Author Topic: Nationals @ Pirates, Game 1 (Read 519 times)

imref · « **on:** April 13, 2026, 12:10:33 pm »

WASHINGTON NATIONALS @ PITTSBURGH PIRATES
April 13, 2026, 6:40 PM
PNC Park
TV: nationals.tv
Radio: WJFK 106.7
Weather: 75, partially cloudy, 12MPH SW

WASHINGTON NATIONALS (7-8)

Cade Cavalli (0-0, 2.51 ERA)

1. James Wood, RF
2. Louis Garcia Jr., 1B
3. C.J. Abrams, SS
4. Daylen Lile, LF
5. Jacob Young, CF
6. Jose Tena, DH
7. Jorbit Vivas, 3B
8. Nasim Nuñez, 2B
9. Keibert Ruiz, C

PITTSBURGH PIRATES (9-8)

Paul Skenes (2-1, 5.25 ERA)

1. Oneil Cruz, CF
2. Brandon Lowe, 2B
3. Bryan Reynolds, DH
4. Ryan O'Heard, RF
5. Nick "Theodoric, Barber of" Yorke, 3B
6. Spencer Horwitz, 1B
7. Konnor Griffin, SS
8. Jake Mangum "TA", LF
9. Henry Davis, C

welch · « **Reply #1 on:** April 13, 2026, 01:19:42 pm »

I'm looking forward to the next Nats game. Going back to 2022, I approached each game, I realize, the way I approach eating spinach.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #2 on:** April 13, 2026, 02:14:00 pm »

I kind of feel for Cavalli. It's still at the stage of the season where the Opening Day starters match up every 5 days due to the minimal off days giving an extra day. Skenes, Sanchez, Crochet, Liberatore, Eovaldi, all pitched on 3/26 like Cavalli. Many others pitched on 3/27.

Squab · « **Reply #3 on:** April 13, 2026, 03:09:18 pm »

bullpen got a lot taller with 6'7 Ribalta and 6'8 Rutledge in the mix

IdahoNat · « **Reply #4 on:** April 13, 2026, 03:32:12 pm »

Really hoping Cavalli gets more than 3.5 strikeouts this game!

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #5 on:** April 13, 2026, 03:54:30 pm »

Quote from: Squab on April 13, 2026, 03:09:18 pm

bullpen got a lot taller with 6'7 Ribalta and 6'8 Rutledge in the mix

well, the Wizards season is over so this proves that tall guys still have a place in DMV sports

welch · « **Reply #6 on:** April 13, 2026, 04:49:27 pm »

Skenes might be formidable, but Pirates still have to hit Cavalli.

imref · « **Reply #7 on:** April 13, 2026, 05:46:07 pm »

Another madman lineup from Butera. Young moves up to 5th (and is the only RHB in the lineup).

imref · « **Reply #8 on:** April 13, 2026, 06:44:56 pm »

That sweeper to Wood. Just wow.

Squab · « **Reply #9 on:** April 13, 2026, 06:45:47 pm »

hey this Paul Skenes guy, pretty nasty

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #10 on:** April 13, 2026, 06:45:56 pm »

Also CJ to #3

GataNats · « **Reply #11 on:** April 13, 2026, 06:46:34 pm »

Really can’t stand that they keep sitting House. Just stupid

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #12 on:** April 13, 2026, 06:47:20 pm »

Quote from: imref on April 13, 2026, 05:46:07 pm

Another madman lineup from Butera. Young moves up to 5th (and is the only RHB in the lineup).

lefties have a prayer. Righties have no prayer

Squab · « **Reply #13 on:** April 13, 2026, 06:47:45 pm »

and nobody in that stadium still

Squab · « **Reply #14 on:** April 13, 2026, 06:48:43 pm »

CJ...how?

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #15 on:** April 13, 2026, 06:48:51 pm »

CJ gonna get paid someday

GataNats · « **Reply #16 on:** April 13, 2026, 06:49:19 pm »

Go ahead and sign CJ. Going to be a superstar

Slateman · « **Reply #17 on:** April 13, 2026, 06:49:31 pm »

CJ!!!!

imref · « **Reply #18 on:** April 13, 2026, 06:49:35 pm »

Slateman · « **Reply #19 on:** April 13, 2026, 06:49:45 pm »

Quote from: GataNats on April 13, 2026, 06:49:19 pm

Go ahead and sign CJ. Going to be a superstar

Lol, they dealing him at the ASB

imref · « **Reply #20 on:** April 13, 2026, 06:51:06 pm »

21 pitches and an ER against Skenes. That’ll do.

Squab · « **Reply #21 on:** April 13, 2026, 06:52:36 pm »

5 homers already against 18-20 a year previously

Squab · « **Reply #22 on:** April 13, 2026, 06:55:09 pm »

luis wtf dude

SkinsNatFan21RIP · « **Reply #23 on:** April 13, 2026, 06:55:12 pm »

I think I might completely check out when they trade Abrams this year.

imref · « **Reply #24 on:** April 13, 2026, 06:55:17 pm »