If his slider is working he pitches well, if not he gets hit. His secondary pitches are not that great. He also needs a longer rest time I think probably from being a starter so many years, maybe he can adjust.
Nasim Nuñez's throwing error in the 7th proves to be very costly. If he makes an on-target throw and gets the out, the inning never gets to Jackson Merrill and he doesn't blast the winning two run homer off Mitchell Parker.
On a side note, one of my favorite all-time bumper stickers was created when Steve Garvey joined the Padres and started having kids out of wedlock, very much contrary to his clean-cut image.
The Padres ended up walking Wood and C.J. twice, so I do wonder if that was part of their plan, make someone else beat them. But really, this game came down to the pitching and poor defense. That’s what cost the Nats more than anything.
Parker isn't fooling anybody anymore. He's settled in to the same 5 + ERA pitcher he's always been. He's not the guy to bring in with less than a 3 run lead.
Agree on Parker but Tough game and unlucky for the Nats. Alvarez couldn’t put hitters away but he got beat with runners on the move and soft contact. Not sure why they didn’t try pitch outs in those obvious running situations. And Garcia crushed that ball. Very unlucky. Miller really didn’t have it.
Dang! Every team in MLB has an opponent that are their nemesis and, for the Nationals, that’s the San Diego Padres. The Friars just seem to find ways to beat our home 9 year in and year out, all the way back to 2005.
For these Padres, it’s an 8 inning game. Trying to come back against Mason Miller is like trying to eat soup with a fork.
Ugh. Just not a sharp performance in any facet. And the lack of sharpness cost them.
Anyone else notice that Parker has quietly become less effective?
If his slider is working he pitches well, if not he gets hit. His secondary pitches are not that great. He also needs a longer rest time I think probably from being a starter so many years, maybe he can adjust.
I really like Nunez but we are now on Seaver King watch.
Nasim Nuñez's throwing error in the 7th proves to be very costly. If he makes an on-target throw and gets the out, the inning never gets to Jackson Merrill and he doesn't blast the winning two run homer off Mitchell Parker.
At least the Padres' bullpen will be taxed!
On a side note, one of my favorite all-time bumper stickers was created when Steve Garvey joined the Padres and started having kids out of wedlock, very much contrary to his clean-cut image.
The sticker read, "Steve Garvey is not my Padre"
I just read up on him and I’d put that sticker on my car too. So many things to not like about him. So many.
The Padres ended up walking Wood and C.J. twice, so I do wonder if that was part of their plan, make someone else beat them. But really, this game came down to the pitching and poor defense. That’s what cost the Nats more than anything.
Frustrating!!
Toboni needs to cut his losses and end the Jorbit Vivas experiment.
Agreed. I wonder who would replace him on the roster. Maybe King?
Brady House. Duh.
Parker isn't fooling anybody anymore. He's settled in to the same 5 + ERA pitcher he's always been. He's not the guy to bring in with less than a 3 run lead.
Morales had 3 hits and 2 HR's tonight in Rochester.
Also the Red Wings 11th win in a row, winning this game in the 11th inning, seems fitting.
Agree on Parker but Tough game and unlucky for the Nats. Alvarez couldn’t put hitters away but he got beat with runners on the move and soft contact. Not sure why they didn’t try pitch outs in those obvious running situations. And Garcia crushed that ball. Very unlucky. Miller really didn’t have it.
Dang! Every team in MLB has an opponent that are their nemesis and, for the Nationals, that’s the San Diego Padres. The Friars just seem to find ways to beat our home 9 year in and year out, all the way back to 2005.
For these Padres, it’s an 8 inning game. Trying to come back against Mason Miller is like trying to eat soup with a fork.