Author Topic: Nationals @ Pirates, Game 1 (Read 1463 times)

Dave in Fairfax · « **Topic Start:** September 10, 2021, 06:30:53 PM »

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Washington Nationals at Pittsburgh Pirates
Where: PNC Park
When: September 10, 2021, 6:35 PM EDT
Weather: 68°F, 0% chance of rain

Pitching Match-Up:
Josh Rogers (LHP, 1-0, 4.76)
- versus -
Steven Brault (LHP, 0-3, 5.61)

Washington Nationals

1. Lane Thomas (R) CF
2. Alcides Escobar (R) SS
3. Juan Soto (L) RF
4. Josh Bell (S) 1B
5. Yadiel Hernandez (L) LF
6. Carter Kieboom (R) 3B
7. Luis Garcia (L) 2B
8. Riley Adams (R) C
9. Josh Rogers (L) P

Pittsburgh Pirates

1. Ke'Bryan Hayes (R) 3B
2. Kevin Newman (R) 2B
3. Bryan Reynolds (S) CF
4. Yoshi Tsutsugo (L) 1B
5. Jacob Stallings (R) C
6. Anthony Alford (R) LF
7. Ben Gamel (L) RF
8. Cole Tucker (S) SS
9. Steven Brault (L) P

Washington Nationals

Pittsburgh Pirates

Dave in Fairfax · « **Reply #1:** September 10, 2021, 06:31:36 PM »

Except for Ben Gamel, I don't think I have ever heard of any of the Pirates players in that line-up.

welch · « **Reply #2:** September 10, 2021, 06:35:13 PM »

Quote from: Dave in Fairfax on September 10, 2021, 06:31:36 PM

Except for Ben Gamel, I don't think I have ever heard of any of the Pirates players in that line-up.

I've heard of Bryan Reynolds. He is really good.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/reynobr01.shtml

welch · « **Reply #3:** September 10, 2021, 06:43:21 PM »

And Ke'Bryan Hayes played the last time the Pirates played the Nats. But the world wonders what happened to Wilmer Difo?

Incidentally, Baseball Ref says that the Pirates farm director is Larry Broadway, who played for the New Nationals in 2005.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PIT/2021.shtml

Dave in Fairfax · « **Reply #4:** September 10, 2021, 06:46:44 PM »

Quote from: welch on September 10, 2021, 06:43:21 PM

And Ke'Bryan Hayes played the last time the Pirates played the Nats. But the world wonders what happened to Wilmer Difo?

Incidentally, Baseball Ref says that the Pirates farm director is Larry Broadway, who played for the New Nationals in 2005.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PIT/2021.shtml

As I thought about it, it occurs that I had heard of Hayes, who was being touted on MLB Network earlier in the season when he was hitting around .300. It may just be my fault, since I haven't been watching much MLB Network lately, so I don't have a grasp on non-East teams these days.

Dave in Fairfax · « **Reply #5:** September 10, 2021, 06:49:14 PM »

Does anyone know why this game was scheduled for 6:35? I know the Atlanta start times are a little later than the usual 7:05 starts because of Atlanta traffic, but I don't know why this game is earlier than normal.

hohoho · « **Reply #6:** September 10, 2021, 06:50:05 PM »

Quote from: welch link=topic=39679.msg2229523#msg2229523 date=1631313801
But the world wonders what happened to Wilmer Difo?

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On bench. He has played 98 games and 6 positions, including pitcher.

hohoho · « **Reply #7:** September 10, 2021, 06:56:48 PM »

High 80s fastballs.

hohoho · « **Reply #8:** September 10, 2021, 07:21:29 PM »

Twice in a row: Soto Ks, Bell walks.

welch · « **Reply #9:** September 10, 2021, 07:26:36 PM »

Nicely deadened bunt by Cody Ponce. Are pitchers the only ballplayers who learn to bunt? (Except for Andrew Stevenson...)

welch · « **Reply #10:** September 10, 2021, 07:45:28 PM »

Kieboom with a good play. I hate to agree with FP, but CK looks to have improved.

spidernat · « **Reply #11:** September 10, 2021, 07:46:06 PM »

Quote from: welch on September 10, 2021, 07:45:28 PM

Kieboom with a good play. I hate to agree with FP, but CK looks to have improved.

He still has a long way to go

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #12:** September 10, 2021, 08:05:39 PM »

For whom the Bell tolls...

NatsAllThe Way · « **Reply #13:** September 10, 2021, 08:08:28 PM »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on September 10, 2021, 08:05:39 PM

For whom the Bell tolls...

First song I learned in the bass all those years ago.

Dave in Fairfax · « **Reply #14:** September 10, 2021, 08:16:13 PM »

Quote from: NatsAllThe Way on September 10, 2021, 08:08:28 PM

First song I learned in the bass all those years ago.

In my top 5 all-artist all-time list.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #15:** September 10, 2021, 08:17:33 PM »

Quote from: Dave in Fairfax on September 10, 2021, 06:31:36 PM

Except for Ben Gamel, I don't think I have ever heard of any of the Pirates players in that line-up.

tsutsugo was a ray last year but didn't crack the lineup. Alford was a big outfield prospect for the Jays several years ago. Speed power. K'd too much and injuries kept him stuck in the minors.

welch · « **Reply #16:** September 10, 2021, 08:22:09 PM »

Watched an inning of Rochester against the Scranton / Wilkes Barre Rail Riders, the Yankees AAA team. Got to see Cavalli. He gave up two singles: one was a Baltimore Chop that hit just in front of the plat and bounced over the 2B's head. Second a griounder that the SS, J. Flores, missed by a step. No runs, though. Cavalli held SWB hitters about even with his fastball, and wiped them out with his curve. Nice loop, Espino-style, on the curve. He missed a couple of curves inside or outside. Altogether, CC looked good but clearly needs some work before ready for the Nats.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #17:** September 10, 2021, 08:32:26 PM »

7 innings out of a starter is MVP vote territory for this squad

spidernat · « **Reply #18:** September 10, 2021, 08:52:23 PM »

Quote from: NatsAllThe Way on September 10, 2021, 08:08:28 PM

First song I learned in the bass all those years ago.

watching that pitcher work was like Pulling Teeth

welch · « **Reply #19:** September 10, 2021, 08:52:28 PM »

A couple of hits would be nice.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #20:** September 10, 2021, 09:08:07 PM »

No Finnegan tonight

HondoKillebrew · « **Reply #21:** September 10, 2021, 09:10:28 PM »

Hang on!

welch · « **Reply #22:** September 10, 2021, 09:12:41 PM »

Up in Scranton, Cavalli has pitched 6 innings, 3 ER, 8 hits, 5 walks, 4 strikeouts.

Dave in Fairfax · « **Reply #23:** September 10, 2021, 09:16:52 PM »

Well, this is not looking good.

varoadking · « **Reply #24:** September 10, 2021, 09:18:14 PM »

Should have brought in Suero...dave knows what he has in him...