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Article: Lannan gets past early struggles.(SPORTS)(NATIONALS NOTES)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- April 7, 2008
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Byline: Mark Zuckerman, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
ST. LOUIS - John Lannan made six big league starts last season, so the Washington Nationals left-hander had no overt reason for being nervous yesterday when he took the mound for his 2008 debut.
Lannan, though, admitted he was a bit frazzled early in his outing against the St. Louis Cardinals, which may explain why he gave up two runs and walked three batters in the first three innings.
"There's no reason for it," the 23-year-old said. "Just coming up here for the first start, you're always nervous a little bit and trying to get comfortable. I haven't thrown to live hitting in over a week."
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