GDT - August 7, 2018 - Game 2 of 2 - 7:05 @ Nationals

[weso1]

That was a big win. Win one of the next two and I'll be happy with this series outcome.

[Freshmaker]

[Braves1976]

Culberson's two homers including a huge one in this game should earn him the start at short tomorrow.

[Heyward]

Pretty big win considering they were facing Scherzer.

Split the next 2 and it's a success, winning the next 2 and burying Washington would be nice though.

[Acuña’s Bat Flip]

What a clutch hit by Ender!

You're welcome for the good karma.

[USMA76]

Don't know that I've ever been this satisfied with a double header split.

[The Chosen One]

Welp. Didn't split the way I thought we were going to.

Isnt it nice to have full gamethreads again in August?

[thewupk]

Nats will be back to .500 soon

[Braves1976]

I am not looking past tomorrow, but looking ahead to Gio's start I hope Markakis gets a rare day off. Here's why, he is hitting .162 vs Gio in 37 AB's while Inciarte is hitting .440 vs Gio in 25 AB's. Gio is a lefty I wouldn't sit Inciarte but I would sit Markakis. Duvall is hitting .250 vs Gio in 12 AB's. I'd go Duvall-Inciarte-Acuna in this one. Snit likely sits Inciarte though.

[Acuña’s Bat Flip]

Pretty big win considering they were facing Scherzer.

Split the next 2 and it's a success, winning the next 2 and burying Washington would be nice though.

Let's just bury them and leave Max's arm to beat the Phils a few times.

[USMA76]

I am not looking past tomorrow, but looking ahead to Gio's start I hope Markakis gets a rare day off. Here's why, he is hitting .162 vs Gio in 37 AB's while Inciarte is hitting .440 vs Gio in 25 AB's. Gio is a lefty I wouldn't sit Inciarte but I would sit Markakis. Duvall is hitting .250 vs Gio in 12 AB's. I'd go Duvall-Inciarte-Acuna in this one. Snit likely sits Inciarte though.

I'd agree but Muk has just been putting together one solid at bat after another. OTOH we could certainly play an outfield of Duvall, Inciarte, and Acuna. Wish Duvall were putting the bat on the ball better right now. They say you are what your numbers say you are and, unfortunately Duvall is barely above .200 right now.

[CyYoung31]

Nats will be back to .500 soon

I'll believe they aren't in contention when I see it.

They are beating us in run differential right now. Either way, +69 is pretty solid. They're a good team, IMO.

[USMA76]

I'll believe they aren't in contention when I see it.

They are beating us in run differential right now. Either way, +69 is pretty solid. They're a good team, IMO.

Especially with Murphy back in the lineup and Harper on a post-ASG tear.

[GeorgiaGirl]

Brooks baseball thinks Sean Newcomb threw sliders today, more than just a token 1 or 2. It actually looked pretty good, I wonder how it rates.

[nsacpi]

so this Biddle guy...he's pretty good eh?

[Southcack77]

Nats will be back to .500 soon

!!!!!

[striker42]

Brooks baseball thinks Sean Newcomb threw sliders today, more than just a token 1 or 2. It actually looked pretty good, I wonder how it rates.

He did. Radio was taking about it. His curve has been so spotty I wouldn't be surprised if he was working on his slider.

[thewupk]

I'll believe they aren't in contention when I see it.

They are beating us in run differential right now. Either way, +69 is pretty solid. They're a good team, IMO.

Thanks to 1 game.

I just think passing two teams is to much to overcome for them

[Braves1976]

I'd agree but Muk has just been putting together one solid at bat after another. OTOH we could certainly play an outfield of Duvall, Inciarte, and Acuna. Wish Duvall were putting the bat on the ball better right now. They say you are what your numbers say you are and, unfortunately Duvall is barely above .200 right now.

My second choice would be starting Inciarte and sitting Duvall, Inciarte's .440 in 25 AB's is probably about his best vs any lefty so he's one lefty I let him face. Plus his defense in CF is much better than Acuna.

[nsacpi]

Thanks to 1 game.

I just think passing two teams is to much to overcome for them

we should not be under any illusions...its a 3 team race for the division...and a dogfight for the wildcard spots...but this is what it's all about for me as a fan...meaningful baseball in september... October is just a nice little tournament