Author Topic: Nationals @ Braves, Game 3 (Read 20256 times)

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #100:** August 18, 2013, 02:34:12 PM »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on August 18, 2013, 02:33:48 PM

can we limit the damage?

that is a start

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #101:** August 18, 2013, 02:35:29 PM »

0-2 count single

Game over. Why can't we hit like that?

NatsAllThe Way · « **Reply #102:** August 18, 2013, 02:35:39 PM »

You would think that double play would've done something to help, but no.

mmzznnxx · « **Reply #103:** August 18, 2013, 02:35:49 PM »

Zimmermann should be our #2 in the rotation.

spidernat · « **Reply #104:** August 18, 2013, 02:36:03 PM »

Quote from: sportsfan882 on August 18, 2013, 02:35:29 PM

0-2 count single

Game over. Why can't we hit like that?

Because Eckstein and now Schu.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #105:** August 18, 2013, 02:36:12 PM »

The Braves best hitters (Freeman and Johnson) are great at shortening their strike to put the ball into play to drive in runs. The Nats don't have any players like this. None.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #106:** August 18, 2013, 02:36:20 PM »

Meh. It's a second run, but not much to do there for gio

OldChelsea · « **Reply #107:** August 18, 2013, 02:36:22 PM »

Quote from: PC on August 18, 2013, 02:32:11 PM

Even with this B-team lineup, the Braves are better than the Nationals. Why the hell didn't we bunt?

Because we don't know how to.

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I'm so pissed off right now, I don't know what to do.

It comes in 12oz cans or bottles, has a lovely golden colour and tastes very, very good.

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #108:** August 18, 2013, 02:36:25 PM »

Quote from: PC on August 18, 2013, 02:34:09 PM

Because a weak flyout was the much better option.

Yes, I'm sure he planned it that way.

NatsAllThe Way · « **Reply #109:** August 18, 2013, 02:36:46 PM »

Seriously. This team needs a complete overhaul. It's astounding we won yesterday's game.

OldChelsea · « **Reply #110:** August 18, 2013, 02:37:21 PM »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on August 18, 2013, 02:33:48 PM

can we limit the damage?

Well sort of - just 2 runs.

Sometimes though, that's all opponents need to beat us.

NatsAllThe Way · « **Reply #111:** August 18, 2013, 02:37:30 PM »

I'm convinced we will not win against the Braves again this season.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #112:** August 18, 2013, 02:38:15 PM »

2 runs, nothing really solidly hit, gio got his control back after the first walk. He can go deep today.

NatsAllThe Way · « **Reply #113:** August 18, 2013, 02:38:42 PM »

Quote from: OldChelsea on August 18, 2013, 02:37:21 PM

Well sort of - just 2 runs.

Sometimes though, that's all opponents need to beat us.

They stand about an 80% chance to win it I'd say. They can start resting more regulars now. It must be so relaxing for opposing managers to face the Nats. Almost like a day off.

nats2playoffs · « **Reply #114:** August 18, 2013, 02:39:04 PM »

1st F Freeman singled to center, B Upton scored, P Gosselin to second.
1st C Johnson singled to right center, P Gosselin scored.

Sherman's Marchers 0
Redneck Rebel Yellers 2

THE GAME IS UNDERWAY AFTER A 39 MINUTE DELAY.

OldChelsea · « **Reply #115:** August 18, 2013, 02:39:27 PM »

Quote from: NatsAllThe Way on August 18, 2013, 02:37:30 PM

I'm convinced we will not win the Braves again this season.

Why would we want to 'win the Braves'? Talk about a booby prize (given their fans).

Now, to beat the Braves...now that would be nice.

EDIT: I note that 'against' was subsequently added in the linked post.

PC · « **Reply #116:** August 18, 2013, 02:39:53 PM »

Quote from: Lintyfresh85 on August 18, 2013, 02:36:25 PM

Yes, I'm sure he planned it that way.

Considering he's playing with an injured LEFT ARM, it might have been prudent for someone to consider, in the first inning, when you have a chance to score runs, just this once, it might have been wise to put aside the ego of being the #3 hitter and advance the runners. You know, with the injured arm and all, and it's the first inning. He'd likely have three more at bats to swing for the fences...after the team had put some runs on the board in the first inning.

...like the Braves just did.

Terpfan76 · « **Reply #117:** August 18, 2013, 02:39:55 PM »

Rough start, lets get em back.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #118:** August 18, 2013, 02:40:14 PM »

They aren't scoring more than 2 runs vs Teheran. Not happening. He owns their sorry freaking asses.

This team doesn't understand the concept of making contact and putting the ball into play. They all swing like they are 50 HR hitters.

NatsAllThe Way · « **Reply #119:** August 18, 2013, 02:40:22 PM »

Desmond is in windmill mode.

Baseball is Life · « **Reply #120:** August 18, 2013, 02:40:33 PM »

I don't really care about the game today. I just wanna fight. Not sure if I have ever said that before.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #121:** August 18, 2013, 02:41:17 PM »

Quote from: NatsAllThe Way on August 18, 2013, 02:38:42 PM

They stand about an 80% chance to win it I'd say. They can start resting more regulars now. It must be so relaxing for opposing managers to face the Nats. Almost like a day off.

good point, NAW. For all the talk about their C line up, they have 3 out of their 4 regular infielders, one full time OF, and another who normally platoons v. lefties. JUpton out v. a lefty is a break, but Simmons v. a lefty is another likely benching.

WE really need detwiler next year to get lefties out of the line up.

NatsAllThe Way · « **Reply #122:** August 18, 2013, 02:41:36 PM »

Quote from: OldChelsea on August 18, 2013, 02:39:27 PM

Why would we want to 'win the Braves'? Talk about a booby prize (given their fans).

Now, to beat the Braves...now that would be nice.

Meant to say it better than that. Having said that, if we won the Braves we could keep their closer and Freeman could replace LaRoche next year. The rest we could discard.

TigerFan · « **Reply #123:** August 18, 2013, 02:41:47 PM »

Quote from: OldChelsea on August 18, 2013, 02:39:27 PM

Why would we want to 'win the Braves'? Talk about a booby prize (given their fans).

Now, to beat the Braves...now that would be nice.

EDIT: I note that 'against' was subsequently added in the linked post.

You're on today! I like it.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #124:** August 18, 2013, 02:41:59 PM »

Another gift baserunner