Nationals vs Rays, Game 2

[Dave in Fairfax]

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Game #2 of a 2-game series
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
6:05 EST
Nationals Park

Tampa Bay Rays

Ryan Yarbrough (L) - 0-2, 3.65 ERA

1. Austin Meadows (L) DH
2. Brandon Lowe (L) 2B
3. Randy Arozarena (R) LF
4. Ji-Man Choi (L) 1B
5. Yoshi Tsutsugo (L) 3B
6. Manuel Margot (R) RF
7. Kevin Kiermaier (L) CF
8. Willy Adames (R) SS
9. Michael Pérez (L) C

Washington Nationals

Aníbal Sánchez (R) - 1-4, 6.48 ERA

Juan Soto returns to the line-up as cleanup hitter.

1. Victor Robles (R) CF
2. Adam Eaton (L) RF
3. Trea Turner (R) SS
4. Juan Soto (L) DH
5. Kurt Suzuki (R) C
6. Asdrúbal Cabrera (S) 1B
7. Josh Harrison (R) 2B
8. Brock Holt (L) LF
9. Carter Kieboom (R) 3B

Game 1 Stars:

Max Scherzer - 7 IP, 8 K's, 6 hits, 1 walk, 0 runs


Kurt Suzuki - 3 for 4, 1 RBI, 1 run scored - although, to be fair, it was a balanced show of offensive production from almost everyone in the line-up.

[DCFan]

Dave, the designated GDT starter. 

[Dave in Fairfax]

Dave, the designated GDT starter. 

I honestly don't know if there's an etiquette I am stepping all over. I usually wait until the last minute, to see if someone else has posted a thread, but sometimes I think the thread should be started earlier. This can serve as a reminder of game time for people visiting the forum, especially since this season has had some unconventional start times. So, I've started a few well before first pitch, and I don't know if I've sniped anyone else.

[DCFan]

I honestly don't know if there's an etiquette I am stepping all over. I usually wait until the last minute, to see if someone else has posted a thread, but sometimes I think the thread should be started earlier. This can serve as a reminder of game time for people visiting the forum, especially since this season has had some unconventional start times. So, I've started a few well before first pitch, and I don't know if I've sniped anyone else.

There is a GDT that's stickied in The Clubhouse where people can say which GDT's they want to start but if no one has signed up then it's open for anyone to start up.

[GburgNatsFan]

Etiquette is for Europeans. You took charge. Good for you.

I honestly don't know if there's an etiquette I am stepping all over. I usually wait until the last minute, to see if someone else has posted a thread, but sometimes I think the thread should be started earlier. This can serve as a reminder of game time for people visiting the forum, especially since this season has had some unconventional start times. So, I've started a few well before first pitch, and I don't know if I've sniped anyone else.

[Dave in Fairfax]

I usually live for about two months a year in Europe, although this year has been a bust.

Highlights of the pre-game show include Suzuki's health, Soto's return to the line-up, Brock Holt's renewed hitting, and Bo Porter's inability to pronounce Aníbal. Though, to be fair, Dan Kolko seems to over-pronounce it.

Speaking of Aníbal, as a matter of trivia, do the Nationals have more players named after Carthaginian generals than any other team?

[DCFan]

Speaking of Aníbal, as a matter of trivia, do the Nationals have more players named after Carthaginian generals than any other team?

Sen. Byrd would know as he often referenced this era in his floor speeches and filibusters.

[DCFan]

Gen. Anibal isn't taking any prisoners tonight.

[Dave in Fairfax]

With Aníbal and Asdrúbal in the game, the motto of the Rays' pregame meeting was presumably "Carthago delenda est".

[DCFan]

With Aníbal and Asdrúbal in the game, the motto of the Rays' pregame meeting was presumably "Carthago delenda est".

Is that Latin for, let's kick some Carthaginian ass!

[DCFan]

Nice double steal.

[Dave in Fairfax]

Is that Latin for, let's kick some Carthaginian ass!

I believe the traditional translation is "asses must be kicked!"

[Dave in Fairfax]

One run on no hits.

[DCFan]

Nice recovery from what could've been disastrous.

[Dave in Fairfax]

Nice recovery from what could've been disastrous.

Indeed. I was starting to get worried.

[DCFan]

Holt is raking.

[Dave in Fairfax]

CarKie!

[DCFan]

Suzuki is getting the crap beat out of him.

[Dave in Fairfax]

Another solid inning.

[DCFan]

5 K's after 4. Who is this guy?

[Dave in Fairfax]

5 K's after 4. Who is this guy?

after 3 

[DCFan]

after 3 

Doh!

[DCFan]

I believe Eaton said a bad word. 

[Slateman]

Kieboom is ripping doubles down the line and Soto cant get the ball out of the infield

[DCFan]

Nobody better I'd love to see coming to bat with the bases loaded than Cabrera.