Baby Get Ready!
Well we braved the cold and wind for the second time this April, and watched the Nationals take on the Braves in the last game of the series tonight. We found ourselves in familiar territory tonight as pitcher Jerome Williams gave up three runs in the first inning. The girls and I joked that the Nats just like to have a little cushion, it makes their victory that much stronger. Unfortunately, we didn’t seem to have enough momentum to pull out a win tonight.
We were pleased to see the player’s tribute to the many victims of the Virginia Tech shooting. Starting in the second inning the boys donned Hokies ball caps. The game was exciting up until the very end, as the Nationals were able to keep the score close for a number of innings. We were surprised to see Robert Fick starting in right field. He turned in a solid fielding performance but was less impressive at bat, causing Manny Acta to put Austin Kearns back in as pinch-hitter in the seventh inning. The best performance of the night goes to Chris Snelling. He turned out a triple, and allowed two runs in. He was named game MVP. We are definitely glad to see the Aussie from spring training back in action. While Snelling had a great game, we were disappointed with short stop Felipe Lopez’s fielding tonight. From the start of the first inning Lopez seemed to be asleep on the field. He was slow to make catches and missing line drives within his reach. Lopez was also the cause of the two errors for the Nationals this evening. He did make up for some fielding mistakes with a solid at bat, but we are eager to see Lopez gain some much needed pep before the next game.
While watching the game tonight we came up with a few questions, so we solicit the help of the readers.
1) When is it appropriate to bring out the rally cap? Is there a story behind this tradition?
2) In tonight's game, from our section it looked like two batters were hit with the ball by the pitcher, yet neither one took first base. Can players forgo walking to first base after being hit and finish batting as their choice?
3) Each National’s player has a song played while they step up to the plate to bat. The songs are new this year and so far we have only been able to make out the words to Austin Kearns, Ryan Church, and Ryan Zimmerman. If you know any of the other players songs please let us know!
Ok that’s all for tonight. We remain hopeful for a win tomorrow against the Phillies!
We were pleased to see the player’s tribute to the many victims of the Virginia Tech shooting. Starting in the second inning the boys donned Hokies ball caps. The game was exciting up until the very end, as the Nationals were able to keep the score close for a number of innings. We were surprised to see Robert Fick starting in right field. He turned in a solid fielding performance but was less impressive at bat, causing Manny Acta to put Austin Kearns back in as pinch-hitter in the seventh inning. The best performance of the night goes to Chris Snelling. He turned out a triple, and allowed two runs in. He was named game MVP. We are definitely glad to see the Aussie from spring training back in action. While Snelling had a great game, we were disappointed with short stop Felipe Lopez’s fielding tonight. From the start of the first inning Lopez seemed to be asleep on the field. He was slow to make catches and missing line drives within his reach. Lopez was also the cause of the two errors for the Nationals this evening. He did make up for some fielding mistakes with a solid at bat, but we are eager to see Lopez gain some much needed pep before the next game.
While watching the game tonight we came up with a few questions, so we solicit the help of the readers.
1) When is it appropriate to bring out the rally cap? Is there a story behind this tradition?
2) In tonight's game, from our section it looked like two batters were hit with the ball by the pitcher, yet neither one took first base. Can players forgo walking to first base after being hit and finish batting as their choice?
3) Each National’s player has a song played while they step up to the plate to bat. The songs are new this year and so far we have only been able to make out the words to Austin Kearns, Ryan Church, and Ryan Zimmerman. If you know any of the other players songs please let us know!
Ok that’s all for tonight. We remain hopeful for a win tomorrow against the Phillies!
posted by Steph2853 at 9:04 PM
2 Comments:
I hope you beat the Phillies as well. I am friends w/ Austin Kearns. Have Cordero on my fantasy team. Stay strong. That team will be a winner eventually and already has an admirable following there in Washington.
As far as at bat songs....what is Church's song...I can't remember. Thanks!
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