While staying up for every 10pm game on this road trip has obliterated my sleep schedule, my late nights have not been wasted. The week was a mixed bag in terms of outcomes, but has certainly not been without excitement. If you want to relive it all, here’s this week in review:
Sunday, May 12th
May 17, 2013; San Diego, CA, USA; Washington Nationals players celebrate after a win against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. The Nationals won 6-5. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Strasburg Falls Apart As Cubs Wallop Nats, 8-2
Moments That Mattered: No One Does Much Of Anything Too Well
Chicago Cubs At Washington Nationals Lineups, May 12, 2013
Bullpen Blows Lead For Gio Gonzalez: Nats Lose 2-1 To The Cubs
Monday, May 13th
Moments That Mattered: Gonzalez Returns To Form, Bullpen Doesn’t
Lineups: Nats Head West To Face Reeling Dodgers
Tuesday, May 14th
Bryce Harper Avoids Concussion, DL After Scary Collision With Wall
Moments That Mattered: Offense Sputters To Life Early
Lineups: Starting Outfielders Sit Against Kershaw
Wednesday, May 15th
Nationals To Move Spring Training Facilites From Viera
Nationals Fall To Dodgers In Pitching Duel, 2-0
Moments That Mattered: Kershaw Mows Down Hapless Nats Bats
Win A LG Electronics 42-Inch LED TV From District On Deck
Lineups: Harper Still Out As Nats Gun For Series Win, NL East Tie
Thursday, May 16th
Walking Wounded Nats Drop Series Finale In L.A.
Injury Updates: Ramos Likely To Miss Time, Harper To Return?
Moments That Mattered: *Exasperated Groan*
Lineups: Harper Returns To Lineup As Strasburg Returns Home
Friday, May 17th
Detwiler’s MRI Yields Concerning Results, Werth’s Return Delayed
Harper And Strasburg Make Their Presences Felt In Win Over Padres
Moments That Mattered: LaRoche Keeps On Truckin’
May 17, 2013 Lineups: Washington Nationals At San Diego Padres
Saturday, May 18th
Moments That Mattered: A Heaping Helping Of Homers
Tracy’s Late Blast Leads Nats To Dramatic 6-5 Victory In San Diego
Lineups: Harper Sits, Nats Aim For Third Straight Win Against Padres