Nationals @ Braves, Game 1

[PowerBoater69]

K

[cmdterps44]

And the game is over.

[mitlen]

Keep that .130 stick in the lineup.

[ghostface]

LaWhfifffffffff

[sportsfan882]

lmao. that's now 5 Ks in 2.2 IP from their bullpen.

Some people will never learn. Either beat the Braves early or lose, it's that simple. You aren't doing a damn thing vs their bullpen. Ever.

[RobDibblesGhost]

Keep that .130 stick in the lineup.

I'm sure Davey will.  He did get on base twice tonight, which buys him a few more weeks in the middle of the lineup I'm sure.

[PC]

Other pitchers come out and can throw their fast balls for strikes.   It's less than 50-50 chance that our pitchers will be able to do that.

If you can't throw your fast balls for strikes, you're Carlos Marmol.

[Jordanz Meatballz]

And the game is over.

Espinosa tied the game off Kimbrel last year. There's no reason Desmond can't, it's just thoroughly unlikely.

[cmdterps44]

Espinosa tied the game off Kimbrel last year. There's no reason Desmond can't, it's just thoroughly unlikely.

There's no reason he can't. I just know we won't, unfortunately.

[ghostface]

LaRoche should forfeit his paycheck.  he's a fukcing disgrace

[PC]

And the game is over.

This game has been over for a while.

[spidernat]

LaRoche should forfeit his paycheck.  he's a fukcing disgrace

Totally agree.

[rileyn]

Look at the body language in the dugout, they've given up, no life.

Even though he only gave up 2 runs, too bad our ace didn't crush this team. Instead he walked batters and had the leadoff man on in 5 of 6 innings.  Plus, they now realize the bullpen is no good, and we can't get a clutch hit.  Tough to be encouraged. 

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Longest Game Day Thread of the Year! 

[mmzznnxx]

This is not a World Series team. They have less fortitude than a fortress made of blankets and pillows.

[sportsfan882]

Clippard 8 walks in 10.1 IP this year. Tied for third most in NL for relievers. Henry is tied for 2nd with 9. Marmol 1st with 10.

[spidernat]

If things stay as they are now, tomorrow's game is a crucial must win game.

[nats2playoffs]

Bryce Harper is too good for this team.   He's like a single rose in the middle of a garbage dump. 

[ronnynat]

The offense is doing pretty much exactly what it did last April. I think they're actually doing better. I'm not too worried about that.

What a catch.

[RobDibblesGhost]

Espinosa tied the game off Kimbrel last year. There's no reason Desmond can't, it's just thoroughly unlikely.

That means Storen has to get through unscathed.

[Mr Clean]

Huntsville Rocket starting up....

Atlanta troll.

[spidernat]

Longest Game Day Thread of the Year! 

[sportsfan882]

This game has been over for a while.

It was over in the 6th when they they had two runners on and no outs and failed to capitalize.

[PowerBoater69]

Another couple games like this and it will be time to get the Fire Davey thread going.  Zero energy level on this team, no accountability.

[BH34Natural]

This game is over.... Kimbrel is death