Nationals @ Diamondbacks, Game 1

[Bookman]

Great job by Ross,  Hold it E

[Ali the Baseball Cat]

It's one thousand feet above sea level.  The farts from the first 3 rows have by far a greater effect on ball trajectory. 

Yes. I mean, it is a thing there

[nfotiu]

However it works out, I like the quick hook. Letting Ross leave with a bunch of confidence with a solid outing is a good thing.

I don't know about bringing in Elias for lefties though.  The strong reverse splits have been true for the last 3 years or so, last I looked. 

[hohoho]

back to back lefties.

Looking good.

[spidernat]

Of course Martinez brings in Elias to face the lefty

wipe the crap off your face

[nats2playoffs]

I absolutely HATE the 5 walks but I have to give it up for Ross for that outing. We needed it badly.

Great job by Ross,  Hold it E

While creating the YNOT Guessing game for this road trip, I was surprised that they scheduled Ross for 2 starts. I'll be satisfied if this turns into a win.

The Boss, Joe Ross
Pitchers   IP     H   ER   K  BB  PC-ST    ERA
Joe Ross  5.1    1    0    3    5  87-48    8.10 & done

[Air Desmond]

Letting a bullpen pitcher hit in a 2-0 game. Bold strategy, Davey.

[spidernat]

Sipp will be back

[Slateman]

Yankec his hammy

[Air Desmond]

FIRE DAVEY
FIRE DAVEY
FIRE DAVEY

[Bookman]

Hamstring

[Slateman]

Elias is done for the season

[spidernat]

FIRE DAVEY
FIRE DAVEY
FIRE DAVEY

you're still a freaking moron

[Air Desmond]

Ridiculous decision to let Elias hit

[Ali the Baseball Cat]

There's a crystal gayle reference hiding in plain sight

wipe the crap off your face
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[aussienatsfan]

That is a fire the manager offence what the freaking freak

[nfotiu]

Howie going out set that up.  Letting him hit wasn't the problem.  But FP was right, he just needed to stand there.

[Ali the Baseball Cat]

A 70 IQ goes up to 71 at such alpine elevations

That is a fire the manager offence what the freaking freak

[nats2playoffs]

Letting a bullpen pitcher hit in a 2-0 game. Bold strategy, Davey.

[spidernat]

That is a fire the manager offence what the freaking freak

you're up 2-0 and playing with a short bench. There was no need to leadoff and burn a PH that you may need later. You wanted the pitcher to come out to face the lefty leadoff batter for Arizona. You expected him to K. No one could predict he would pull a hamstring trying to beat out and groundball

[aussienatsfan]

A 70 IQ goes up to 71 at such alpine elevations

If they’re convinced he can get 3 more outs stand there and strike out he should never swing the bat that is elementary baseball. I’m dumbfounded

[aussienatsfan]

you're up 2-0 and playing with a short bench. There was no need to leadoff and burn a PH that you may need later. You wanted the pitcher to come out to face the lefty leadoff batter for Arizona. You expected him to K. No one could predict he would pull a hamstring trying to beat out and groundball

Which is why you tell him not to swing the dang bat.

[Truconfidence]

Thats Elias' fault not Davey, he screamed at him to take it easy.

[Truconfidence]

Strickland looks good.

[hohoho]

The good news the new guys looking good.
The bad news mgr. will find a way to screw them up.