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IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Centerfield Aug 07 2014 10:15 AM

deGrom is deBomb

Nymr83 Aug 07 2014 10:46 AM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

deGrom batting 8th with Eric Young 9th. I'd rather bat Neiwenhuis/den Dekker 8th and Young DFA

d'Kong76 Aug 07 2014 11:14 AM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Better later than never... NY Mets at Washington When: 12:35 PM ET, Thursday, August 7, 2014 Where: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia SportsDirect Inc. Jacob deGrom attempts to win his sixth consecutive start when the New York Mets close a three-game series against the host Washington Nationals on Thursday afternoon. The rookie has allowed just four runs during his five-start winning streak while establishing himself as a bona fide major-league talent. The division rivals have split the first two games after Washington's Adam LaRoche homered twice and drove in three runs in Wednesday’s 7-1 victory. LaRoche’s 23rd career multi-homer performance helped the Nationals increase their lead over Atlanta in the National League East to four games. Danny Espinosa added a three-run blast while starting at second base over recent acquisition Asdrubal Cabrera as Washington improved to 6-2 against New York this season. Mets All-Star Daniel Murphy is 20-for-45 over his last 11 games and also has fared well against Thursday starter Jordan Zimmermann, going 13-for-41 with three homers, four doubles and seven RBIs. TV: 12:35 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), MASN, WUSA 9 (Washington) PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Jacob deGrom (6-5, 2.77 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Jordan Zimmermann (7-5, 3.00) The 26-year-old deGrom continued his strong stretch by allowing two runs and four hits in 7 1/3 innings against San Francisco on Saturday. He has given up five or fewer hits in each of his last four starts and has 37 strikeouts against six walks during his winning streak. DeGrom is 3-0 with a 1.08 ERA in five day starts. Zimmermann scattered five hits over seven scoreless innings to beat Philadelphia in his last turn for his first victory since June 30. He has issued just three walks over his last six starts and has walked only 21 in 132 frames this season. Zimmermann is 5-5 with a 3.29 ERA in 17 career starts against the Mets, including a victory on May 18 in which he gave up three runs and eight hits in six innings. WALK-OFFS: 1. Washington CF Denard Span has reached base in each of his last 32 games after going 1-for-4 on Wednesday. 2. New York 3B David Wright is 11-for-36 with two homers against Zimmermann. 3. LaRoche is 4-for-6 with two walks in the first two games of the series.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 07 2014 11:16 AM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Tim Byrdak in the booth with Howie today while Josh does a Chargers game.

seawolf17 Aug 07 2014 11:16 AM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Tim Byrdak in the booth with Howie today while Josh does a Chargers game. Hopefully in character as Hulk Hogan.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 07 2014 11:19 AM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Doing the pbp now.

d'Kong76 Aug 07 2014 11:22 AM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Coupla Mets, (Wright Granderson) have looked just silly on swinging strike three. Silly!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 07 2014 11:24 AM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Not a bad call on the Muffy RBI double. Also, denounced saber metrics for overlooking the human element.

Gwreck Aug 07 2014 11:35 AM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Wait, Wilmer Flores is batting sixth? Flores - Recker - DeGrom - Young is not a good back half of the lineup. DeGrom might the the best hitter of those four.

d'Kong76 Aug 07 2014 11:43 AM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

LaRoche has his Pence on.

HahnSolo Aug 07 2014 11:44 AM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

LaRoche's slugging percentage is gonna go up about 100 points before the Mets leave town.

Zvon Aug 07 2014 11:44 AM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

I call that a lollypop throw EYoung.

Zvon Aug 07 2014 12:10 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Great throw by Wreck gets the ungettable Span at second. 3-1 Nasty Nats.

d'Kong76 Aug 07 2014 12:19 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Zvon wrote: I call that a lollypop throw EYoung. I can't believe he fielded that ball, and he threw a lollypop to the wrong guy. Ronnie commented that no one said a word to him on the bench and that players used to almost come to blows in the dugout over bone-headed plays.

Zvon Aug 07 2014 12:24 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

d'Kong76 wrote: I call that a lollypop throw EYoung. I can't believe he fielded that ball, and he threw a lollypop to the wrong guy. Ronnie commented that no one said a word to him on the bench and that players used to almost come to blows in the dugout over bone-headed plays. I heard him and I agree. EYoungs biggest drawback: he's stupid. Baseball stupid. He's got all these tools but he's baseball stupid. And if no one gets in his face about plays like that he won't learn jack shit.

MFS62 Aug 07 2014 12:31 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

d'Kong76 wrote: LaRoche has his Pence on. I hat that guy. Before the series, I thought about posting "don't let LaRoche beat you" Then I saw that his career BA against the Mets is around .250. So I didn't. But man, that MF gets those hits at very bad times. And they generally go a long distance. Oh, in case it wasn't strong enough. I hat that guy. Later

TransMonk Aug 07 2014 12:32 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Let's get some runs!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 07 2014 12:33 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

TransMonk wrote: Let's get some runs! yup

Edgy MD Aug 07 2014 12:38 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

The opportunity is at hand.

Edgy MD Aug 07 2014 12:45 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Grandy, time to shine.

TransMonk Aug 07 2014 12:47 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Woo!

Edgy MD Aug 07 2014 12:48 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

That's big league baseball right there.

Zvon Aug 07 2014 12:49 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Sweet.

MFS62 Aug 07 2014 01:24 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Pick your poison time. two on and LaRoche and Desmond coming up. And I don't mean Nora Desmond. Later

Edgy MD Aug 07 2014 01:30 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

I like how, on GameDay, when there's a coaching visit to the mound, the batter stands there, assuming his stance in the box.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 07 2014 01:33 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Whew, We Blacked that inning out.

Edgy MD Aug 07 2014 01:37 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Wright would do well to bring about two scoops of redemption to the end of this game.

Zvon Aug 07 2014 01:45 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

MFS62 wrote: Pick your poison time. two on and LaRoche and Desmond coming up. And I don't mean Nora Desmond. Later It was not time for their close-up. UGHHHHHHH, another pitcher with a shit throw.

Zvon Aug 07 2014 01:47 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

gah, OMG, this games as good as over. WP, but Recker suddenly became the fourth stooge, not seeing the ball at his beautiful feet.

Zvon Aug 07 2014 01:49 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

We need two thirds of a triple play.

Zvon Aug 07 2014 01:52 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Or that. Big K. 3-3, bottom 9, 2 out, TC going for Eveland.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 07 2014 01:56 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Welcome to Eve Land. Population: Your Ass.

Zvon Aug 07 2014 01:57 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Niiiiice Eveland! Going to extra frames.

Edgy MD Aug 07 2014 02:01 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Don't mess with the cops in Eveland.

Edgy MD Aug 07 2014 02:05 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Time to check into the Carlyle.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 07 2014 02:28 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Nieuwy makes a big-ass catch and we go to the 12th

Zvon Aug 07 2014 02:32 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Nieuwy makes a big-ass catch and we go to the 12th I missed the first one he made--just saw the replay- he was kinda over dramatic on the first (don't know If I'd say that if I saw it live). The second one was a real niiiice diving catch. That was a nice play by Flores too.

Edgy MD Aug 07 2014 02:32 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Mars Needs Baserunners

Zvon Aug 07 2014 02:35 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

I look for excuses not to watch when the Nats are up. But that's stinkin' thinkin'.

HahnSolo Aug 07 2014 02:35 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Edgy MD wrote: Mars Needs Baserunners 15 in a row don't reach. Come on Kirk.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 07 2014 02:37 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Tejada to PH. This is where Bobby Abreu would have come in handy

HahnSolo Aug 07 2014 02:38 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

A walk! A baserunner! Good job Dreamboat Kirkie. Do you send him with Tejada up and 2 outs?

Edgy MD Aug 07 2014 02:38 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Ruben Tejada: Ace. In. The. Hole.

HahnSolo Aug 07 2014 02:39 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Tejada to PH. This is where Bobby Abreu would have come in handy Yeah but then Kirk wouldn't have been here to make those two plays.

Edgy MD Aug 07 2014 02:40 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Well, that didn't pan out. Next time the we need a pinch-hitter, his name will be Zack Wheeler.

Edgy MD Aug 07 2014 02:46 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Nats inexplicably still have a handful of dudes on their bench, but only one bullpenner --- lefty Ross Detwiler.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 07 2014 02:53 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Whew.

Edgy MD Aug 07 2014 02:54 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

My Whew! exactly.

Zvon Aug 07 2014 02:55 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Whoa. lol. Duda feet are not as pretty as Reckers.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 07 2014 02:59 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

David dubble dings Duda delivery

Edgy MD Aug 07 2014 03:00 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Edgy MD wrote: Wright would do well to bring about two scoops of redemption to the end of this game. I should have asked for three or four.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 07 2014 03:01 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Byrdak rooting for Campy to shoot the gap and end this thing. He's a natural jock announcer

Edgy MD Aug 07 2014 03:04 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

I'm no jock, but I'm with Byrdie. Course, that wouldn't end it.

Zvon Aug 07 2014 03:04 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Did Ronnie just say the Mets are flying a train to Philly?

Edgy MD Aug 07 2014 03:04 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

blerv.

Zvon Aug 07 2014 03:08 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Only one from Mejia? Wassup w/that?

Edgy MD Aug 07 2014 03:08 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Knock knock...

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 07 2014 03:11 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Oh those leadoff walks

Edgy MD Aug 07 2014 03:12 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Oh those followup homers.

Zvon Aug 07 2014 03:14 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

GAH! What was wrong with Mejia? Why was he pulled? Dammit. Torres has been shit lately. I didn't want to see him in there unless we had to.

TransMonk Aug 07 2014 04:00 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

What a punch in the neck this game was. I was reveling in Harper's failure all series...and he hits a walk off HR? I listened to the extra frames on the radio. I don't know if I've listened to Howie at all this year. Tim Byrdak was filling in for Josh. How long has that been going on? On edit: Nevermind. Took the time to read the rest of this thread.

Edgy MD Aug 07 2014 04:51 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Turned out Mejia had a barking calf. Gah. What a rough offensive series.

Frayed Knot Aug 07 2014 06:00 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Tejada to PH. This is where Bobby Abreu would have come in handy Sure, but let's not forget that Abreu was 1 for his last 857 PH-ing. That, plus Nieuey's 2 catches convinced me that the Abreu DFA has already paid dues. We lose that game twice before Tejada ever gets up without him out there.

Zvon Aug 07 2014 06:50 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

Edgy MD wrote: Turned out Mejia had a barking calf. Gah. What a rough offensive series. A barking calf?! There's no barking in baseball! [backup joke] Calves don't bark!!

Edgy MD Aug 07 2014 07:37 PM Re: IGT 8/7 - Happy deGrom Day

I don't know about that, but you're playing the first-place team and it's a war of attrition. You don't have to run on it. Where's Terry the Cruel Drill Sergeant when we need him?