Author Topic: Nationals @ Braves, Game 1 (Read 934 times)

Dave in Fairfax · « **Topic Start:** April 11, 2022, 07:06:16 PM »

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Washington Nationals at Atlanta Braves
Where: Truist Park
When: April 11, 7:20 PM EDT
Weather: 68°F, 5% chance of precipitation
TV: MASN 2
Radio: 106.7 FM

Atlanta continues to have slightly delayed start times to account for traffic around the I-285/I-75 bottleneck not far from the stadium.

Pitching Match-Up:
Josh Rogers (LHP) versus Huascar Ynoa (RHP)

First start of the season for both pitchers, so no stat line. Both pitched reasonably well in spring training, but that's a really small sample size (7 1/3 IP for Rogers, 7 2/3 for Ynoa).

The Diamondbacks remain last in the NL in batting average, but the Nats have fallen to 15th in runs scored, walks, OBP, slugging and OPS. Four extra-base hits (3 HRs) in 131 plate appearances.

Washington Nationals

1. Cesár Hernández (S) 2B
2. Juan Soto (L) RF
3. Nelson Cruz (R) DH
4. Josh Bell (S) 1B
5. Keibert Ruiz (S) C
6. Yadiel Hernández (L) LF
7. Lane Thomas (R) CF
8. Maikel Franco (R) 3B
9. Alcides Escobar (R) SS

Atlanta Braves

1. Ozzie Albies (S) 2B
2. Matt Olson (L) 1B
3. Austin Riley (R) 3B
4. Marcell Ozuna (R) LF
5. Adam Duvall (R) CF
6. Eddie Rosario (L) RF
7. Dansby Swanson (R) SS
8. Manny Piña (R) C
9. Orlando Arcia (R) DH

Washington Nationals

Atlanta Braves

imref · « **Reply #1:** April 11, 2022, 07:12:38 PM »

well done Dave.

Dave in Fairfax · « **Reply #2:** April 11, 2022, 07:22:33 PM »

A few minutes late getting started.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #3:** April 11, 2022, 07:22:34 PM »

Am I the only one who wanted Fox to start?

NatNasty · « **Reply #4:** April 11, 2022, 07:24:38 PM »

Nice hustle

imref · « **Reply #5:** April 11, 2022, 07:25:26 PM »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on April 11, 2022, 07:22:34 PM

Am I the only one who wanted Fox to start?

he earned it after Sunday's game, but Davey isn't about to give up on Escobar just yet.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #6:** April 11, 2022, 07:25:52 PM »

Once again, Frandsen not excusing a bonehead play by a Nat. Cesar didn't break when he hit it so he's on 1st, not 2d, for Soto

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #7:** April 11, 2022, 07:26:13 PM »

Quote from: NatNasty on April 11, 2022, 07:24:38 PM

Nice hustle

exactly

Dave in Fairfax · « **Reply #8:** April 11, 2022, 07:27:06 PM »

Ángel Hernández behind the plate. Joy.

Country Joe retired, right? So Ángel and C.B. can vie for worst umpire in the league.

Dave in Fairfax · « **Reply #9:** April 11, 2022, 07:41:56 PM »

Squandered opportunity.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #10:** April 11, 2022, 07:54:25 PM »

Franco can hit fastballs

RyanZimsKazoo · « **Reply #11:** April 11, 2022, 08:00:52 PM »

Remind me again why soto is in the 2 spot? This experiment with Nelson Cruz in the 3 spot is stupid and soto should be batting 3-4

Dave in Fairfax · « **Reply #12:** April 11, 2022, 08:12:42 PM »

Ynoa has not been sharp. Nats have had chances every inning. Will this be the one where they capitalize?

Slateman · « **Reply #13:** April 11, 2022, 08:13:04 PM »

Bell looks good early

NatNasty · « **Reply #14:** April 11, 2022, 08:13:29 PM »

Offense!

NatNasty · « **Reply #15:** April 11, 2022, 08:27:14 PM »

Boom!

RyanZimsKazoo · « **Reply #16:** April 11, 2022, 08:27:28 PM »

What a stupid play….Jesus Christ Cruz.

miller10 · « **Reply #17:** April 11, 2022, 08:27:36 PM »

Wow, two big 2 out hits. Refreshing.

Slateman · « **Reply #18:** April 11, 2022, 08:27:54 PM »

Bats coming alive

skippy1999 · « **Reply #19:** April 11, 2022, 08:31:06 PM »

Quote from: Slateman on April 11, 2022, 08:27:54 PM

Bats coming alive

Dave in Fairfax · « **Reply #20:** April 11, 2022, 08:32:40 PM »

Y'know, I had completely forgotten about Josh Rogers youthful enthusiasm and little shimmy-shake before his pitches. Good to see.

Air Desmond · « **Reply #21:** April 11, 2022, 08:33:27 PM »

That was the best inning of Nats baseball thus far.

imref · « **Reply #22:** April 11, 2022, 08:37:46 PM »

Who is this team?

Dave in Fairfax · « **Reply #23:** April 11, 2022, 08:38:22 PM »

Strider seems a bit laid back a name for a guy throwing 100 mph.

Also, with that name he should be playing for Texas.

imref · « **Reply #24:** April 11, 2022, 08:44:36 PM »

Neslon Werth?