the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.federalbaseball.com/">Washington Nationals</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.talkingchop.com/">Atlanta Braves</a> left fielder <span>Michael Morse</span> stepped to the plate and worked his magic. Braves pitcher <span>Derek Lowe</span> offered up his only mistake of the night, an 88 mph sinker on his first pitch to Morse and the under-the-radar Nats star plugged it over the center field wall at Turner Field.</p>
<p>It would be the Nationals only run of the game as the Braves defeated the Nats 3-1. Lowe held the Washington offense clueless up until Morse's bomb and even helped out with the bat himself as he hit his first career home run off Nationals starter <span>John Lannan</span>. Lannan also gave up a home run to <span>Chipper Jones</span> and a RBI single to <span>Dan Uggla</span> during the game. It was a slight regression in Lannan's pitching, though he did go seven innings, striking out six. He only walked one batter and gave up three runs on six hits.</p>
<p>Thanks to his spotless ninth inning work against the Nationals, Atlanta reliever <span>Craig Kimbrel</span> broke the rookie save-record of 40 set last season by <span>Neftali Feliz</span> of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lonestarball.com/">Texas Rangers</a>. Kimbrel leads the Majors in saves with 41.</p>
<p>The Nationals are now 63-71 on the season.</p>
https://dc.sbnation.com/washington-nationals/2011/9/1/2397609/washington-nationals-atlanta-braves-final-michael-morse-twenty-fourth-home-run-lossAndrew Kinback2011-08-31T20:31:50-04:002011-08-31T20:31:50-04:00Nationals Vs. Braves Score: Braves Hold Nationals Down To 3-0 Score
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.talkingchop.com/">Atlanta Braves</a> have jumped out to a 3-0 lead on top of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.federalbaseball.com/">Washington Nationals</a> going into the sixth inning. Two Atlanta home runs and a single have put Nationals starter <span>John Lannan</span> in a bad place as the Nationals offense once again seems to have gone into hiding.</p>
<p>In the second inning <span>Chipper Jones</span> took Lannan yard for his 14th homer of the year. Then in the third pitcher <span>Derek Lowe</span> (yes, pitcher) hit his first career home run off Lannan. <span>Dan Uggla</span> also had a RBI single in the third. Lannan has gone five innings giving up three runs on five hits, walking one and striking out five.</p>
<p>It would be nice if the Nationals offense showed up to give Lannan a little help (and hope). Lead-off hitter <span>Ian Desmond</span> has the only two hits of the Nationals night. Lowe has kept the rest of the Washington bats silent.</p>
https://dc.sbnation.com/washington-nationals/2011/8/31/2396950/washington-nationals-atlanta-braves-score-nats-held-downAndrew Kinback2011-08-31T16:00:37-04:002011-08-31T16:00:37-04:00Nationals Vs. Braves: Nationals Look To Continue To Pour It On Braves In Game Two
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<p>Starter John Lannan and an awoken offense hope to make life rough for the Atlanta Braves who lead in the fight for the NL Wildcard.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.talkingchop.com/">Atlanta Braves</a> are pretty confident in their abilities in winning the NL Wild Card this season and have dreams of making a deep playoff run, maybe even making it to the World Series. That may be, but no one said that path should be made easy for them and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.federalbaseball.com/">Washington Nationals</a> are intent on making it as hard as possible for their NL East rivals.</p>
<p>With the help of four home runs from four different Nationals Tuesday night the Nats cleaned the clock of the Braves 9-2 in front of a crowd at Turner Field. On Wednesday they will be looking to duplicate that success and hopefully pour it on more for another victory. <span>Ryan Zimmerman</span>, <span>Michael Morse</span>, <span>Laynce Nix</span> and <span>Danny Espinosa</span> all hit long balls on Tuesday and they are back Wednesday night for more. Added to the Nationals line-up and hitting second is <span>Jayson Werth</span> who will be playing center field. Werth has spent the last two days getting over a sore hand and foot.</p>
<p>Catcher <span>Wilson Ramos</span> is still feeling ill so <span>Jesus Flores</span> will fill in for him once again. Flores' battery mate will be pitcher <span>John Lannan</span> (<span class="stats">8-10, 3.59 ERA)</span> who will be looking to redeem himself after his last start where he delivered a quality outing, but still ended up with the loss after giving up two runs to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.azsnakepit.com/">Arizona Diamondbacks</a>. Lannan will be facing Atlanta's <span>Derek Lowe</span> (<span class="stats">8-12, 4.63 ERA)</span>.</p>
<p>First pitch is at 7:05 P.M.</p>
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<p><b>Nationals Line-Up</b></p>
<p>1. <span>Ian Desmond</span>, SS</p>
<p>2. Jayson Werth, CF</p>
<p>3. Ryan Zimmerman, 3B</p>
<p>4. Michael Morse, LF</p>
<p>5. Laynce Nix, RF</p>
<p>6. Danny Espinosa, 2B</p>
<p>7. <span>Chris Marrero</span>, 1B</p>
<p>8. Jesus Flores, C</p>
<p>9. John Lannan, SP</p>
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<p><b>Braves Line-Up</b></p>
<p>1. <span>Michael Bourn</span>, CF</p>
<p>2. <span>Martin Prado</span>, LF</p>
<p>3. <span>Brian McCann</span>, C</p>
<p>4. <span>Dan Uggla</span>, 2B</p>
<p>5. <span>Chipper Jones</span>, 3B</p>
<p>6. <span>Matt Diaz</span>, RF</p>
<p>7. <span>Freddie Freeman</span>, 1B</p>
<p>8. Alex Gonzalez, SS</p>
<p>9. Derek Lowe, SP</p>
https://dc.sbnation.com/washington-nationals/2011/8/31/2396378/washington-nationals-atlanta-braves-john-lannan-pour-it-onAndrew Kinback