Ay Ay Ay, Ayala!

"I think he had to take a shot. You're on the road. You're trying to play to win...It shouldn't have gotten to that point."
(Manny Acta, via Washington Post, 5/7/2008)

Astros 6, Nats 5: Luis Ayala's two out, eighth inning implosion seals see-saw loss. And don't forget Saul Rivera. Kearns goes from hero to goat in a matter of seconds.

Meanwhile...

Last call Friday for MAAtt Chico: IL Pitcher of the week Jason Bergmann ready to return.

Aaron Boone's 7th inning HR off Shawn Chacon reentered the earth's atmosphere 10 minutes ago.

Dukes getting closer. Where's he gonna play?

The Tim Redding Journeyman Express: rolling. But Nationals dot com says he's "glad" he doesn't have to face his former club?

(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)