Feel bad for Herz - he may be one of those guys whose arm isn’t able to ever fully recover….I wouldn’t count on him for any innings this season.
Boy, this is a tough test, this series, but, if this is the one game - probably the only one - where the Nats might have the advantage in the pitching matchup. But….humid night….keeping the heavy slug Phils in the ballpark is going to be a tough task. They’ve seen Griffin before, though…so no more element of surprise….
I’m quite worried about these next 7 games…..will be grateful for any/all wins.
Ugh. When I had season tix pre-2012, I hated the Philly games. They’d even show up during our games against the Mets to taunt whoever was losing. One game in particular. An entire section of Philly fans began chanting, “same old Expos” during a game in which the Mets were beating us.
Nice to see JY starting, eliminating my concern that maybe his run in with the wall was more serious than I feared! And I’m sure someone could’ve won a LOT of many betting the Trifecta that at any point in the voting Ruiz, Garcia and Mead would be in the top ten in all-star votes!
Which is right where it should be! A puddle of their drunken' fans beer (before and after consuming). Did I mention I have a tad of distain for philly phans?
Awful news about Herz. I watched the Fredericksburg game last week and he looked good. Both DJ and Jojo Gray have really been through a nightmare.
I hope Griffin can give us a long game, but the weather sounds dicey. Never a good thing for a pitcher to start a game and then be shut down due to rain.
Some members of a discussion group are complaining about James Wood’s strikeouts, especially a couple in the Tampa Bay series where he took strike three well inside the strike zone. Is there any concern about his strikeout rate? Is he seeing the ball in those times he’s caught looking?
I can’t address him statistically but do share the opinion that looking at a hittable pitch for a strike 3 in a pivotal moment isn’t helpful and he is willing to do it at times… his view of the strike zone is an important part of his game so it’s something he hopefully evolves over time situationally.
Keep submitting ASG votes, 5 per day during Phase 1. CJ and JW deserve and need our support
Yep, that's been my M.O.
What is going on with Josiah Gray ? Any timeline for him?
New daily rule: Nobody gets to post here who didn't vote for James Wood.
Have a few other "rules" about posting, but in the name of family unity I'll remain mute. -:)
To see Brandon Marsh listed as a starter in latest voting is mind boggling.
I hope James shames him in this week’s match up.
I love James Wood. I do not care about the All-Star game. Sorry.
Feel bad for Herz - he may be one of those guys whose arm isn’t able to ever fully recover….I wouldn’t count on him for any innings this season.
Boy, this is a tough test, this series, but, if this is the one game - probably the only one - where the Nats might have the advantage in the pitching matchup. But….humid night….keeping the heavy slug Phils in the ballpark is going to be a tough task. They’ve seen Griffin before, though…so no more element of surprise….
I’m quite worried about these next 7 games…..will be grateful for any/all wins.
They've seen Griffin before so no more element of surprise...
And Griffin has seen them before too, so it works both ways.
Way too early to give up on Herz. Look at how many setbacks Cavalli had, and now Gray also.
nice article
strongest lineup!
Mr. Wood can be selected as a reserve by coach's players correct?
Players ballot or Commissioner's office
Report from Navy Yard:
Menacing in the distance but clear here for now. Some wind gusts. Saw a few Phillies fans go by on broom sticks.
Gates open in an hour.
Ugh. When I had season tix pre-2012, I hated the Philly games. They’d even show up during our games against the Mets to taunt whoever was losing. One game in particular. An entire section of Philly fans began chanting, “same old Expos” during a game in which the Mets were beating us.
Yep. They are out in force.
A lotta road trip peeps here for a 4-game series.
Now Nats fans can ask them when they last won a World Series.
Which fans are more annoying, Phillies or Mets? Could be a draw.
Nice to see JY starting, eliminating my concern that maybe his run in with the wall was more serious than I feared! And I’m sure someone could’ve won a LOT of many betting the Trifecta that at any point in the voting Ruiz, Garcia and Mead would be in the top ten in all-star votes!
Pretty dark over on the VA side. This one smells like "Weather Delay" announced at 5:51.
Sitting in Walter's in a sea of P caps.
Yes, pee caps!
Coming down hard here in Alexandria at 5:36.
big test for Griffin, I’m sure he’ll give it a good effort. go get ‘em kid!
I want the offense to "hit the dog snot out of the ball" ( J. Lowenstein) tonight! CURLY W TIME!! LET'S GO NATS!! ⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️
The start of tonight's game is officially delayed.
I don’t think there’s a world in which this game gets played today
Looks that way to me too
If so, it might give the bullpen some rest. Maybe they bring up Cornillo in that case.
It's brutal. Just told some Phillies folks, "doubleheader."
I’m here at the park. Quite the pond in front of the visitors dugout.
I refuse to go in until we get some word. Not paying for Nats dogs or 16 oz. warm beer. I'm dry, happy, and they make a good rye Old Fashioned.
Any time updates?
I am think 8 pm at the soonest.
Which is right where it should be! A puddle of their drunken' fans beer (before and after consuming). Did I mention I have a tad of distain for philly phans?
Disappointing!
Awful news about Herz. I watched the Fredericksburg game last week and he looked good. Both DJ and Jojo Gray have really been through a nightmare.
I hope Griffin can give us a long game, but the weather sounds dicey. Never a good thing for a pitcher to start a game and then be shut down due to rain.
Some members of a discussion group are complaining about James Wood’s strikeouts, especially a couple in the Tampa Bay series where he took strike three well inside the strike zone. Is there any concern about his strikeout rate? Is he seeing the ball in those times he’s caught looking?
I can’t address him statistically but do share the opinion that looking at a hittable pitch for a strike 3 in a pivotal moment isn’t helpful and he is willing to do it at times… his view of the strike zone is an important part of his game so it’s something he hopefully evolves over time situationally.
Considering the weather troubles of recent past seasons, Nats have been fortunate up until now. Weather delays have been rare this year!
Nationals TV chyron is saying first pitch is scheduled for 8:55 pm ET
Yikes. "opens tab." And ordered dinner.
Just pretend you're watching a West Coast game.
I don't have to pretend. Lol
Oof.
They've now changed it. They've removed the new start time. It's saying the game is delayed due to weather.