Morning Roundup: Nationals score team record 9 runs in a single inning

Whats News

• Nationals (26-26)
  
• Nationals score 9 runs in the 7th. Beat the Astros 14-4. [Federal Baseball] [CBS Box Score]
  
• It's official, Strasburg will start June 8 against the Pirates. [Nationals Journal]
  
• Bullpen breakdown. [The Nats Blog]
  
• Orioles (15-36)
  
• Birds Up, O's Down [Camden Chat]
  
• What's up with O's young hitters. [Baltimore Sun]
  
• Wizards
  
• Gilbert spotted with Leonsis and Grunfeld observing draft workouts. [Bullets Forever]
  
• MMA
  
• MMA Live on ESPN2 extended to August. [MMA Mania]
  
• Affliction countersues M-1 Global over shady Fedor dealings. [MMA Payout]
  
• Should Sanchez move down to 155? [MMA Fighting]
  
• Stanley Cup
  
• Behind Niemi, Chicago takes 2-0 series lead. [Puck Daddy]
  
• Game 1 draws best TV ratings for opener in 11 years. [CBS]

Video Reel


Eric Fehr stars in "The Plains" [Capitals Outsider]

Daniel Carcillo DESTROYS Jeff Carter (yes, they are on the same team)

Pic of the Day

Chicago's bloody fountain, via Puck Dadday.