Nationals vs Phillies, Game 2

[WVUGold]

If wieters caught that strike three we wouldn't be in this mess

[Slateman]

With a lineup this good and bullpen this bad, I wonder if bringing in a pinch hitter who's AAA level to replace a guy who just mowed down the Phillies would be considered a good decision by the stat guys?

Double header tomorrow. Probably want Turner for one of those games

[vernon337]

Double header tomorrow. Probably want Turner for one of those games

As with so much about baseball, I hadn't thought of that.

[bluestreak]

Koda!! How we have missed you!

[welch]

One night, I sat in the last row in the 400s on the left field line.    We were almost eye level with the MASN booth.    I can understand how he misreads 'em.

I agree. Plus, Carpenter is directly over home plate. When I've been in the 400 seats, down a line, I could see something of the flight of the ball.

[Slateman]

Koda!! How we have missed you!

And he hurt himself

[mitlen]

Koda!! How we have missed you!

Uh oh

[bluestreak]

And he's hurt...

[RiotAct]

oof. Koda.

[Slateman]

As with so much about baseball, I hadn't thought of that.

OTOH, if this game goes in to extras, Baker burned his long arm.

[Slateman]

Has Koda had TJS yet?

[bluestreak]

Has Koda had TJS yet?

Yes, unless you mean tonight...

[WVUGold]

Koda isn't ready for this situation wth dusty

[welch]

Mike Maddux with the serious look. Tom Brown said that Gil Hodges had a look that could go right through you.

[welch]

Exhale.

[Baseball is Life]

It's intentional - to create excitement, even if it's a routine fly ball

Meh, I don't think so. It's annoying as hell. I'm used to it but I know people who fall for it a lot and make fun of him.

And I don't buy that he's high up in that booth. Just wait a fraction like other announcers do.

[Mathguy]

FP:  "At a high level" needs to be a mandatory drink to all Nats fans

[Slateman]

Bryce figures he can mail it in until mid-to-late 2018

[awbb]

FP:  "At a high level" needs to be a mandatory drink to all Nats fans

I'm on catch-up.

[vernon337]

FP, only hitting into one out instead of hitting into a double play is not as good as a hit.  Man, you do spew the positive bullcrap.

[Slateman]

I'm on catch-up.

I can't afford that bar tab

[Slateman]

Werth out, Glover being burned for two innings

[awbb]

Who's the 26th man likely to be tomorrow?

[vernon337]

Werth out, Glover being burned for two innings

He really didn't throw that many pitches -- 21.  Thought it was a very encouraging outing, especially after the scary, rocky start.

[Slateman]

So, basically, Glover and Kelley won't be available for the DH