Author Topic: Nationals @ Reds, Game 4 (Read 20413 times)

ronnynat · « **Reply #250:** July 06, 2008, 02:36:20 PM »

Quote from: sportsfan882 on July 06, 2008, 02:33:01 PM

The pitching coach calls pitches during the game?

They don't show who it is in the dugout (for obvious reasons), but the catcher looks over for every pitch.

MrMadison · « **Reply #251:** July 06, 2008, 02:36:26 PM »

Quote from: JMUalumni on July 06, 2008, 02:34:49 PM

Balester has looked great in the first few innings he has pitched, but he just seems to run out of steam around the 5th. Hopefully this is something that can be fixed.

well, if our pitchers were allowed to pitch more than 6 innings in the minors, they might have some stamina when they come up to the majors.

shoeshineboy · « **Reply #252:** July 06, 2008, 02:37:09 PM »

Quote from: ronnynat on July 06, 2008, 02:32:31 PM

QFT. This is how it's been done all season. I guess some haven't been watching.

Randy calls the game from the dugout. Sometimes, the battery switches things up.

spidernat · « **Reply #253:** July 06, 2008, 02:37:11 PM »

Quote from: JMUalumni on July 06, 2008, 02:34:49 PM

Balester has looked great in the first few innings he has pitched, but he just seems to run out of steam around the 5th. Hopefully this is something that can be fixed.

I'm not worried. This is something that can be worked on over the next couple of months and into next season. He's young and needs to work his way through it. He'll be fine. If not he can always be converted to the bullpen.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #254:** July 06, 2008, 02:37:15 PM »

It all started with an 0-2 count, 2 outs, nobody on base, and a 3-0 lead just an inning ago. This team is a complete farce.

JMUalumni · « **Reply #255:** July 06, 2008, 02:38:20 PM »

Quote from: MrMadison on July 06, 2008, 02:36:26 PM

well, if our pitchers were allowed to pitch more than 6 innings in the minors, they might have some stamina when they come up to the majors.

Very true

ronnynat · « **Reply #256:** July 06, 2008, 02:38:27 PM »

I wanted to be wrong, spidernat, but this is just the way it always goes for us.

Doesn't necessarily mean we'll lose, though.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #257:** July 06, 2008, 02:38:48 PM »

Manny has to take responsibility for this disaster. He seems to be so satisfied with the disheartening play by this team night in and night out.

JMUalumni · « **Reply #258:** July 06, 2008, 02:39:07 PM »

GUZMAN makes the all star team, no surprise but well deserved from our most consistent player

MrMadison · « **Reply #259:** July 06, 2008, 02:39:28 PM »

someone please tell me why every single time someone hits a weak pop-up, Bob says "that jammed him", even if the pitch wasn't even close to being inside?

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #260:** July 06, 2008, 02:39:41 PM »

Quote from: ronnynat on July 06, 2008, 02:38:27 PM

I wanted to be wrong, spidernat, but this is just the way it always goes for us.

Doesn't necessarily mean we'll lose, though.

It's over. The embarrassing 4-game sweep at the hands of a 5th place team is complete. I hope we lose 6 more in a row at home next week to push the losing streak to 11.

Obed_Marsh · « **Reply #261:** July 06, 2008, 02:40:22 PM »

Congratulations Cristen Guzman. You are an all-star among clowns.

nats2playoffs · « **Reply #262:** July 06, 2008, 02:40:33 PM »

Quote from: spidernat on July 06, 2008, 02:35:32 PM

you've never noticed that? Just a little while ago the camera showed LoDuca looking into the dugout for the call. It was a fastball to Phillips when Griffey was on 1st.

FIRE RANDY ~~SAINT~~ CLAIRE!

Ross doubled to left, Votto scored.
Hairston reached on fielder´s choice to second, Ross scored, Volquez out at second.

Nationals 3
Reds 5

ronnynat · « **Reply #263:** July 06, 2008, 02:40:48 PM »

Quote from: sportsfan882 on July 06, 2008, 02:38:48 PM

Manny has to take responsibility for this disaster.

Where's a smiley shaking his head? This statement deserves one.

spidernat · « **Reply #264:** July 06, 2008, 02:41:02 PM »

Quote from: JMUalumni on July 06, 2008, 02:39:07 PM

GUZMAN makes the all star team, no surprise

Quote from: ronnynat on July 06, 2008, 02:38:27 PM

I wanted to be wrong, spidernat, but this is just the way it always goes for us.

I know.

I have a girl coming over for lunch. Normally, during the game, this would be a no no but I figured at this point this team doesn't deserve my undivided attention. It hurts to say that but it's true.

hammondsnats · « **Reply #265:** July 06, 2008, 02:41:49 PM »

Balester had it but lost it there with Griffey last inning. Turning point of the game.

He'll be okay.

Let's get the runs back.

MrMadison · « **Reply #266:** July 06, 2008, 02:43:36 PM »

Quote from: ronnynat on July 06, 2008, 02:40:48 PM

Where's a smiley shaking his head? This statement deserves one.

don't you know, if Manny is fired, this exact same team we are watching now will instantly stop sucking and will transform into division-winners.

it's all Manny's fault.

fire Manny, it worked for Seattle right?

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #267:** July 06, 2008, 02:43:46 PM »

Luck Fo Duca

nats2playoffs · « **Reply #268:** July 06, 2008, 02:45:13 PM »

Quote from: spidernat on July 06, 2008, 02:41:02 PM

I have a girl coming over for lunch. Normally, during the game, this would be a no no but I figured at this point this team doesn't deserve my undivided attention. It hurts to say that but it's true.

It's not supposed to hurt. Check the hole.

ronnynat · « **Reply #269:** July 06, 2008, 02:46:53 PM »

Quote from: sportsfan882 on July 06, 2008, 02:43:46 PM

Luck Fo Duca

Be happy Flores didn't start this game. He would have most definitely broken his pinky toe and been done for the season. Now he has at least 5 more games before his time comes.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #270:** July 06, 2008, 02:47:37 PM »

Quote from: ronnynat on July 06, 2008, 02:46:53 PM

Be happy Flores didn't start this game. He would have most definitely broken his pinky toe and been done for the season. Now he has at least 5 more games before his time comes.

Huh?

ronnynat · « **Reply #271:** July 06, 2008, 02:48:27 PM »

Quote from: sportsfan882 on July 06, 2008, 02:47:37 PM

Huh?

In other words, he's destined for injury.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #272:** July 06, 2008, 02:49:27 PM »

Quote from: ronnynat on July 06, 2008, 02:48:27 PM

In other words, he's destined for injury.

Oh, I see. You're probably right.

Flores and Guzman are next on the list. It's like the movie Final Destination.

JMUalumni · « **Reply #273:** July 06, 2008, 02:50:11 PM »

Pitch Count: Balester at 77 (45 strikes) vs Volquez at 89 (53 strikes)

spidernat · « **Reply #274:** July 06, 2008, 02:51:34 PM »

That walk to Griffey was deadly. He seemed afraid to throw him a strike with an 0-2 count.