Author Topic: Nationals vs Braves, Game 2 (Read 15693 times)

eckseid · « **Reply #125:** August 30, 2008, 10:57:36 PM »

Nice AB Dukes!

ronnynat · « **Reply #126:** August 30, 2008, 10:57:40 PM »

That's game baby!!! Nice AB by Dukes!

nats2playoffs · « **Reply #127:** August 30, 2008, 10:57:43 PM »

ELIJAH DUKES DRIVES IN HERNANDEZ

WITH A W-A-L-K TO WIN IT IN THE 10TH!!!

..............BANG!!!!!!!!!!!!

............ZOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

....NATIONALS WIN AGAIN!!!

...ANOTHER CURLY W!!!!

MrMadison · « **Reply #128:** August 30, 2008, 10:58:03 PM »

well...I'll take it.

a Curly W is a Curly W.

The Chief · « **Reply #129:** August 30, 2008, 10:58:38 PM »

Oh boy, can't wait to hear everyone whine and complain about Dukes celebration.

Or has everyone gotten over that stuff now?

ronnynat · « **Reply #130:** August 30, 2008, 10:59:08 PM »

That was a fun game. Lots of runs, lots of drama. Love that crap. Records don't matter at that point.

ronnynat · « **Reply #131:** August 30, 2008, 10:59:46 PM »

Quote from: The Chief on August 30, 2008, 10:58:38 PM

Oh boy, can't wait to hear everyone whine and complain about Dukes celebration.

Or has everyone gotten over that stuff now?

I don't know what you mean. There was nothing wrong w/ that.

Air Zimmerman · « **Reply #132:** August 30, 2008, 11:02:15 PM »

DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUKES WALK OFF WALK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WHAT AN AMAZING AB, LAYING OFF SOME TEMPTING PITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DUKES' EYE IS INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HE'S THE COMPLETE PACKAGE!!!!!!!!!!

DUKES NOW HAS A WALK-OFF HOMER/WALK-OFF SINGLE/AND NOW A WALK-OFF WALK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THERE'S NOTHING DUKES CAN'T DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Senators2005 · « **Reply #133:** August 30, 2008, 11:03:14 PM »

LOL @ Air Zimmerman

ronnynat · « **Reply #134:** August 30, 2008, 11:04:33 PM »

Quote from: Air Zimmerman on August 30, 2008, 11:02:15 PM

DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUKES WALK OFF WALK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WHAT AN AMAZING AB, LAYING OFF SOME TEMPTING PITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DUKES' EYE IS INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HE'S THE COMPLETE PACKAGE!!!!!!!!!!

DUKES NOW HAS A WALK-OFF HOMER/WALK-OFF SINGLE/AND NOW A WALK-OFF WALK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THERE'S NOTHING DUKES CAN'T DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IMO, there are only two things that can stop him from being a star in this league: Off the field crap and injuries. He just keeps improving.

nats2playoffs · « **Reply #135:** August 30, 2008, 11:07:03 PM »

At WHAT point does Air Zimmerman FINALLY recognize the true
BEASTLINESS of
ELIJAH DUKES
and CHANGE HIS USER NAME to
Air Dukes?

Another big time at bat. All those WALKS he took in May have developed plate discipline that is now terrifying opposing pitchers!!!

Dukes did NOT play this way for Tampa Bay!

ronnynat · « **Reply #136:** August 30, 2008, 11:09:04 PM »

Quote from: nats2playoffs on August 30, 2008, 11:07:03 PM

Dukes did NOT play this way for Tampa Bay!

He actually walked just as much for them (.190 BA, but w/ a .318 OBP), but he's not swinging for the fences w/ every swing now.

Air Zimmerman · « **Reply #137:** August 30, 2008, 11:10:33 PM »

seriously, Dukes ability to lay off pitches and recognize balls/strikes is phenomenal. he lays off the 4th ball and POUNDS HIS CHEST IN TRIUMPH!!!

what a THRILLING win!

DUKES IS THE COMPLETE PACKAGE.

Air Zimmerman · « **Reply #138:** August 30, 2008, 11:13:09 PM »

Quote from: MrMadison on August 30, 2008, 10:58:03 PM

well...I'll take it.

a Curly W is a Curly W.

nice enthusiasm.

Air Zimmerman · « **Reply #139:** August 30, 2008, 11:14:08 PM »

THE NATS ARE NOW CURRENTLY RIDING THEIR LONGEST WINNING STREAK OF THE SEASON! surpassing the meager 4 game winning streak.

BREAK OUT THE BROOMS TOMORROW!

ronnynat · « **Reply #140:** August 30, 2008, 11:16:08 PM »

Game ball has to go to Hernandez. 3-for-5, 3 RBI, 1 Walk, and a big time relay throw home.

Dude's on fire.

Air Zimmerman · « **Reply #141:** August 30, 2008, 11:32:51 PM »

CALL ME CRAZY, I PROCLAIM THIS TEAM RIGHT HERE THE RAYS OF 09. meaning next year, we are gonna do what the Rays are doing now.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #142:** August 30, 2008, 11:33:21 PM »

Can't believe I missed this game. Watching the replay now. This team is freaking awesome. That is all.

Edit: Oh, and also Jason Bergmann is a freaking bum.

Air Zimmerman · « **Reply #143:** August 30, 2008, 11:44:06 PM »

Quote from: sportsfan882 on August 30, 2008, 11:33:21 PM

Can't believe I missed this game. Watching the replay now. This team is ****ing awesome. That is all.

Edit: Oh, and also Jason Bergmann is a ****ing bum.

the game started dreadfully, with Berg serving up Beachballs, down 4-0, then 6-2, and it ended in JUBILATION after Dukes amazing ab that resulted in a WALK-OFF WALK!

PatsNats28 · « **Reply #144:** August 30, 2008, 11:45:13 PM »

I think its good luck when I'm not there... I missed that streak against the Rockies/Reds, and I've missed the last couple of games... caught up in gameday, an amazing win.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #145:** August 30, 2008, 11:47:40 PM »

Flores is a STUD. Wow, what a play he made blocking the plate off and tagging the runner. His double was big too.

We got a team here, folks. If things break our way we could win the division next year. We got more young talent that anyone in our division by far. The Braves are going to be horrible for the foreseeable future and the Mets and Phils have about hit the end of their roads.

ronnynat · « **Reply #146:** August 30, 2008, 11:48:00 PM »

Quote from: Air Zimmerman on August 30, 2008, 11:44:06 PM

the game started dreadfully, with Berg serving up Beachballs, down 4-0, then 6-2, and it ended in JUBILATION after Dukes amazing ab that led to a WALK-OFF WALK!

That is how you summarize the whole game in our head, isn't it? So much more happened than that. It was a great game.

ronnynat · « **Reply #147:** August 30, 2008, 11:50:54 PM »

Quote from: sportsfan882 on August 30, 2008, 11:47:40 PM

Flores is a STUD. Wow, what a play he made blocking the plate off and tagging the runner. His double was big too.

We got a team here, folks. If things break our way we could win the division next year. We got more young talent that anyone in our division by far. The Braves are going to be horrible for the foreseeable future and the Mets and Phils have about hit the end of their roads.

Wow, you really only have extreme highs and extreme lows.

We still need a lot more to compete, just like we did last week.

Flores still has a lot of work to do to be a good player at this level (just like most of our players). His season numbers are just average now, and those are the numbers that matter.

spidernat · « **Reply #148:** August 30, 2008, 11:53:09 PM »

Quote from: sportsfan882 on August 30, 2008, 11:33:21 PM

This team is freaking awesome. That is all.

Quote from: sportsfan882 on August 30, 2008, 11:47:40 PM

We got a team here, folks. If things break our way we could win the division next year.

LOL Wait until we go into another slide.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #149:** August 30, 2008, 11:56:11 PM »

Quote from: ronnynat on August 30, 2008, 11:50:54 PM

Wow, you really only have extreme highs and extreme lows. We still need a lot more to compete, just like we did last week.

Flores still has a lot of work to do to be a good player at this level (just like most of our players). His season numbers are just average now, and those are the numbers that matter.

His numbers are not just average. His RBI production is stellar. He is a great young catcher playing his first full season as an everyday catcher.

We have a lot of really great pieces. The team we have constructed can be competitive for years. Flores, Milledge, Dukes, Zim, Bonifacio, and a slew of others are a great base. Sure we need a little but we are not far off. I'm with AZ. With a little relief help and either the signing of a 1B-man and/or a LF-er and we are looking money. Hell, you never know. Someone like AK or Pena could have a career year and NJ could finally stay healthy for a year. Like I said, if we catch a few breaks next year we could be looking at a division winner. The Mets and Phils are going down hill.