Nationals vs Cubs, NLDS Game 2

[mitlen]

Chicago at Washington   5:38 PM

TV/Radio:     TBS,  WTEM (980 AM),  WJFK (106.7 FM)

Game time weather:    M Sunny   84°    Wind: 12mph

Cubs

CF   Albert Almora (R)
3B   Kris Bryant (R)
1B   Anthony Rizzo (L)
C     W.  Contreras (R)
SS   Addison Russell (R)
RF   Ben Zobrist (S)
2B   Javier Baez (R)
LF    Ian Happ (S)
P     Jon Lester (L)  (13-8, 4.33)

Nats

Lineup Pending ...

SS   Trea Turner (R)
RF   Bryce Harper (L)
3B   Anthony Rendon (R)
2B   Daniel Murphy (L)
1B   Ryan Zimmerman (R)
LF    Jayson Werth (R)
C     Matt Wieters (S)
CF   Michael Taylor (R)
P     Gio Gonzalez (L)  (15-9, 2.96)

[MarquisDeSade]

I might have to cancel my threesome this afternoon to take in this shiitefest.

[Mathguy]

The 2 German Shepards will be disappointed.

I might have to cancel my threesome this afternoon to take in this shiitefest.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

normally, you say the road team's goal in the first couple of games of a playoff is to split.  With Scherzer going Monday and Stras available for game 5, I'll say the Cubs need this one as much as we do.  I think we'll hit Hendricks better if we get a 2d chance.  Could have grabbed a lead early on some rockets like Murphy's smash to Rizzo, and that changes everything.  Win today, and I like our chances again.

First time in my life I'll root against Jon Lester.  Still have his tee shirt and autographed baseball, but its time for him to be mortal.

[aspenbubba]

The 2 German Shepards will be disappointed.

Sorry MDS but that was funny and the first laugh I have had since the 4th inning last nite.

[Natsinpwc]

normally, you say the road team's goal in the first couple of games of a playoff is to split.  With Scherzer going Monday and Stras available for game 5, I'll say the Cubs need this one as much as we do.  I think we'll hit Hendricks better if we get a 2d chance.  Could have grabbed a lead early on some rockets like Murphy's smash to Rizzo, and that changes everything.  Win today, and I like our chances again.

First time in my life I'll root against Jon Lester.  Still have his tee shirt and autographed baseball, but its time for him to be mortal.

That's a nice spin but I just don't believe it. No reason to assume the Nats have the advantage with Strasburg or Scherzer on the mound after watching yesterday. Today is basically a must win for the Nats. Not for the Cubs. 

[spidernat]

I might have to cancel my threesome this afternoon to take in this shiitefest.

I'm sure the boys at the Blue Oyster will understand.

[imref]

I'm sure the boys at the Blue Oyster will understand.

[mmzznnxx]

mitlen starting the GDT? On a Gio start, no less? Are we trying to lose?

[MarquisDeSade]

I'm sure the boys at the Blue Oyster will understand.

Now this, this is funny. I’ve report CantDoMathguy to the mods. You get the rock amigo.

[mitlen]

mitlen starting the GDT? On a Gio start, no less? Are we trying to lose?

I lit incense at the Gio shrine I have on my end table.     If I can start a Guthrie GDT, Gio should be a snap.   

Plus, I'm gonna break the seal on a 750 of Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum.

[Natsinpwc]

I lit incense at the Gio shrine I have on my end table.     If I can start a Guthrie GDT, Gio should be a snap.   

Plus, I'm gonna break the seal on a 750 of Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum.

We're counting on you. More than Gio. Probably would help if they scored a run.

[Natsinpwc]

Sorry MDS but that was funny and the first laugh I have had since the 4th inning last nite.

Whenever you think MG is a really nice guy he comes in with a zinger. It made my day. Funny.

[SkinsNatFan21RIP]

Can we just sit Werth down? Maybe I'm missing what he brings to the field and the line up...

[MarquisDeSade]

How about we just release Werth today. Anyone have an issue with that?

[spidernat]

I lit incense at the Gio shrine I have on my end table.     If I can start a Guthrie GDT, Gio should be a snap.   

Plus, I'm gonna break the seal on a 750 of Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum.

You're going to need every drop of it tonight.

[imref]

same lineup as last night:

1. Trea Turner (R) SS
2. Bryce Harper (L) RF
3. Anthony Rendon (R) 3B
4. Daniel Murphy (L) 2B
5. Ryan Zimmerman (R) 1B
6. Jayson Werth (R) LF
7. Matt Wieters (S) C
8. Michael A. Taylor (R) CF
9. Gio Gonzalez (R) P

[Mathguy]

Not a good move, given the chemistry on the team.

So who's pitching for the Cubs and how have Nats batters faired against him this season ?

How about we just release Werth today. Anyone have an issue with that?

[mitlen]

You're going to need every drop of it tonight.

I'm good for 375.     After that .

[Ali the Baseball Cat]

I was right next to you when he hit that Game 4 walk off...no more love for the elderly? 

How about we just release Werth today. Anyone have an issue with that?

[skippy1999]

The 2 German Shepards will be disappointed.

[Leroy Veritas]

"SS   Trea Turner (R)
RF   Bryce Harper (L)
3B   Anthony Rendon (R)
2B   Daniel Murphy (L)
1B   Ryan Zimmerman (R)
LF    Jayson Werth (R)
C     Matt Wieters (S)
CF   Michael Taylor (R)"

Pathetic. Just pathetic.

Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. -- Someone infinitely smarter than the manager.

[Ali the Baseball Cat]

OK, so what's with this day...it's 85F out, MDS is engaging in bestiality afternoon delight, baseball apocalypse, Caps opening night, and the first DC Paul Weller show since Maggie Thatcher was in office.  What could possibly go wrong?

[bluestreak]

Not a good move, given the chemistry on the team.

So who's pitching for the Cubs and how have Nats batters faired against him this season ?

John Lester
 12.2 innings over 2 games vs Nats. 2.84 ERA. 4 runs, 9 hits 4 walks 14 K .209 BAA

[Ali the Baseball Cat]

To use a Scaliaism, Lester is all jiggery pokery.  Eff him.