Author Topic: Nationals vs Orioles, Game 1 (Read 12462 times)

eagleskins · « **Reply #175:** June 27, 2008, 10:11:40 PM »

Wow, this is straight-up stupid.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #176:** June 27, 2008, 10:12:15 PM »

I don't care what these stupid announcers are saying. Jones is garbage but he has completely owned us tonight.

ronnynat · « **Reply #177:** June 27, 2008, 10:12:53 PM »

Quote from: sportsfan882 on June 27, 2008, 10:11:10 PM

I root for good games too but only when the Nats aren't playing although I enjoy watching teams like the Mets and Orioles lose. You don't believe in rivalries?

Sure I do. That usually equals a greater battle. I'm all about that.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #178:** June 27, 2008, 10:13:29 PM »

Nice job, Willie. Pena would have probably let that ball drop in.

eagleskins · « **Reply #179:** June 27, 2008, 10:13:34 PM »

Bring in Rauch right now.

ronnynat · « **Reply #180:** June 27, 2008, 10:14:16 PM »

Scary matchup here.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #181:** June 27, 2008, 10:14:41 PM »

big risk by Manny. Could have brought in Manning to face Huff but he leaves his boy Ayala in. Hope it works.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #182:** June 27, 2008, 10:15:02 PM »

Quote from: sportsfan882 on June 27, 2008, 10:14:41 PM

big risk by Manny. Could have brought in Manning to face Huff but he leaves his boy Ayala in. Hope it works.

It does. Good bounce back outing by Ayala.

JMUalumni · « **Reply #183:** June 27, 2008, 10:15:25 PM »

I was on the edge of my seat for that inning. I do not feel safe one bit when Ayala pitches.

eagleskins · « **Reply #184:** June 27, 2008, 10:15:57 PM »

That outing buys Luis more set up opportunities. And that is never a good thing.

PatsNats28 · « **Reply #185:** June 27, 2008, 10:16:01 PM »

Just got back, this is a close game...

nats2playoffs · « **Reply #186:** June 27, 2008, 10:16:34 PM »

Whipping Boy Ayala got educated since his last appearance...

eagleskins · « **Reply #187:** June 27, 2008, 10:16:52 PM »

Belliard, Harris, Flop due up. I'd say there is about a 2% chance for a baserunner.

ronnynat · « **Reply #188:** June 27, 2008, 10:18:41 PM »

It'd be nice if Harris could pull the ball down the RF line for a triple.

Edit: Walk works.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #189:** June 27, 2008, 10:19:29 PM »

Harris isn't spectacular but he is doing a lot of things to help us win games. He is finally earning his roster spot.

JMUalumni · « **Reply #190:** June 27, 2008, 10:20:28 PM »

Quote from: sportsfan882 on June 27, 2008, 10:19:29 PM

Harris isn't spectacular but he is doing a lot of things to help us win games. He is finally earning his roster spot.

If anyone has grown on me this year, it is Harris. He adds so many little things, like this steal for instance.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #191:** June 27, 2008, 10:20:30 PM »

Harris swipes 2nd. Sweet.

ronnynat · « **Reply #192:** June 27, 2008, 10:21:10 PM »

Quote from: sportsfan882 on June 27, 2008, 10:19:29 PM

Harris isn't spectacular but he is doing a lot of things to help us win games. He is finally earning his roster spot.

Like that?

I know what you mean. Utility speed guys can definitely help.

ronnynat · « **Reply #193:** June 27, 2008, 10:22:05 PM »

I'd be really happy w/ one more run. That's all I'm asking for.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #194:** June 27, 2008, 10:22:12 PM »

Nice walk. Fernando Cabrera is trash. Make him pay, Guzman!

ronnynat · « **Reply #195:** June 27, 2008, 10:22:54 PM »

Quote from: sportsfan882 on June 27, 2008, 10:22:12 PM

Nice walk. Fernando Cabrera is trash. Make him pay, Guzman!

He was expected to be their closer. He just got back from the DL, right?

JMUalumni · « **Reply #196:** June 27, 2008, 10:23:13 PM »

Quote from: ronnynat on June 27, 2008, 10:22:05 PM

I'd be really happy w/ one more run. That's all I'm asking for.

Yeah I agree. I could see Rauch maybe giving up one run. Its possible he could let up two. No chance in hell he lets up three.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #197:** June 27, 2008, 10:23:23 PM »

Quote from: ronnynat on June 27, 2008, 10:21:10 PM

Like that?

I know what you mean. Utility speed guys can definitely help.

He's still hitting .170 but he is finally making things happening for us. He's hitting for extra bases, drawing a few walks, stealing bags and playing solid defense.

nats2playoffs · « **Reply #198:** June 27, 2008, 10:23:50 PM »

Quote from: eagleskins on June 27, 2008, 10:16:52 PM

Belliard, Harris, Flop due up. I'd say there is about a 2% chance for a baserunner.

Harris and Lopez walked. Two men on...

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #199:** June 27, 2008, 10:25:00 PM »

Quote from: ronnynat on June 27, 2008, 10:22:54 PM

He was expected to be their closer. He just got back from the DL, right?

What? He looks like a career minor leaguer to me. He had a 7.21 ERA (43.2 IP) in Cle/BAL last year and a 5.19 ERA the year before in CLE (60.2 IP).