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The Nationals have missed their No. 5 starter and gladly welcome him back with open arms this afternoon as they seek to win their second straight against the Rockies and take this series. With Detwiler officially activated off the DL, reliever Erik Davis has been optioned to Class AAA Syracuse. That means Ross Ohlendorf is sticking around for now, though the Nats will need to make another roster move on Sunday when Stephen Strasburg returns.
After watching his club score five runs last night against Jorge De La Rosa and Co., Davey Johnson is going with a similar lineup against fellow lefty Jeff Francis. That means Jeff Kobernus makes his second straight start in left field, batting second. The only change: Kurt Suzuki returns behind the plate, batting eighth.
Though I'm not in Denver for this series, I will be watching alongside all of you this afternoon. And I'll have an Instant Analysis post as soon as the game ends, so be sure to check back for that...
WASHINGTON NATIONALS at COLORADO ROCKIES
Where: Coors Field
Gametime: 3:10 p.m. EDT
TV: MASN, MLB.tv
Radio: WJFK (106.7 FM), WFED (1500), XM 184
Weather: Partly cloudy, 82 degrees, Wind 10 mph in from RF
NATIONALS (32-32)
CF Denard Span
LF Jeff Kobernus
3B Ryan Zimmerman
RF Jayson Werth
1B Adam LaRoche
SS Ian Desmond
2B Anthony Rendon
C Kurt Suzuki
LHP Ross Detwiler
ROCKIES (35-31)
CF Dexter Fowler
1B Jordan Pacheco
LF Carlos Gonzalez
SS Troy Tulowitzki
RF Michael Cuddyer
C Wilin Rosario
3B Nolan Arenado
2B D.J. LeMahieu
LHP Jeff Francis
UMPIRES
HP James Hoye
1B John Hirschbeck (cc)
2B Bob Davidson
3B Jim Reynolds
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 342 of 342 Newer› Newest»Balk not called by Balking Bob
I said that before FP
Balking bob thanks
That's a great call Bob D. Big balk!
Detwiler gets the no decision!
Trying to follow game day: did he balk _twice_ after an Ian steal?
I was at a game vs cubs in 2006 balking bob called a walk off balk with Chrisian Guzman scored the game
Need a shutdown inning from Drew.
Yes, he balked twice after the steal, Wonk.
Nevermind, Stammen still in.
Yes home plate called first and Balking Bob called second. Both correct. Second very slight. Typical balking Bob. Call.
David Proctor said...
Need a shutdown inning from Drew
Probably Drew for the 8th.
Stammen had better be careful if somebody gets on.
Wonk, yes, but the second one, that Davidson called, was particularly chickenbleep.
Wait a second, Jhoulys Chacin is pinch hitting?
Have I mentioned that I love Balking Bob.... *snickers*
Cuz Lombo is some ish lately.....
Come on Craig, walking the pitcher?
Who got ejected? I hate walks... Come on Stammen!!!!
Walk a pitcher. Was just about to say great job and thenhe does somethibg completely stupid.
Yes, DP, Rox with a very short bench today.
If the Rockies score here because of the walk to the pitcher, I'm going to go off.
Walking the pitcher is the worst thing.... Come on Stammen...
MRS. B, apparently the pitcher who balked, barked, and got bounced.
Walking the pitchers leading to trouble. What on earth has happened 5 great efforts then walkingca pitcher then a single. Why would you walk a ptcher with 2 outs after great to 5 guys doesnt makescsense
Thanks Sec 3.... I was following on game day on my phone until I got home....
Come on Stammen.... GET THIS LAST OUT!!!!
Davey doesn't trust Storen, I guess?
Stammen makes this interesting when it shouldn't be. Go Craig!!!
How did we get an error?
Storen for the 8th, I'd imagine, NatsLady.
That infield looks like hell. I wonder how it's playing.
Good job Stammen.
You guys act like Stammen walked the pitcher on purpose!! LOL, he knows it's a mistake.
Yes... Lets do this!!!! Come on top of the order.... I want some runs!!!!
Man, when Stammen is on, he is on
Two perfect innings on Sunday, right? And then two more, well, scoreless, innings here.
Walk to Chacin doesn't count- because most of those balls (according to game day) were strikes.
Wait -- Jhoulys Chacin as a PH? OK, what am I missing? What in the _world_ is that about?
And two Rockies thrown out?
Somebody, please, fill me in! Gameday ain't doin' it for me here!
Error was on Werth, misplayed a double off the wall into a triple and a run.
Stammen is one cool customer. I like it.
Zim bails out Stay-men.
Anyone notice Lombo's average has realky dropped ince Espi left.
NatsLady said...
Davey doesn't trust Storen, I guess?
That's not true at all. Storen comes in if last inning they got to the #2 spot in the order and they pinch hit for Stammen.
CarGo and Fowler both injured
Span last 2 games looking tired on his hits
Wow, I thought Bernadina was out.
Yes baby Yessssssss...... I love that man Roger!
I thought Tulo was going to come up hurt.
Wow, what a play by Bernadina!
YES!!!!! RZIM
3 RBI for Zim
Yesssssssss Ryan!!!!!! Another RBI!!!!!!! Yesssssssssssssss......
Wonk, Wilton Lopez, who had consecutive ticky-tacky balks called to tie the game, got tossed, probably for what he yelled at John Hirshbeck at first. Carlos Gomez got hurt while on deck, early; somebody else left injured, I forget who offhand; and they're carrying 13 pitchers, so the bench is short already. Thus Chacin pinch-walking.
Wonder if Span needs a day off.... Werth too....
When RZim hits a ball like that to RF wall it's a good sign!!!!
CANDYGRAM!
And he was definitely safe at second.
I wonder if Werth nicked his wrist on that dive... hitting very weakly.
Another balk?
Need more runs.
Sec. 3, My Sofa said...
Wonk, Wilton Lopez, who had consecutive ticky-tacky balks called to tie the game, got tossed, probably for what he yelled at John Hirshbeck at first. Carlos Gomez got hurt while on deck, early; somebody else left injured, I forget who offhand; and they're carrying 13 pitchers, so the bench is short already. Thus Chacin pinch-walking.
*great* summary! Thanks! (answers a lot of questions)
MNF - Lombo is a good utility man.... He was looking better than an obviously injured Espi....
I'm glad he is on our team but in the grand scheme of things, he isn't all that....
"NatsLady said...
I wonder if Werth nicked his wrist on that dive... hitting very weakly."
I've had that thought in the back of my head, NL. I hope it's not true.
CarGo (gonzalez not gomez who is on the Brewers) got hit on a liner off Fowker's bat.
Fowler then got hit while bunting on hi right hand.
Last night same 2 almost had s major colission
MrsB loves the Nats said...
Wonder if Span needs a day off.... Werth too....
Yes and yes, just not on the same day.
Dexter Fowler, Wonk. Got HBP while he was attempting a bunt.
Desi is on fire......
Finally, a play Tulowitzski doesn't make.
Ian Desmond does it again!!!! 4 hits!!!! Have I said how much I love this guy?
For ONCE Tulo doesn't make the great play!
Tuto is a helluva SS....
Adam LaRoche and his blazing speed!!!!
2 out run(s).... Love them....
Way to go, Nats! Ryan, Roger, Desi! Zimmerman looking FoF today.
NatsLady, yep!
CarGo (gonzalez, not gomez, who is on the Brewers) got hit on a liner off Fowker's bat.
Fowler then got hit while bunting, on his right hand.
Thanks, MNF.
The Sofa regrets the error, and omission.
They are pitching around Rendon, would rather have Suzuki. Watch them walk him now.
Desi's 4-4 sweet!!
What a pro AB from Rendon to spit on that slider.
Suzuki has to be due right? He's 0-7 in the series.
Zook has had a man ob every weak at bat.
Zook - if there ever was a time for you to get a base hit.... This is it....
Please... Get a base hit, at least....
Exactly right NatsLady
Yeah, that was the unintentional intentional walk. C'mon Zoook, make 'em pay.
Wow Suzuki had a pitch to hit there. Fouled it back.
NatsLady said...
They are pitching around Rendon, would rather have Suzuki. Watch them walk him now.
June 13, 2013 5:41 PM
I'm not buying that it was a pitch around. He was pitching him very carefully because he had 1st base open after the Wild Pitch.
Sofa I nrw info was close, so I cleared it up.
Help meant only.
Gah Suzuki. At least he hit that one sharply, I guess, but he needs to get it together.
Damn Zook.....
Zook needs to read Wee Wiilie Keeler's book too.
>I'm not buying that it was a pitch around. He was pitching him very carefully because he had 1st base open after the Wild Pitch.
Um, isn't that the same thing?
Still need more runs. I don't feel comfortable until we have a 5 run lead in this park. Take away the Grand Slam.
I realize that and appreciate the correction, MNF.
I just misspelled "Gonzalez"--that's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Suzuki has left 7 runners on base today.
Hmm. Don't like Cedeno here. Probably just for this lefty.
Uhhhhh idk if I like Cedeno here....
Lombo now .217 and Zook .221 come on guys get back to the 250's
Basically, the WP took the bat out of Rendon's hand. Not that they did it on purpose, but it worked out that way. Zook has no energy or strength for hitting. If Ramos is not coming back until after the All-Star Break Rizzo will have to look around.
NO WALKS. That brings the tying run to the plate.
Suzuki may need an entire series off.... I wonder if he is hurt... Ever since he got hit by that pitch (was it the ATl game) he hasn't had a hit....
I'm not buying that it was a pitch around. He was pitching him very carefully because he had 1st base open after the Wild Pitch.
Um, isn't that the same thing?
Thank you. That's "Don't walk him but don't give him anything he can hit."
NatsLady said...
>I'm not buying that it was a pitch around. He was pitching him very carefully because he had 1st base open after the Wild Pitch.
Um, isn't that the same thing?
June 13, 2013 5:47 PM
NatsLady, he had him 2-2 count. His next 2 pitches were breaking pitches he was trying to get a swing and miss.
That's not a pitch around. If 1st base wasn't open he probably puts that slider more in the zone.
Good come back Xavier.
Yep, that's what I thought. Cedeno just to face Colvin.
Need a good inning Drew.
... Storen time.... Come on Drew... Forget last outting and pitch like the outting before that...
I am so confused.
1) Cedeno ?
2) Torrealba pinch hitting for Tulo?
Is there a full moon tonight?
>If 1st base wasn't open he probably puts that slider more in the zone.
Well, that's my definition of a pitch around. YM obviously varies.
Sofa between my fat fingersand my keys dont click, I can by your story.
Now Drew forget Tuesday and do the job today.
Come on, Drew. GET IT TOGETHER.
Here's the pitch around definition I've always gone with.
http://www.sportingcharts.com/dictionary/mlb/pitch-around.aspx
They just PH'd for Tulo?
Rex Brothers warming for Colo. Shouldn't he own a used car lot, with that name?
Tulo was injured fielding Ian's th at bat. I was surprised he stayed in. Why confused?
Good job Drew. Let's see if we can add a run or two for Mr. Untuck.
Good inning Drew!!!!!! Good inning!!!!!
Ddddrrreeewwwwwwwwwww!!!!!
Ghost Of Steve M. said...
NatsLady said...
Davey doesn't trust Storen, I guess?
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That's not true at all. Storen comes in if last inning they got to the #2 spot in the order and they pinch hit for Stammen.
June 13, 2013 5:30 PM
And also like I said NatsLady, Davey had no problem with Drew Storen. I gave you the reason he didn't pitch last inning.
Manassas,
Because I am following on gameday and I didn't know Tulo was hurt.
First 2 pitches terrible, but after that good job Drew.
Ghost, your definition of a "pitch around" is my definition of an intentional walk. This wasn't the catcher holding out his glove. But they were not giving him anything close to a hittable pitch because 1B was open. I'll stick with my definition.
MNF - I didnt think he got injured on the Desi hit.... I thought he was more mad with himself...
OK, tucking it up here, boss.
I figured you were following on computer, so made sure to answer your question.
3 injured today.
Alright Soriano. Can we get a 1-2-3 inning? Seems like you always have to make it interesting.
Ghost you are right correct on Storen. Good use of Cendeno.
NatsLady, that is not my definition of a pitch around. That is from a website that I have bookmarked.
Roll back your DVR and listen to what FP said after the 2-2 pitch that Belisle may come back with the same pitch.
Shark going into Tulowitski earlier couldn't have felt good, either.
Colorado radio said jammed right wrist
MNF, from the dive on Ian's ball?
Double play time....
Thanks MnF - didnt know about Tulo...
I heard what FP said the first time. I don't agree. That's enough on this topic, Ghost.
No 1-2-3. Gotta make it interesting again.
Seems to be an interesting SZ....
Ponche Soriano!
I'll take a pop up right here!?!?
Thanks!
It in his contract no ,1-2-3 innings.
Let hit go on 0-2 count.
Gotta make it interesting.... Dang...
Nats now 5 1/2 behind Atlanta going into Friday's games. 1 game above .500
Just a huge win!
UNTUCK!
untucked.
Yesssssss..... Whoooo!!!!! We got the series.... Yes!
Soriano reminds me of Chief. Always making it interesting, but getting the job done. This was a big series. The Rockies are a good team.
GREAT!!
Untucked.
Untuck.
Nice 8 game losing streak as predicted by one of our friends
Something we can all agree on UNTUCK!
I can't wait to rewatch this game.... Sori had me nervous there....
5.5 back.... Keep pushing forward Nats... We can do this....
Davey has to love having REAL lefties in his bullpen again!
NEW POST!
GOSM - I was just saying how I know DJ is glad to have some lefties in the BP so he can go along with situational defense...
It was hard before with just Z Duke....
DJ managed this one well...
Yea!!
Hello from beautiful CO. This was our first in-person game at Coors Field and it was a good one. My husband, Chicago/Denver baseball buddy, and I had a good time. I even untucked (it's okay - the only COL fans near us were in front of us at that point, as we'd climbed above the mile high seats to get out of the rain). Lovely park, and everyone was very friendly.
Caught most of last night's game on the radio (we spent the day in Rockie Mountains National Park). Their radio guys were, eh, okay.
Speaking of broadcasters, as one of ours is known to say: seee youu laater!
Wow, not only was he on the grass, he swerved over there intentionally.
Why the hell does Davey keep playing Chad Tracy? I am speechless. Chad Tracy is the closest thing to an automatic out in the history of baseball and unlike Lombardozzi and Bernadina, has no other redeeming qualities. I am livid about the line-up that Davey put out there tonight. It was designed for failure from the beginning.
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