Pad Ending
"This is why we've not been able to put anything together and not be consistent, because we just don't win - and haven't won - these type of ballgames." (Frank Robinson, via Washington Post, 8/07/2006)
One pitch. One bad 2-out pitch to Brian Giles in the 7th blows what was an otherwise remarkable afternoon for The Former Ace.
Livan put on a great show; a dazzling array of junk. But one pitch sealed it. After that, it was only a matter of time...
And let's not mention that Zimmerman got robbed of a HR in the 9th -- thanks to a #%*! call by the 3b umpire Brian Runge. Runge should be ashamed of himself.
But in the end - this one was all about blown chances. 12 LOB, etc. etc.
(*yawn* Another HR by Fonzie to lead off the game)
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p.s. The Nats weren't able to sneak Livan through waivers, so he'll be sticking around for the rest of the season. On an unrelated note, after an 0-3 day at the plate yesterday, Livo is now hitting his weight (.267).
(Photo by Chris Park/AP)
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