He's a lefty and hitting well so far, no reason not to put him in the lineup against a righty. Why he's at 3B and House is DHing when House is a far superior defender is a bit more mystifying
Mark - is there any hope a credible MLB level starting pitcher still unsigned that Nats may sign to help get through this season? Or has that door closed?
FYI: It was pouring here in Pittsburgh a little while ago, but it has since cleared up and they're about to pull the tarp. The Pirates say the game will start "after a short delay."
And we're underway on a 68-degree Tuesday evening following an 18-minute delay. The Nationals are wearing their navy blue alternate jerseys for the first time this season.
Is Brady House injured at all? Last night he was not in the lineup, maybe to avoid Skenes? But tonight he is DH and Vivas is again at 3B. To me, Brady is a lot better defensively than Vivas, so I was wondering.
Sorry, but I will be watching what may be Alex Ovechkin's final NHL game. The Caps are out of the playoff chase so this may be it for the Great 8.
I'll check in with the Nats during commercial breaks.
I'll be checking in on Ovi & company during commercial breaks.
Parker has a 6.08 ERA in three starts, 13.1 innings pitched, two home runs, 1.500 WHIP.
Doesn't seem to have improved over last season.
I guess this is the last time we’ll have Jackson Rutledge to kick around.
I remember seeing him pitch the first couple of times last year, and thought he looked pretty good. Since then he essentially throws batting practice.
I just hope that some how, some way the pitching is a lot better than last night, and that the offense does a good 6 - 9 runs! GO NATS!!!
I wonder why Vivas frequently starts at 3rd base instead of House. Is he now the regular 3rd baseman?
He's a lefty and hitting well so far, no reason not to put him in the lineup against a righty. Why he's at 3B and House is DHing when House is a far superior defender is a bit more mystifying
Mikolas should be at most a reliever. He may be able to effectively work through one or two innings.
Interesting to give DH to House. First time this year? Seems everyone gets some DH time.
I don't believe that is his first start at DH this season.
Mmmm yeah, believe it is.
Douglas is correct. House was the DH on Sunday, and also in the home opener vs. LA
I suspect Butera wants to give House some "half-days off" to keep him fresh or something.
I think it's more about getting Vivas on the infield
Mark - is there any hope a credible MLB level starting pitcher still unsigned that Nats may sign to help get through this season? Or has that door closed?
Only Lucas Giolito who apparently does not want a one year prove it deal. He wants a multi-year deal at a pretty steep price.
Would love to have him, but know he’s not signing here ($). He would be worth a gamble for the Padres with Pivetta hurt.
FYI: It was pouring here in Pittsburgh a little while ago, but it has since cleared up and they're about to pull the tarp. The Pirates say the game will start "after a short delay."
It'll be a 6:55 p.m. first pitch.
And we're underway on a 68-degree Tuesday evening following an 18-minute delay. The Nationals are wearing their navy blue alternate jerseys for the first time this season.
Is Brady House injured at all? Last night he was not in the lineup, maybe to avoid Skenes? But tonight he is DH and Vivas is again at 3B. To me, Brady is a lot better defensively than Vivas, so I was wondering.
Good start so far. Give PJ (and later Mikolas and Parker) a nice cushion. Get some more!
But we don't need more baserunning blunders.
That's what I am talkin' about! ⚾️⚾️⚾️
They've got to stop giving away outs on the basepaths!!
How do we get so many guys picked off? I thought it was Davey
The good, the bad, and the ugly that inning.