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A Bard Days Night

Found September 19, 2009 on Nationals Enquirer: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Josh Bard,  Mike MacDougal,  Pete Orr
TEAMS: Washington Nationals

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(AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams. Gimpy Josh Bard enjoyed a 3 RBI night, including a 2 run HR to break a 2-2 tie in the 5th.) "I'm a little frustrated that I didn't make it easier than I did, but we came out with a win, and that's the ultimate goal." (Mike MacDougal, via Washington Post, 9/19/2009) Nats beat pathetic Mets. Love the NY Post headline this morning: "Still Nat going very well." Nats 6, Mets 5: Oh yes, Mike MacDougal tried to give away the game in the 9th, but just couldn't pull it off. Another solid start by J.D. Martin, and HRs by Zim, Bard, and Ham Solo just enough for a win. Meanwhile... Pete Orr: catcher? Befriend The Nationals Enquirer on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.
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