Nationals @ Rockies, Game 2

[RobDibblesGhost]

So I guess Eckstein's suddenly a hero now

[DPMOmaha]

F.P. Santangelo ‏@FightinHydrant
Ill save u RT @RallyNapkin Sadly the grounds crew came out and took me off the field,not sure wherethey are taking me but it doesn't look good

[sportsfan882]

And we have the best record in the National League, pending the Dodgers-Giants game outcome.  Giants leading 2-0.

Stunning considering we are 4-7 over last 11 games.

The Dodgers have really tanked and so has the entire NL East really. The Giants and Reds have played well lately and aren't too far behind.

[DPMOmaha]

So I guess Eckstein's suddenly a hero now

That's pretty much how it works.

[nats2playoffs]

...BANG!!! ...ZOOM!!! …NATIONALS WIN!
POST ANOTHER ONE OF THOSE   ‘s
 

[cmdterps44]

Hi Akra.

[cmdterps44]

Let's all put Sportsfan's name into that "Dinner with Rizzo" competition so he can pitch some ideas.

[hammondsnats]

[nats2playoffs]

With all the runs scored, DC area Papa Johns will have pizza at HALF PRICE Wednesday, including all toppings.  Mention the Washington Nationals score.



"Nationals Fans! Papa John's, the Official Pizza of the Washington Nationals, has a great offer for you: NATS50. All season long, use the Promo Code: NATS50 every day after the Nats win & score at least 5 Runs for 50% OFF regular menu price at PapaJohns.com!"

[Squab]

acomak: Here's something weird: Gio said there were three ducks (geese maybe) sitting on the plate in the bullpen when he went to warm up.

RyanMattheus: @acomak they have they're own private pond! And we feed em seeds all game! #petbullpenducks

acomak: @ryanmattheus seriously???

RyanMattheus: @acomak so serious! We crack the shells for them! A mom and two baby ducks! #duckyfriends

acomak: @ryanmattheus Amazing.

[nats2playoffs]

This game is being repeated on MASN starting at 12:55 AM and again Wednesday at 12:30 PM. 
 

[Kentucky_National]

acomak: Here's something weird: Gio said there were three ducks (geese maybe) sitting on the plate in the bullpen when he went to warm up.

RyanMattheus: @acomak they have they're own private pond! And we feed em seeds all game! #petbullpenducks

acomak: @ryanmattheus seriously???

RyanMattheus: @acomak so serious! We crack the shells for them! A mom and two baby ducks! #duckyfriends

acomak: @ryanmattheus Amazing.

I saw this exchange on twitter. By the way folks. Sleep well. We have the best record in the National League at this moment in time.

[PowerBoater69]

I saw this exchange on twitter. By the way folks. Sleep well. We have the best record in the National League at this moment in time.

That's only because the other teams are terrible because we stink.

[Mathguy]

THere may be something in her contract

They show KA a lot less on TV than they did Debbi.

[OldChelsea]

Good grief, what were those Nats up to last night anyway? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/26/waldo-canyon-fire-wildfir_n_1628493.html?utm_hp_ref=denver&icid=maing-grid7%7Cmaing6%7Cdl1%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D173558

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Comparative dates on which the Nationals notched their 42nd win, each season:

2005 - 22nd June (72nd match of season)
2012 - 26th June (72nd match)
2011 - 2nd July (84th match)
2010 - 22nd July (96th match of season)
2006 - 22nd July (98th match)
2007 - 22nd July (98th match)
2008 - 4th August (112th match)
2009 - 15th August (117th match)

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THIS DAY WITH THE '05 OVERACHIEVERS: Sunday 26th June 2005 saw the Nats' 12-match home winning streak come to an end with a 9-5 loss to the Blue Jays...record now 44-31: http://espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=250626120

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Unfortunately, the Mystics let the side down with a 79-71 home loss to the Seattle Storm (aired on ESPN - Stics' only national telecast of season).

[aussienatsfan]

That's hilarious

[sportsfan882]

acomak: Here's something weird: Gio said there were three ducks (geese maybe) sitting on the plate in the bullpen when he went to warm up.

RyanMattheus: @acomak they have they're own private pond! And we feed em seeds all game! #petbullpenducks

acomak: @ryanmattheus seriously???

RyanMattheus: @acomak so serious! We crack the shells for them! A mom and two baby ducks! #duckyfriends

acomak: @ryanmattheus Amazing.

http://deadspin.com/5921672/?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

Tyler Clippard, Giant Jerk, Spits On Baby Ducks

 Barry Petchesky

Reader Curtis took in the Nationals/Rockies game at Coors Field last night, another Rockies loss. As the game wound down he walked around the stadium only to come along a duck family that had wandered into the visitors' bullpen. Clippard purposefully walked between the ducklings and their parents, Curtis says, and he pulled out his camera in time to catch Clippard spraying water or Gatorade from his mouth onto them, then throwing the remnants of his cup at the poor lost duckies.

Poor duckies! We would have thought anyone, even big tough pro athletes, would have their hearts melted by the cuteness of fuzzy little ducklings waddling through a ballpark. But Tyler Clippard is either a serial killer in training, or hanging with the wrong crowd and though taunting those downy angels would earn him some cred. Anyone have Tyler's mother's phone number? I bet she'd love to hear about this.

[The Chief]

That headline made me laugh, but I do not see what they are describing in the video posted in the article.

[mitlen]

So I guess Eckstein's suddenly a hero now

Hell no, he ain't no hero.      This guy's a genius !!

[Lintyfresh85]

I see him spitting on the ducks in the video, but I didn't see anything else.

[Kevrock]

Don't ducks like water?

[hammondsnats]

non-story

[PowerBoater69]

Ducks are rats that swim, little beggars.

[Fan037]

I just hope this explosion of hits carries over to future games.  Of course I don't expect 21 hits and 12 runs but just a fraction of that would be nice.  It was also wonderful that every single player hit especially in the middle of the line-up.

I got a kick out of reading that LaRoche told Tyler Moore he didn't have to embarrass him by hitting his homer further than his.......then LaRoche turned around and hit another one which put the kid to shame.  

[houston-nat]

Ducks are rats that swim, little beggars.

Hahahaha let's all hate on ducks now.