June 26, 2009 | 12:02 AM
A Big Whiff
(AP)
Smoltz Was Not Quite Ready for Prime Time
So John Smoltz Is Just German for Daisuke Matsuzaka
Capitol Punishment: Nats Crush Sox | Washington 9, Boston 3
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Rocco Goes Deep When It's Over
"Most of the time when the linescore is the way it is, I'm going to be very disappointed, but I really can't at this point," Smoltz said. "I lost a little rhythm there in the first inning ... but very encouraged with how good I can be and the way I felt and the stamina and everything going forward." -- John Smoltz on start No. 1
