Manny Says "Rhymes with Nantucket"

Arizona at Washington. Snakes 4, Nationals 3.

With the Nationals playing like dogs, BallWonk has decided to unleash the doggerel for Poetry Friday.

Nationals go 0-13 with runners on second or third.

With runners in scoring position,
"Bring 'em home!" is the batter's true mission.
Any RBI drought
Should all average out,
But it's getting to be a tradition.

Nationals extend scoreless relief streak to 10 innings.

Our starters have all been shellacked;
To the seats, their pitches are smacked.
When we put in relievers
They look like Tom Seavers.
Start the 'pen may be Manny's next act.

Nationals drop to 1-3, have yet to lead a game.

The Nats give up runs willy-nilly
They've taken away Hard Times chili.
As the bad news sets in,
DC fans can grin:
At least we're still leading Philly.