Nationals vs Mets, Game 4

[Dave in Fairfax]

Oh well. Just a 7-RBI game (so far  ). I was actually kind of hoping for a triple to break the tie with Trevor Story and Mike Yastrzemski, which would also have moved him ahead of Blackmon and Dominic Smith in RBI.

[aspenbubba]

MAT batting .200 will probably be the last game as a NAT.  Fans love him, but he does not produce.

Not me. I’ve wanted him gone for years.

[Dave in Fairfax]

I see that midget Altuve is hitting .216 compared to lifetime .311. Gee I wonder what has changed?

The most inexplicable drop-off to me is Christian Yelich, who is hitting .202.  J.D. Martinez's .214 is also a big drop-off from 4 consecutive .300+ seasons.

[DCFan]

The book of Hebrews covers that

How apropos that the Jewish section of the Bible would cover that. 

[DCFan]

I hope they retire these caps. Not a fan.

[Dave in Fairfax]

Shohei Otani's .188/.292/.369 line must also be really disappointing to Angels fans, especially adding in no or negative pitching value this season as well (1 2/3 innings, 7 ER in 2 starts).

[DCFan]

Enough with the unwritten rules already.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

They didn’t have the internet back then so it doesn’t count.

BTW, with Yom Kippur coming up, I forgive you for all your transgressions against me. 

killed a half pound (dry) of spaghetti in butter sauce for my pre-fast meal.

Thanks. 

[Dave in Fairfax]

Those four - Altuve, Yelich, J.D. Martinez and Ohtani - have the biggest drop-offs in production this season among big-name players whom I have noticed. Any others come to mind?

[Natsinpwc]

Not me. I’ve wanted him gone for years.

They needed him in the playoffs last year when Robles was injured. 

[hohoho]

The top Astros BA is .300. Next is .269. Last year they led in BA, this year 10th, with a drop of 34 points.
Gee I wonder what has changed?

[rugbyflanker]

Those four - Altuve, Yelich, J.D. Martinez and Ohtani - have the biggest drop-offs in production this season among big-name players whom I have noticed. Any others come to mind?

How was Rendon's season?  Honest question.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

I hope they retire these caps. Not a fan.

I like 'em.  now you gonna take the forgiveness back?

[JCA-CrystalCity]

How was Rendon's season?  Honest question.

good. .286 / .418 / .497, 9HR.  More walks than Ks.

[Bookman]

Has Zimmerman decided to retire?  Have not seen anything on that.

[hohoho]

How was Rendon's season?  Honest question.

Not bad. .286 ba, 9 hrs, led league in obp, 3rd best ops of career.
Oops Someone beat me to it.

[rugbyflanker]

good. .286 / .418 / .497, 9HR.  More walks than Ks.

I really miss that guy.

[CynBeth]

There was an interview with Zim not too long ago on Nats Extra and he plans to play next year barring anything with COVID preventing him from doing so.

[DCFan]

I like 'em.  now you gonna take the forgiveness back?

I forgive your poor fashion sense.

[Bookman]

I like 'em.  now you gonna take the forgiveness back?

recycled from Expos

[JCA-CrystalCity]

St Louis?  Drink!

[DCFan]

That’s a shame the Phillies are losing.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

I thought no make up games after today and you take the % to figure out the playoff spots. 

[DCFan]

I thought no make up games after today and you take the % to figure out the playoff spots. 

You doubting Bob?

[Bookman]

Time to go.  See y'all 1 April 2021 vs METS