Congratulations to the Washington Nationals on their first win. Everything came together for the team as they handled the Phillies 7-3. It was an historic night also, as Brad Wilkerson hit for the cycle. Wilkerson may very well be more effective lower in the order with the power he offers, but he's also the guy getting on base for the team. Robinson was left little choice but to use Brad high in the order when Endy Chavez couldn't work his way on, but last night it worked out well for the relocated team.

There were two games in one last night. The first was a pitcher's duel between Day and Myers, with the Nationals getting out to an early 2-0 lead but the Phillies taking the lead in the sixth as Day tired. But the battle of the bullpens was very different. The Nationals relievers pitched 3 1/3 nearly perfect innings, allowing only 1 hit. Tim Worrell blew up for the Phillies, allowing 4 runs in 1/3 of an inning, including a two-run homer to Jose Guillen.

Good pitching, historic offense and a late comeback combined to make the Nationals first win a most memorable one.