Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Game 52: Orioles at Nats

Photo by Mark Zuckerman / NATS INSIDER
Nate Karns and Kevin Gausman face off tonight at Nationals Park.
Neither team designed it this way, but circumstances dictated that the Nationals and Orioles will each be sending rookie right-handers to the mound for the second game of their interleague series. Neither Nate Karns nor Kevin Gausman had pitched above Class AA prior to this season, and neither spent a day at Class AAA before getting promoted to the big leagues (Gausman's call-up coming five days before Karns).

So it should be a good matchup between these two young fireballers. One thing to watch in particular: How do they fare against the opposing lineups the second time around? Gausman struggled in that department last Thursday in Toronto. We'll see if he's made an adjustment, and we'll see if Karns is able to overcome that issue against a very tough Baltimore lineup.

Bryce Harper once again is out of the Nationals' lineup. Davey Johnson is going with the same group that yesterday produced only two runs, hoping to get a little more thunder against Gausman.

Updates to come, please check back...

BALTIMORE ORIOLES at WASHINGTON NATIONALS
Where: Nationals Park
Gametime: 7:05 p.m. EDT
TV: MASN, MLB.tv
Radio: WJFK (106.7 FM), WFED (1500), WTEM (980 AM), XM 184
Weather: Mostly cloudy, 78 degrees, Wind 7 mph out to LF
NATIONALS (26-25)
CF Denard Span
2B Steve Lombardozzi
3B Ryan Zimmmerman
1B Adam LaRoche
SS Ian Desmond
LF Tyler Moore
RF Roger Bernadina
C Kurt Suzuki
RHP Nate Karns

ORIOLES (28-23)
LF Nate McLouth
3B Manny Machado
RF Nick Markakis
CF Adam Jones
1B Chris Davis
C Matt Wieters
SS J.J. Hardy
2B Yamaico Navarro
RHP Kevin Gausman

UMPIRES
HP Tom Hallion (cc)
1B Ron Kulpa
2B Mike Estabrook
3B Phil Cuzzi

6:45 p.m. — Well, this is not good: It's pouring here and the start of tonight's game will be delayed. They're hoping this won't take long, but it's some intense rain at the moment. Stay tuned for updates.

7:50 p.m. — OK, the tarp is finally coming off and the pitchers are about to warm up. First pitch will be at approximately 8:25 p.m.

8:26 p.m. — This game is underway, and so is Nate Karns' big-league career. The right-hander fires a 94 mph fastball low to Nate McLouth for ball one.

8:31 p.m. — Wow, a 1-2-3, 10-pitch, top of the first for Karns, who dialed his fastball up to 97 mph against Manny Machado. Good stuff there. He got two grounders to second and then combined with Adam LaRoche on a nifty 3-1 groundout to get Nick Markakis and end the inning. Really nice start for the kid, who I'm sure had a few butterflies when he went out there.

8:41 p.m. — Double wow in the bottom of the first. Steve Lombardozzi and Ryan Zimmerman each connected off Gausman for one-out singles. Adam LaRoche then stepped to the plate and destroyed a 96 mph fastball into the right-center field bleachers for a three-run homer that left this ballpark rocking. Just like that, the Nats lead 3-0 thanks to LaRoche's ninth homer and 24th, 25th and 26 RBI of the season.

8:55 p.m. — And the Orioles get one run back in the top of the second on a Chris Davis sinle and Matt Wieters double just inside the first-base line. Karns got himself into more of a jam, with runners on the corners and one out, but he reached back and struck out Yamaico Navarro and Gausman to end the inning and keep the Nats' lead at 3-1.

9:04 p.m. — Hmm, Karns needs to learn a couple of things about bunting: 1) You can't bunt a ball that hard, and 2) When you do, you've got to hustle down the line. Because of it, he just ended the second inning on a 5-6-4 double play.

9:12 p.m. — And Karns bounces back with a 1-2-3 top of the third, again retiring the top of the Orioles lineup. He's at 49 pitches through three. Davey Johnson said before the game he'll probably limit him to 80 percent of his usual pitch count, knowing he'd be extra amped-up for this. So figure he might be limited to maybe 80 total pitches, thus maybe five innings. Still 3-1 Nats as we go to the bottom of the third.

9:30 p.m. — Good lord, is Chris Davis on fire or what? He absolutely murdered a 1-2, 95 mph fastball from Karns into the right-field bullpen just now. The ball never lifted more than 20 feet off the ground. That's his 17th homer in 52 games. Do the math, that's remarkable. That trimmed the Nats' lead to 3-2, but it didn't stay that way for long. Two batters later, Karns left a 2-0 fastball way up in the zone to J.J. Hardy and the Baltimore shortstop crushed it to left-center for his 10th homer. So now it's a tie game, 3-3, as we move to the bottom of the fourth.

9:43 p.m. — Two thoughts to share about the bottom of the fourth: 1) Tyler Moore and Roger Bernadina, who entered tonight with a COMBINED .273 batting average and .420 slugging percentage, crushed back-to-back homers of Gausman. 2) Sweet Fancy Moses! I mean, seriously, who saw THAT coming? Throw in Span's RBI double and the Nats have opened up a 7-3 lead and knocked Gausman out of the game. His final line: 4 IP, 8 H, 7 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 3 HR. His ERA after two big-league starts now stands at 11.00.

10:17 p.m. — As much as Davey wanted to put Karns in line for the win, he just couldn't do it. Karns walked a pair of batters with one out in the fifth, and with Markakis stepping to the plate, Captain Hook had no choice but to stroll to the mound. Karns got a really nice ovation from the crowd as he departed. He won't qualify for the win, but he certainly acquitted himself well tonight. Duke, meanwhile, came up big, inducing a double play out of Markakis and then retiring the side in the sixth. That bridges the gap to the back of the bullpen and allows Davey to use those relievers the way he'd like. Still 7-3 Nats heading to the bottom of the sixth.

10:28 p.m. — And a scoreless seventh inning for Drew Storen, who needed one of those. We've reached the stretch, with the Nats still ahead 7-3.

10:51 p.m. — It took 22 pitches (18 of them strikes) but Tyler Clippard pitched a scoreless eighth, getting Chris Davis to fly out to right with two on and two out to escape a jam and preserve the 7-3 lead.

11:00 p.m. — LaRoche with his second bomb of the night, his 10th of the season. It's 8-3. Wait, make that 9-3 as Bernadina drives in another run.

11:09 p.m. -- Ballgame. Nats win 9-3. Duke gets credit with the win, but Karns deserves plenty of praise.

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jeffwx said...

it's a joint broadcast Gonat.
Both fan bases have one choice to watch the game

Manassas Nats' Fan said...

span heard me

Secret wasian man said...

keep it going boys.

Gonat said...

Mick, I think Davey has to play for the W for the team and not for Karns. It's team before player but yes, let him go as long as he stays effective.

jeffwx said...

who are these guys!!!! clutch hitting

Knoxville Nat said...

Gonat,

Didn't miss your point at all. Your anger should have been directed at "stupid MASN" however, not Oriole fans.

And To answer your question, yes I would expect them to do so, and I hope they have multiple opportunities to do just that.

SCNatsFan said...

Two guys who really needed it. Happy for them and a hope the light and the end of the tunnel is approaching.

Manassas Nats' Fan said...

It is suppose to be joint. Do you see Nat fans cheering?

Unknown said...

wow, the boys are hitting but let's keep it up since we know what the O's can do. This game may end up 12-10 although am really sick of the hand holding in the booth with the entire MASN crew...vomit!

jeffwx said...

saw a lot of Nats fans cheering last inning.

jeffwx said...

play for the W
warm up Duke ??
Karns looks great

Gonat said...

Wow, Karns goes Fastball, Slider, Slider, and then drops the curve on him for the K!

Unknown said...

Goon is back!!!

jeffwx said...

stammen...thats better
i jinxed poor nate with my comment 5 mins ago.
sorry dude

Knoxville Nat said...

And MASN is showing Nats fans standing and cheering Karns as he exits the game.

David Proctor said...

Duke to face Markakis (L-L) and then Stammen will probably come in.

Secret wasian man said...

Good move Davey. Pen has to do the Job. O/s can mash it. got to get out of this.

Sunshine_Bobby_Carpenter_Is_Too_Pessimistic_For_Me said...

Tip of the cap to Mr. Nate Karns. Job well done, kid. You won't earn the win, but you earned our gratitude. Great debut.

jeffwx said...

thanks dp, makes sense

MicheleS said...

Ok.. EVERYONE.. HAPPY THOUGHTS TO ZACH DUKE!!!

JaneB said...

You done good Nat Nate. I'm thrilled the bats gave you support. Now Zach get a DP!

Secret wasian man said...

Sean Burnette. I kinda miss you.

David Proctor said...

Woah, Duke got the job done.

Gonat said...

Gonat said...
Mick, I think Davey has to play for the W for the team and not for Karns. It's team before player but yes, let him go as long as he stays effective.

May 28, 2013 9:44 PM
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Good. Maybe Duke will turn a doubleplay

Sunshine_Bobby_Carpenter_Is_Too_Pessimistic_For_Me said...

Zach Duke, we never doubted you! Fed him the DP pill.

Unknown said...

Secret wasian man said...
3 0 lead is already gone. 3 in the first and then nothing. Man this team stinks. So does this pitcher. 9--4 os will win again. Its just killing me.
May 28, 2013 9:32 PM


Debbie freaking downer.

Gonat said...

Oh yes! Doubleplay! Lucky BABIP there. Right at Desi!

MicheleS said...

AHEM.. Happy thoughts bring good Karma People.. Lets keep it up!!! GO ZACH!

jeffwx said...

ooooooohhhhhmmmmmmmmmmm
(was that too political ?)

Secret wasian man said...

Scott Im sorry. As I child bullied by Bmore fans because I was a DC fan has left scars. Just wanna win this. Sorry for being a downer. Great job DUKE.

jeffwx said...

yes, happy thoughts works for Sunshine Bobby C

Gonat said...

Personally I would've gone to Abad. That was a big spot. Duke got the BABIP in his favor as Desi was almost up the middle.

Anonymous said...

Thumb-sucking in the booth is nauseating.

Will FP ask, "Where the heck was THAT pitch?" in this game? No. Pull all punches, keep it boring.

Imagine Yankee fans putting up with this during a Yanks-Mets broadcast.

Manassas Nats' Fan said...

Just show honme fans in each game

jeffwx said...

One more extended performance Tuesday night from rookie Kevin Gausman would go a long way in getting the Orioles’ 'pen the break it needs.

"If we can get one more good outing (Tuesday), we can get back on our feet down there physically,” Showalter said. “I challenge anybody to go into Toronto four days and not have challenges. Those guys didn't allow us to breathe, so you've just got to keep grinding.”

Read more: http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/blog/bal-getting-relief-for-orioles-relief-corps-20130527,0,4220413.story#ixzz2UdwrssIE


sorry Buck ;)

jeffwx said...

MNF..watch em on the radio

Manassas Nats' Fan said...

Middle of the infield 0 for 6

jeffwx said...

that's a ben's half smoke, Hunter!
they taste better after 2 AM

David Proctor said...

Why is Duke still in?

David Proctor said...

Oh, Chris Davis is probably why.

Gonat said...

Manassas Nats' Fan said...
Middle of the infield 0 for 6
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What are you talking about? Did you forget about Lombo's hit in the 1st? 1-6

Anonymous said...

O's clown broadcaster had no idea he was mis-describing Ben's Chili Bowl's Original Chili Half-Smoke.

This is pathetic. Enough MASN Communism for one night, comrades. Going over to Charlie and Dave.

jeffwx said...

Glad I didn't DFA Duke and Bernadina...maybe next week

Gonat said...

Lucky no-wind. That's 2 HRs if the wind is blowing out. #Duke

David Proctor said...

I'd still DFA Duke despite his outing today. But yeah, no way for Bernie.

Manassas Nats' Fan said...

Gonats you got me. i feel stupid.

Desmond only one without a hit. Hasnt looked goid on any batted ball (or am I wrong again)

Eric said...

Wow... Most stressful 1.2.3 inning ever! I'll take it.

NatsLady said...

Where has this Zach Duke been all year?

jeffwx said...

FP should calls the beers in B'more Natty Bohs...
or is that what they really call em in B'more ?

Manassas Nats' Fan said...

Bunted like he was going for another homer.

David Proctor said...

Yikes that was a bad bunt. But I'll let it slip this time since you got a homer, Bernie.

Manassas Nats' Fan said...

This Zack Duke pitched last Sepember

waddu eye no said...

Who was that wearing the duke jersey?

jeffwx said...

john wayne

waddu eye no said...
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Sunshine_Bobby_Carpenter_Is_Too_Pessimistic_For_Me said...

jeffwx said...
FP should calls the beers in B'more Natty Bohs...
or is that what they really call em in B'more ?

May 28, 2013 10:17 PM

True, Jeff. Real name is National Bohemian (which actually used to be an outfield wall sign at Griffith Stadium, he said, dating himself). Actually was a pretty good beer, as I recall dimly from my beer-drinking days.

But honestly, I think the reason the denizens of Charm City (fill in your own joke here) liked it was because it was cheap.

Nothing that there is anything wrong with that.

Manassas Nats' Fan said...

When is Jim Hunter out of herr?

jeffwx said...

Duke Snider

David Proctor said...

Drew in the 7th. Interesting.

David Proctor said...

Drew can't catch a break.

Gonat said...

Hate to see that. Ryan needs to let Desi get that ball.

Unknown said...

Btw: last HR Karns gave up was hi gas and a great pitch.

Ugh. Zimmerman in 7-8th = liability

Gonat said...

Oh yes! Storen gets those 2 outs!

Unknown said...

Ha! Foot. Insert. Mouth. Nice zimm

jeffwx said...

Thanks sunshine...I didn't know they advertised at old Griffith Stadium

Drew!!!

Gonat said...

Scott, you are right on that last HR. Hardy got on top of it. Unfortunately it still counts on the ole ledger.

waddu eye no said...

Natty boh. Aka bay water

Manassas Nats' Fan said...

Where has this Drew been all season?

Gonat said...

Way to go Druuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

Unknown said...

That was nasty!!!! Pow!

Eric said...

Beauty of an inning Storen!

David Proctor said...

If Zim doesn't get that ball, Desi still has no chance. Zim was the only guy with a play, that's why he went for it. Plenty of reasons to get on Zim, but that wasn't one of them.

jeffwx said...

waddy....good one. you get what you pay for I guess. except for Jason Werth....whoops, sorry, wrong blog

Eric said...

"Scott, you are right on that last HR. Hardy got on top of it. Unfortunately it still counts on the ole ledger."

Seriously. Right after he hit it I couldn't believe he got his bat on the ball. On the replay it seemed an awful lot like he was sitting on it. In retrospect, I think he got them a lot on those high heaters and I think the Os figured out when it was likely to come...

jeffwx said...

btw, has ghost vanished ?

waddu eye no said...

jeffwx - never heard that one?

anything i don't know about baseball, i know about beer.

Eric said...

7-3 and Clip's demeanor still makes me nervous...

Gonat said...

Marlins just lost in a walk-off single.

Gonat said...

Another doink hit in this series by them.

Manassas Nats' Fan said...

I missed the intro of umps, just realized on Drew's K, Tom Halion is calling balls and strikes.

He did the old ripping the phone book strike 3like he did in Strasburg's debut.

David Proctor said...

This game ain't over yet folks.

Eric said...

OK, now it's more than demeanor making me nervous...

Gonat said...

This is where Abad should be up and warming quickly.

SCNatsFan said...

Please don't be the bad Clip tonight.

Manassas Nats' Fan said...

0-2 count and clip throws right down tge middle.

Too much to ask a third reliever to be good.

Was listening to Leo Mazone over tge wekend. Said most managers mis manage bullpens, switch pitchers way too much.

Eric said...

"He did the old ripping the phone book strike 3"

Hilarious! Your hitting critiques when we're losing drive me crazy, MNF, but you're cracking me up tonight!

Eric said...

OK...OK. Stay loose Clip...

David Proctor said...

Good job Clippard.

Eric said...

Yes. YES!

Gonat said...

Clippard just got my heart racing. Good job.

Sunshine_Bobby_Carpenter_Is_Too_Pessimistic_For_Me said...

Terrific job by Duke, Drew and Clipp!!!

I am putting away the bourbon and Maalox for the night. This one is as good as over.

MicheleS said...

Clipp is making my stomach ache.. thankfully he got out of it

Manassas Nats' Fan said...

If you were sitting here most my comments are funny especially we are winning.

Since my boss is a perfectionist so i sometimes get the same way.

Whose pitching the 9th

David Proctor said...

DON'T SAY THAT SUNSHINE!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU'LL JINX IT

David Proctor said...

LAROCHE!!

Manassas Nats' Fan said...

As Peric says LaRoche is a has been.

David Proctor said...

Mark: LaRoche with his 2nd HR of the night and 10th of the season. (By the way, he's only 1 behind Morse now and has 6 more RBI.)

Also, factor in LaRoche's vastly better defense.

NatsLady said...

LaRoche again! Too bad Henry pitched last night.

Eric said...

Wow. Can you imagine LaRoche if he weren't in his washed up season? He'd be closing in on the season home run record!

Desi!

Gonat said...

Nice, middle infield now 2-8

NatsLady said...

Oh, that woke Desi up! Now, just remember how you did that.

Spoke too soon, it's Henry.

Manassas Nats' Fan said...

Beat me Gonat. Was going to say everyone has a hit.

SCNatsFan said...

Be nice manassas this blog is getting civil lol.

Great to see some bats working tonight. I won't call for Eck's head tonight. There is always tomorrow.

Gonat said...

Carp: "Fair and balanced in the Battle Of The Beltways".

What a joke.

Eric said...

Yes! OFFENSE!!!!!!!!

Secret wasian man said...

Nice to see Shark hitting.

NatsLady said...

Hey, can Danny have a shot at this guy? Maybe he'll get out of his slump.

Manassas Nats' Fan said...

Eck firstbas coach tonight.

Harper is acting hitting coach.

Shark 2 RBI hits tonight.

Eric said...

This is AWESOME.

Unknown said...

David Proctor said...
Mark: LaRoche with his 2nd HR of the night and 10th of the season. (By the way, he's only 1 behind Morse now and has 6 more RBI.)

Also, factor in LaRoche's vastly better defense.

AMEN brother !
Cant play both, and he's sux in outfield. I'm glad he's gone.

Manassas Nats' Fan said...

Under acting hitting coach Bryce Harpr, the Nats did a really rsre thing.

They didn't strike out once.

Unknown said...

Lol. Eck at 1st base. Keep him there and MNF might be content.

David Proctor said...

Lol JJ Hardy as player of the game...

Manassas Nats' Fan said...

Eck at first is good.

Joe Seamhead said...

So, top of the 9th, there's about a thousand of us left. Metro thing.

Unknown said...

Abad looks badd ass

Eric said...

"Lol. Eck at 1st base. Keep him there and MNF might be content."

Anything to keep MNF quiet about Eck and strike outs... even if it means getting hits! ;)

Abad looking sharp!

Manassas Nats' Fan said...

I am guessing Duke will get the win.

Eric said...

So... No strikes and 9 runs with no Harper... Both very good signs...

MicheleS said...

WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Nice Hitting, Nice Pitching! Way to Go NATE!!!!!!

A DC Wonk said...

Question: If Karns doesn't get the win, then who does?

Eric said...

Sick game Nats!!!

Unknown said...

Zim has a cannon from third.

Tongue firmly in cheek

NatsLady said...

Well, that was yummy.

Manassas Nats' Fan said...

Official scorer decides winner. I predicted Duke.

Eric said...

Update: no strikeouts, 9 runs sans Harper, and Zim gets the final out with a perfect strike on a routine grounder. All very good things to see!

Unknown said...

Now if Miami just looses I'll sleep well

Secret wasian man said...

Oh yes. Hey Os fans don't let the subway door hit ya in the a.......

Eric said...

Agreed Duke will get the win, although Storen was much stronger.

Secret wasian man said...

Scott Miami lost. Go Yanks.

Manassas Nats' Fan said...

Can some one help me hearing is weak wjhen people do not annucuate clearly.

In the head and shoulders commercial with CJ Wilson when the girl sniffs his hair he says "Is this how you always....." always what?

She responds "Yes we do.,"

Doc said...

That's correct Manassas, ALR "has been" great!!!

On pace for 30 HR's!!!!

Does Davey shave? All the important questions, right here on NI!!!! LOL

Unknown said...

Heat not fish

Unknown said...

No shave. I'm not saving again till we loose. Let's all do it! Who's with me? :-)

Unknown said...

MNF I always wonder that too!

I think "do sound checks"

Unknown said...

I really like this kid Karns. Well spoken. Can we keep him somehow?

Doc said...

Good idea Scott M.!

But I hate whiskers with a passion. Maybe I'll stop eatin' til we lose--nah, I can't do that either.

Eric said...

I forget the exact line on the shampoo commercial but can hear it clearly when it comes on. 100% sure it's along the lines of "do sound check."

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