Teams on the rise, in all sports, take time to figure out which small but significant things you have to get right in order to compete with the big boys consistently. Once they do, it really turns a corner.
Is Alvarez just unavailable because of the pitch count ? Today would be the third day since he appeared. Even though he’s long relief, are we treating him like a starter?
Yeah, but Alvarez had been bulk relief exclusively after Littell. Just interesting we’re only using him in that capacity and not as general 2-3 inning bullpen arm regardless of starter.
As an old-timer, I try not to be reflexively cranky about modern baseball. However, saying that a pitcher is "unavailable, having thrown 37 pitches over the last two days..." well, let's just say we've come a long way from Old Hoss Radbourn's 73 complete games in 73 starts in one year. He went 60-12. WHIP <1.00.
I remember the days of complete games and relievers throwing a tone of pitches multiple days in a row. Apparently, that was the week after the dinosaurs died.
And I remember when gas was 28 cents a gallon, spaghetti and chop suey were considered ethnic dining, and there were three networks on TV to choose from - if you had good enough rabbit ears. 😁
And the second picture on the Nats commercial is Cookie Lavagetto. Last manager of the original Senators. First manager of the Twins and man who broke up Floyd “Bill” Blevins no-hitter with 2 outs in game 4 of the 1947 WS.
We are unlikely to win today with defense, that’s for sure (the corners on the infield and Crews vs JY in center all suspect, and of course Irvin has been a piñata on the bump most of the year☹️). But maybe we’ll outscore them! Nats are STILL #1 team in baseball in scoring runs (26 runs clear of #2 Dodgers) even though they remain easily last in runs allowed (by 23 over second worst Orioles) and errors (13 more than second worst Marlins)
Second in runs scored actually are the Nats’ opponents today, the Braves, who stand at 281 to our 284. They’ve been ahead of the Nats on this stat occasionally so far this season and might be again soon, considering the difference in pitching. Hope Irving and the bats can come through today though.
I understand sending House down due to his defense and lack of situational awareness, but I don't understand giving Vivas so many at-bats, especially with the way Mead is hitting both lefties and righties. Having two minus bats like Nunez (whose defense is good enough to keep in the lineup) and Vivas shortens our lineup too much in my opinion.
I have a balcony room that overlooks Truist. I’m watching batting practice. Because of the obstructed view I’m not really sure but it looks like Crews at bat working on his ground outs. Nothing reaching beyond infield grass. 😆 ⚾️🙋🏼♀️
I like that the concept of a moral victory is more and more bothersome to both the team and fanbase. That, in and of itself, suggests we’re all buying into the current perceived progress being real.
No, I do! The fact that the team and fanbase increasingly don’t accept moral victories is a sign that the team IS improving and that the signs of progress are real, not just fan hope.
No official word yet, but it doesn't look like we're going to be starting on time. They just covered the infield, minutes before it began raining. Jake Irvin had been stretching in left field to begin warming up, but he has halted that prep.
Blake sure is giving Crews every opportunity. Again, let’s see if he can get the ball out of the infield today.
Good for Crews and Vivas. Hope they keep it up. Go Nats!
When the Nats win more of these 1 run games, we'll know they have turned another corner. GO NATS!!
Teams on the rise, in all sports, take time to figure out which small but significant things you have to get right in order to compete with the big boys consistently. Once they do, it really turns a corner.
Is Alvarez just unavailable because of the pitch count ? Today would be the third day since he appeared. Even though he’s long relief, are we treating him like a starter?
Starter schedules are every 5 days.
Yeah, but Alvarez had been bulk relief exclusively after Littell. Just interesting we’re only using him in that capacity and not as general 2-3 inning bullpen arm regardless of starter.
Guess we’re keeping him stretched out
As an old-timer, I try not to be reflexively cranky about modern baseball. However, saying that a pitcher is "unavailable, having thrown 37 pitches over the last two days..." well, let's just say we've come a long way from Old Hoss Radbourn's 73 complete games in 73 starts in one year. He went 60-12. WHIP <1.00.
I remember the days of complete games and relievers throwing a tone of pitches multiple days in a row. Apparently, that was the week after the dinosaurs died.
And I remember when gas was 28 cents a gallon, spaghetti and chop suey were considered ethnic dining, and there were three networks on TV to choose from - if you had good enough rabbit ears. 😁
...keep the tinfoil handy.
And the second picture on the Nats commercial is Cookie Lavagetto. Last manager of the original Senators. First manager of the Twins and man who broke up Floyd “Bill” Blevins no-hitter with 2 outs in game 4 of the 1947 WS.
Old Hoss and chop suey.
Now we're talkin'!!
I remember 10 cent beer night in Cleveland. Not so much the next day.
We are unlikely to win today with defense, that’s for sure (the corners on the infield and Crews vs JY in center all suspect, and of course Irvin has been a piñata on the bump most of the year☹️). But maybe we’ll outscore them! Nats are STILL #1 team in baseball in scoring runs (26 runs clear of #2 Dodgers) even though they remain easily last in runs allowed (by 23 over second worst Orioles) and errors (13 more than second worst Marlins)
Second in runs scored actually are the Nats’ opponents today, the Braves, who stand at 281 to our 284. They’ve been ahead of the Nats on this stat occasionally so far this season and might be again soon, considering the difference in pitching. Hope Irving and the bats can come through today though.
Right you are! Braves at 281 not dodgers at 258 are #2!
I understand sending House down due to his defense and lack of situational awareness, but I don't understand giving Vivas so many at-bats, especially with the way Mead is hitting both lefties and righties. Having two minus bats like Nunez (whose defense is good enough to keep in the lineup) and Vivas shortens our lineup too much in my opinion.
Then again, Nunez has an OPS of .310 in his last seven games…
A Vivas goes yard in response!
I have a balcony room that overlooks Truist. I’m watching batting practice. Because of the obstructed view I’m not really sure but it looks like Crews at bat working on his ground outs. Nothing reaching beyond infield grass. 😆 ⚾️🙋🏼♀️
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I like that the concept of a moral victory is more and more bothersome to both the team and fanbase. That, in and of itself, suggests we’re all buying into the current perceived progress being real.
You don’t think this year’s team is progressing?
No, I do! The fact that the team and fanbase increasingly don’t accept moral victories is a sign that the team IS improving and that the signs of progress are real, not just fan hope.
No official word yet, but it doesn't look like we're going to be starting on time. They just covered the infield, minutes before it began raining. Jake Irvin had been stretching in left field to begin warming up, but he has halted that prep.
And now the sun has come out and Irvin has begun playing catch. So who knows?
And after all that ... we are underway on time. It's 78 degrees with 80 percent humidity.
Well, THAT was ugly with a capital U.
Not a fan of this lineup. You know it's weak when Garcia is batting second.
Any word on why Willets hasn’t been playing?
Side tightness. They're being cautious.
Thanks.
Ah, thanks. Finally an answer.
That sounds like an oblique…
BTW, Willets has moved up the ESPN Prospects List from #41 to #8.
Wow. That's a jump.
Missed the last four games with tightness in his side, but he's in the lineup tonight.
Crews with another awful at bat.
Finally, Daylen Lile's first triple of the season.
And Nasim wastes an AB & an ABS. Now the downpour.
No way he should be allowed to waste these challenges. Chances are he ends up with a SO or soft flyball anyway.
And now we're in a rain delay in the middle of the second.