Author Topic: Nationals @ Reds, Game 2 (Read 17776 times)

Squab · « **Topic Start:** May 12, 2012, 03:31:18 PM »

Nationals

(20-12)

Reds

(16-15)

Time: 7:10 PM EDT
Location: Great American Ball Park
TV: MASN 2 HD
Radio: WHFS 1580, 106.7 The Fan

Jordan Zimmermann 1-3 2.29 ERA 0.99 WHIP	Mat Latos 2-2 4.93 ERA 1.44 WHIP
Ian Desmond SS Roger McGriffadina LF Ryan "Dreamy" Zimmerman 3B Adam "MVP" LaRoche 1B Bam Bam Harper RF Dannyboy Espinosa 2B Rick Ankiel CF Wilson "Buff" Ramos C Jordannnn Zimmermannnn P	Zack Cozart SS Drew Stubbs CF Joey Votto 1B Brandon Phillips 2B Jay Bruce RF Todd Frazier 3B Ryan Ludwick LF Ryan Hanigan C Mat Latos P

Kentucky_National · « **Reply #1:** May 12, 2012, 03:59:46 PM »

Let's go Nats. Go ahead and win the series tonight.

RyanZimsKazoo · « **Reply #2:** May 12, 2012, 04:03:22 PM »

I think we can take the series tonight. If they start teeing off like they did early...then we can hold the lead.

This team has shown it can put up decent #s. They just lack consistency.

And I hope Zmann can get a win tonight and improve his W-L.

Also, I really hope Harper calms down after last night. He had a hot start and needs to continue to stay hot in order to stay up.

Rasta · « **Reply #3:** May 12, 2012, 04:42:21 PM »

Sad that Zmann is 1-3 even though he has a 2.29 ERA. They need to give him some support tonight.

OldChelsea · « **Reply #4:** May 12, 2012, 04:54:11 PM »

Quote from: Kentucky_National on May 12, 2012, 03:59:46 PM

Let's go Nats. Go ahead and win the series tonight.

As it is, we've won the head-to-head series with the Reds this season (currently up 4-1 with two matches left)

Two other out-of-division series that will be sorted out in the coming homestand in 2-match home series:

San Diego - Nats currently up 2-1 - a sweep or split and Nats win the season series
Pittsburgh - Pirates currently up 2-1 - Nats need sweep to win season series

In fsct the only season series the Nats are mathematically incapable of winning is with the Dodgers - can still salvage 3-3 split with a sweep in the September Nats Park series.

imref · « **Reply #5:** May 12, 2012, 04:54:16 PM »

Surprised to see harper in the lineup - davey has faith.

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #6:** May 12, 2012, 05:11:57 PM »

Quote from: imref on May 12, 2012, 04:54:16 PM

Surprised to see harper in the lineup - davey has faith.

I think it's a mistake.

Needs to clear his head, learn not to push so much.

santanaf · « **Reply #7:** May 12, 2012, 05:27:51 PM »

Quote from: imref on May 12, 2012, 04:54:16 PM

Surprised to see harper in the lineup - davey has faith.

I'm really not. The kid needs to be able to have fun if the Nats will be his long term home. He may need a break from time to time, but a break doesn't mean fun, it means a break. Davey's gonna take every opportunity to help Bryce learn *how* he should be handling himself. Like to show him how to hit the wall without smacking himself in the head or junk.

Right now he just needs to get out there, overcome slamming himself in the face with a bat, and start making contact with the ball rather than his noggin. That's way more fun.

santanaf · « **Reply #8:** May 12, 2012, 05:31:29 PM »

Quote from: santanaf on May 12, 2012, 05:27:51 PM

I'm really not. The kid needs to be able to have fun if the Nats will be his long term home. He may need a break from time to time, but a break doesn't mean fun, it means a break. Davey's gonna take every opportunity to help Bryce learn *how* he should be handling himself. Like to show him how to hit the wall without smacking himself in the head or junk.

Right now he just needs to get out there, overcome slamming himself in the face with a bat, and start making contact with the ball rather than his noggin. That's way more fun.

P.S. I always watched WWF more often back in the day when a steel cage match had lots of blood. Made for better TV. I'll take Rowdy Roddy Piper vs Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka in a cage match over Paul Orndorff vs Jim "The Anvil" Nideheart in a normal ring any day.

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #9:** May 12, 2012, 05:32:12 PM »

Quote from: santanaf on May 12, 2012, 05:27:51 PM

I'm really not. The kid needs to be able to have fun if the Nats will be his long term home.

This will play no part whatsoever in his decision to stay/leave.

imref · « **Reply #10:** May 12, 2012, 05:34:08 PM »

We need a cold water smiley for linty.

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Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #11:** May 12, 2012, 05:34:36 PM »

Quote from: imref on May 12, 2012, 05:34:08 PM

We need a cold water smiley for linty. .

Or a truth smiley.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #12:** May 12, 2012, 05:38:34 PM »

Quote from: imref on May 12, 2012, 05:34:08 PM

We need a cold water smiley for linty. .

a frownie?

Or is that this guy?

Fan037 · « **Reply #13:** May 12, 2012, 05:39:05 PM »

I had a feeling Bam Bam would talk Davey into letting him play. Hopefully he'll use the bat for better purposes tonight!

hammondsnats · « **Reply #14:** May 12, 2012, 05:42:50 PM »

latos is tough (and i wish the nats got him), but i think harper responds with a good game tonight.

i think we may end up sweeping this series.

InsaneBoost · « **Reply #15:** May 12, 2012, 06:08:27 PM »

Latos usually does well against the Nats doesn't he?

Kentucky_National · « **Reply #16:** May 12, 2012, 06:14:23 PM »

Tonight is Joey Votto bobblehead night at GABP so I would expect another LARGE crowd. Possibly even a sellout.

Count Walewski · « **Reply #17:** May 12, 2012, 06:18:59 PM »

There was a report in the media that Harper would sit out for two days due to the injury. Glad to see that was wrong.

spidernat · « **Reply #18:** May 12, 2012, 06:34:00 PM »

Harper trolled the manager via text messages until he conceded to let him remain in the starting lineup.

OldChelsea · « **Reply #19:** May 12, 2012, 06:34:53 PM »

Quote from: InsaneBoost on May 12, 2012, 06:08:27 PM

Latos usually does well against the Nats doesn't he?

3-1, 2.43 ERA in five starts; had a no-decision at Nats Park on 12th April (left after five innings, allowed two runs).

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #20:** May 12, 2012, 06:37:14 PM »

Rolen was placed on the DL.

The Chief · « **Reply #21:** May 12, 2012, 06:53:47 PM »

sounded like JH said "butt commander"

KingHarper · « **Reply #22:** May 12, 2012, 06:56:04 PM »

one good thing going for us is that RZ is starting to heat up. hes been gettin nice contact all year and its starting to land

tomterp · « **Reply #23:** May 12, 2012, 07:06:42 PM »

Quote from: santanaf on May 12, 2012, 05:27:51 PM

Davey's gonna take every opportunity to help Bryce learn *how* he should be handling himself. Like to show him how to hit the wall without smacking himself in the head or junk.

The newbs always forget there are studs inside the wall.

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #24:** May 12, 2012, 07:10:44 PM »

Miseria Cantare as Latos's warm up music.

Solid choice.