7/2 @ Nationals Park

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

So far POR is out hitting Scherzer.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

I also see that POM is getting shelled in PAW.

[jung]

That was a bush league move by Eaton. He's in the batters box and Rick is in his motion and he asks for time. Not surprised he got a walk out of that. But he should not have been granted time.

[Maxbialystock]

If we put together a good inning, we could get Scherzer out of the game and get into the pig pen.

 

The 2d inning was just incredibly lucky--both the double by Porcello and loading the bases. Since then the lineup has done OK building Sherzer's pitch count, but have been horrible getting hits.

 

The hero of this game beyond question is Porcello even though he has made some mistakes. And it helps that the Nats ain't hitting much. If Porcello can get thru the 5th unscathed, Cora needs to have that bullpen ready. I think Porcello can go 6 or 7, but can ain't will.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Remy took the words right out of my mouth "cat-like."

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

That was a bush league move by Eaton. He's in the batters box and Rick is in his motion and he asks for time. Not surprised he got a walk out of that. But he should not have been granted time.

 

The s***** umps have been doing that a lot this year.

[Station 13]

Beside Sale, nobody has a breaking pitch worth anything.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Beside Sale, nobody has a breaking pitch worth anything.

 

Barnes? But you're probably referring to starters.

[Maxbialystock]

I also see that POM is getting shelled in PAW.

 

Nothing wrong with that. Pom should never be allowed back unless and until he develops a good changeup, which he apparently is determined not to do. He loves his big old knuckle curve and his s***** fastball, and that's about it. On top of that he takes forever between pitches and gives every sign he is terrified of making the next pitch.

[Maxbialystock]

Beside Sale, nobody has a breaking pitch worth anything.

 

About right. Except Wright, of course. That knuckler is mostly unhittable.

[a700hitter]

Brock Holt is having a night.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Brock owns Scherzer.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Nothing wrong with that. Pom should never be allowed back unless and until he develops a good changeup, which he apparently is determined not to do. He loves his big old knuckle curve and his s***** fastball, and that's about it. On top of that he takes forever between pitches and gives every sign he is terrified of making the next pitch.

 

Sounds like you're describing E-rod, also.

Edited July 3, 2018 by SPLENDIDSPLINTER

[jung]

Second time I have seen Sandy do that lately. Stupid both times. This time particularly so because Sandy has been swinging it pretty good against RH pitchers. A wasted AB.

[Station 13]

Big Dick Max finally shows up. Edited July 3, 2018 by Station 13

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

It was great that POR got a double tonight, but the NL has to adopt the DH rule. This nonsense has gone on long enough.

[vegasbob]

Yup.

 

Beni be too busy thinking about his 3 K's and his current slump

[a700hitter]

Murphy can't get thrown out on the bases on that.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Right now I'd offer Harper 5yrs/5million.

[jung]

Rick is losing it.

[Natick to NC]

Squanderiffic again and he gives up a meatball .

[a700hitter]

Rick with 2 Porcellos tonight.

[vegasbob]

I was about to say that Rick's pitches in the 5th were getting high in the zone, but he beat me to it by serving up a meatball. P.S. He is getting no support in terms of runs from any of his hitters.

[Natick to NC]

Harper is a 22 million a year player for no more than 3 max 5

[jung]

His two seam has saved him tonight. I like it when that pitch is working for him because it has always been his bread and butter.

[Natick to NC]

Team has done nothing outside of Rick the last 15 innings

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

I was about to say that Rick's pitches in the 5th were getting high in the zone, but he beat me to it by serving up a meatball. P.S. He is getting no support in terms of runs from any of his hitters.

 

This game in regards to the SOX reminds me of Little League, where the pitcher was also the best hitter.

[jung]

I also like how Rick has stiffened after a fail with a hitter unlike SOME PITCHERS I KNOW!!!!!!

[a700hitter]

Harper is a 22 million a year player for no more than 3 max 5

He's 25 years old.

[vegasbob]

Got to the bullpen and got a Betts blast, definitely needed