The Washington Nationals lost to the Atlatna Braves in Atlanta on Monday by the score of 7-3 putting the Nationals at 5-15 for the season. Quickly falling behind in the season standings, the Nationals have a lot of work to do to get their team back into shape and I just don’t see it happening.
Cristian Guzman, Felipe Lopez, and Willie Harris all recorded doubles yesterday against the Braves. Harris, Lastings Milledge, and Aaron Boone all picked up a RBI in Monday’s game as well.
Matt Chico was the opening pitcher for the Nationals and pitched for four innings allowing eight hits, six runs, and walked three. This loss puts him at 0-4 for the year. Joel Hanrahan, Jesus Colome, and Chad Cordero were brought in to pitch the last three innings giving up a combined five hits and one run between the three of them. (Hanrahan was the pitcher to give up the run).
The Washington Nationals will stay in Atlanta for one more game against the Braves tonight then will travel back home to face the New York Mets.
