What about if he gets shelled the SECOND time thru? Are you saying he should come out after one-time thru success? We're gonna need the good Pen tonight to stay with the Bravos for all nine innings.
No. What I’m saying is he and Littell are similar in the sense that the first time through the order is the danger zone for them. If they can get past that, they might be able to give you 7 or 8 innings.
OMG, I am not an expert but why is Vivas in for what I assume is the Nats' third baseman for the future. I guess analytics, etc. might provide the reason why but if I listen to my eyes, there is no way House should be sitting instead of Vivas.
I wonder if the opener experiment is winding down? Yean was an opener on Monday and I think there's been less use of openers than earlier, i.e., Littell and now Mikolas have starts without an opener. Irvin being back in the rotation probably part of it.
We've got some significant changes for both teams. The Braves scratched Reynaldo Lopez with left knee inflammation, so it'll be lefty Martin Perez starting instead. Which prompted the Nats to overhaul their lineup:
This right here. I fear trading Curtis sucked some of the wind out of the clubhouse sails. We certainly could have used his bat in many RISP situations since he left.
Yes, he was possibly the most "clutch" hitter on the team, and they've needed that, and they are facing a lefty, but I WAS just joking. It was a smart trade.
Without a solid win tonight, I fear a big sell off... So, I worry that we have Mikolas on tap, but fingers crossed.
If Mikolas can get through the lineup once, he should be fine.
🙏
What about if he gets shelled the SECOND time thru? Are you saying he should come out after one-time thru success? We're gonna need the good Pen tonight to stay with the Bravos for all nine innings.
No. What I’m saying is he and Littell are similar in the sense that the first time through the order is the danger zone for them. If they can get past that, they might be able to give you 7 or 8 innings.
So I’m hoping Mikolas both:
A. Doesn’t get rocked.
B. Provides length.
We’ll see soon.
I'd settle for a solid five or maybe even six. First inning will be key.
Hoping for a win. 🙏🏾
OMG, I am not an expert but why is Vivas in for what I assume is the Nats' third baseman for the future. I guess analytics, etc. might provide the reason why but if I listen to my eyes, there is no way House should be sitting instead of Vivas.
Righty starter replaced by a left starter and now you have your wish
GO NATS! CURLY W TIME!!
Why the hell is Crews batting 3rd? Because he's right handed ? Don't get it
Mikolas pitching and Toboni’s bff Vivas in the lineup? Spending time with the wife tonight.
And once again, no House in the house.
Crazy, right? House is the future. See what he's got. Same reasoning for playing Crews over Young.
Whoops on Young. My bad.
Seems that analytics still rules. And House's recent contact success - against righties - doesn't count. SMH
I wonder if the opener experiment is winding down? Yean was an opener on Monday and I think there's been less use of openers than earlier, i.e., Littell and now Mikolas have starts without an opener. Irvin being back in the rotation probably part of it.
And Williams in the BP tho he probably won’t be available tonight.
What's going on
baserunner, baserunner,
there's far too many of you dying
you know we've got to find a way
to bring some home today
Very late pitching change: Ex-Nat Reynaldo Lopez is no longer listed. LHP Martin Lopez to start.
We've got some significant changes for both teams. The Braves scratched Reynaldo Lopez with left knee inflammation, so it'll be lefty Martin Perez starting instead. Which prompted the Nats to overhaul their lineup:
RF James Wood
DH Andrés Chaparro
LF Dylan Crews
SS CJ Abrams
3B Brady House
CF Jacob Young
2B Nasim Nuñez
1B Luis García Jr.
C Keibert Ruiz
I like this lineup better
Nats fare MUCH better vs lefties. Let's get back on track tonight!
Where's Curtis Mead when you need him?
This right here. I fear trading Curtis sucked some of the wind out of the clubhouse sails. We certainly could have used his bat in many RISP situations since he left.
Yes, he was possibly the most "clutch" hitter on the team, and they've needed that, and they are facing a lefty, but I WAS just joking. It was a smart trade.
On the injured list in Boston with a broken bone in his wrist.
There was supposed to be rain in the forecast, but it's totally clear and 88 degrees here at Truist Park as the Nats and Braves get underway.
Crews hit it right on the nose, thought maybe it might find a hole out there.
3 pitches, 2-0 Braves. Great.
Location...
Yeah, this isn't how the Nats wanted to start this game.