SB Nation DC - Astros Vs. Nationals: Washington Gets Walkoff Win Thanks To Throwing Errorhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48897/dc-fave.png2011-09-09T22:44:23-04:00http://dc.sbnation.com/rss/stream/21795052011-09-09T22:44:23-04:002011-09-09T22:44:23-04:00Astros Vs. Nationals: Throwing Error Gives Washington 4-3 Extra-Inning Win
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<p>When <span>Jayson Werth</span>'s hard ground ball to third base was fielded on a dive by Jimmy Paredas in the bottom of the 11th inning, it looked like yet another example of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.federalbaseball.com/">Washington Nationals</a> failing to come through with runners on base. Instead, Paredas did the Nationals a favor. His throw to nab <span>Michael Morse</span> at second base sailed into center field, and <span>Ryan Zimmerman</span> scored from second base to give the Nationals a 4-3 win. It's just Washington's fourth win in their last 16 tries.</p>
<p>The inning began with two straight walks to Zimmerman and Morse after the first man was retired. Werth then hit the ball hard towards third for the ultimate play.</p>
<p>The game was tight throughout, with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.crawfishboxes.com/">Astros</a> chasing <span>Tom Milone</span> in the sixth inning after Morse misplayed a Carlos Lee double in left field. The Nationals tied it in the seventh inning on a double by <span>Chris Marrero</span> and the game went into extra innings.</p>
<p><span>Tyler Clippard</span> picked up the win for Washington, while Lucas Harrell picked up the loss for Houston.</p>
https://dc.sbnation.com/washington-nationals/2011/9/9/2415831/astros-vs-nationals-final-score-errorMike Prada2011-09-09T18:12:46-04:002011-09-09T18:12:46-04:00Astros Vs. Nationals: Tom Milone Looks To Impress In Second Start
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<p>Tom Millone takes the mound hoping his second major league start goes better than his first.</p> <p>Tom Milone's best moment in his first major league start last Saturday happened at the plate, not on the mound. In his first major league at-bat -- nay, his first major league pitch! -- Mllone belted a three-run home run. The only problem? He allowed four runs in four and a third innings to pick up the loss. That's unfortunate.</p>
<p>On Friday, he'll get a chance to redeem himself when the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.federalbaseball.com/">Nationals</a> face the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.crawfishboxes.com/">Houston Astros</a> at Nationals Park. The game will begin at 7:05 p.m. <span>Bud Norris</span>, who is 6-9 with a 3.83 ERA this season, will oppose Mllone. Norris has struggled recently, along with the rest of the team.</p>
<p>Rookie <span>Steve Lombardozzi</span> will get his chance to lead off for the Nationals in this game. Here is the full Nationals lineup.</p>
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<li>Steve Lombardozzi (SS)</li>
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<span>Rick Ankiel</span> (RF)</li>
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<span>Ryan Zimmerman</span> (3B)</li>
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<span>Michael Morse</span> (LF)</li>
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<span>Jayson Werth</span> (CF)</li>
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<span>Danny Espinosa</span> (2B)</li>
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<span>Chris Marrero</span> (1B)</li>
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<span>Wilson Ramos</span> (C)</li>
<li>Tom Milone (P)</li>
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