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Working in Washington's favor is the presence of Jordan Zimmermann (9-3, 2.00) on the mound. They saw a terrific outing by Gio Gonzalez last night and should expect their starter to give them a good chance to win once again this evening. Zimmermann will be seeking his 10th win in the team's 67th game of the year. He has never faced the Indians before.
Davey Johnson has bumped Anthony Rendon up to hit second for the first time this season, likely in hopes his patience at the plate can pay dividends at the top of the lineup. Through 15 games this year Rendon already has more walks than Danny Espinosa and is only two behind Jayson Werth in 22 less games. Chris Marrero is also in the seven hole as the designated hitter.
Enjoy the game...
WASHINGTON NATIONALS at CLEVELAND INDIANS
Where: Progressive Field
Gametime: 7:15 p.m. EDT
TV: FOX, MLB.tv
Radio: WJFK (106.7 FM), WFED (1500), XM 182
Weather: Clear, 78 degrees
NATIONALS (33-33)
CF Denard Span
2B Anthony Rendon
3B Ryan Zimmerman
RF Jayson Werth
1B Adam LaRoche
SS Ian Desmond
DH Chris Marrero
C Kurt Suzuki
LF Jeff Kobernus
(RHP Jordan Zimmermann)
INDIANS (33-33)
CF Michael Bourn
2B Jason Kipnis
1B Nick Swisher
LF Michael Brantley
C Carlos Santana
3B Mark Reynolds
DH Jason Giambi
RF Ryan Raburn
SS Mike Aviles
(LHP Scott Kazmir)
UMPIRES
HP Dan Iassogna
1B Mark Carlson
2B Gerry Davis (cc)
3B Brian Knight
A chance to do to-night, what we didn't do last night!
ReplyDeleteKazmir is no Masterson, but then again, the Nats could prove me wrong!!!
This looks more like what I had hoped for last night. Of course that doesn't mean anything. Like Rendon in the #2 spot and can't wait to have Werth moved down in the order when Bryce is healthy. I can also live with Werth at #2 and Rendon hitting behind Desmond.
ReplyDeleteLets Go Nats!!
Talk about dysfunction,
ReplyDeletehttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50714522¬ebook_id=50715092&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia
Now this is a line up!
ReplyDeleteGiants put up 3 on Minor.
ReplyDeleteCol put up 6 on Filly. Of course, that doesn't mean much, as they didn't hold the 5 run lead yesterday.
ReplyDeleteGot a good feeling about tonight. GYFNG!!!
ReplyDeleteDavey read my emsl on putting Rendon in 2 hole.
ReplyDeleteBJ Upton goes over the wall to rob a HR from Posey only the ball hits the middle of the wall. Don't see that everyday.
ReplyDeleteLove this lineup.
ReplyDeleteThis smells like a productive lineup....
ReplyDeleteBJ Upton 2-run homer gets Barves w/in 1
ReplyDeleteSec3 and BJ has 2 HRs in the game.
ReplyDeleteBJ Upton and Danny Espinosa (good Espinosa, not this year) are remarkably similar. Both play good D, both can hit for power, both can steal bases, neither can hit for average, both strike out A LOT.
ReplyDeleteNow another pitcher to the hospital with a liner to his head. This time Alex Cobb of the Rays. T&P
ReplyDeleteAgree that Rendon belongs in the 2-hole. Would love to see Marrero do something tonight. This is yet another chance for him. He is in danger of becoming a RH Roger Bernadina. You only get so many chances before you become a pine splinter magnet.
ReplyDeleteWerth has been taking far too many strikes. He knows it, and tonight would be as good a time as any to snap out of it.
Suzuki and Zimmermann have really clicked as a battery. Davey better hope that Suzuki holds it together. He is leaning on that guy awfully hard. Solano has called some good games (e.g. Ohlendorf). Give Kurt a breather every now and then. Lord knows Solano is well-rested.
I would love to see Brown replace Tracy. He strikes out too much, but he has also been getting some big hits in important game situations, and has come off the DL with some consistent pop in that bat.
Let's go, Nats. You are better than you showed, last night. You keep on losing, and Rizzo is gonna bring back Danny on you!
JZ wins no. 10. The Nats score on an error, stolen base, wild pitch, and a balk (thank you, Bob Davidson) and win 1 - 0 as JZ throws 28 pitches for a 1-hit, complete game shutout, while the Cleveland staff no-hits the Nats.
I'll take it.
Hope Tampa's Cobb is OK.
ReplyDeleteWith the Braves, Pirates and Reds trailing, this is a big chance for the Nats to gain ground.
Bring the lumber, boys. GYFNG!
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ReplyDeleteEnding in the Os game was epic. Pinch runner forgot how many outs there were and on a flyout to RF just kept running from 1st to 3rd and got doubled off 1st to end the game. Os lose 5-4 :)
ReplyDeleteMuch better lineup
ReplyDeleteLaddie, I agree on Solano. I think he has called exceptional games and Zook really needs a rest. Maybe give the Onion Sunday and Monday and let Zook alternate between the whirlpool and massage therapist.
ReplyDelete"Zook really needs a rest"
ReplyDeleteSeems like alot of people here see that and Davey doesnt care. I hope he got a good night sleep.
Wow the Giants botch a double play ball that would've ended the game. Went right through the SS's legs. Danger lurking.
ReplyDeleteUh oh. Trouble in Atlanta. Bases loaded 1 out.
ReplyDeleteNats 128 said...
ReplyDelete"Zook really needs a rest"
Seems like alot of people here see that and Davey doesnt care. I hope he got a good night sleep.
I think it's because a lot of people here think that when someone slumps, they just need a rest and that will make it okay. That's not really right. You have to hit your way out of a slump.
Now maybe with Suzuki, it's actually the case since we know how beat up he gets behind the plate. But generally speaking...
Romo blows the save. Tie game. Bases still loaded, 1 out.
ReplyDeleteBraves walkoff
ReplyDeleteRomo and G'nts blew the game.
ReplyDeleteZIM!
ReplyDeleteZimm!
ReplyDeleteWell that hurt. Wish the Nats would have more than 1 walk off win for the year! that really is a way to turn the momentum for a team. Romo looked bad.
ReplyDeleteBACK TO BACK!
ReplyDeleteI guess Werth's wrist is fine.
ReplyDeleteBack to Back!!
ReplyDeleteYes! No, after a month on the DL, a day off, and a rain out Werth does not need a rest. He needs to get his reps, IMHO.
ReplyDeleteIf this guy keeps throwing fastballs, we're going to have a good night. We can hit fastballs. It's all the other junk we can't hit.
ReplyDeleteIs it just me or is the sound weird for this game?
ReplyDeleteDidn't know that Jordans 13.3 pitches per inning is the best in baseball. How come FP never told us that.
ReplyDeleteRomo has .88 Whip but since he bet on the Braves, he throws the game in the 9th. He basically made Henry's effort against the Braves a couple of weeks ago look so-so by comparison.
ReplyDeleteRomo is on my list.
"Is it just me or is the sound weird for this game?"
ReplyDeleteThat is just Verduccis voice. He sounds kind of whiney.
Zim is wild.
ReplyDelete"Zim is wild."
ReplyDeleteIsnt that called controlled chaos. Good inning.
But Zim recovers just as we'd expect. No biggie.
ReplyDeleteJZnn also has the second best (to Kershaw) road ERA in baseball over the past two seasons. Another impressive stat.
ReplyDeleteVerducci may sound whiney, but I like his commentary. No nonsense. Very stat oriented. Not too long ago, he subbed for Harold R on MLB Now, and he and Brian Kenney had a sabre lovefest.
I like Verducci as well.
ReplyDeleteDESI!
ReplyDeleteHopefully the rain doesn't get bad in Cleveland we're looking good 3-0
ReplyDeleteY'know--this is fun. I hope Francona leaves him in for a while.
ReplyDelete2 singles last night
ReplyDeleteLook how quickly Desi gets going without a hacker like Tracy or Espi hitting behind him.
ReplyDeletesingles, heck even doubles are over-rated...haha! when is the last time our first 3 runs have been solo HR's??
ReplyDeleteKazmir already over 40 pitches in 2 innings. He might not be around long.
ReplyDeleteWho isplaying tonight only the Indians? Fox Spends 90% of nats at bat talking about Indians
ReplyDeleteKobernus BA down to .214 How quickly he was called a professional hitter when he had that 2 hit game. I guess if he gets 3 hits in a row here he will be back to a professional hitter. He pounds mostly everything into the ground and that is BABIP to find those holes. Need to see him hit some line drives. Haven't seen that yet.
ReplyDeleteI am away from home but this is my game fotunstely.
ReplyDeleteFox play-by-play guy's nasal yelling is driving me nuts. Need to go to Charlie and Dave.
ReplyDeleteMy audio is bad as well. It is over-processed and scratchy.
ReplyDeleteRomo and that Paco guy from the Dodgers both delivered games to the Braves on a silver platter.
Dave and charlie on my phone about 30 seconds behind Fox. Still better than listening to Fox
ReplyDeleteCompared to Espinosa, Kop is Babe Ruth.
ReplyDeleteMaybe if we would hit we would have games delivered too.
ReplyDeleteYet another double for Anthony Rendon.
ReplyDeleteRendon is amazing.
ReplyDeleteRendon the double machine.
ReplyDeleteRendon rope...love it.
ReplyDeleteI hope Giambi told Frazier not to take steroids. Just saying.
ReplyDeleteThat wasn't a gap double but a nice and easy line drive swing. Batting .315. Like!
ReplyDeleteSee, Verducci just said, "That was not a pitch-around situation." He uses the term the way I use it, not as a synonym for intentional walk.
ReplyDeleteBases loaded. Hoping they can add on.
ReplyDeleteJeez LaRoche SMOKED that ball right to Kazmir.
ReplyDeleteDont worry Verducci about that .185 BA now with bases loaded as Davey doesnt care what you think. I dare you to ask him about that.
ReplyDeleteBTW, Espinosa was 0-3 in bases loaded situations. LaRoche 1-5 in bases loaded.
For your drink recording pleasure, the the NIDO spreadsheet.
ReplyDeleteGee, it was so interesting hearing all about the Indians' No. 1 draft pick. Have they mentioned that Rendon, the Nats' No. 1 pick two years ago, now has a nine game hitting streak and coming into the game was hitting .370/.414/.519 since he returned to the majors 10 days ago?
"Jeez LaRoche SMOKED that ball right to Kazmir."
ReplyDeleteThat was Kipnis.
Kenny Albert (play by play guy) used to be the play by play guy for the Caps & Bullets (not Wizards) for those interested and is currently the radio play by play guy for the NY Rangers...sorry if old news.
ReplyDeleteWild pitch nice
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm stupid. Kazmir is the pitcher. All the K's!
ReplyDeleteThinking I did the right thing by having Charlie and Dave on, even if they're about a pitch ahead of Fox.
ReplyDeleteThis rain is making me nervous. Get 5 innings in!
ReplyDeleteNow we get to work their bullpen and make them tired for tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteI feel bad for Chris Marrero, but, hey, you gotta swing the bat.
ReplyDeleteKurt Suzuki is 0-5 in bases loaded situations. Werth 0-1, Span 0-1, Zimm, 2-3, Espi 0-3, Laroche 1-5, Desi 2-4, Lombo 0-0 w/ GW Sac Fly, Harper 0-0 (3-9 career), Tyler Moore 0-4, Chad Tracy 0-0
ReplyDeleteThese are the same hitters we had yesterday. The difference? Kasmir is not Masterson.
ReplyDeleteSo in other words, we need Zim or Desi up with the bases loaded, Nats 128?
ReplyDeleteNL, have to disagree, Rendon is in the line-up and Tracy is not, big darn difference.
ReplyDeleteWell Zim had to give up a run eventually.
ReplyDeleteAw, come on, guys--a rundown shouldn't be that close!!!
ReplyDeleteSkidge they are 3 pitches behind on mine.
ReplyDeleteafter last night, cleveland should not be whining about a basepath call. they got their huge break in a much more important situation
ReplyDeleteWell a single run is not a problem it mutiple runs
ReplyDeleteLet's get that run back now.
ReplyDeletePB--I'm all for Rendon, but I don't see how Tracy's absence enabled Zim, Werth, and Desi to hit homeruns.
ReplyDeleteHard to argue that, NL.
ReplyDeleteI just looked at Clip's inning because they have a thing on Fangraphs for the wildest of wild pitches--that pitch of Clip's that Suzuki caught was up near the 5-foot mark. Anyway, Clip was 0-2 on Carlos Santana when Tracy failed to catch that foul ball. That cost Clip a bunch of pitches (as he eventually walked Santana, etc.) I am not happy with Tracy a-tall, not at-all.
ReplyDeleteVerducci says Rendon reminds him of David Wright. "Wristy hitter, natural stroke to right center field." Nice comparison.
ReplyDeleteNL, good point but with Tracy in the line-up yesterday they could pitch around Desmond knowing they would take their chances with Tracy and it worked which made a weak line-up even weaker...Joe, I tried.
ReplyDeleteNL, I meant to imply that it was hard to argue against your point regarding Masterson/Kasmir.
ReplyDeleteChris Archer @ChrisArcher42 1m
ReplyDeleteSaw Cobb briefly. He was in good spirits, lots of smiles. Big thanks to @TheRealHos35 for coming to check on him as well.
I knew what you meant, Seam.
ReplyDelete"David Proctor said...
ReplyDeleteSo in other words, we need Zim or Desi up with the bases loaded, Nats 128?"
I guess so + Harper. The fact the Nats are 100 points below the MLB average is boggling to the mind.
The main thing Rendon needs to do is get stronger. Yes, he has a natural swing. And warning track power. That is not a knock on him. Just needs to get stronger.
ReplyDeleteManassas, it's less behind for me on FM than on AM for some reason.
ReplyDeleteUh-oh. We're gonna need all those runs.
ReplyDeletenot a good location Jordan.
ReplyDeleteBTW, Paul brandt, I was thinking that it was Kenny's dad Marv Albert that used to call the Bullets games.
ReplyDeleteOK Jordan, that's quite enough.
Whoa JZimm, I get you want to challenge, but a fastball down the middle to Reynolds isn't the way to do it.
ReplyDeleteJZ needs to cut that stuff out. No need to challenge these guys. Theres no plane to catch. Pitch the darn ball.
ReplyDeleteWell.. That escalated quickly.
ReplyDeleteZim throws a lot of balls falls behind and grooves home run pitches.
ReplyDeleteThrow strikes to start an at bat
JZim trying to K on Reynolds. Not smart to challenge that guy.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of the Orioles game. With fet way ahead and he quits focusing.
ReplyDeleteNow focus again.
Or just score 2 runs for him and he will stay focised.
Hitters have started to lose focus already.
Don't think hitters have lost focus, the Indians brought in a new pitcher.
ReplyDeleteJoe, re. Kenny vs. Marv and the Bullets, I will look it up.
ReplyDeleteGreat AB by Werth.
ReplyDeleteWerths wrist is definitly fine.
ReplyDeleteNice at-bat, Jayson.
ReplyDeleteKenny Albert did the Washington basketball team. He lived in Rockville.
ReplyDeleteThe shift beat ALR that time.
ReplyDeleteLaRoche has got to defeat that shift.
ReplyDeleteWasnt Kenny a fill in for Bob Carpenter in Nats broadcasts in 2005.
ReplyDelete"LaRoche has got to defeat that shift."
ReplyDeleteStart going the other way or hit HRs as those beat the shift every time.
PBS, Kenny's uncle Steve called NBA games, too, I think. Marv had a rather weird biting.
ReplyDeleteOh, well. Wasted great AB by Jayson.
thx Nats128, that is what my quick research confirmed...back when it was HTS...remember, Home Team Sports? Mel Proctor and many others, ok back to the Nats...need runs!
ReplyDeleteLaRoche is in a mini-slump of his own now. 0 for his last 10.
ReplyDeleteYou're right, guts, re: Kenny. His dad did more network NBA games. Kenny must have started pretty young.
ReplyDeleteDarn auto correct! You're right, guys.
ReplyDeleteJZimm does not have his best stuff tonight, that's for sure. Hopefully he can battle through it.
ReplyDeleteJoe, yes, you are correct, Marv had an encounter at the Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City involving his incisors...see article below for those interested, was all over the press for a long time:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/marv-albert-faces-sentencing-in-sexual-assault-case
"And I'm really feeling uneasy how Jordan is handling his lead."
ReplyDeleteAgreed. Is it just me or does Jordan actually do better when he has no margin for error? I think he gets a little to confident and challenges a little too much once he has a lead.
This is getting ridiculous.
ReplyDeleteThis isnt funny any more. 5-0 lead now a 1 run lead.
ReplyDeleteWow. Wow. Wow. What the f**k.
ReplyDeleteYikes! There goes the lead.
ReplyDeletePull him now, Davey.
ReplyDeleteAll the damage with 2 outs. Thats what good teams do.
ReplyDelete"Nats 128 said...
ReplyDeleteAll the damage with 2 outs. Thats what good teams do"
Most of our runs today are with 2 outs too.
Going to need the offense to pick JZimm up tonight.
ReplyDelete"Smatt1001 said...
ReplyDeleteGoing to need the offense to pick JZimm up tonight."
JZimm needs to be able to make a 5 run lead stick. If we lose this game, it's not on the offense, it's on Zim.
Farfegnugen.
ReplyDeleteWhat is it with these guys???????
ReplyDeleteThey get a big lead and forget to play the rest of the game. They don't usually come back from games like this. Time for a gut check.
When Nats score early, they usually never score another run so don't count on a comeback.
ReplyDeleteNats just got a break now capitalize on it.
ReplyDeleteDavid,
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, though I luv em to death, they really aren't that good of a team this year. They have some talent but no fight. Time to prove me and others wrong. As I said earlier time for a gut check.
Ok, Chris, you can hit this guy!
ReplyDeleteMarrero better make something happen here or people will be wishing for Chad Tracy or maybe not.
ReplyDeleteJZnn's ERA has taken a beating tonight. Now let's see if the RH heavy lineup can score a few runs. Marrero hasn't shown much tonight unfortunately.
ReplyDeleteI think Gio is a better hitter than his buddy Marrero.
ReplyDeletenever thought I would see what I just saw..J Zim did this verse O's as well fast. He is only fastballs and looks like he is pitching BP.
ReplyDeleteI expect Nats to score more runs in this game
Marrero showed he couldn't hit major league pitching in 2011 and nothing has changed.
ReplyDeleteIf Nats lose this game, the sky has fallen...would be an ugly loss
ReplyDeleteSuzuki cant buy a hit.
ReplyDeleteI'm pissed.
ReplyDelete
ReplyDeleteThis team Is so frustrating, everytime you think have turned the . corner, they take 2 steps back...Zim's effort tonight is 3 steps back
Lombo was by the bag. Horrible call.
ReplyDeleteI think that was a really bad call at first base. He looked safe.
ReplyDeleteFranconia pulls his pitcher early. Davey wakes from His nap and let's his pitcher give up the game. Fire Davey
ReplyDeletewhere is Davey to argue that call? we get no breaks...this was my point last night when we lost...Davey had no clue the guy was inside the line, if you argue the call and do so the right way, you may get that call at first with Lombo!!!
ReplyDeleteumpires in MLB generally suck most are fat arrogant bastards
ReplyDeleteSection 135 said...
ReplyDeleteFranconia pulls his pitcher early. Davey wakes from His nap and let's his pitcher give up the game. Fire Davey
Silliness and absolute hindsight. It's not like JZimm regularly melts down like this.
This team is a disaster.
ReplyDeletehowever, the umps will have nothing to do with the Nats losing the game
ReplyDeleteNJ, you, and a couple of others of us were skeptical of Marrero. He has looked totally out of his league tonight, so to speak.
ReplyDeleteLead off walk usually = trouble.
FOX wont even show the closeup or say it was a bad call just complement the shortstop. That cost the Nats a run and tying the game.
ReplyDeleteDavey is the worst in game manager in baseball. Fact. Who cares if we catch the Braves. Neither team has what it takes to make it past the NLDS.
ReplyDeleteJoe Seamhead, 5 or 6 atbats is your sample size. Tough crowd.
ReplyDeleteThis is hard to watch.
ReplyDeleteat 500, 5-0 lead with your ace...I am just floored right now and disgusted. Tribe has no bullpen, if Nats can not come back, tell me what is positive??
ReplyDeletePerfect, offense goes to sleep and Stammen walks the park.
ReplyDeleteNice turn by Rendon.
ReplyDeleteJordan Zimmerman pitches better with little to no lead. His aggressive style with a big lead has now cost this team twice.
ReplyDeleteHave the Nationals ever won a game when they have been on network TV?
ReplyDeleteALR 2 DP's.... NO OONSISTENCY with this team..some guys get hot one night and then they go in the tank...just a sub 500 team I am afraid
ReplyDeleteMick lets get the positivity flowing. To much bad vibes here. Nats got this one. Marrero will get the big hit.
ReplyDeletethe most sickening thing are the excuses by the players and mangement and blind blind fans
ReplyDeleteNats128...it is really hard right now, as hard as I try
ReplyDeleteIf we are under 500 by the trading deadline, I would jettison LaFail and Soriano. Just work towards the future
ReplyDeleteNot usually, David. But this is twice now that the team has given him a big lead and he has blown it out the window. Top pitchers are not supposed to do that.
ReplyDeletewhat is with the straight fastball??? Is JZim trying to show off on nat TV?
ReplyDeleteWhy cant Span do what Rendon did. Every time Span tries to hit a HR the ball goes into a fielders glove. Get singles and doubles.
ReplyDeletesitting Rendon last night was BIZZARRE.. no logic to the move at all.... and no defense for it
ReplyDeleteAnother multihit game for Rendon. He now has more of them in 16 games than Espi had in 44!
ReplyDeleteRyan Zimmerman cant let that happen looking at a strike 3 like that. Foul the pitch off.
ReplyDeleteApparently according to the fox team, Virginia Beach is now northern Virginia.
ReplyDelete"Section 222 said...
ReplyDeleteAnother multihit game for Rendon. He now has more of them in 16 games than Espi had in 44!"
Remind Davey of that when he wants to bring his boy back.
Nats 128...RZim did that twice last night..
ReplyDeleteyou can't be looking at strike 3 Ryan, down one with a man on 1b & one out...just foul it off, we are a mess.
ReplyDeleteRZim not ready for prime time....fitting this team is not prime either
ReplyDeletepaul brandt....reality is, our best players are not good
ReplyDeleteJust an observation for you on Jordan Zimmermann. Both meltdown games he has had is playing in an AL park and being DH'd for.
ReplyDeleteJZim is used to his routine which includes batting.
K-roll is a bright spot.
ReplyDeletethis team is average at best... 85 losses is inevitable
ReplyDeleteWell Ian Krol has been good at least.
ReplyDeleteKrol is legit. I love this guy.
ReplyDeletemick, deep breaths...inhale 1-2-3, exhale, 1-2-3..repeat as needed during every Nats loss/meltdown...it works for me, that & making this all funny somehow, we can still win this.
ReplyDeleteKrol has been a bright spot... now I think there are too many holes to be good, as soon as one leak is plugged up, 2 more leaks occur in this sinking season
ReplyDeleteIts not complicated, when you look good one night and bad the next one, when you look like you turned the corner but you go back to bad habits, you're a .500 team. When you were supposed to be good and your not, you're an underachiever.that's the reality.
ReplyDeleteJZim cant stand getting a lead in an AL park.
ReplyDeleteLast 2 innings ended terrible.
ALR back in April mode.
LaRoche tried beating the shift there. The Indians play a unique shift on him though so it didn't work.
ReplyDeletemick, its time these veterans carry this team late in some games with their bats.
ReplyDelete2 hits since the third, Eck no where in sight.
ReplyDeletenats 128 I think they are trying, but they are just not that good.. the so called stars are average and I believe would not start on any of the contending teams...look they are nice young men but mediocre players
ReplyDeleteChad Tracy is the greatest.
ReplyDelete