The Washington Nationals took a couple of games right on the chin in Los Angeles. They lost both games as they got shut out in both of them. They obviously really struggled to get much of anything going off of the Dodger pitching staff. They lost on Saturday 6-0 and on Sunday 2-0. They are now 38-67 this season.
On Saturday, Odalis Perez started for Washington and gave up six runs in four innings as he saw his record drop to 3-8. The bullpen gave up only two hits and no runs over the last four innings to help keep the Dodgers from doing any more damage at the plate. The offense managed only two hits all game, a single from Willie Harris and a double from Ronnie Belliard.
On Sunday Jason Bergmann started for Washington and pitched very well. Bergmann lasted six innings and gave up only two runs. He struck out five and walked three as his record fell to 1-8. The Nationals got five hits on Sunday but were still unable to get on the scoreboard. Wil Nieves led the way with two hits including a double. They just never threatened to score.
Washington is taking the day off on Monday and will get back on it on Tuesday against the Phillies. Collin Balester is scheduled to start for the Nationals. Game time is 7:10pm.