Nationals vs Dodgers, Game 2

[ronnynat]

Nice game for EB. He's a very streaky hitter.

Unless it's a future superstar, this is what you should expect out of a young player.

[JMUalumni]

Unless it's a future superstar, this is what you should expect out of a young player.

absolutely

[MrMadison]

more vindication.

[JMUalumni]

Did anyone hear what book Carp just said was one of the definitive histories of baseball?  I was only half-listening.

[sportsfan882]

I cannot stand that freaking loser. Release him, Jim!

[spidernat]

Did anyone hear what book Carp just said was one of the definitive histories of baseball?  I was only half-listening.

I'll go back and get the name for you.

[JMUalumni]

beautiful catch by Harris. well done

[sportsfan882]

Wow, crazy play. Manny almost steam rolled Redding.

[ronnynat]

Nice play!

[ronnynat]

Wow, crazy play. Manny almost steam rolled Redding.

That was pretty cool that he tried to keep Redding from falling.

[PatsNats28]

slightly OT, but this comment from the WP chat made no sense to me:

Hall of Famer Tonight: Chico,

Looking forward to seeing Greg Maddux take on the Nats? Should be a good draw and fun to watch. Usually when Maddux pitches the games go fast. He used to polish them off in around 2 hours - sometimes under. Enjoy.

Chico Harlan: Yes, Maddux is great to watch. Just great. By the way -- and I'll leave you with this little nugget, because we're running out of time with this chat -- the last pitcher before Maddux to throw a game in DC was... yes, Walter Johnson, who last pitched in the District against the St. Louis Browns on Sept. 27, 1927.

The last pitcher before Maddux to throw a game in DC was Walter Johnson?

[JMUalumni]

I'll go back and get the name for you.

Whenever you get a chance and if you can find it, I do appreciate it.  I took a sports history class in college and ever since have been very interested in the history of the game (specifically baseball, college football, and soccer).  I was just curious to hear what book Carp referred to as a "definitive work".

[sportsfan882]

damn, Milledge gets HBP a ton.

[ronnynat]

I'm sure that scared him more than anything. He'll be fine.

[JMUalumni]

slightly OT, but this comment from the WP chat made no sense to me:
The last pitcher before Maddux to throw a game in DC was Walter Johnson?

I think he meant pitcher with 350 wins.

[wisefan11]

slightly OT, but this comment from the WP chat made no sense to me:
The last pitcher before Maddux to throw a game in DC was Walter Johnson?

I'm sure he meant to say Johnson was the last 350 game winner to pitch in DC

[JMUalumni]

Wow they are going crazy on the basepaths tonight!

[ronnynat]

Damn, nice job by Milledge there.

[sportsfan882]

wow, great hustle Lastings!

I remember him getting thrown out on a play like that earlier in the season.

[spidernat]

He didn't say the name of the book. Just the author. But I could not find anything by the author. You should go to used book stores. I have several books on the history of baseball that I got at McKay's used bookstore real cheap.

[sportsfan882]

Try to elevate it, Jesus!

[JMUalumni]

He didn't say the name of the book. Just the author. But I could not find anything by the author. You should go to used book stores. I have several books on the history of baseball that I got at McKay's used bookstore real cheap.

who was the author?

[JMUalumni]

Wow what a fake!  Maddux is a pleasure to watch.

[PatsNats28]

I think he meant pitcher with 350 wins.

okay, thanks

[sportsfan882]

freak. Milledge got duped there. That was an infield hit for Flores.