Nationals @ Reds, Game 3

[UMDNats]

Well, I'd call that a solid performance.

Yea, that's another solid start. We know he's better, but 3 runs in 5 2/3 is pretty much his worst level of play.

[nats2playoffs]

6th   M Cairo singled to left, J Votto and J Bruce scored.

Nationals  7
Redlegs    3

Crap.  One more out and SS would have another Quality Start.
97 pitches, 63 strikes.  The fans in the infield applauded him on his exit, the rest booed.

[ronnynat]

Well, I'd call that a solid performance.

I expect more out of him. I think we all do. But I'm definitely happy we have a 7-3 lead right now.

[mitlen]

I expect more out of him. I think we all do. But I'm definitely happy we have a 7-3 lead right now.

The only thing I "fear" is we keep sittin' on him and he'll bolt to pitch more innings as soon as he gets a chance.   $150M plus  and free reign (Yankees) will be hard to match.

[hammondsnats]

They're supposed to boo Bob, he's on the other team.

lol Potomac Cannons FTW. 

[Smithian]

The only thing I "fear" is we keep sittin' on him and he'll bolt to pitch more innings as soon as he gets a chance.   $150M plus  and free reign (Yankees) will be hard to match.

....What?

[mitlen]

....What?

He'll be gone ...

[Fan037]

When opposing fans boo, they're showing their jealousy.

Strasburg to Storen = Sensational

[Nathan]

The only thing I "fear" is we keep sittin' on him and he'll bolt to pitch more innings as soon as he gets a chance.   $150M plus  and free reign (Yankees) will be hard to match.

I'm pretty sure we won't be limiting his innings by the time he is eligible for FA.

[mitlen]

I'm pretty sure we won't be limiting his innings by the time he is eligible for FA.

A warrior NEVER forgets.   He'll remember this.

[hammondsnats]

As odd as this may sounds, but I think the long time off in between the Nats scoring a bundle of runs and coming out for the 6th, probably threw him off a bit.  I think the same thing happened in the Indians game.  Combine that with the mugginess (is that a word) and the Reds good line-up

[PatsNats28]

foul ball broke hershiser's mike haha

[Potomac Cannons]

The only thing I "fear" is we keep sittin' on him and he'll bolt to pitch more innings as soon as he gets a chance.   $150M plus  and free reign (Yankees) will be hard to match.

This doesn't begin to make any sense.  His innings will get bumped to 180-190 at least for next year.

[PatsNats28]

A warrior NEVER forgets.   He'll remember this.

um are you joking?

[mitlen]

This doesn't begin to make any sense.  His innings will get bumped to 180-190 at least for next year.

Whatever.   

[Potomac Cannons]

A warrior NEVER forgets.   He'll remember this.

He'll remember that instead of ruining his arm they did what responsible organizations do and built up his endurance the right way.

[skippy1999]

A warrior NEVER forgets.   He'll remember this.

LOL have you never heard of the Joba Rules?  Now known as the Phil Hughes Rules?  Every young pitcher knows they're going to be held back a bit their first year.

[mitlen]

um are you joking?

Nothing personal but what do you know about it?

[Potomac Cannons]

Nothing personal but what do you know about it?

Are you Joe Morgan?

[tomterp]

Nothing personal but what do you know about it?

Look, Dusty, aren't you supposed to be managing tonight?

[mitlen]

Are you Joe Morgan?

Blog on

[mitlen]

Are you Joe Morgan?

Is this my Sherrod moment?   

[PatsNats28]

Nothing personal but what do you know about it?

I could ask the same of you...

[hammondsnats]

joe morgan sucks

[Potomac Cannons]

Look, Dusty, aren't you supposed to be managing tonight?

Winner.