Author Topic: Gameday Thread: Nationals @ Cardinals, Game 2 (Curly W) (Read 8317 times)

Kenz aFan · « **Topic Start:** April 28, 2006, 06:48:56 PM »

Tony Armas (1-2, 2.70)
Armas will face the Cardinals for the fifth time in his career. He is 0-2 with a 5.75 ERA against them. In his last start, Armas blanked Atlanta for 6 1/3 innings. He gave up three hits, struck out five batters, walked two and lowered his ERA from 3.71 to 2.70, indicating that his shoulder problems are a thing of the past.

Jason Marquis (3-1, 3.55)
After winning his first three decisions, Marquis was roughed up in his fourth start. The right-hander was tagged for seven runs (four earned) on seven hits in six-plus innings of work against the Cubs on Sunday. He surrendered home runs to Jacque Jones and Aramis Ramirez.

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Washington Nationals       St. Louis Cardinals

Alfonso Soriano (LF)       David Eckstein (SS)
Jose Vidro (2B)            Aaron Miles (2B)
Nick Johnson (1B)          Albert Pujols (1B)
Jose Guillen (RF)          Jim Edmonds (CF)
Ryan Church (CF)           Scott Spiezio (3B)
Ryan Zimmerman (3B)        John Rodriguez (LF)
Brian Schneider (C)        Yadier Molina (C)
Royce Clayton (SS)         Skip Schumaker (RF)
Tony Armas (P)             Jason Marquis (P)

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Washington Nationals (8)
                        AB   R   H RBI  TB  BB   K   AVG   OBP   SLG   OPS
A. Soriano, LF           3   0   1   2   1   2   1  .323  .375  .594  .969
J. Vidro, 2B             4   1   1   0   1   0   0  .349  .394  .500  .894
N. Johnson, 1B           5   1   2   3   5   0   0  .373  .485  .663 1.148
J. Guillen, RF           5   0   0   0   0   0   0  .235  .312  .353  .665
R. Church, CF            2   1   0   0   0   1   1  .244  .380  .659 1.039
  M. Byrd, CF            2   1   1   0   1   0   0  .189  .388  .324  .712
R. Zimmerman, 3B         5   2   2   2   5   0   1  .241  .330  .391  .721
B. Schneider, C          4   0   1   1   1   0   1  .183  .275  .211  .486
R. Clayton, SS           3   2   2   0   4   1   0  .269  .314  .333  .647
T. Armas, P              1   0   0   0   0   0   0  .000  .000  .000  .000
  M. Stanton, P          0   0   0   0   0   0   0    -     -     -     -
  D. Jackson, PH         1   0   0   0   0   0   0  .188  .235  .312  .547
  F. Rodriguez, P        0   0   0   0   0   0   0  .000  .000  .000  .000
  C. Cordero, P          0   0   0   0   0   0   0    -     -     -     -
Totals                  35   8  10   8  18   4   4    -     -     -     -

St. Louis Cardinals (3)
                        AB   R   H RBI  TB  BB   K   AVG   OBP   SLG   OPS
D. Eckstein, SS          3   1   1   0   1   0   2  .330  .410  .418  .828
  R. Flores, P           0   0   0   0   0   0   0    -     -     -     -
  B. Thompson, P         0   0   0   0   0   0   0    -     -     -     -
A. Miles, 2B             4   0   0   0   0   0   0  .280  .393  .400  .793
A. Pujols, 1B            4   1   2   2   5   0   0  .351  .495  .909 1.404
J. Edmonds, CF           2   0   0   0   0   2   2  .194  .304  .433  .737
S. Spiezio, 3B           3   0   0   0   0   1   2  .233  .324  .567  .891
J. Rodriguez, LF         3   1   1   0   1   1   1  .360  .433  .520  .953
Y. Molina, C             4   0   0   0   0   0   0  .158  .167  .197  .364
S. Schumaker, RF         4   0   1   1   2   0   0  .179  .256  .282  .538
J. Marquis, P            2   0   0   0   0   0   0  .143  .143  .214  .357
  J. Hancock, P          0   0   0   0   0   0   0  .000  .500  .000  .500
  J. Gall, PH            1   0   0   0   0   0   0  .000  .000  .000  .000
  H. Luna, SS            1   0   0   0   0   0   1  .390  .419  .512  .931
Totals                  31   3   5   3   9   4   8    -     -     -     -

2B: Was 2, R. Clayton 2 (5). StL 1, S. Schumaker (1).
HR: Was 2, N. Johnson (6), R. Zimmerman (3). StL 1, A. Pujols (13).
HR Detail: Was, N. Johnson (inning: 1, 1 out, 1 on) off J. Marquis, Was, R. Zimmerman (inning: 1, 2 out, 1 on) off J. Marquis. StL, A. Pujols (inning: 8, 1 out, 0 on) off F. Rodriguez.

Washington Nationals
                        IP   H   R  ER  BB   K  HR   BFP   Pit   ERA  OpBA
T. Armas (W 2-2)       6.0   4   2   2   3   5   0    25   109  2.76  .245
M. Stanton             1.0   0   0   0   0   1   0     3    10  1.80  .176
F. Rodriguez           1.0   1   1   1   1   1   1     5    19  5.27  .213
C. Cordero             1.0   0   0   0   0   1   0     3    10  2.70  .171

St. Louis Cardinals
                        IP   H   R  ER  BB   K  HR   BFP   Pit   ERA  OpBA
J. Marquis (L 3-2)     5.0   8   7   7   4   3   2    28    94  5.04  .263
J. Hancock             2.0   2   1   1   0   0   0     7    24  3.07  .170
R. Flores              1.0   0   0   0   0   1   0     4    19  2.84  .174
B. Thompson            1.0   0   0   0   0   0   0     3     8  0.87  .184

Errors: StL, S. Spiezio (1).
Double Plays: Was 1, (Zimmerman to N.Johnson). StL 1 (Eckstein to Pujols).
Stolen Bases: StL, D. Eckstein (2).
Passed Balls: StL, Y. Molina.
Hit by Pitch: Was, J. Vidro by J. Marquis. StL, D. Eckstein by T. Armas.
Balks: Was, T. Armas.

Umpires: HP--Davidson, 1B--Welke, 2B--McClelland, 3B--Foster.
Time: 2:51
Attendance - 40,841

The Chief · « **Reply #1:** April 28, 2006, 06:52:43 PM »

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Jason Marquis (3-1, 3.55)
After winning his first three decisions, Marquis was roughed up in his fourth start. The right-hander was tagged for seven runs (four earned) on seven hits in six-plus innings of work against the Cubs on Sunday. He surrendered home runs to Jacque Jones and Aramis Ramirez.

Translation: 2-hit shutout

Nationalzfanatic88 · « **Reply #2:** April 28, 2006, 07:33:16 PM »

Just to let everyone know, we've officialy lost "the Big Nasty" (read my thread for more info), which means that Armas, who has given up 3 ER or less in all his starts, is now officially our best starter.

The Chief · « **Reply #3:** April 28, 2006, 07:39:15 PM »

Quote from: "Nationalzfanatic88"

Just to let everyone know, we've officialy lost "the Big Nasty" (read my thread for more info), which means that Armas, who has given up 3 ER or less in all his starts, is now officially our best starter.

You should probably say "temporarily lost." You make it sound like we traded him or something

Nationalzfanatic88 · « **Reply #4:** April 28, 2006, 07:43:32 PM »

Quote from: "The Chief"

Quote from: "Nationalzfanatic88"
Just to let everyone know, we've officialy lost "the Big Nasty" (read my thread for more info), which means that Armas, who has given up 3 ER or less in all his starts, is now officially our best starter.

You should probably say "temporarily lost." You make it sound like we traded him or something

well with the way we have been playing WITH patterson, temporarily losing him to the DL will be similar to the fire-sale in Florida in terms of how good this team will be.

Actually, I wouldn't be surprised if this team started going on a tear now that their best pitcher is on the DL, because honestly NOTHING THIS TEAM DOES MAKES SENSE!!

The Chief · « **Reply #5:** April 28, 2006, 07:46:13 PM »

Quote from: "Nationalzfanatic88"

well with the way we have been playing WITH patterson, temporarily losing him to the DL will be similar to the fire-sale in Florida in terms of how good this team will be.

Meh. None of our starting pitchers have been THAT awful. Our offense (or painful lack thereof) is the principle reason we are 7-15 and not 11-11 or better. Armas has been great, Patterson has been great, and the rest have been serviceable at least. Not great, but still potential winners if we ever scored more than 2 or 3 runs in a game. Our bullpen has been pretty blah lately but again, if we ever gave the game to them with a 3 or 4 run lead, it wouldn't matter so much.

Quote from: "Nationalzfanatic88"

Actually, I wouldn't be surprised if this team started going on a tear now that their best pitcher is on the DL, because honestly NOTHING THIS TEAM DOES MAKES SENSE!!

Ha! I'll agree with you on that one

Nat of the Living Dead · « **Reply #6:** April 28, 2006, 07:49:39 PM »

I'm going to call this game:

I say that this game will be decided by the 3rd inning. This is hoping Armas can get us out of the 1st inning without incident.

Nationalzfanatic88 · « **Reply #7:** April 28, 2006, 07:52:48 PM »

Quote from: "Nat of the LivingDead"

I'm going to call this game:

I say that this game will be decided by the 3rd inning. This is hoping Armas can get us out of the 1st inning without incident.

After last night's frustrating loss (WHO ELSE WAS COMPLETELY FLIPPIN THEIR LIDS THAT BRIAN SCHNEIDER HAD A 2-RBI DOUBLE), I was sure that I would neve watch a Nats game again. But I actual can't wait till tonights, for some reason, I dont know why, I still care about this team.

O and did anyone else notice, that we and the Cardinals have the EXACT opposite records.

The Chief · « **Reply #8:** April 28, 2006, 07:52:50 PM »

I wouldn't expect too much from Armas on the road, he's been better historically at RFK. I'm sure he'll be alright, but with our offense as anemic as it is right now, he'd practically need a no-hitter to give us a chance.

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O and did anyone else notice, that we and the Cardinals have the EXACT opposite records.

They also have almost exactly the same stadium dimensions as we do, and nearly identical to what people are predicting for our future new stadium.

The Chief · « **Reply #9:** April 28, 2006, 08:08:14 PM »

Is anyone here NOT able to watch the game?

JMW IV · « **Reply #10:** April 28, 2006, 08:09:03 PM »

I won't be making too many posts, because I can actually WATCH the game tonight for once, and my TV is in the other room.

yay!!!

metssuck · « **Reply #11:** April 28, 2006, 08:16:50 PM »

YEAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

The Chief · « **Reply #12:** April 28, 2006, 08:17:10 PM »

Nicky BOOM!!!

tomterp · « **Reply #13:** April 28, 2006, 08:17:34 PM »

Man, I thought he hit that off the end of the bat, but the outfielders scarcely moved. Way to go Nick!!!

JMW IV · « **Reply #14:** April 28, 2006, 08:22:47 PM »

Nick must make the All-Star team.

he has to.

metssuck · « **Reply #15:** April 28, 2006, 08:22:52 PM »

Holy Crap!!!!!!!!!!

tomterp · « **Reply #16:** April 28, 2006, 08:22:56 PM »

Zimm, my man!!!

The Chief · « **Reply #17:** April 28, 2006, 08:23:00 PM »

ZIMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!

JMW IV · « **Reply #18:** April 28, 2006, 08:25:06 PM »

say what you want about Guillen and Soriano, but Nick Johnson is out best hitter.

no question.

Nationalzfanatic88 · « **Reply #19:** April 28, 2006, 08:27:14 PM »

What the freak?? IM SO PISSED....UP TO THIS POINT I HAD WATCHED EVERY SINGLE NATS GAME...EVERY SINGLE DAMN ONE...EVEN WHEN I WAS SUPPOSED TO BE WORKING ON PROJECTS OR STUDYING FOR TEST...THE ONE TIME I DONT WATCH THE FIRST INNING, THEY DECIDE TO DO THIS...I TURNED ON THE TV TO JUST CHECK ON THE GAME THINKING IT WOULD ALREADY BE THE BOTTOM OF THE FIRST AND THEY HAVE LIKE 3 RUNS BUT SURPIRSE SURPRISE THE NATS HAVE FOUR RUNS..AAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH HHH!!!!!!!!!!

The Chief · « **Reply #20:** April 28, 2006, 08:27:30 PM »

Quote from: "JMadisonIV"

say what you want about Guillen and Soriano, but Nick Johnson is out best hitter.

no question.

I didn't think anybody was arguing that. Although you have to mention Vidro. He and Nick are the best, Soriano is a ways behind in 2nd, and Guillen is hanging back with Zimm and Church (though even they are out-slugging him)

Nationalzfanatic88 · « **Reply #21:** April 28, 2006, 08:31:38 PM »

Quote from: "JMadisonIV"

Nick must make the All-Star team.

he has to.

i HIGHLY doubt it, there is Pujols for one. And besides, Johnson doesn't have a wide appeal.

The Chief · « **Reply #22:** April 28, 2006, 08:33:05 PM »

Quote from: "Nationalzfanatic88"

And besides, Johnson doesn't have a wide appeal.

That's what I like about him. He's just a John Everyman who goes out there and hits the crap out of the ball. No flair, no grandstanding, no nagging about the walls. Just does the job and does it well.

The Chief · « **Reply #23:** April 28, 2006, 08:37:42 PM »

I really think Spiezio must've lost a bet. There's no other way someone voluntarily wears something that ridiculous on their face.

Nationalzfanatic88 · « **Reply #24:** April 28, 2006, 08:38:52 PM »

Who else thinks its time that Pujols receives the "Bonds Treatement." I mean, the FULL Bonds Treatement. Where people not only walk him constantly but accuse him of using steroids to the point that no one will ever take any of his records seriously.