Author Topic: Nationals @ Pirates, Game 1 (Read 28509 times)

Yes, we had the requisite blowing of the game by the Ayala, but who thought we'd come back on Capps?

And we got some offense from guys that we need to step up. As a fan, you always hope the breakout is for real. But Belliard, Dukes, Milledge, and Dmitri all had great games. Guzman was his regular 2 hits per game. Not just the win, but an exciting way to do it. Whew.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #284 on:** June 10, 2008, 10:02:20 pm »

Good interview by Lastings. I have been and still am a little skeptical of him on the field but I hope he succeeds here and is our CFer for a long time. He's a good dude.

kimnat · « **Reply #285 on:** June 10, 2008, 10:04:17 pm »

Wow!!! I can't believe we actually won!! I had written the game off to go tend to a certain 8 yo's bad sunburned back. Boy, am I surprised!! Congrats Nats!

nats2playoffs · « **Reply #286 on:** June 10, 2008, 10:06:06 pm »

Quote from: sportsfan882 on June 10, 2008, 09:57:05 pm

So much for that YNOT question. Over 4.5 HRs after one game.

You'd better LOCK THAT THREAD before we all go in and MODIFY that answer. (I misunderstood the question.)

We all need to chip in to get AZ some Bazooka High Tops:

kimnat · « **Reply #287 on:** June 10, 2008, 10:06:23 pm »

We also deserve every bit of over the top celebrating AZ throws tonight!!

tomterp · « **Reply #288 on:** June 10, 2008, 10:06:35 pm »

Quote from: Senators2005 on June 10, 2008, 09:38:07 pm

nice job falling on your sword but wholely uncalled for because really with this team the outcome was expected.

PatsNats28 · « **Reply #289 on:** June 10, 2008, 10:12:52 pm »

AZ needs to go to every game the rest of the season

shoeshineboy · « **Reply #290 on:** June 10, 2008, 10:14:16 pm »

Quote from: sportsfan882 on June 10, 2008, 09:54:53 pm

WHAT A GAME! Magnificent job by Jon Rauch.

HUGE PROPS TO MILLEDGE AND DUKES FOR NOT GIVING UP WITH 2 OUTS AND US DOWN BY 1 IN THE 9TH. THAT'S THE MOST HEART I'VE SEEN FROM THIS TEAM IN A LONG TIME.

It's looks pretty clear that the young core of this team is made up of Zimmerman, Flores, Milledge, and Dukes. BTW, Dukes's 2008 season stats with 2 outs and RISP and late in close games are sickly good. Milledge's have not been, but tonight helps the cause. It is games like this that make the case for playing the young, talented hungry guys that have the most upside.

As much as Zimmerman had been struggling, it is a shame that both he and Johnson went down. With the regular play for these young guys, one can only hope that these other guys return after the AS break and we can see something develop over the remainder of the season. It will be a shame if Kearns comes back and Dukes ends up being benched to give Pena regular at bats.

houston-nat · « **Reply #291 on:** June 10, 2008, 10:16:50 pm »

OH!
I thought we lost this game!
I saw 4-1 and left...

spidernat · « **Reply #292 on:** June 10, 2008, 10:21:48 pm »

Quote from: shoeshineboy on June 10, 2008, 10:14:16 pm

It will be a shame if Kearns comes back and Dukes ends up being benched to give Pena regular at bats.

I'm almost certain that will not happen.

Obed_Marsh · « **Reply #293 on:** June 10, 2008, 10:23:15 pm »

Quote from: SoxNats08 on June 10, 2008, 10:12:52 pm

AZ needs to go to every game the rest of the season

If it means we win the rest of them. I'd donate.

Nat of the Living Dead · « **Reply #294 on:** June 10, 2008, 10:24:03 pm »

I might actually get some restful sleep tonight due to this win.

Can they do it again tomorrow? Errrrr...we'll see. But the Nats and Bucs games this year have been great to watch even though some of them don't go our way.

Night everyone.

PatsNats28 · « **Reply #295 on:** June 10, 2008, 10:31:56 pm »

Quote from: thom202 on June 10, 2008, 10:23:15 pm

If it means we win the rest of them. I'd donate.

I'd donate even if it was like 2 out of every 3

We'd win 90 games at that rate

kimnat · « **Reply #296 on:** June 10, 2008, 10:35:31 pm »

^ Ditto!! Does this include his airfare & hotel? Shoot, maybe we can convince the Nats to pony up to the bar!

MrMadison · « **Reply #297 on:** June 10, 2008, 10:36:25 pm »

wow, looks like I missed one hell of a game.

my daughter really enjoyed Kung-Fu Panda, so I guess it evens out.

nats2playoffs · « **Reply #298 on:** June 10, 2008, 10:46:32 pm »

Belliard, Dukes, and Milledge should all PAY Air Zimmerman to be their personal assistant and sit in the dugout. Belliard would have 198 home runs in 2008 at this rate, even after being on the bench AND the DL for so long... They could always fire him if his luck wears off...

Ronnie Belliard heads home after hitting a seventh-inning solo home run off Pittsburgh

ronnynat · « **Reply #299 on:** June 10, 2008, 11:17:22 pm »

It's funny how some only have something to say when we're doing poorly. It's pretty pathetic, IMO.

Great game offensively! We needed that crap.

Author Topic: Nationals @ Pirates, Game 1 (Read 28509 times)

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