Steve Lombardozzi Rumors & News
- Washington Nationals
- #1 | 2B/LF/3B/SS BatsSThrowsR
- Height6-0
- Weight175
- Age24
- Experience 1 years
- Salary $481,000
- BirthplaceFulton, Maryland
At last, some positive surprises
Nats Insider | CSN Washington — Associated PressRarely does a team enjoy a successful season receiving contributions only from those players who were expected all along to do it.Look no further than the 2012 Nationals, who won 98 games not only behind the star power of Stephen Strasburg, Gio Gonzalez, Ryan Zimmerman and Jordan Zimmermann but also thanks to the unlikely performances of rookies Tyler Moore, Steve Lombardozzi and — yes — Bryce Harper. None of those players was being counted on to play a major role when that season began. All wound up becoming critical to an NL East title.Why has the 2013 season been such a disa...
Washington Nationals June 13, 2013Nationals 3, Mets 2: Steve Lombardozzi finishes off ninth-inning rally with winning sac fly
Washington Post — In one corner of the Washington Nationals’ clubhouse, the locker that formerly belonged to Danny Espinosa had been vacated. Across the room, Henry Rodriguez stuffed belongings into a blue duffel bag. Jayson Werth emerged from the kitchen, walked across the room and hugged a coach. Anthony Rendon and Ian Krol, minor leaguers the day before, trundled in, suitcases rolling behind and bags slung over their shoulders. Read full article >>
Washington Nationals June 5, 2013Jayson Werth returns: Nationals-Mets lineups
Washington Post — Jayson Werth returns from missing over a month with a strained hamstring and is hitting second in the lineup that desperately needs hitters on base. Steve Lombardozzi is starting at second, as Danny Espinosa lands on the disabled list. Read full article >>
Washington Nationals June 5, 2013Anthony Rendon plays second: Nationals-Mets lineups
Nationals Journal | Washington Post — Anthony Rendon, called up on Tuesday, will start at second base for the first time in the majors and Steve Lombardozzi will man left field. The rest of the lineup is the same as the Nationals face right-hander Dillon Gee. … Continue reading →
Washington Nationals June 5, 2013Game #58 Recap: Nats Complete Comeback With Walk-off
Citizens of Natstown — By: Madeline Dell'Aria In Jayson Werth’s return, Jordan Zimmermann had a strong 8 inning performance allowing two unearned runs, but it took a ninth inning comeback including a walk-off sac-fly from Steve Lombardozzi for the Nats to pull out the victory. The Nats took a 1-0 lead in the second with Ian Desmond’s homerun to left field, the Nationals first of four hits in the game. Jordan Zimmerman pitched eight innings allowing 4 hits, striking out 4 while walking none. Mets scored two runs in the fifth inning after errors by LaRoche and Zimmermann led to Valedspin and former National Rick ...
Washington Nationals June 5, 2013Nationals' Steve Lombardozzi stars in supporting role
Baltimore Sun — Former Atholton standout enjoys return trip to Camden YardsSpecial occasions in major league baseball are often inhaled more than savored, the inexorable pace of a 162-game schedule making it to difficult to pause and reflect.
Baltimore Orioles June 5, 2013Nats rally late, hand Mets fourth straight loss
Baltimore Sun — Steve Lombardozzi hit the game-winning sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Washington Nationals rallied to down the New York Mets, 3-2, in the opener of a three-game set at Nationals Park.
Baltimore Orioles June 4, 2013Jayson Werth returns: Nationals-Mets lineups
Nationals Journal | Washington Post — Jayson Werth returns from missing over a month with a strained hamstring and is hitting second in the lineup that desperately needs hitters on base. Steve Lombardozzi is starting at second, as Danny Espinosa lands on the disabled list. Nationals … Continue reading →
Washington Nationals June 4, 2013Tonight's Nationals-Braves lineups
Washington Post — The possible "changes" Manager Davey Johnson referred to after the Nationals were shutout last night will not be major, at least not today. As Bryce Harper remains out of the lineup, Steve Lombardozzi replaces Tyler Moore in left field. Aside from that, it's basically the same lineup they Nationals have been using. Read full article >>
Washington Nationals June 1, 2013Tonight’s Nationals-Braves lineups
Nationals Journal | Washington Post — The possible “changes” Manager Davey Johnson referred to after the Nationals were shutout last night will not be major, at least not today. As Bryce Harper remains out of the lineup, Steve Lombardozzi replaces Tyler Moore in left field. Aside … Continue reading →
Washington Nationals May 31, 2013Davey on Espinosa & Lombo; injury updates
Nats Insider | CSN Washington — Photo by USA TodayBALTIMORE — When Danny Espinosa needed a week to rest his wrist after discovering a loose bone chip was causing pain and inflammation, Steve Lombardozzi filled in quite nicely as the Nationals' starting second baseman.In five starts from May 24-28, Lombardozzi went 6-for-20 with four RBI, two doubles, and three runs. Washington saw a spark they perhaps hadn't seen quite yet from Espinosa who holds a .163 average through 40 games.But despite performing well as a replacement, Lombardozzi was sent back to the bench when Espinosa returned. Manager Davey Johnson said he wants to s...
Washington Nationals May 30, 2013Deleting the Adjectives: Tyler Moore
Citizens of Natstown — Sometimes when looking at the complex mathematical formulas that go into the new advanced stats it is hard to remember that at their root is the game of baseball. One time I was debating the merits of Steve Lombardozzi and Danny Espinosa and was accused of only liking Espinosa more because he had a higher WAR. When I laid out that in fact I liked him because of his superior power, base running and defense I got the odd response that those were all components of WAR. What the person I was discussing this with seemed to forget was that these are also components of baseball. Numbers are not the...
Washington Nationals May 30, 2013Danny Espinosa still playing through fractured wrist as Steve Lombardozzi heads back to the bench
Nationals Journal | Washington Post — After sitting out the last five games, second baseman Danny Espinosa faced a choice. He could rest for the next three weeks or so and allow the fracture in his right wrist to fully heal. Or he could return tonight … Continue reading →
Washington Nationals May 29, 2013Lombardozzi shines in Nats' win vs. Phillies
Nats Insider | CSN Washington — Photo by USA TodayAsk Steve Lombardozzi to do just about anything for his baseball team and he’ll do it. Since his debut with the Nats in 2011 he’s played second base, third base, shortstop, and left field. Last year when catchers were going down left and right, Davey Johnson said he would call on the Columbia, Md. native as the emergency backstop if the situation ever presented itself.So when it was discovered Danny Espinosa would be out at least a few days with a floating chip in his right wrist, naturally Lombardozzi was there to step in. The super utility man known as ‘Lombo’ made the most...
Washington Nationals May 25, 2013Nationals take advantage of punchless, sloppy Phillies
philly.com — WASHINGTON - Kyle Kendrick concluded it was needless to back up home plate. He watched Steve Lombardozzi's double skip to the warning track in the fifth inning of a 5-2 Phillies loss. Two Nationals scampered around the bases as Kendrick gazed.
Philadelphia Phillies May 25, 2013Latest Washington Nationals Rumors & News
- Phillies 4, Nationals 2: Washington bats scuffle again in another road loss Washington Post
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