Author Topic: Nationals @ Reds, Game 3, May the 4th Be With You (Read 1080 times)

nats2playoffs · « **on:** May 04, 2025, 02:42:22 pm »

The REBELS ATTACK the EMPIRE!
W H E N ? 4:10 PM W H E R E ?

WASHINGTON REBELS
at CINCINNATI EMPIRE
Where: Great American Ball Park
TV: MASN2, MLB.tv
Radio: 106.7 FM, 87.7 FM (Spanish), MLB.com
Weather: Slight chance of rain, 57 degrees,
wind 6 mph right field to left field

Rebels
SS CJ Abrams
3B Amed Rosario
DH James Wood
1B Nathaniel Lowe
C Keibert Ruiz
2B Luis García Jr.
LF Alex Call
RF Dylan Crews
CF Jacob Young

LHP MacKenzie Gore

REDS Empire
2B Matt McLain
RF Santiago Espinal
SS Elly De La Cruz
3B Noelvi Marte
1B Spencer Steer
DH Tyler Stephenson
LF Gavin Lux
C Jose Trevino
CF Blake Dunn

RHP Nick Martinez

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #1 on:** May 04, 2025, 04:04:14 pm »

Delayed again.

aspenbubba · « **Reply #2 on:** May 04, 2025, 04:06:08 pm »

This is the optimum lineup as the team is presently constructed. Unfortunately, the FO continually plays the contract and we will continue to see Bell as the DH.

varoadking · « **Reply #3 on:** May 04, 2025, 04:10:14 pm »

Tells you a lot about the talent level of your team when your corner outfielders are hitting 7th & 8th...

GataNats · « **Reply #4 on:** May 04, 2025, 04:19:29 pm »

Rosario in any lineup is not optimum

Dave in Fairfax · « **Reply #5 on:** May 04, 2025, 04:23:11 pm »

Cincinnati Enquirer says 4:30 start time.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #6 on:** May 04, 2025, 04:36:03 pm »

Quote from: aspenbubba on May 04, 2025, 04:06:08 pm

This is the optimum lineup as the team is presently constructed. Unfortunately, the FO continually plays the contract and we will continue to see Bell as the DH.

the lineup against righties is a lot tougher than the lineup against lefties.

Tena benched for Rosario after yesterday is a nice hunch play.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #7 on:** May 04, 2025, 04:36:49 pm »

Quote from: GataNats on May 04, 2025, 04:19:29 pm

Rosario in any lineup is not optimum

hunch play for the guy who crushed the ball yesterday.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #8 on:** May 04, 2025, 04:38:09 pm »

4 righties, 4 lefties, one switch hitter. balance

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #9 on:** May 04, 2025, 04:38:50 pm »

Rosario looks a bit gimpy after that dive.

GataNats · « **Reply #10 on:** May 04, 2025, 04:46:35 pm »

Gore’s fastball isn’t what it was last year

welch · « **Reply #11 on:** May 04, 2025, 04:50:45 pm »

A lead...

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #12 on:** May 04, 2025, 04:52:13 pm »

a little caution on the bases paths not trying to score on Ruiz's hit pays off for Lowe when Garcia hits the SF to center

nats2playoffs · « **Reply #13 on:** May 04, 2025, 05:22:32 pm »

INNING Rebels... Empire
2nd García Jr. hit sacrifice fly to center, Lowe scored. 1 0
2nd Stephenson homered to left (365 feet). 1 1

Rebel Alliance 1

Red Empire 1

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #14 on:** May 04, 2025, 05:29:49 pm »

So, are there hairless wookies? Because if there are, then Nathaniel Lowe kind of looks like one.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #15 on:** May 04, 2025, 05:33:25 pm »

I wonder if the Reds will try a replay on that force out at 2nd. Looked like Garcia was off the bag when he caught it.

nats2playoffs · « **Reply #16 on:** May 04, 2025, 05:33:31 pm »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on May 04, 2025, 05:29:49 pm

So, are there hairless wookies? Because if there are, then Nathaniel Lowe kind of looks like one.

KV · « **Reply #17 on:** May 04, 2025, 05:38:00 pm »

Crews really needs a couple of weeks in Rochester.

Air Desmond · « **Reply #18 on:** May 04, 2025, 05:40:35 pm »

Since Abrams returned, Nunez has been nowhere to be found. Why can’t he play 3rd or 2nd?

welch · « **Reply #19 on:** May 04, 2025, 05:40:47 pm »

Crews needs to recognize and avoid diving breaking balls. He will strike out again and again until he learns.

imref · « **Reply #20 on:** May 04, 2025, 05:41:54 pm »

Quote from: welch on May 04, 2025, 05:40:47 pm

Crews needs to recognize and avoid diving breaking balls. He will strike out again and again until he learns.

he could use a day off

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #21 on:** May 04, 2025, 05:42:27 pm »

Quote from: KV on May 04, 2025, 05:38:00 pm

Crews really needs a couple of weeks in Rochester.

at least a day off. That worked after he got off to the horrible start. He was actually doing well from 4/1 up to the series in Philly. there's no replacement available so I'd be slow to send him down.

welch · « **Reply #22 on:** May 04, 2025, 05:45:36 pm »

Gore pitching himself into a hole again. Another leadoff walk

Air Desmond · « **Reply #23 on:** May 04, 2025, 05:46:08 pm »

Rough road trip for Crews. 0 for his last 23. The outfield could use some reinforcements.

IanRubbish · « **Reply #24 on:** May 04, 2025, 05:52:06 pm »

Desi is good as the color guy