NL East (2018)

[Slateman]

A sweep is a tall order, but if we manged to win all 4 against the Braves, we'll be at worst 2.5 out of a playoff spot.  Likely, less than 2.  And if we go 3-1, we're at worst 3.5 out of a playoff spot, and probably 2.5 or 3.

There are 4 other teams ahead of us in the WC. Not sure where you got that 2.5 number

[nfotiu]

If we sweep and Phillies go 2-1, we're 4.5 back for the division.  For the wild card: .5 behind the Braves, 1.5 behind the D-Backs, 2 behind the Rockies (if they go 4-0), and tied with Cards(if they go 3-0). 
So 4.5 back for division and at worst 2 back of the wild card.

If we sweep and Phillies go 1-2, we're 3.5 back for the division.  For the wild card: .5 behind the Braves, 2.5 behind the D-Backs, 2 behind the Rockies (if they go 4-0), and tied with Cards(if they go 3-0).
So 3.5 back for division and 2.5 back for the wild card.

If we sweep and Phillies go 0-3, we're 2.5 back for the division and who cares about the wild card!

[imref]

Some pretty horrible pitching matchups for us going into this Braves series.  1-3 seems likely, 2-2 would be great.

Game 1: Max Fried versus Jefry Rodriguez.
Game 2: Sean "Tweet" Newcomb vs Max Scherzer
Game 3: Mike Foltynewicz vs Tommy Milone
Game 4: Anibel Sanchez vs Gio Gonzalez

[DPMOmaha]

That's why they play the games.

[mitlen]

Some pretty horrible pitching matchups for us going into this Braves series.  1-3 seems likely, 2-2 would be great.

Game 1: Max Fried versus Jefry Rodriguez.
Game 2: Sean "Tweet" Newcomb vs Max Scherzer
Game 3: Mike Foltynewicz vs Tommy Milone
Game 4: Anibel Sanchez vs Gio Gonzalez

Then we'll just have to out score 'em.

[Elvir Ovcina]

There's not going to be a better shot to make up a lot of ground quickly: at home against the Braves, Phillies on the road against a good team after a long flight.  It's time to either put up or shut up - if the Nats lose 3 of these 4, they've gone a lot of the way in digging their own grave. 

[spidernat]

Then we'll just have to out score 'em.

[Slateman]

Right,  no problem against two all stars and Anibal "Ace against the Nats" Sanchez.

You think after the Braves sweep the Nats, Rizzo will be allowed to deal players?

[spidernat]

this series features another facebook game

[mitlen]

this series features another facebook game

Bullcrap you say.    Which one?

[bluestreak]

Bullcrap you say.    Which one?

Facebook games are always on Wednesdays.

[mitlen]

Facebook games are always on Wednesdays.

Day-um.    Thanks for the info.     Gotta get the missus to log me into her account.

[nfotiu]

this series features another facebook game

I thought I saw something on FB about it, but I think this week's FB game is Wed Mariners-Rangers.

[spidernat]

Facebook games are always on Wednesdays.

FP said the other day that Thursday's game is facebook.

[mitlen]

FP said the other day that Thursday's game is facebook.

Wasn't the last Nats' FB game a day game as well?

[nfotiu]

FP said the other day that Thursday's game is facebook.

Looks like you are correct:
https://www.mlb.com/nationals/scores/2018-08-09

[nfotiu]

Wasn't the last Nats' FB game a day game as well?

All FB games are afternoon games I believe.

[mitlen]

All FB games are afternoon games I believe.

Cool.   Thanks for the info guys.

[spidernat]

bullcrap

[bluestreak]

Sorry. I thought they would always be Wednesdays. 

Edit: the article when it launched said “primarily Wednesdays”. My bad.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-03-09/facebook-says-play-ball-in-exclusive-deal-to-stream-25-mlb-games

[Natsinpwc]

Looks like you are correct:
https://www.mlb.com/nationals/scores/2018-08-09

I will catch Charlie and Dave at 7:00 am in Honolulu that day.  Unless we are evacuated due to Hector.

[nfotiu]

bullcrap

Is it?  I would be extremely happy if all games were streamed for free and the quality of streams have been solid.   Bullcrap is having to pay 50 plus dollars for a cable package plus 20 plus dollars in fees and equipment rental just to get the one channel that shows Nats games.

[mitlen]

I will catch Charlie and Dave at 7:00 am in Honolulu that day.  Unless we are evacuated due to Hector.

That would suck  ...   the Hector part.

[mitlen]

Is it?  I would be extremely happy if all games were streamed for free and the quality of streams have been solid.   Bullcrap is having to pay 50 plus dollars for a cable package plus 20 plus dollars in fees and equipment rental just to get the one channel that shows Nats games.

My problem is they're on FB.    Other than that, I'm in with your plan.

[nfotiu]

My problem is they're on FB.    Other than that, I'm in with your plan.

Ah, you can sign up for an account without giving any personal information whatsoever.   You're not "feeding the beast"!

I'm not seeing how that can be seen as any worse than paying money and sharing your viewing habits with your tv provider who is probably one of Comcast, Verizon, Dish or At&t.