The Washington Nationals fell to the Atlanta Braves 5-1 on Wednesday, August 22, 2012, however, took the series. You can read the game re-cap here. The Nats have Thursday off before heading north to Philly.
Here are a few photos of last night’s game. Most were taken from section 129. Enjoy and feel free to leave comments! Thanks.
Lineups – Atlanta Braves v. Washington Nationals, 8/22/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Bryce Harper sporting his fantastic stirrups (1st inning) – Atlanta Braves v. Washington Nationals, 8/22/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Ross Detwiler – Atlanta Braves v. Washington Nationals, 8/22/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Ian Desmond beats the tag from Freddie Freeman back to first (2nd inning) – Atlanta Braves v. Washington Nationals, 8/22/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Ross Detwiler was still smiling after striking out (3rd inning) – Atlanta Braves v. Washington Nationals, 8/22/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Chipper Jones grounds into a double play, shortstop Ian Desmond to second baseman Danny Espinosa to first baseman Adam LaRoche. Reed Johnson to 3rd. Jason Heyward out at 2nd. (4th inning) – Atlanta Braves v. Washington Nationals, 8/22/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Paul Janish strikes out on a foul tip. (5th inning) – Atlanta Braves v. Washington Nationals, 8/22/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Manager Davey Johnson and Assistant Trainer Mike McGowen examining Kurt Suzuki’s hand (4th inning) – Atlanta Braves v. Washington Nationals, 8/22/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Michael Morse’s bat obliterated and flew right at pitcher Kris Medlen, who dropped to the ground quickly. (4th inning) – Atlanta Braves v. Washington Nationals, 8/22/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Michael Morse’s bat obliterated and flew right at pitcher Kris Medlen, who dropped to the ground quickly. (4th inning) – Atlanta Braves v. Washington Nationals, 8/22/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
David Ross had problems with his contacts and there was a brief injury delay. (5th inning) – Atlanta Braves v. Washington Nationals, 8/22/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Chipper Jones with a called strike. Jones singles on a line drive to right fielder Jayson Werth. (6th inning) – Atlanta Braves v. Washington Nationals, 8/22/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Jayson Werth doubles (13) on a line drive to center fielder Reed Johnson (6th inning) – Atlanta Braves v. Washington Nationals, 8/22/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Jayson Werth doubles (13) on a line drive to center fielder Reed Johnson (6th inning) – Atlanta Braves v. Washington Nationals, 8/22/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Ryan Zimmerman singles on a soft fly ball to center fielder Reed Johnson. Jayson Werth to 3rd.(6th inning) – Atlanta Braves v. Washington Nationals, 8/22/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Craig Stammen bailed Detwiler out of a jam in the sixth and had an easy seventh inning to pitch 1 2/3 perfect innings of relief, keeping the Nats in this one. – Atlanta Braves v. Washington Nationals, 8/22/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Steve Lombardozzi pinch-hit singles on a ground ball that gets past Paul Janish. (7th inning) – Atlanta Braves v. Washington Nationals, 8/22/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Steve Lombardozzi pinch-hit singles on a ground ball that gets past Paul Janish. (7th inning) – Atlanta Braves v. Washington Nationals, 8/22/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Steve Lombardozzi pinch-hit singles on a ground ball that gets past Paul Janish. (7th inning) – Atlanta Braves v. Washington Nationals, 8/22/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Steve Lombardozzi pinch-hit singles on a ground ball that gets past Paul Janish. (7th inning) – Atlanta Braves v. Washington Nationals, 8/22/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Nats Pitcher Edwin Jackson sweetly explaining to kids behind the dugout that he didn’t have any baseballs to throw to them (8th inning). – Atlanta Braves v. Washington Nationals, 8/22/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Ryan Zimmerman grounded out in the 8th inning – Atlanta Braves v. Washington Nationals, 8/22/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Chipper Jones’ final at bat at Nationals Park before he retires (9th inning). – Atlanta Braves v. Washington Nationals, 8/22/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Tom Gorzelanny pitched the 8th and 9th innings giving up three runs and striking out three. – Atlanta Braves v. Washington Nationals, 8/22/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
- Craig Kimbrel pitched the 9th inning with 3B Chipper Jones playing in the field for last time at Nationals Park – Atlanta Braves v. Washington Nationals, 8/22/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Craig Kimbrel and David Ross celebrate win – Atlanta Braves v. Washington Nationals, 8/22/2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Cheryl Nichols is a Columnist and Photographer for District Sports Page. She is credentialed to cover the Washington Capitals and has reported on the community service and fan events for Nats News Network and Caps News Network since 2006. Cheryl is an accomplished action photographer and has been published in The Washington Post and many other local media. She was a credentialed photographer for the 2010 season covering the Washington Nationals. You can follow her on Twitter @cnichols14.
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