Watch MLB – Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Dodgers
Major League Baseball
Date: Saturday, Apr 24, 2010
Time: 07:05 PM
Location: Nationals Park
Pitchers: Atilano vs Haeger
After leading the majors with a 3.41 staff ERA in 2009, the Dodgers have an ERA of 5.52 this season. Los Angeles manager Joe Torre said Ramirez will be out at least two days and possibly for the entire weekend series after the slugger strained his right calf running out a single during Thursday’s 8-5 loss at Cincinnati. Luis Atilano will take the mound for his major league debut Friday for the Nationals. Both teams, however, will be without their All-Stars when they open a weekend series Friday night at Nationals Park. Losing Ramirez for any extended period could be tough even with (.388), (.344), (.333) and (.333) all hitting well. Zimmerman won’t have the chance to face Haeger, as the Washington third baseman will sit out his second consecutive game with a right hamstring injury. has been equally important for the improved in 2010. “It wouldn’t surprise me (if Ramirez missed the series),” Torre told the Dodgers’ official website. “He tweaked it more than the last time.” The right-hander, who’s never faced the Nationals (8-8), looks to bounce back after giving up seven runs and walking five in three innings of a 9-0 loss to San Francisco on Saturday. Results and goal’s highlights, will be available soon..