(Rick Ankiel struck out looking to end Monday's game with the tying run on first,. Screen grab via MASN/TV.)
Nats drop series to Pirates, 2-1.
Pirates 4, Nationals 2: No help in the ninth from Gascanrahan.
Unfortunately, the guy named Joel Hanrahan who pitches for the Pirates in 2011 is not the same guy named Joel Hanrahan who pitched for the Nationals in 2009.
At this hour, Rick Ankiel is reportedly still standing at home plate at PNC Park with his bat on his shoulder. Matt Stairs gives a knowing nod.
Blame Lannan's lousy 4-run fourth on 7 minute rain delay?
Ho hum, just another error by Ian Desmond. Can't he just go on paternity leave, already?
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Too bad we didn't keep Hanrahan. He's been beast this year. 100 mph last night. We lost on that trade, but hey, who knew?
Posted by: finestsounds | April 26, 2011 at 04:51 AM