But we need to give him some slack for booting that 9th inning DP grounder; the infield had to be in bad shape due that second rain delay where they had trouble getting the infield covered.
You bet it was! Remember in Tombstone when Wyatt Earp/Kurt Rusell says to Ike Clanton, "Tell em I'm coming, and Hell's comin' with me!"? Sub Butera for Earp and the Braves for Clanton and the Cowboys gang, and you've got this weekend. Who wants to play the Nats now? Nobody, that's who.
Even with the frustrating rain delays, this was a game to savor as a Nats fan. And Mark, I think I speak for a lot of Nats' fans when I say thank you very much for your outstanding coverage of our team. Your writing is truly a gift.
Nats win! Nats win! Nats win!
Love giving the chop to Braves, especially in Atlanta
That was sensational!!! Curly W is in the books!!
Felt like a playoff win. Wow.
It was!!!
It took awhile, but it was worth it!
Happy 19-31 day, everyone! May 24, 2019. Thanks for the great write-ups this year, Mark. Enjoying our scrappy Nats!
I’m beginning to think Nassim has CJ disease on defense: when he just has to react, he’s great; when he has time to think, not so much…
Yep. And I was just saying he’s a great late inning defender. Second time this season he booted a “have to have it” play that was within him.
But we need to give him some slack for booting that 9th inning DP grounder; the infield had to be in bad shape due that second rain delay where they had trouble getting the infield covered.
Butera complimented the field in his press conference but you’re right - maybe he was affected. I usually trust him the most.
So do I!
Only the 2nd series loss of the season for the braves!
GO NATS!! ⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️
Mark Z if you see this… could it be that Foster was tipping his pitches the previous two starts? He was back to what we expect today.
Maybe FG can get some ASG consideration as a backup if this keeps up.
This was a statement win.
And that statement would be: THE NATS ARE FOR REAL!! AND THAT'S A FACT, JACK! I MEAN, MARKOPC!!
You bet it was! Remember in Tombstone when Wyatt Earp/Kurt Rusell says to Ike Clanton, "Tell em I'm coming, and Hell's comin' with me!"? Sub Butera for Earp and the Braves for Clanton and the Cowboys gang, and you've got this weekend. Who wants to play the Nats now? Nobody, that's who.
Good one:))
And is that Ribalta saying in the bottom of the 9th "I'm your huckleberry."
8-6 total score for THREE games???? Who saw that coming??
Cleveland is in trouble. We have some runs to make up.
YESSSS!!! 🙌🏾💪🏾
Now I’m disappointed they couldn’t sweep the series.
This team may not have the biggest names, but they’re mentally tough.
Now it’s time to get above .500 and hopefully STAY there.
That 2-2 inside fastball Ribalta busted Acuna‘s bat on was something else…he was clearly expecting slider away.
Stellar effort, especially after our best defender boots a wet / skidding / scalded double play that should’ve ended the game.
Not to be forgotten - Griffin pitched a great game, without which this win probably wouldn't have happened.
Wow, what a great win, but it was nail-biter time in the 9th:))
Even with the frustrating rain delays, this was a game to savor as a Nats fan. And Mark, I think I speak for a lot of Nats' fans when I say thank you very much for your outstanding coverage of our team. Your writing is truly a gift.