Davey Johnson pretty much summed up Rick Ankiel's impact on today's 2-0 Nationals win in one simple sentence. "He was basically our offense and our defense," the Nats' skipper said. Ankiel did it all ...

Oct. 3, 2000 -- St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Rick Ankiel throws against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of Game 1 of the National League Divisional Series Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2000 in St. Louis.

Defensively, Ankiel still is adjusting to the outfield, but he has displayed an accurate and strong arm. Two of the Swing's nine outfield assists this season belong to Ankiel, both on throws from ...