July 09, 2008
Back Under .500
The Arizona Diamondbacks fall one game under .500 as the Nationals win the game 5-0. It's another poor outing for Micah Owings, who allows three runs in 5 2/3 innings. The Dodgers can tie the DBacks for the NL West lead with a win over Atlanta.
John Lannan pitched six shutout innings for the Nationals. He'll probably garner some Rookie of the Year support, pitching well for a bad team.
Owings and the snakes need to seriously consider where his future lies - and in signing Bonds.
I was at game & Owings at bat hit a slow roller to 2B and dove into 1B futilely trying to beat it out. Has anyone ever witnessed a pitcher diving into 1B?
A hand injury could occur, but a lot of credit for effort on a hot, humid night.