The Day After: Game Two Notebook
Last night's dramatic, season opening, walk-off home run by Ryan Zimmerman that gave the Nationals a 3-2 win over the Braves, must be short lived.
The Nats must now turn their attention to the defending NL East Champion Phillies.
Yes, the clubhouse was joyous, yes, everyone was still talking about how in awe they are of what the young third baseman is doing, but this is a long season and last night is in the past and today is what the Nats are focusing on.
Lefty Matt Chico will take the mound against RHP Brett Myers. Game time is scheduled for 3:05pm. Only mother nature knows for sure is the game will be played.
The forecast calls for 34 degrees and rain. Last season Chico led MLB all rookie left-handed starters in wins, with 7 and led the NL rookie pitchers in starts and innings. He is 1-0, 4.22 ERA in 2 career starts at Citizens Bank Park.
Myers, who spent most of the season in the bullpen for the Phillies, gets his second straight opening day start for manager Charlie Manuel. Myers made just three starts last year before moving to closer, where he saved 21 of 24 games.
News & Notes
-Elijah Dukes was placed on the 15-day DL with a right hamstring injury. RHP Chris Schroder was recalled from Triple-A, Columbus.
-Willies Harris should get the start in Left.
-Chad Cordero won't be available to pitch for a few days due to tendinitis in his right shoulder.
-Nats Xtra pregame with Johnny Holliday, Ray Knight and Debbie Taylor at 2:30pm on MASN 2. They will have the latest on Jon Rauch in the closer role. Mark Zuckerman from the Washington Times debuts his Hot Corner segment and Ray Night will have his Knightly Knotes.
Nationals Starting Lineup
SS Christian Guzman
CF Lastings Milledge
3B Ryan Zimmerman
1B Nick Johnson
RF Austin Kearns
C Paul Lo Duca
2B Ronnie Belliard
LF Willie Harris
P Matt Chico
Phillies Starting Lineups
SS Jimmy Rollins
RF Shane Victorino
2B Chase Utley
1B Ryan Howard
LF Pat Burrell
3B Pedro Feliz
RF Jayson Werth
C Carlos Ruiz
P Brett Myers
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