WASHINGTON DC —  Plain and simple, the “star” of this ballgame was our Ace: RHP Adam Wainwright! Waino pitched a Complete Game Shutout in this series opener (aka CSO).  He was “brilliant”and “sailed” in this “gem” — these are just a few of the words used describe Waino’s performance Thursday night during the broadcast. WOW – hope you heard it! At one point in the game he retired 18 consecutive Nats. . .now that’s a big chunk of the game. Plus he had five, count um, five 1-2-3 innings and eight Ks! It gets better. . . .Waino only allowed two hits! Can I have a BIG Waino Woo hoo!

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Now that I’ve blurted out all of that excitement, here’s what else happened in the game.  Our offense was on fire, collecting 14 hits. MattyHo (Holiday) doubled in the first run in the first and the hits just kept coming! We capitalized on four Nationals errors. The Washington Nationals lead the NL in this young season (that phrase!) with 18 errors.

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RHP Michael Wacha! Wacha! Wacha! pitches in the second game of this series — Friday.

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Game on! Watch out NL Cy Young! (no jinx!)

 

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