Golden Sombrero: Danny Espinosa
Top 1: Danny Espinosa hit RBI single to center against Johnny Cueto
Top 3: Espinosa struck out swinging against Cueto
Top 5: Espinosa called out on strikes against Cueto
Top 8: Espinosa drew a walk against Aroldis Chapman
Top 9: Espinosa struck out swinging against Nick Masset
Top 11: Espinosa struck out on a foul tip against Jose Arrendondo
Top 13: Espinosa grounded out to first against Arrendondo
Final Line: 1-for-6, RBI, BB, 4 K
Notes: In a game that lasted 14-innings and featured 34 total strikeouts, Espinosa was miraculously the only player to register a sombrero. Despite the low batting average (.230) and frequent strikeouts (24% K%), the Nats’ rookie has turned in a solid rookie campaign—18 home runs, 13 stolen bases, 59 RBI and 2.9 fWAR—and could receive some third, fourth and fifth place votes for Rookie of the Year.
Total 2011 Sombreros: 101
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