Nationals vs Reds, Game 1

[Section214]

I mean given our current roster, that is the lineup I would send out every day. Obviously Pudge would improve things.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Hey, I'm still with Willie in right. Just biding my time.

[imref]

tickets are selling for less than a buck on stubhub right now for tonight's game.

[Potomac Cannons]

tickets are selling for less than a buck on stubhub right now for tonight's game.

Just grabbed section 111 for $8.  That's ridiculous.

[imref]

you can get 403 for 90 cents each.

[Potomac Cannons]

you can get 403 for 90 cents each.

There are 3 in 404 for 66 cents each right now.

[imref]

those 111 tickets are selling for $60 to $282 for next Tuesday.

[houston-nat]

Given our current roster?  I guess.  But it sure seems less than ideal. 

Hah, so our ideal lineup is probably...

2B Dustin Pedroia
1B Mark Teixeira
LF Ryan Braun
C Joe Mauer
SS Hanley Ramirez
RF Andre Ethier
3B Ryan Zimmerman
CF Franklin Gutierrez
P Roy Halladay

[imref]

whole lot of storms heading in, expect some delays tonight.

[imref]

Hah, so our ideal lineup is probably...

2B Dustin Pedroia
1B Mark Teixeira
LF Ryan Braun
C Joe Mauer
SS Hanley Ramirez
RF Andre Ethier
3B Ryan Zimmerman
CF Franklin Gutierrez
P Roy Halladay

Either Jose Batista in RF and the clean-up slot, or move Either to center and put Miguel Carberra in right.

[PANatsFan]

Too bad I have no time and swore to not buy another ticket this season and to boycott the Reds series on TV and radio

[houston-nat]

Before the game begins, I would like to express my gratitude to Mr Mark Zuckerman, a class act who took my parody on the previous page in good humor and who, when I panickedly explained my choice of him as the fake journalist as a sign of his good reputation in Natstown, was genuinely grateful for the kind words. This isn't my first run-in with Mark, and he's always dealt with me with class and a sunny disposition.

(I ran the parody by him, but only after posting it.)

[PANatsFan]

Before the game begins, I would like to express my gratitude to Mr Mark Zuckerman, a class act who took my parody on the previous page in good humor and who, when I panickedly explained my choice of him as the fake journalist as a sign of his good reputation in Natstown, was genuinely grateful for the kind words. This isn't my first run-in with Mark, and he's always dealt with me with class and a sunny disposition.

(I ran the parody by him, but only after posting it.)

As much as I've had bad things to say about the Times, they had 2 of the best (and most fan-friendly) baseball writers around

[Obed_Marsh]

I am kicking myself for not thinking to get to stubhub for tickets tonight.

[Neuman]

I am kicking myself for not thinking to get to stubhub for tickets tonight.

I spoke to a guy earlier who said he bought seats about 20 rows up for 4 bucks - the handling/processing fees were more than the tickets

[Neuman]

Kind of warm here, should see some balls leave the yard tonight

I'll be rambling all night on my thread http://www.examiner.com/x-19476-Washington-Nationals-Examiner~y2010m6d4-Game-56-Live-Thread-Nats-vs-Reds, if you need something to keep you busy

[nats2playoffs]

I posted the pitching matchups in this home stand's YNOT contest.  Ya got 3 minutes or so to 1st pitch.

 

[nats2playoffs]

LINEUPS

Cincinnati Reds
Hitters          AVG   OBP   SLG
O Cabrera SS   .267   .305   .359
B Phillips 2B      .280   .347   .458
J Votto 1B      .320   .414   .579
S Rolen 3B      .289   .352   .584
J Bruce RF      .266   .359   .457
J Gomes LF      .303   .366   .520
D Stubbs CF  .233   .315   .409
R Hernandez C .300   .398   .418
A Harang P       .217   .217   .261   

Washington Nationals
Hitters              AVG   OBP   SLG
C Guzman 2B   .313   .337   .391
N Morgan CF   .259   .327   .346
R Zimmerman 3B   .311   .411   .602
A Dunn 1B        .274   .379   .537
J Willingham LF   .277   .428   .512
R Bernadina RF   .244   .296   .400
I Desmond SS   .263   .301   .404
W Nieves C        .203   .232   .291
L Hernandez P   .100   .100   .100
 

[The Chief]

Good grief

Bad throw to 2nd by Nieves trying to catch Philips stealing.  Instead he goes to third.

[The Chief]

So can someone clarify for me what would make a hypothetical run scored by Philips earned or unearned?

[natsfan4evr]

So can someone clarify for me what would make a hypothetical run scored by Philips earned or unearned?

If it's an infield single, it would be unearned unless the next guy also got a hit. I think it's up to the official scorer's discretion, but you can't assume a guy will score from 2nd on a single.

[PC]

Ryan Zimmerman was struck out on a pitch like that in SF.

[natsfan4evr]

Good job Livo!

[Lintyfresh85]

How empty is the stadium tonight?

[natsfan4evr]

How empty is the stadium tonight?

They have a nice turnout I'd say. More than I expected, and people are still coming in.