Author Topic: Nationals @ Cubs, Game 1 (Read 1189 times)

imref · « **on:** March 26, 2026, 11:00:20 am »

Washington Nationals @ Chicago Cubs
Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
2:20 PM EDT
TV: nationals.tv
Radio: 106.7 WJFK
Weather: 49 degrees, chance of thunderstorms, wind N at 22MPH

Washington Nationals
1. James Wood, LF
2. Andres Chaparro, 1B
3. Brady House, 3B
4. Daylen Lile, DH
5. Joey Wiemer, RF
6. CJ Abrams, SS
7. Nasim Nuñez, 2B
8. Keibert Ruiz, C
9. Jacob Young, CF
Cade Cavalli, RHP

Chicago Cubs
1. Michael Busch, 1B
2. Alex Bregman, 3B
3. Ian Happ, LF
4. Pete Crow-Armstrong, CF
5. Nico Hoerner, 2B
6. Carson Kelly, C
7. Moises Ballesteros, DH
8. Dansby Swanson, SS
9. Matt Shaw, RF
Matthew Boyd, LHP

imref · « **Reply #1 on:** March 26, 2026, 11:58:01 am »

Nats' lineup added. CJ drops way down, House moves way up. Looks like Garcia and Chappy will platoon at 1B

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #2 on:** March 26, 2026, 12:32:46 pm »

I like the CJ move for a few reasons. At most, he's seeing Boyd twice. Not a great obp guy v lefties. Gives Weimer a better chance at seeing a lefty so "protects" him some. That Lile -Weimer- Abrams stretch is the only spot good for lefty relief. House and Chappy are in nice spots for righty hitters early on. Meanwhile, your best batter gets the most PAs ("best," at least by projections).

I think I will understand Butera even if I don't agree.

OfftheBat · « **Reply #3 on:** March 26, 2026, 01:01:58 pm »

Let's go, one more year of suffering! 😅

All jokes aside, our batting lineup wouldn't be so bad if we had a legit player instead of Weimer and a proven 1B.

Slateman · « **Reply #4 on:** March 26, 2026, 01:43:41 pm »

Chapparo in the 2 hole is an interesting choice ....

nats2playoffs · « **Reply #5 on:** March 26, 2026, 01:47:15 pm »

Who datt?

Alexa Datt (host and reporter).

Formerly with the St Louis Cardinals broadcasts. (Did Bob Carpenter recommend her?)

OfftheBat · « **Reply #6 on:** March 26, 2026, 02:05:16 pm »

Quote from: nats2playoffs on March 26, 2026, 01:47:15 pm

Who datt?

Alexa Datt (host and reporter).

Formerly with the St Louis Cardinals broadcasts. (Did Bob Carpenter recommend her?)

I remember her from watching the Cardinals' games a few years ago. She's very positive and joyful. Might help us get thru this depressing year😅

KV · « **Reply #7 on:** March 26, 2026, 02:15:21 pm »

Welcome back, baseball.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #8 on:** March 26, 2026, 02:19:44 pm »

Counting a lot on House to have hard contact and elevate out of the 3 hole. Ks ok if his contact is hard

Slateman · « **Reply #9 on:** March 26, 2026, 02:20:10 pm »

Which one of you is wearing sequins

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #10 on:** March 26, 2026, 02:20:26 pm »

Smithian I take it is not in Chicago today?

Smithian · « **Reply #11 on:** March 26, 2026, 02:21:19 pm »

I initially would say I would like that lineup if Chappy and Abrams were flipped, but JCA gave a good explanation.

I cringed seeing Daylen Lile as DH, still I admit Wiemer is a quality defensive option. I'd really like to read a fluff article about Lile grinding out defensive reps before games.

Smithian · « **Reply #12 on:** March 26, 2026, 02:21:33 pm »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on March 26, 2026, 02:20:26 pm

Smithian I take it is not in Chicago today?

Not today, sadly

GburgNatsFan · « **Reply #13 on:** March 26, 2026, 02:21:45 pm »

Here we go. Another poor to mediocre season, but hope for the (not too distant) future.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #14 on:** March 26, 2026, 02:22:15 pm »

Swing at balls, take strikes

Slateman · « **Reply #15 on:** March 26, 2026, 02:23:30 pm »

Lol 8 pitch inning

Slateman · « **Reply #16 on:** March 26, 2026, 02:23:58 pm »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on March 26, 2026, 02:22:15 pm

Swing at balls, take strikes

Glad we got that trajek arc

imref · « **Reply #17 on:** March 26, 2026, 02:24:24 pm »

0-3, 2Ks to start. Credit to Butera for getting the team in mid-season form already.

OfftheBat · « **Reply #18 on:** March 26, 2026, 02:26:18 pm »

Quote from: Slateman on March 26, 2026, 02:23:30 pm

Lol 8 pitch inning

Looks like they already gave up😭😭

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #19 on:** March 26, 2026, 02:26:25 pm »

Quote from: Slateman on March 26, 2026, 02:23:30 pm

Lol 8 pitch inning

not going to b!+ch about Chappy's 1 pitch ab.

Slateman · « **Reply #20 on:** March 26, 2026, 02:30:32 pm »

Helluva play by House

OfftheBat · « **Reply #21 on:** March 26, 2026, 02:30:49 pm »

Wow sick play!!

IanRubbish · « **Reply #22 on:** March 26, 2026, 02:31:40 pm »

I can't believe this is a lineup.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #23 on:** March 26, 2026, 02:31:46 pm »

96-97 on the fastball

IanRubbish · « **Reply #24 on:** March 26, 2026, 02:33:18 pm »

Keibert in midseason form