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The official blog of WTOP Sports.
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Cue the noise...Zimm introduced...Deafening roarby George Wallace via twitter 10/3/2014 10:13:13 PM
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Zimmerman a little pumped up, lines out to center.by George Wallace via twitter 10/3/2014 10:15:06 PM
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Talk about ups and downs for Hunter Strickland, a Sept. call-up. Fans Desmond with bases loaded, then gives up 2 jacks in 3 hitters in 7thby Noah Frank via twitter 10/3/2014 10:16:30 PM -
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He's on another level #MarkGrossSelfies #Natitude http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzHlttGIAAAvBy0.jpg
by Abby Gross via twitter 10/4/2014 5:20:27 PM -
16th inning in #Nats-SF game- perfect for Washington: baseball equivalent of a filibuster. pic.twitter.com/7AMDSfAReh
— Louise Schiavone (@LouiseSchiavone) October 5, 2014 -
Some Nats fans have taken to Twitter as the San Francisco Giants and Washington Nationals go into the 17th inning tied at 1 Saturday night in Game 2 of their NL Division Series. Some quips include likening the game to a filibuster and that the D.C. area's famed cherry blossoms will be in bloom before this game ends.
16th inning in #Nats-SF game- perfect for Washington: baseball equivalent of a filibuster. pic.twitter.com/7AMDSfAReh
— Louise Schiavone (@LouiseSchiavone) October 5, 2014 -
Bryce Harper taking BP. #Nats #Giants #WTOP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzSYuBYCQAAJ2hc.jpg
by George Wallace via twitter 10/6/2014 7:29:20 PM -
Nationals career numbers vs. Bumgarner
Starting Lineup
Span: .125 (1-8), RBI, 2 K
Rendon: .600 (3-5), 2B, 2 K
Werth: .182 (2-11), 3B, BB, RBI, 2 K
LaRoche: .286 (6-21), 3 2B, RBI, 8 K
Desmond: .333 (5-15), 2B, BB, 2 RBI, 5 K
Harper: .333 (3-9), HR, RBI, 2 K
Ramos: .250 (2-8), 2 2B, RBI, K
Cabrera: .667 (2-3), RBI
Fister: .000 (0-3), 2 K
Bench
Espinosa: .308 (4-13), 2 BB, 4 K, SB
Frandsen: never faced
Lobaton: .333 (1-3), 2B, 2 K
Schierholtz: .000 (0-3), 2 K
Zimmerman: .176 (3-17), 2B, HR, BB, 3 RBI, 2 K -
Ryan Zimmerman takin BP. Not starting today but Matt Williams hopes to get him an at-bat #Nats #Wtop http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzSbsnuIcAID318.jpg
by George Wallace via twitter 10/6/2014 7:42:16 PM -
In seven career starts against Washington, Madison Bumgarner is 2-3 with a 2.60 ERA (13 ER/45.0 IP). He has struck out 40 and walked only 7 during those starts.
He lost his only start against the Nationals this year (June 10 in SF), allowing 2 runs over 7 innings. Doug Fister got the win, throwing 7 scoreless frames. -
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#NLDS Game 3. Let's do this. #Postseason http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzSsqSNCMAAIhGh.jpg
by MLB via twitter 10/6/2014 8:56:47 PM -
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Denarius Span has had a miserable series. Good battle in 1st AB, but K's anywayby Noah Frank via twitter 10/6/2014 9:14:01 PM
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Bumgarner has missed to the wrong side of the plate a couple times already. Also not getting outside corner. Good chance for Werthby Noah Frank via twitter 10/6/2014 9:16:53 PM
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by Cut4 via twitter 10/6/2014 9:22:32 PM -
Don't worry, @WTOPSports still has you covered for #Redskins #Seahawks tonight at Fed Ex Field. @davpresto will be in the house.by George Wallace via twitter 10/6/2014 9:23:16 PM
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A reminder: Doug Fister lost Game 2 of 2012 World Series, but it was 0-0 when he was replaced in 7th. It won't be easy for SF today.by Andrew Baggarly via twitter 10/6/2014 9:30:16 PM -
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Bumgarner didn't seem the least bit phased after getting drilled by Harper's comebacker. Who blinks first?by Noah Frank via twitter 10/6/2014 9:37:29 PM
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The trampoline in McCovey Cove. #NLDS http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzS1TIoCIAAj9BJ.jpg
by Cut4 via twitter 10/6/2014 9:38:06 PM -
Nobody wants the Orioles to win
WASHINGTON -- In a recent ESPN SportsNation poll, 52 percent of voters picked the Kansas City Royals to defeat the Baltimore Orioles, despite the latter’s better record and resulting home field advantage. Nevertheless, that’s darn near 50-50.
As you can see, the eastern seaboard (and Washington, you old dog!) all sided with the O’s on the prediction. Florida, as usual, remained undecided.
However, when it came to who the fans were rooting for, the map told a different story.
Nobody wants the Orioles to win. Forty-seven of fifty states are pulling for the Royals, forty-three of them by at least a 60-40 margin. Sorry, Orioles.
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Hope there are no #Nats fans here. #alcatraz #wtop http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzX-xquCcAAeyQd.jpg
by George Wallace via twitter 10/8/2014 12:35:58 AM -
Tyler Clippard jokes that Matt Williams has chosen him as game 5 starter. #Nats #wtop http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzYI_ilCYAEYgef.jpg
by George Wallace via twitter 10/8/2014 12:36:11 AM -
Matt Williams throwing BP #Nats #wtop http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzYYpmuCEAA0u-H.jpg
by George Wallace via twitter 10/8/2014 12:36:19 AM -
Still to come later tonight … #Postseason http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzYNlKnCMAEcWYA.jpg
by MLB via twitter 10/8/2014 12:36:43 AM -
by Cut4 via twitter 10/8/2014 12:37:00 AM
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Last week a fan gave him a tissue box. Now @GioGonzalez47 needs to make @SFGiants fans cry. @WTOP @WTOPSports #Nats http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzX0ypCCUAECKQr.jpg
by Michelle Basch via twitter 10/8/2014 12:53:40 AM -
SAN FRANCISCO -- With their team on the brink of elimination for a second straight night, Nats fans in
AT&T Park remain confident. There aren't many that have made the trip, but the ones that are here are representing nicely.Chris made the trip from Syracuse just for these two games and feels pretty good.
WTOP's George Wallace (left) with Nationals fan Michael Adams, who came to San Francisco from Maryland.
"I feel better than I did yesterday and I like the matchup with Gio Gonzalez and Ryan Vogelsong,” he says. “So we'll see how it goes."Chris decked out in Nats gear to support the club. The question is, has he gotten any "stuff" from Giants fans?
"A little bit yesterday after Harper's home run,” he said. “I stood up, was clapping and people gave it to me a little bit. I think it was more frustration than anything."
Nationals fan Chris made the trip from Syracuse, NY, home of Washington's Triple-A affiliate. (WTOP/George Wallace)
As far as his confidence level that there will be a game five in D.C. on Thursday?
"Very confident."Michael Adams flew in yesterday from Maryland for these two games and says he is confident he will be at game five on Thursday night at Nats Park.
"Absolutely."
A season ticket holder since 2005 who sits in the Red Porch at Nats Park, Adams says he's here representing that group tonight. His confidence also high.
"I wouldn't have come out here if it wasn't."Point taken.
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15 min to first pitch. Not full yet. #Nats #wtop http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzYsp2NCcAALhKH.jpg
by George Wallace via twitter 10/8/2014 1:06:29 AM -
Ryan Vogelsong was our Opening Day starter in 2011 w/ @FresnoGrizzlies . Only TV game I've ever calledby Noah Frank via twitter 10/8/2014 1:08:10 AM
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Vogelsong will sit mostly in the low 90s, good ride on his 2-seam FB when he's on. Outside corner to RHB, inside corner to LHBby Noah Frank via twitter 10/8/2014 1:11:50 AM
