7/9 GDT: Atlanta Braves (42-44) vs. Washington Nationals (51-36)

[bravesfanMatt]

I just hope the same zone is there when we hit.

 

[Enscheff]

Breaking ball on a full count got Murphy fishing. Very good pitch with a base open.

 

[UNCBlue012]

The ump is just trash

 

[Ozzie Swanson]

no chance on the guy at third either...hit the cutoff guy and keep Harper on first

Fair enough. Larger issue is that our right fielder can't throw anyone out. How many doubles have we seen the past week on straight up ground balls to right field?

 

[Enscheff]

Looks like he may have just got the feel for the curve.

 

[CrimeDog247]

What's the highest level you played?

I played HS, the play is to throw home in line with the cut. He didn't execute the throw, but you wouldn't throw to third.

 

[nsacpi]

Fair enough. Larger issue is that our right fielder can't throw anyone out. How many doubles have we seen the past week on straight up ground balls to right field?

Yeah. Muk's defense is a problem. Would be receiving more commentary if we didn't have Kemp in left.

 

[UNCBlue012]

Jesus, Newcomb. Come on, dude.

 

[WaitingFor2017]

It took Hernandez 34 pitches, 2 walks, 2 hits, and 3 runs to finally visit a young rookie?

 

[striker42]

The ump is just trash

Inning should never have gotten this bad.

 

[Enscheff]

AB against Rendon shows exactly why Newk needs a change to keep away from RHers.

 

[UNCBlue012]

Well, Newcomb's ERA is absolute garbage now lol

 

[Enscheff]

I played HS, the play is to throw home in line with the cut. He didn't execute the throw, but you wouldn't throw to third.

Oh you played in HS. Wow!

 

[thewupk]

Well, Newcomb's ERA is absolute garbage now lol

still TOR?

 

[nsacpi]

AB against Rendon shows exactly why Newk needs a change to keep away from RHers.

Yup. Fastball curve is fine against lefties. He doesn't have to throw the change for a strike against Rendon. Just show him he has the pitch.

 

[Ozzie Swanson]

Oh you played in HS. Wow!

I mean he's right and I was wrong. I just figured since Markakis has zero shot to get the runner at home he may have been able to keep the runners at first and second. Or at least hit a cut off man. Sadly his arm would barely play at the HS level in RF.

 

[msstate7]

Gotta get a run or 2 here

 

[jpx7]

Why the hell did Markakis just throw home instead of to third? Gave up two bases.

Because he doesn't have it on d anymore.

 

[TheBravos]

He reminds me so much of Folty when he came up. Newk is beating himself, but the ump has done him no favors. We kind kicked a hornets nest the last few games also...you have to expect for them to have one good offensive game in four. Take away the JJ 9th inning and we have shut them down until now.

 

[CrimeDog247]

Oh you played in HS. Wow!

Had shoulder problems required surgery so gave it up. I assure you I know more about the game than you keyboard cowboy.