Nats Show Their Endurance

For the second time this week the Nationals win a game in extra innings. The Nats faced the Marlins tonight in Miami. The Marlins, facing a 5-0 loosing streak wanted the win tonight. Early on it looked like the Nats had the game in the bag, with some fantastic pitching from Shawn Hill. Hill carried a no hitter until the fifth inning but gave up two runs on a home run in the sixth. The Nats batting line up was strong tonight, with Lopez, Church, Restovich, Zimmerman, Kearns, and Snelling all hitting well. Congratulations to Ronnie Balliard for his first home run of the season!

The Nats lost their cushion in the eighth inning when John Rauch gave up a two run homer. Closer Chad Cordero sadly had another rough night. He gave up a home run which tied the game in the ninth inning. I hope the Chief gets his magic back soon, we need him! I was suffering some serious deja vu at this point, it seemed just like Wednesday's 13 inning game! The boys held strong for five more innings until Snelling's single allowed Ryan Church to score the game winning run. Church had a fantastic game, with a double, some awesome fielding plays, and the winning run. Way to go Church! We were also pleased to see Lopez back on track. He seems to have gained the pep we had hoped for. Thanks to the Nationals for another exciting game. I can't wait until next weekends home game stretch.