Boogy Man Again Attacks Nats Bats, Lose 5-3 To Reds
This is one of those games that just make you shake your head. Eric Milton came into the game with the second highest ERA among National League starters, perhaps one more bad game away from joining Danny Graves in the unemployment line. Milton hasn't just been bad. He's stunk.
That said, Milton gave up 3 runs over 8 innings and won his 3rd game of the year.
Esteban Laoiza never looked sharp, and the Reds broke the game open with 5 runs in innings 2 through 5. That was all the Reds needed, as the Nats managed only 6 hits during the game. Nick Johnson's 7th home run, and Brendan Harris' pinch hit, 2 run homer made the game seem closer than it was.
Brendan Harris was called up today to replace Jeffrey Hammonds, who is suffering from another hamstring ailment. Harris has a solid history of offensive prowess, and he showed why tonight. It has been his defense that has held him back. He had committed 6 errors to go along with his 6 home runs at New Orleans this year.
More later.
That said, Milton gave up 3 runs over 8 innings and won his 3rd game of the year.
Esteban Laoiza never looked sharp, and the Reds broke the game open with 5 runs in innings 2 through 5. That was all the Reds needed, as the Nats managed only 6 hits during the game. Nick Johnson's 7th home run, and Brendan Harris' pinch hit, 2 run homer made the game seem closer than it was.
Brendan Harris was called up today to replace Jeffrey Hammonds, who is suffering from another hamstring ailment. Harris has a solid history of offensive prowess, and he showed why tonight. It has been his defense that has held him back. He had committed 6 errors to go along with his 6 home runs at New Orleans this year.
More later.
# posted by Farid Rushdi @ 8:27 PM 
