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IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

d'Kong76 Sep 11 2014 09:22 AM

Washington at NY Mets When: 7:10 PM ET, Thursday, September 11, 2014 Where: Citi Field, New York City, New York SportsDirect Inc. The Washington Nationals have seized control of the National League East, but they have one last major obstacle to navigate when they kick off an 11-game road trip with the opener of a four-game series at the New York Mets on Thursday. The Nationals hold an eight-game division lead over Atlanta after taking two of three from the Braves and are in a virtual tie with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the best record in the NL. Washington has won five in a row versus the Mets, outscoring them 26-8. New York is still in the playoff hunt, sitting 5 1/2 games out of the second wild-card spot after winning four straight and seven of eight. The Mets posted back-to-back shutout wins in a three-game sweep of Colorado, but the schedule gets much tougher with Miami following the Nationals on the 10-game homestand before they hit the road for six contests at Atlanta and Washington. New York managed only seven runs in sweeping the Rockies and must go the rest of the way without injured captain David Wright. TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MASN (Washington), SNY (New York) PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals LH Tanner Roark (12-10, 2.97 ERA) vs. Mets RH Bartolo Colon (13-11, 3.96) Roark closed July by winning four consecutive outings and allowing a total of four runs, but he has won only once since and will be trying to snap a three-start losing streak. Roark allowed three runs and six hits over six innings versus Philadelphia last time out and yielded a home run for the third start in a row. The 27-year-old beat the Mets twice this season and has won all three career starts against them. Colon has alternated wins and losses over his last seven starts after limiting Cincinnati to two runs over seven innings in his last turn. Colon was a hard-luck loser at home against Washington on Aug. 13 despite striking out eight and permitting one earned run over seven frames in a 3-2 setback. Denard Span is hitless in 10 at-bats against Colon, but Ian Desmond is 4-for-9 with a pair of home runs. WALK-OFFS: 1. Nationals RF Jayson Werth is batting .386 against New York this season. 2. Mets 2B Daniel Murphy, shifted to third when Wright was shut down for the year, has hit safely in seven straight games. 3. Nationals 3B Anthony Rendon (illness) and SS Desmond (back tightness) sat out Wednesday's series finale against Atlanta.

bmfc1 Sep 11 2014 09:36 AM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Here we go, our periodic humiliation from the team I despise the most in the National League. How about beating them at least once during these for games? That would be a nice change. The front-running is rampant in DC as the locals are proudly wearing the clothing with the Walgreen's symbol (you don't get that in NY which has Duane Reede). I have tickets for the 9/23 game in DC--my fear is that becomes the night when the Nationals clinch the NL East. I hope that by then they have started a collapse so they can't clinch that night. Oh yeah, Bob Carpenter sucks.

Edgy MD Sep 11 2014 09:41 AM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Need good Bartolo tonight.

Centerfield Sep 11 2014 10:29 AM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

I have decided that within the year, I am starting a line of fragrances called "Bartolo Cologne", featuring our debonair starting pitcher. This is a great investment opportunity. PM me if you want in.

Ceetar Sep 11 2014 10:30 AM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Centerfield wrote: I have decided that within the year, I am starting a line of fragrances called "Bartolo Cologne", featuring our debonair starting pitcher. This is a great investment opportunity. PM me if you want in. Will this conflict with my Bartolo Cleanses initiative?

Centerfield Sep 11 2014 10:32 AM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Ceetar wrote: Centerfield wrote: I have decided that within the year, I am starting a line of fragrances called "Bartolo Cologne", featuring our debonair starting pitcher. This is a great investment opportunity. PM me if you want in. Will this conflict with my Bartolo Cleanses initiative? Ceetar, please expect to hear from my attorney.

Edgy MD Sep 11 2014 10:34 AM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Head down to Trademark and Patents Bureau to license that name and you'll find out I'm WAAAY ahead of you.

Centerfield Sep 11 2014 10:42 AM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

I am outraged. OUTRAGED. You've seen pictures of my kids. I hope you can live with the fact that you just stole their college tuition.

Centerfield Sep 11 2014 10:43 AM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

But seriously, wow. I am dying here. Imperturbabilty. Lol. Have you posted that before?

Edgy MD Sep 11 2014 10:46 AM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

I'd be happy to sell you a ground floor piece of my language software application, Gonzalez German, my new bed sheet brand, Josh Satin, or perhaps my booming animal breeding business, Jeremy Heifer.

themetfairy Sep 11 2014 10:50 AM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

bmfc1 wrote: The front-running is rampant in DC as the locals are proudly wearing the clothing with the Walgreen's symbol (you don't get that in NY which has Duane Reede). That isn't the Walgreens symbol. It's the Wegman's symbol!

Edgy MD Sep 11 2014 10:53 AM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Centerfield Sep 11 2014 10:57 AM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Edgy MD wrote: I'd be happy to sell you a ground floor piece of my language software application, Gonzalez German, my new bed sheet brand, Josh Satin, or perhaps my booming animal breeding business, Jeremy Heifer. I'll take a pass. Still reeling from my losses on John's Bucks, the "companionship" service from last year.

Edgy MD Sep 11 2014 11:02 AM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Dumb investment. Ron's Darlings has a 74% market share in that sector.

Frayed Knot Sep 11 2014 11:20 AM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

The Nats pretty much clinched the division and ridded themselves of some demons by taking 2 of 3 this week from Atlanta. They've been the better team all year long (Nats = +106 RS/RA, Braves = +8) but were 4-9 against the Atlantas prior to this recent series and had at least the remnants of a lingering inferiority complex over it. Rafael Soriano has been demoted as closer. Drew Storen filling in has racked up three straight saves (twice in one-run games, once in a two-run) and turned in 1-2-3 innings in all of them w/6 K's total Soriano was allowed back on the mound yesterday in the 8th inning but only because the Nats were already up 6-1. He gave up a double, a single, and a SB and got out of the inning unscored-upon only with a line-out w/runners on 2nd & 3rd With this being a four-game series, we'll see all their starters except for Strasburg

d'Kong76 Sep 11 2014 01:04 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Span, CF Rendon, 3B Werth, RF LaRoche, 1B Desmond, SS Harper, LF Ramos, C Cabrera, 2B Roark, P

d'Kong76 Sep 11 2014 01:15 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Eric Young, Jr. – LF Juan Lagares – CF Daniel Murphy – 3B Lucas Duda – 1B Travis d’Arnaud – C Curtis Granerson – RF Dilson Herrera – 2B Wilmer Flores – SS Bartolo Colon – RHP

Edgy MD Sep 11 2014 01:21 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

EY starting over Niuwie against the right-hander. And Juan punched one notch down from the lagoff spot.

MFS62 Sep 11 2014 01:38 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Edgy MD wrote: EY starting over Niuwie against the right-hander. Right-hander? Then according to this WSJ article, Kirk should be starting: http://online.wsj.com/articles/take-a-n ... 1410398247 Later

Lefty Specialist Sep 11 2014 02:17 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

This is the 'he did good last night so I'll start him tonight in the face of all statistical and historical evidence' move by Terry.

Edgy MD Sep 11 2014 02:57 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

The Mets wearing the First Responder hats for batting practice.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 11 2014 02:58 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Edgy MD wrote: The Mets wearing the First Responder hats for batting practice. That'll show Iron Mike.

Zvon Sep 11 2014 03:05 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Edgy MD wrote: The Mets wearing the First Responder hats for batting practice. Niiice.

batmagadanleadoff Sep 11 2014 03:20 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

d'Kong76 wrote: Nationals at Metropolitans Clever thread title. How do you decide whether you're gonna go with Mets, Metsies or Metropolitans?

d'Kong76 Sep 11 2014 03:24 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Depends on my caffeine level.

Edgy MD Sep 11 2014 05:09 PM IGT fragment

Blacked out by MLB.tv. Gah.

Edgy MD Sep 11 2014 05:25 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Two bills cashed in the first by the Nacionales.

Frayed Knot Sep 11 2014 05:36 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

12 hits by LRoche off the Mets this year -- 10 of them for extra bases.

MFS62 Sep 11 2014 05:38 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

F'n LaRoche. Can't they watch tapes of how other teams pitch to that guy? He doesn't hit every team like this, does he? Later

Edgy MD Sep 11 2014 05:50 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Maybe not, but he's been very hot of late.

Ceetar Sep 11 2014 05:52 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

Edgy MD wrote: Blacked out by MLB.tv. Gah. You didn't tell them that you're Edgy MD not Edgy DC now? Oversight surely.

Ashie62 Sep 11 2014 05:59 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Back to baseball. That was somber.

Edgy MD Sep 11 2014 06:10 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Fuck this shit, Mets. This is your park and your commemoration. These guys don't own you. They don't own shit.

Frayed Knot Sep 11 2014 06:12 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Well, so far we're trailing in runs 4-0, in hits 6-2, and in XBH 2-1. But we are leading in mistakes 3-0 so there is that.

Ashie62 Sep 11 2014 06:21 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

WTG Bartolo!

Zvon Sep 11 2014 06:24 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

This is not going well. Only the 4th. Ouch. 6-0 those other guys.

Edgy MD Sep 11 2014 06:25 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

It's Bob Geren Time!!

Ashie62 Sep 11 2014 06:26 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

I could go for a brawl.

Frayed Knot Sep 11 2014 06:29 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Considering we may not score six runs this series (hell, we only scored 7 vs the Rox in 3 games) this one isn't looking too good.

Ashie62 Sep 11 2014 06:34 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

This is unwatchable. Later.

Zvon Sep 11 2014 06:43 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Ashie62 wrote: This is unwatchable. Later. The most awesome comebacks of all time were unwatchable at one point. Not that I think this one will ever reach such a height. Odds are better we'll see a brawl.

d'Kong76 Sep 11 2014 06:48 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Just saw a replay of the Colon pitch ... c'mon, he was pitching inside and it sailed a little.

Zvon Sep 11 2014 06:52 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

OOOO, that was way outta there. Recker with a BIG boom. 6-1

Zvon Sep 11 2014 06:56 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

d'Kong76 wrote: Just saw a replay of the Colon pitch ... c'mon, he was pitching inside and it sailed a little. I'm going to have to watch that entire inning later and see it in context. I missed most of the early innings tonight.

Zvon Sep 11 2014 07:04 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

So Bart hit Desmond in the 1st following the homer? I imagine that a warning was issued at that point?

Frayed Knot Sep 11 2014 07:09 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Zvon wrote: So Bart hit Desmond in the 1st following the homer? I imagine that a warning was issued at that point? Nope.

Zvon Sep 11 2014 07:10 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

EYoung makes it happen and then flashes that stupidity. I actually thought he was going to be safe watching live. But jeeze,like Rons saying, take the base they give you.

Frayed Knot Sep 11 2014 07:11 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Pitching like shit? - Check Hitting like shit? - Check Fielding like shit? = Check And now Eric Young add running the bases like shit onto the pile. Actually, d'Arnaud already broke that cherry earlier tonight. On the plus side, the Yanx are getting no-hit thru 7

Zvon Sep 11 2014 07:12 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Frayed Knot wrote: Zvon wrote: So Bart hit Desmond in the 1st following the homer? I imagine that a warning was issued at that point? Nope. Was he tossed w/o a warning? How does that work?

Zvon Sep 11 2014 07:16 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Oh, I apologize as well. And commend EYoung on his baserunning. I'm impressed that he looked at Tueff. More and more I see players not doing basic stuff like that. Tsk,tsk Tim T. That was not the time to take a chance.

Zvon Sep 11 2014 07:18 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Keith: little field mouse hitters. HA!

Zvon Sep 11 2014 07:21 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Excellent Officer Brown. She hit every note. *salute

Edgy MD Sep 11 2014 07:46 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Runs this inning. RUNS!

Zvon Sep 11 2014 07:53 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

This better be all I see Abreu doing. Pinch hitting.

Zvon Sep 11 2014 07:55 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Bobby wants beer.

MFS62 Sep 11 2014 07:56 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Frayed Knot wrote: On the plus side, the Yanx are getting no-hit thru 7 That comment made me look at their box score. It looks like their first hit was by ... you guessed it. Chris Young. We now send this thread back to the minus side. Later

Zvon Sep 11 2014 08:02 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Horrible news about Stanton. I hope he is okay. OUCH! Muffy hit by a pitch. Bases blue and ready to bust. 6-2. Duda.

Zvon Sep 11 2014 08:04 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

OH! Duda couldn't hit it any harder. Damn.

Zvon Sep 11 2014 08:11 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Well, those were our last chances. Bases full, a granny would tie it, 2 guys who can hit HR's can't pull off the comeback kaboom. Booooo! I might have to pop over to that Brewers game. Another hit batter and a brawl over there.

Zvon Sep 11 2014 08:18 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Just saw the Stanton HBP. That caught all face. Ugh, just awful.

d'Kong76 Sep 11 2014 08:21 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Nats win game one, of the oncoming 4-game sweep.

bmfc1 Sep 11 2014 08:27 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Let's hope that the Mets bring their testicles tomorrow since they don't seem to have them whenever they play the Nationals.

MFS62 Sep 11 2014 08:28 PM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

MFS62 wrote: Frayed Knot wrote: On the plus side, the Yanx are getting no-hit thru 7 That comment made me look at their box score. It looks like their first hit was by ... you guessed it. Chris Young. We now send this thread back to the minus side. Later And, he hits a three run homer to win it. You can't make this shit up. Later

Ceetar Sep 12 2014 07:32 AM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

MFS62 wrote: MFS62 wrote: Frayed Knot wrote: On the plus side, the Yanx are getting no-hit thru 7 That comment made me look at their box score. It looks like their first hit was by ... you guessed it. Chris Young. We now send this thread back to the minus side. Later And, he hits a three run homer to win it. You can't make this shit up. Later I've lost all joy in baseball now. Bring on Hockey season.

d'Kong76 Sep 12 2014 10:56 AM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Kilgore, WP wrote: They blundered on the bases, flailed at the plate and disintegrated on the mound. Sounds about right!

Lefty Specialist Sep 12 2014 11:00 AM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

MFS62 wrote: And, he hits a three run homer to win it. You can't make this shit up. Later It's the 'Aaron Small Syndrome', where players who previously sucked or had no real career to speak of don the pinstripes and hit or pitch like Reggie Jackson or Whitey Ford. They inevitably regress to the mean, but they have a brief period of POOTA (Playing Out Of Their Ass), which is highly irritating and highly helpful to the Yankees. Lyle Overbay and Alfonso Soriano are two other recent examples of this phenomenon.

Frayed Knot Sep 12 2014 11:07 AM Re: IGT 09/11 -- Nationals at Metropolitans

Lefty Specialist wrote: It's the 'Aaron Small Syndrome', where players who previously sucked or had no real career to speak of don the pinstripes and hit or pitch like Reggie Jackson or Whitey Ford. They inevitably regress to the mean, but they have a brief period of POOTA (Playing Out Of Their Ass), which is highly irritating and highly helpful to the Yankees. Lyle Overbay and Alfonso Soriano are two other recent examples of this phenomenon. Glenallen Hill is the one I remember. Acquired by the Yanx in late July 2000 for two nobodies, GAH, at the age of 35, went on to hit .333 in 132 ABs (.262 prior to the trade) with 16 HRs (a rate of nearly 70 HRs for a full season). Dumped during spring training the following March, the remainder of Hill's career consisted of 9 hits w/1 HR