Nationals vs Phillies, Game 1

[NatsAllThe Way]

We need to give him the Joe Maddon treatment. 8 intentional walks.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

We need to give him the Joe Maddon treatment. 8 intentional walks.

do you really think Scherzer would do anything other than go after him?  Even if nibbling to get him to get frustrated, even walking him, makes sense, there's no way Scherzer would do it.

[skippy1999]

I think I've hit the point of Harper fatigue. I think he's overrated. I think the Nats didn't give him a serious offer. I don't think Boras tried to seriously engage. The whole saga is one of money, ego, and a general sense of sports entitlement that's left me really unable to care that much about him coming back tonight, or facing him 18 other days.

TLDR: I evicted him from my headspace a good two weeks ago.

Not me, I'm still sad even though I think he's an entitled baby.  He made us relevant

[GburgNatsFan]

We need to give him the Joe Maddon treatment. 8 intentional walks.

Like Max would intentionally walk him. LoL

(Plus the guy behind him is better.)

[nats2playoffs]

do you really think Scherzer would do anything other than go after him?  Even if nibbling to get him to get frustrated, even walking him, makes sense, there's no way Scherzer would do it.

Hit By Pitch and then pick-off at 1B.

x 4
 
The P.A. should play MONEY (That's What I Want) when Bryper approaches the plate... for the next 13 years...

[imref]

Nationals lineup updated, Adams is indeed starting, and Dave flipped Soto and Rendon.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Flying Lizards or GTFO

[imref]

Phillies lineup confirmed.  In honor of Bryce I will only post one tribute to him on this thread:

[Slateman]

do you really think Scherzer would do anything other than go after him?  Even if nibbling to get him to get frustrated, even walking him, makes sense, there's no way Scherzer would do it.

And I didnt come here for freaking walks.

Already a smattering of Philly fans and a couple Philly news crews

[Ali the Baseball Cat]

Hey Bryce, sorry pal, but THIS is the real face of that franchise:

[Slateman]

Hope you guys are ready for the invasion of Philly fans

[skippy1999]

How's the weather? On the radio they're talking like it might be iffy?

[mitlen]

How's the weather? On the radio they're talking like it might be iffy?

It's cool and over cast  ...  slight chance of rain.

From WTOP's website:

7PM
Today
Showers
46°
Humidity: 63%
Wind: 9mph

[skippy1999]

It's cool and over cast  ...  slight chance of rain.

7PM
Today
Showers
46°
Humidity: 63%
Wind: 9mph

Ok, this is first game I'll actually be able to watch at home and I don't want it to be called off!!

[mitlen]

Ok, this is first game I'll actually be able to watch at home and I don't want it to be called off!!

Sprinklin' now in E. Loudoun.

[Ali the Baseball Cat]

Hopefully someone hacked the Nats Park signs and 70 busloads of wasted cromags are still headed south towards Richmond.

[Slateman]

Sprinkles

[varoadking]

Hopefully someone hacked the Nats Park signs and 70 busloads of wasted cromags are still headed south towards Richmond.

Hey!

[DCFan]

[Ali the Baseball Cat]

They won't know it until they hit South of the Border

Hey!

[varoadking]

They won't know it until they hit South of the Border

Someone ought to give Pedro a heads-up so he can grease the light poles...

[UMDNats]

[DCFan]

Someone ought to give Pedro a heads-up so he can grease the light poles...

Pedro is used to dealing with drunken jerks. Heck he’ll probably sell them some more tequila. Bottom shelf of course.

[imref]

Almost 3 pages and we're still an hour from first pitch.  Light rain moving into Prince William County now.

[DCFan]

Almost 3 pages and we're still an hour from first pitch.  Light rain moving into Prince William County now.

Are we keyed up or what?