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Photo by Mark Zuckerman / NATS INSIDER Stephen Strasburg tries to get back on track today at Marlins Park. |
The All-Star hurler will try to get back on track today when he faces the Marlins in a matinee under the roof. Shouldn't have to worry at all about heat or humidity inside this facility.
Ricky Nolasco starts for Miami, and he'll face a Nats lineup that is without Ian Desmond for the first time since April 19 but may be without him for several days. Desmond's lingering left oblique strain got worse last night (which is why he was bunting in the ninth inning instead of swinging away). Davey Johnson said this morning he's hopeful Desmond won't need a DL stint, but just in case this lasts multiple days, he's putting Danny Espinosa at shortstop and Steve Lombardozzi at second.
Full story on that situation forthcoming. In the meantime, check back here for live game updates...
WASHINGTON NATIONALS at MIAMI MARLINS
Where: Marlins Park
Gametime: 1:10 p.m. EDT
TV: MASN2, MLB.tv
Radio: WJFK (106.7 FM), WFED (1500 AM), XM 89
Weather: Indoors
NATIONALS (50-35)
2B Steve Lombardozzi
RF Bryce Harper
3B Ryan Zimmerman
1B Adam LaRoche
LF Michael Morse
SS Danny Espinosa
CF Roger Bernadina
C Jhonatan Solano
RHP Stephen Strasburg
MARLINS (42-45)
SS Jose Reyes
2B Omar Infante
1B Carlos Lee
LF Logan Morrison
3B Hanley Ramirez
RF Greg Dobbs
CF Emilio Bonifacio
C John Buck
RHP Ricky Nolasco
UMPIRES
HP Marty Foster, 1B D.J. Reyburn, 2B Jeff Kellogg (cc), 3B Eric Cooper
1:05 p.m. -- Before we get started: Here's the full story on Ian Desmond, with thoughts from Davey Johnson and Danny Espinosa.
1:11 p.m. -- And we're underway with a strike from Ricky Nolasco to Steve Lombardozzi. It's Star Wars Day here. May the Force be with you.
1:15 p.m. -- That didn't take long. Nolasco cruises through the top of the first on 10 pitches, getting Lombardozzi to ground out, Bryce Harper to pop out and Ryan Zimmerman to strikeout. Harper really doesn't look comfortable at the plate these days. His front shoulder is flying open, and pitchers are taking advantage of that by feeding him nothing but offspeed stuff on the outside corner. He's just not able to make solid contact on that pitch the way he's swinging right now.
1:23 p.m. -- A dominant first inning for Stephen Strasburg as well. He needed 13 pitches (nine strikes) to retire the side, getting Jose Reyes on a comebacker and Omar Infante on a flyball into the right field corner. He then completely overwhelmed Carlos Lee, dropping a curveball past him for strike two and then a 90 mph changeup past him for strike three. Scoreless after one.
1:41 p.m. -- A little bit of trouble for Strasburg in the bottom of the second. He allowed a leadoff single to Logan Morrison and a one-out single to Greg Dobbs. Sandwiched in between was a nice catch by Bryce Harper of Hanley Ramirez's smash to right. Harper had a chance to double up Morrison, but his throw across the body to first base was wide. The Marlins wound up with runners on second and third when Strasburg was charged with a wild pitch on a low fastball to John Buck. Truth be told, Jhonatan Solano should have been given the passed ball there, because the ball struck his glove. He's got to knock that down. No worries, because Strasburg struck out Buck to end the inning and keep this game scoreless.
1:53 p.m. -- Strasburg, naturally, is the first member of the Nats lineup to reach base today. He now sports a .429 on-base percentage. Davey should lead him off.
2:10 p.m. -- Whew, that was an exhausting bottom of the third. It included a base hit by Nolasco to right field, with Harper totally geared up to throw him out 9-3 before bobbling the ball. It included two more singles by Reyes and Lee, the latter of which should have scored Nolasco except he held up around third as Bernadina's throw sailed all the way to the backstop. Now with the bases loaded and one out, Strasburg had no margin for error. He wound up striking out Morrison on a high-and-tight fastball, then got Ramirez to hit a sharp grounder down the third-base line. Great diving play by Zimmerman to scoop up the ball, then a great stretch at first base from LaRoche to complete the play and bail out Strasburg, who has already thrown 60 pitches and given up five hits in three scoreless innings.
2:17 p.m. -- Four innings down, and Strasburg is the only National to reach base so far against Nolasco. Meanwhile, Ozzie Guillen appeared to be yapping at Bryce Harper during the bottom of the fourth. Not sure what it was all about, but Ozzie was quite animated. Not that he isn't always quite animated. Still 0-0 as we go to the bottom of the fourth.
2:25 p.m. -- More wild stuff in the bottom of the inning, all courtesy Roger Bernadina. First he makes a way off-line throw trying to get Emilio Bonifacio stretching a single into a double. Then seconds later, he makes an incredible catch of John Buck's drive to deep center. This game has been Roger Bernadina's career in a nutshell. Incredible athletic ability ... when he can harness it and use his head.
2:45 p.m. -- Man, is Ozzie Guillen having a bad day or what? In the top of the fifth, he elected to intentionally walk Solano and bring Strasburg to the plate with two outs and a man in scoring position. Apparently he's learned from the Fredi Gonzalez school of managing. And what do you know, Strasburg laces an RBI single to right. He's now hitting .385 with a .448 on-base percentage and a .654 slugging percentage. Guess what, folks? This guy is a good hitter. A really good hitter. Throw in Lombardozzi's RBI single moments later and the Nats have themselves a 2-0 lead.
2:57 p.m. -- He hasn't been at his absolute best today, but Strasburg has been brilliant when he's needed to be brilliant with men in scoring position. Had runners on second and third with two outs in the fifth and struck out Hanley on a 2-2 curveball in the dirt. So he's somehow made it through five scoreless innings, though his pitch count is up to 94. We'll see if Davey lets him back out for the sixth.
3:13 p.m. -- Make it 4-0 Nats as Morse drives in a run in the top of the sixth, then later gets tagged out trying to steal home. Say what? Yes, you read that correctly. Somebody missed a sign, either Bernadina (who swung away but was supposed to bunt) or Morse (who thought the squeeze play was on). Just another weird moment in a weird game. Meanwhile, Strasburg is back out for the bottom of the sixth on 94 pitches.
3:27 p.m. -- And Strasburg cruises through the sixth on nine pitches, perhaps his best inning of the day. His final line: 6 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 7 K, 105 pitches. Ryan Mattheus in for the bottom of the seventh, trying to protect a 4-0 lead.
3:39 p.m. -- Mattheus cruises through the seventh, so he's back out for the bottom of the eighth, the Nats now six outs from winning this game.
3:49 p.m. -- Mattheus got the first out, then Davey handed the ball to Sean Burnett, whose elbow appears to be A-OK. He struck out Morrison and got Ramirez to ground out. Sean and the Nats will breathe a sigh of relief over that. We go to the ninth, still 4-0 Nats.
3:54 p.m. -- OK, here we go. Tyler Clippard to pitch the bottom of the ninth in another non-save situation.
4:11 p.m. -- Game over. Nats win, 4-0. But it wasn't easy. Clippard loaded the bases with no outs in the bottom of the ninth, then escaped Chad Cordero-style.
244 comments:
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GYFNG!!!!
Oh, oh. Desi sits. Rizzo will have to earn his GM salary finding a fill-in utility guy. There are no really good alternatives in-house, so let's see what he does. They need Desi to get well. Even with his problems yesterday, it was he who manufactured the Nats' only run.
If he needs the DL do it now. We are so lucky that espi has played SS and lombo plays 2b. Lombo also hits better when he plays everyday. Everyone will step up yet again.
Yikes. Desi leads the Nats in a whole lotta offensive categories....
Thank god for Lombo. Best insurance this side of GEICO.
GYFNG!!
Just read about Burnett's elbow. Man....when this gonna end. Worst case, Storen takes his spot if he has to DL it. Just heard on radio that Morse has had a hamstring the last couple weeks that has greatly hampered him. That explains my earlier comment
Think back to the off season . Desi misses a start and there is general panic at the thought of him not playing. Who would have thought?
Oh, oh. Desi sits. Rizzo will have to earn his GM salary finding a fill-in utility guy. There are no really good alternatives in-house, so let's see what he does.
DeRosa. And Tracy will be back soon. That's why they signed those guys in the first place.
Remember Davey had Espi playing at short during spring training for just this contingency. People were speculating about a trade, but Davey--as usual--thinking ahead.
NatsLady, it could have very well been a possible trade as well. Rizzo said the other day he had a ton of teams asking about Desmond, but his asking price was too high.
Desi sure made the right choise skipping the all-star game.
Only saw the first three innings of the game last night because we were taking a friend out for a birthday dinner and then chit-chatting back at our house. Interestingly, I saw those early innings in the bar of the (Kingstowne) King Street Blues, where our party was seated. We got there a bit before 7, and they had the late innings of an O's game on. As Nats game-time approached, I asked my husband whether I should be a [pest] and ask them to switch over to the Nats, us not being in Baltimore and all. I didn't have to do that, though, as one of the guys seated at the bar asked them to change the channel and they did. Here's to you, bar dude! :-)
Hope to see most of today's game, unless cat-sitting duties call. Go, SS! Go, NATS!!
Feel better, Desi. We need you.
We need Stras to have his A game and the offense to wake up. Let's fillet some fish today.
How 'bout it, Swami?! Raise your hand, if you thought (at this point last year) that the prospect of Desi sitting a few weeks would excite the "Chicken Little" in any of us.... Love that boy...
I am glad shark got the start over Ankiel, he had earned it with his coming of the bench play. His single and steal of 2nd last night hopefully showed of things to come.
Another example of how this season has been so unpredictable.More stress but more excitement , too. Who will surprise me today?
Note on Twitter from Ramos:
Wilson Abrahan Ramos @WRamosC3
Good getting better for the Other surgery
Feel Wood
"DeRosa. And Tracy will be back soon."
Both corner guys with no range for SS or 2nd base. They need a middle IF who can play some D, at least, to back up Danny and Lombo. The pickings are slim in AAA, and the young prospects in A and AA are not ready. If Desi goes on the DL, I would expect Rizzo to find a legit middle infielder to take Desi's spot until he is ready to come back.
And Desi has been having a career year. Lombo is good as a fill-in starter on D, but no one can take Desi's place in the order.
Fingers crossed for Desi and the Nats.
Kirbs,
Agree on the Shark. Hope he makes the most of this opportunity. He has been smoking' line drives for the past month, or so, and raised his average to over .250 from way, way down Mendoza territory.
Not a lot of "legit middle infielders" out there. Braves took Janish for his glove (not much bat). D'backs need one... etc. etc.
And Tracy will be back soon. That's why they signed those guys in the first place.
Tracy is more of a bat not a fielder. DeRosa is decent in the infield but he is 37 going on 38. They'd have to reach down to minors for Rivero and Teahen if anyone else goes down. That's why Rizzo brought those two in.
"Other surgery?"
When Harper doesn't hit, the Nationals don't score runs. Like it or not, he sets the tone for the rest of the team.
Plus Zach Walters is having an outstanding year (acquired for Jayson Marquis) in the minors this year. Can play shortstop and third base.
The Nats have it covered. You'll just have to live with Davey using prospects ... no problem here ... ~smiles~
When Harper doesn't hit, the Nationals don't score runs. Like it or not, he sets the tone for the rest of the team.
Yup. That bat has got to get going ... or they'll have to find another ... and they do have Corey Brown as a potential in the lead-off spot.
BigCat: Yes.
wilson-ramos-injury-update-knee-surgery
http://dc.sbnation.com/washington-nationals/2012/5/13/3017559/wilson-ramos-injury-update-knee-surgery
Stras looks worse in the 2nd inning than Gio looked in the 6th. Sweating and flushed.
I see that too NatsLady! Is the a/c not on? Stras is sweating like crazy
Hate the red helmets..looks like I'm watching the Angles...Nats need more blue in all their uniforms
Put the gold trim back in, so Harper can wear his gold shoes--you are allowed to wear shoes in "team" colors. :)
Boo--prefer Stras not on the bases. But he's got a big grin, so hopefully he's fine!
Haha, the gold adds that "Vegas Touch" I'm sure Bryce would love
You think Cabrera attempted steal of home vs. Dodgers' absentminded pitcher because of Bryce stealing 3rd vs. Marlins? Trout may be the next Albert, but Harper is single-handedly changing the game.
Watching Solano throw and if he continues to throw from a rocking chair he'll launch one into CF before the day is over.
I thought the same thing watching the SD v LA finish last night
Reminds me of how Magic and Bird immediately changed the NBA for the better by playing the right way...
Whew! Again. Stras' pitch count must be astronomical.
WOW...Ozzie just cussed out Bryce!!
NatsJack, what is Ozzie Jawing about.
He was cussing at davey. so no idea.
So what has pissed Ozzie off ?
Where's Kristina?? Need to hear about this one
Nolasco is mowing 'em down. What is Ozzie slobbering about?
Pretty fair lip reader here -- and Ozzie looked at harper and yelled "Fuck you, kid!!!"
I think he was yelling at Davey from the dugout, but when he came out to the field, looked like he was directing it to Bryce. Hard to tell
Kudos to Zimmerman on that tough ground ball in the third But ...
that was the softest, most pathetic throw I have seen from a third baseman in years.
One day, Zim's arm is gonna cost the Nats big -- hopefully not in the playoffs.
Maybe this will stop the nonsense about Stras being shut down--or not. Despite what Rizzo says, the media won't leave it alone. But he is clearly not all the way back yet.
According to Beats Twitter Accounts, Ozzie was yelling at Bryce tooo
Just watched it again...NatsJim had the quote correct!
I think he was talking about Bryce setting his back foot outside the box...but just a guess
Kristina not going to tell you what's going on in this situation.
Adam Kilgore@AdamKilgoreWP
Something about Harper sticking the bat across the plate while on deck? Or between pitches? Confusing. Ozzie complaining to the ump, too.
Harper was talking to the umpire right before the yelling
F.P. thinks Ozzie is complaining about Harper's bat action?????? or his pine tar???? weird Ozzie better channel his hero, Chavez, to get some pointers.
Why, oh, why is there still a zero in the hit column? Should I panic?
If a sideline/on-field reporter doesn't report stuff like this, then what exactly is the point??
I think our OFs are picking up sand on all these grounders...lots of bad grips, bobbles, and bad throws
Great catch in the sand by Bernie...Field is a disgrace
I'll get a pic next time but Bryce makes shallow trench clearly behind the line, then steps in the box clearly in the box.
I'm thinking Harper was all too polite to take a "FU" from Ozzie. I would have enjoyed a Harper/Ozzie nose to nose situation -- but Harper did the right thing.
Totally agree,Swift. I hope she does report it; but got a feeling they'll keep it to themselves.
Derek......the field is at least twice as bad as it looks on TV.
Jack, I've noticed Bryce doing that at Nats Park too...Haven't guys been messing up the batters box lines for about 100 years?? Ozzie is such a tool
Hahaha Kristina does her bit on Espinosa, videotape and all.
No mention of Ozzie's rant. Figures.
On the throw, LaRoche gave RZ a look, like "What was that?" Man, ALR is good!
Ozzie is a complete idiot. I used to like him, but don't appreciate his style here in the national league East.
Mikey! Finally!
Lol Jim, it's like it never happened...guess we have to wait for the players to tweet about it after the game...Pretty lame reporting
Ozzie is like his pitcher, Zambrano....anything gets them going....Prozac to the rescue!
Never I thought I'd say this back in '10 and '11, but we're realllly gonna miss Desmond.
Jim,
just my opinion watching that play at 3rd by Zimmerman: He was moving to his right and although he had stopped briefly his body momentum was still pulling him toward 3rd. So, he could either take a half-second and plant his feet and torque it, or just flip it. He had time to flip it, the aim was off a little but he got his man. I don't think it's as bad you're making it out to be.
Agreed Swift. What is she good for?
T-Rex: whatever works for you. A sad throw.
Swift Eagle, I have to disagree with your comments about the field. It's the finest beach volleyball venue in South Florida.
T-Rex: one more thing: how many thirdbaseman LOB a throw to third? It's gonna bite us one day -- and I hope I'm wrong. But it's seems to be the elephant in the room with the Nats -- everyone and anyone can see his problem with his throwing motion. I think it's a miracle he gets it there at all -- a testament to his prodigious talents.
They changed Ryan's throwing motion a couple years ago to protect the shoulder, and it's looked awkward ever since
Another reason you need a guy like ALR playing first instead of Dunn or Morse...ALR makes it look so easy
Not being able to watch what you are talking about is torture.
TRex: correcting my last blurb: 'How many third baseman Lob a throw to First" not third.
Whoa!! bernie beats it by a full step -- but is Still OUT.
See what happens when Ozzie starts bitching at the Umps? Good that Davey came out to yell a little bit.
Haha Kevin, if Misty May were out there in a bikini I wouldn't be complaining...
Agreed Swift: LaRoche is worth every penny they pay him.
Are the Nats gonna pass on resigning LaRoche? I haven't read anything about the Nat's intention to re sign him.
Stras helping his own cause!!
Stras is like a right handed Rod Carew! Put him at lead off everyday
Stasburg is awesome. Stras avg. goes to .385.
Swift, if Misty were out there, maybe she'd find out why Ozzie was trying to get into Bryce's head???
What was the ump looking at? That was awful. Great job by Stras though!
Two Zip! take that Ozzie. Walk Solano to pitch to Stras? You dont know baseball .. Ozzie. Stras can hit!!
Lombo!
Go deep, Harper.
Master of the obvious, here. How often this year have we seen the Nats batters baffled by a pitcher, only to have Stras, or Gio, or JZimm get the breakthrough hit? More than I ever would have imagined. Stras strikes again!
And then it can be contagious, laying down the gauntlet. Good for Lombo, too!
Harp just gets under it -- coulda been a bomb.
People oooh and aaah about 450-foot home runs, and they *are* cool, but they're still one run. The expression for bloop hits is, "It will be a line drive in the box score." Out at first is out. Doesn't matter how hard the throw is. His arm is what it is, and the chatter don't matter.
Kevin, Misty (who I assume is not at the game) has given us the same amount of info on the incident as the reported assigned to cover the game from field level...
Just posted a pic of Bryce clearly in the box on twitter.
Wow I just looked at my last comment -- a word looks really bad. You all know that I meant Puss with a short U as in 'tux' right? Sorry if anyone got offended.
Stras K's Reyes in three .. atta boy!
Whoa Stras' two seamer nearly takes off Infante's head.
Watching Solano throw and if he continues to throw from a rocking chair he'll launch one into CF before the day is over.
Clearly not as good as Sandy Leon. Leon and David Freitas could end up competing for the catching spot given the seriousness of Ramos injury and the 2nd surgery reported by SBNation as posted by NatsLady. Freitas is clearly the offensive catcher, Leon the defensive.
Is Stras unable to get it up to 98 - 99 anymore? No one mentions that either.
The "delete" link has been a good friend to me, NFJim.
one "s" for pus.
They changed Ryan's throwing motion a couple years ago to protect the shoulder, and it's looked awkward ever since
Or, that AND the injuries, great reasons why they should move Zimmerman to first base. Lots of possibilities for third base when that happens.
OK, I take it back. Sorrry.
OOh Zim's throw gets worse and worse and worse.
That's a 5-4-3 if the bases were 25 sq. ft. in size.
Is Stras unable to get it up to 98 - 99 anymore? No one mentions that either.
Sure he can and he's done it this year. You have more control at the lower speeds. Better placement. See MPH Rod.
F.P. 's got it E-5 -- as does this Fan.
I feel for Stras: Zim blew a double play ball -- very bad.
Zim needs more cortisone...
Bad choice, there; that throw should have gone to first. He normally gets a better throw than that.
Nice catch, Shark.
Good catch Bernie!!! You can play Center, Dude.
NatsJack. Is it hot in the building? Stras is sweating buckets.
The Shark is patrolling the beach!
Tough play, but Solano aint no Flores.
Sorry, this just isn't MLB level play at catcher
Thanks for the clarification NFJim. It was a little shocking.
Betty White called, wanted to know if she was going to have to come down here and straighten somebody out.
Another WP/Passed Ball. Good thing the bullpen is rested.
I only hope that we dont reach a point where Zim can't make any throw at all -- to any base. He's not getting it done today.
Anybody that doesn't think Stras shouldn't be shut down is foolish.
Despite the results today, he's about 75% of what he was before T J.
Yup. Looks like they may need to bring back Sandy Leon the beginning of next month. Solano with that back handing bad habit needs some more seasoning in AAA with a catching coach.
Dont worry about Betty, she likes it when I talk that way!!
Stras does it again!!!!! Unreal. There is your Ace, reaching back for it.
Anybody that doesn't think Stras shouldn't be shut down is foolish.
A few more games like this and it'll be a lot earlier than September 2nd.
All right, Gorzy, you better not give this one back!!!!!
He is at 94 pitches. I have a feeling this is his last innning. Let's hope the bullpen is ready. (they should be)
So true Jack, anyone who has seen him from day 1 like we have can tell he's not himself.
When he's right, he's actually makes it look easy, with smooth, relaxed mechanics. He's really having to work hard now
As good as he's been, he's basically still on rehab this season...
NatsJack: agreed on Stras. His top speed of 95/96 isnt the old 99/100 -- he's doing well, but shutting him down will be the prudent thing. If they don't, Rizzo will be rolling the dice on both Stras' and his own career.
we might complain about Zim throwing at times, but Hanley is not a 3B
I was going to point out that Stras's TJ has affected his control, but seems you NIs have addressed this pretty well.
It is absolutely insane that Stras denied the Marlin any runs -- with all those baseruners, and questionable fielding behind him? amazing (or lucky)
NatsFanJim. I seem to remember that Stras was trying to dial it down and pitch, not just throw.
A little soon to be thinking of moving Zimm, he's still a top tier 3B. A lot of guys have had throwing issues that eventually get fixed.
We only remember the famous ones who never figured it out like Sax, Knobloch, and Ankiel
Way to go Mikey. RBI
Anybody that doesn't think Stras shouldn't be shut down is foolish.
Some people are watching a human being, and some are just seeing the hype. OF COURSE you want to keep the guy in the hype out there. Hype is perfect. Hype never gets tired, or hurt. Sometimes it does a 180, and the player becomes the worst bum ever. But the human guy isn't like that.
Anyone else laughing at this? Ozzie/Loria totally deserve this. Good to see Morse get a couple of hits.
haha right Michelle, He was barely a SS either.
Morse only has the one hit, doesnt he?
2 hits for Morse..and solid contact in the other AB...looked good today
Two hits... both in this game. Buck was trying to pick off ALR or Morse?????? Which one of them was gonna steal! LOL Ozzie.
Right Swift, but have you ever seen a more alarming throw (that isnt getting better) from any calibre third basemen? I have not. At any level.
Hope they have left HRod at the hotel today.
The long throw to first? He had plenty of time, no need to hurry. A little off line, is all. The throw to second was ill-advised, and off-balance, but he usually makes that throw.
Musta missed Morse's first hit ...
good job, Espi!
Ricky 'I had em for awhile' Nolasco finally comes out.
OK....does that dispel the idiotic notion that Morse has a hammy tweak?
Jim, I think the problem was they changed Ryan's throwing motion during a season (2010, I think) and he's had various injuries since
I think that's the type of change that should be done during an off-season (like Espi ditching switch hitting)...
With practice and good health, I think Ryan will be fine at 3B
OK....does that dispel the idiotic notion that Morse has a hammy tweak?
Let's see how he looks in the field and then on Tuesday after that slide first.
SonnyG.....sorry but he's in the bull pen.
Sec 3: are you watching those throws? Painfully executed and submarined? Zim has fought through this problem for 2 years now -- but it gets worrisome when he can't hit the second baseman -- that 90 ft. 126 ft. to first.
Hope they have left HRod at the hotel today.
Unless he completely implodes they are going to keep working with him. Remember HE IS ONLT TWENTY THREE YEARS OLD! Most all of the bullpen is older!!!
Poor Morse. He got caught in no man's land with that squeeze attempt.
Yes. I think you are mis-characterizing them.
Roger giveth...Roger taketh...
ooooooops! Shark misses squeeze sign, then hits what would have been a sac fly. Oh, well.
I'm hoping it gets fixes. I expect it will. A little concerned that it's taken this long. I mean, the throw aint rocket science. How much of it is in his head. I only hope it gets no worse -- which would sit him down.
Oh Well? Bernie is a dolt.
love Davey...but that is STUPID baseball. so Bernadina would have made it 5-0 with the deep fly ball, instead, the suicide play eliminated that chance. I am sorry, that is DUMB.
Looks like Trent Jewett just gave the Shark a ration of shit for missing the sign ... he knows it too. Yikes, his first time starting in CF in god only knows when and he was having a tremendous game out there ... hate to see him missing that squeeze play sign!
Roger's career in a nutshell, indeed.
natssfan.... the question is, WHY??? 2-0 count, runner at third with 1 out???
Shocked that Stras is back out there...thought he would have been pulled at 94 pitches
Love Davey...but that is STUPID baseball. so Bernadina would have made it 5-0 with the deep fly ball, instead, the suicide play eliminated that chance. I am sorry, that is DUMB.
Given Bernadina's speed and massive Morse passing Buck? It might have been a hit instead of a deep fly and one out.
Sorry Sec 3. Can't get more obvious than it already is. Denial is your option. Knock yourself out.
Somebody can't count. Hwnri is 25.
all I know is that roger has saved at least 2 runs this game!!!
Mick.. I have a feeling that Davey was messing with Ozzie and trying to pile on. After Ozzie jawing at Bryce anyone notice the guys are focused and just want to shut the fish down today.
natssfan.... the question is, WHY??? 2-0 count, runner at third with 1 out???
Good chance for a base hit given Bernadina's speed. Sure run. Not a sure fly ball he could have struck out or grounded out. Right Mick? Sheesh!!!
Henri
Stras needs a quick, easy inning.
The suicide play was fine, missing the sign is dumb.
Indeed, that IS the question....
Michele... you could be right
Sec.3, My Sofa we did not need that play at that time
Whoa, Bell warming up.
Somebody can't count. Hwnri is 25.
Okay so they got him when he was 23. He is still pretty young by comparison with most all of the bullpen in DC and in Syracuse.
Sorry Sec 3. Can't get more obvious than it already is. Denial is your option. Knock yourself out.
Or, I could simply disagree. It's possible.
That'll do, Stras
Stras always looks good when he can see the finish line...perfect was to end his day
It's possible, yes: but Incredible -- especially if you played the game at any level -- Any Level.
Yeah, what do I know? Stras pitches an excellent sixth inning.
Darn, I was hoping for a Heath Bell sighting in the game.
Good job stras, but here we all are Happy and cheering that he made it through six innings. Shut him down in Sept., Riz!
MicheleS--yes. The boys do not like anyone messing with Bryce except them!
NatsLady, If Bryce gets one up in the ear, you can bet there will be brawl.
And Yes it was me that let FP know it was National Ice Cream day.
Sec.3, My Sofa we did not need that play at that time
"Need" ... well, a halfway decent bunt scores a run, without a doubt, as likely as a sac fly, if not moreso. "Play for one run, that's what you get--one run."? I can see that. They were starting to get hits. Maybe if it were the 5th run, the bunt would look slightly better.
Do they have any XBH yet? They do have that streak going. FWIW.
Lombo's bloop surely hung up there too too long not to be caught.
5 runs is the Henri rule. The Nats have to be up or down 5 runs on the 6th or later before Henri can even warmm up.
NJJ, yes, I was just posting the same. Did the Marlins give up, or want to see another 0-fer on Bryce?
And when did "God Bless America" become the "National Anthem"?
Mick, I disagree with you on calling the squeeze. With where the fielders were playing, it was an easy run. Davey is not stupid, however, Roger Bernadina supplies his own reasons as to why he is not an everyday starter. He's a talented ballplayer, but a bonehead. He could have gotten Morse seriously hurt.
It's possible, yes: but Incredible -- especially if you played the game at any level -- Any Level.
Did, and still do, as it happens, but that's not the point.
Are we getting into one of those chat slumps again, where only three people know everything, and the rest of us are privileged enough to get to read it? The last one cost us half the interesting posters.
5 runs is the Henri rule. The Nats have to be up or down 5 runs on the 6th or later before Henri can even warmm up.
Makes sense until he gets his confidence back. Have to wonder if he doesn't again end up on the DL for Storen to get more rehab appearances trying to build up his confidence again. Not sure its going to work but I don't fault them for trying.
And when did "God Bless America" become the "National Anthem"?
About 10-3/4 years ago, NJ.
NJ, I was hoping ten years after September 11 we could forgo GBA, but apparently not.
Peric, Either Henri smashes his hand again or Sean goes on the DL when when Druuu comes back. Just sayin', I hope Sean doesn't need to go on the DL.
Hasn't GBA become a Sunday only thing? (except in NY?) I don't remember doing it at most of the games at Nats Park
Are we getting into one of those chat slumps again, where only three people know everything, and the rest of us are privileged enough to get to read it? The last one cost us half the interesting posters.
Are you including yourself Mr. black kettle?
Well, I understand he's available today, so we'll see if he pitches the 8th (Burnett, I mean).
OOO Heath Bell! YEA!!! I want Ozzie's head to explode into a MILLION pieces!!!
The Fish's more expensove version of Henri.
And when did "God Bless America" become the "National Anthem"?
Getting more than a tad maudlin. Hallow.
MicheleS, yes, Sunday, and 4th of July, etc., as far as I know.
The Fish's more expensove version of Henri.
Heath Bell is 34, Henry is 25 (as you so quickly pointed out). Now, who would you rather have? I'd rather keep trying Henry at age 25 until he completely implodes. If he doesn't he may just turn out to be a good reliever if not great.
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