Navigation: Jump to content areas:


Pro Quality. Fan Perspective.
Login-facebook
Around SBN: Randy Moss A Raven?

Game Thread: Los Angeles Dodgers at Washington Nationals - 2008 Game 133 of 162. "Super Dukes Returns."

Los Angeles Dodgers at Washington Nationals, Aug 27, 2008 7:10 PM EDT


On The Hill...

Greg Maddux's first start against the DC franchise came against Montreal on September 3, 1986, in the then-20-year-old starters first go-round with the Cubs, who had drafted the 6'0'' tall, right-handed, San Angelos, Texas native with the 31st pick in the 2nd Round of the 1984 MLB Amateur Draft. The Expos knocked Maddux out after 3.1 IP, collecting 6 runs on 9 hits in a 10-5 Cubs' loss that was started by Montreal legend, "El Presidente" Dennis Martinez, and won by none other than your favorite and mine, Nationals' Pitching Coach Randy St. Claire, who was then 25, and 3 years into his career with the Expos. 

Now a 42-year-old Dodger starter, Greg Maddux (6-10), 4.25 ERA in '08, hasn't faced the Washington Nationals since May 15th 2005 in RFK Stadium, when he was a Cubs' starter for the second time, and the Nationals were in just the first season of their DC. The Nationals beat the Cubs in that game at RFK Stadium, knocking Maddux out after 5.0 innings in which he allowed 7 hits, 4 runs and a HR, but received no decision in Chicago's 5-4 loss.

Between that first and last start, Maddux has pitched against the franchise 56 other times in his 23 years in the Majors, for a total of 58 starts, and career totals, mostly against Montreal, including a (24-17) record, 10 CG, 4 of which were Shutouts, and a 2.55 ERA in 412.1 IP, during which he's allowed 368 hits, 148 runs, (117 earned), 17 HR's, 88 walks, (25 Intentionals), hit 12 batters and K'd 266. 

Tim Redding, (0-3) in 3 starts and 2 relief appearances against the Dodgers in seven Major League seasons, hasn't faced Los Angeles since 2005, when he pitched for the Padres. Before that it was 1.0 inning in relief in '04, and two losses in starts against LA in '03, all for the Astros, who drafted Redding out of Monroe Community College in the 20th Round of the 1997 MLB Draft. (8-8) with a 4.54 ERA in '08, Redding will be making his 28th start of the season. Redding's (2-5) in his last 10 starts stretching back to June 30th, and the Nationals are 3-7 with Redding on the hill over the same period.

At home in Nationals Park, Redding's (4-5) in 14 starts for Washington with a 4.89 ERA in 77.1 IP, over which he's surrendered 93 hits, 42 ER's, 10 HR's and 23 walks, with 47 K's. Maddux's 1 start for the Dodgers was on the road in Philadelphia, where he gave up 9 hits and 7 ER on 2 HR's in 5.2 IP, and in 12 with the Padres away from San Diego, Maddux is (3-6) with a 6.16 ERA in 73.0 innings this season.

Nationals' #'s Against Greg Maddux...

Ronnie Belliard - 6 for 22, .273 AVG, 1 2B, 1 RBI. 

Aaron Boone - 4 for 13, .308 AVG, 1 2B, 1 RBI. 

Cristian Guzman - 2 for 6, .333 AVG. 

Tim Redding - 0 for 2, .000 AVG. 

The "If They Were Playing" List...HE's BACK!!

According to a Fanshot from the estimable Doghouse, which links to Washington Post writer Chico Harlan's, uh, post at the Nationals Journal entitled, "Welcome Back, Elijah", the Nationals' outfielder, Elijah Dukes will return to the DC lineup tonight replacing the recently DL'd Austin Kearns on the roster...Dukes hasn't played a game for DC since August 2nd, when he injured his right calf. Dukes injured his hamstring on Opening Day and missed all of April, and in May he returned, batting .167 in 19 games, but in the month of June, things came around as Dukes hit .292 with 4 doubles, 2 triples, 4 HR's and 15 RBI's, and he was 7 for 19, (.368 AVG) in July with 2 doubles, 2 HR's and 3 RBI's in 5 games before injuring his knee, which required surgery. Elijah "Super Dukes" reemerged just over three weeks later, and was 2 for 7, with 1 double and 3 RBI's in August before the calf injury sat him down again...How long will Dukes last this time? What can we expect from the Willie Harris, Lastings Milledge and Dukes outfield? Does Dukes go right back into the lineup...Tune in and see...

Attention Nationals' Fans, Time To Represent...

A week or so ago, the folks at tangotiger.net, posted a Fan Shot here about a project they've undertaken for six years now, entitled, "The 2008 Scouting Report, By the Fans for the Fans", but I got an email yesterday expressing surprise that so few DC fans from here and other sites had taken part in their project. It seemed like an interesting undertaking to me, so I thought I'd point it out and if you have a minute jump over there and fill out their survey so DC gets properly represented...

Tonight's  game gets underway at 7:10 pm again, as the Nationals look to take their second straight against the Dodgers after last night's impressive bullpen performance. Maddux vs Redding. Dukes returns. Big Head Teddy loses again. All in a day at Nationals Park...Who's Watching The Nationals?

Comment 91 comments  |  0 recs  | 

Do you like this story?

Comments

Display:

Lineups...

—-Dajas: 1)Kemp CF 2)Ethier RF 3)Kent 2B 4)Manny LF 5)Loney 1B 6)Martin C 7)Nomaa SS 8)Blake 3B 9)Maddux P.
Nationals: 1)ThrillyHarris LF 2)Guz SS 3)Zimm 3B 4)Lasto CF 5)Belli 1B 6)Flores C 7)Dukes RF 8)Bonifacio 2B 9)Redding P.

by Winston Smith on Aug 27, 2008 6:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Thanks, Winston!

Thrillie, Lasto and Super Dukes!! bring it on you stinkin’ Dodgers!

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 27, 2008 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maddux vs Zim...2 out in the first...

Zimmerman flies out to right. 0-0 after one.

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 27, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Milledge beats out a weak grounder and then steals second...Belliard up...

Now, Milledge. Just stay there and let the batters move you over, please? Don’t try to steal third, alright…

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 27, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions  

He's Back...

Dukes!! Elijah Dukes chops a grounder through Casey Blake’s glove and beats out the throw from No-Mah…

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 27, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Dukes leads off the fourth after Redding holds the lead...

…and grounds back to the mound.

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 27, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Bonifacio singles, to center, moves to second on a sac, and scores on an error by Kemp. 4-2 Nationals...

The Guzzz singles…2 on for Zimmerman, who flies out…4-2 DC after four.

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 27, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

ETHIER! Andre Ethier's third hit of the night is a SOLO HR. 4-3 DC.

Ethier, 3 for 3, 2 2B, 1 HR.

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 27, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

WILLIE HARRIS WANTS TO PLAY!!

Harris dives and tumbles making the grab to rob Kent.

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 27, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Casey Blake's up with 1 on, 2 out in the Dodgers' sixth...

Pops out to Belliard, 4-3 DC middle of six.

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 27, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Redding's back for the 7th, after DC fails to increase their lead, 4-3 DC...

DC Manager Manny Acta waits to see Juan Pierre’s pinch hitting and then he brings in Charlie Manning to face the lefty.

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 27, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Chan Ho Park gives up a long...fly...ball...to Ryan Zimmerm...

THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!! THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!!! Full-Count fastball to DEEEP center and into the batters’ eye. 5-3 DC.

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 27, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

First HR since May 17th...

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 27, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rivera walks Sweeney...

Now it’s real interesting…Bases loaded for Kemp…“Everyday” Colome on the way in…

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 27, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jesus saves...

Fire Lenny! Fire Bowden! Fire SOMEONE!

by Doghouse on Aug 27, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

no! Hanny for the 4 out save!

Fire Lenny! Fire Bowden! Fire SOMEONE!

by Doghouse on Aug 27, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

dammit, I was typng this and misssed it!

how’d he get the out?0

Fire Lenny! Fire Bowden! Fire SOMEONE!

by Doghouse on Aug 27, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, man, the sound and CC are both off!

who’s coming out?

Fire Lenny! Fire Bowden! Fire SOMEONE!

by Doghouse on Aug 27, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Scratch that...

It’s Hanrahan!!! “WILD” Joel Hanrahan!!

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 27, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

woo-hoo!

Man, the iPhone is much harder to drive after several drinks.

Fire Lenny! Fire Bowden! Fire SOMEONE!

by Doghouse on Aug 27, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

How’d he get the out?

Fire Lenny! Fire Bowden! Fire SOMEONE!

by Doghouse on Aug 27, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Did you read about...

Smiley

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 27, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions  

four more levels and he'll be the GUZ!

w00t! Only young and with better fielding.

Fire Lenny! Fire Bowden! Fire SOMEONE!

by Doghouse on Aug 27, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Han-Ra-Han!

Fire Lenny! Fire Bowden! Fire SOMEONE!

by Doghouse on Aug 27, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Han-Ran-Han!!

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 27, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Out #...

2

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 27, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hanny vs Manny...

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 27, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hanny!

Fire Lenny! Fire Bowden! Fire SOMEONE!

by Doghouse on Aug 27, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

2-2 count...

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 27, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Han-Ra-HAN!!!

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 27, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

or manny...

Fire Lenny! Fire Bowden! Fire SOMEONE!

by Doghouse on Aug 27, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

No! Not Loney!!!

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 27, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Han-Ra-HAN! Han-Ra-HAN!!

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 27, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Strike two swinging...

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 27, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Loney flies to left...

WILLIE HARRIS HAS IT!! WILLIE HARRIS HAS IT!!!

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 27, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Han-RA-HAN!!!

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 27, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

HAN-RA-HAN!

Fire Lenny! Fire Bowden! Fire SOMEONE!

by Doghouse on Aug 27, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

willie wants to play!!

Fire Lenny! Fire Bowden! Fire SOMEONE!

by Doghouse on Aug 27, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Comments For This Post Are Closed


User Tools

Welcome to the SB Nation's blog about the Washington Nationals. Federalbaseball.com Trying To Make Every Fan A Nationals' Fan.

FanPosts

Community blog posts and discussion.

Recommended FanPosts

Small
Federal Baseball Singers?

Recent FanPosts

Meh_small
Stringing together paragraphs on the Lannan dilemma
Small
A Fan's Take of the Offense
Img_0257_small
Getting set for the season some questions from a new fan..
Lombardozzi_small
An interest in a NL only auction/keeper fantasy league?
Screen_shot_2010-06-09_at_11
What was wrong with Jayson Werth?
Small
Mr Jackson goes to Washington
Small
Potential CF trade targets
Coverphoenix_small
Stupidly Early Projections for 2012 Playoffs
Stan_frown_small
19 Year Olds Stink

+ New FanPost All FanPosts >

GAMETHREAD SPONSOR

Masn_medium


Ministry of Peace

Rizzo__kasten_and_chigliak_small Patrick Reddington

Ministry of Truth: Records Department (Editor)

Ws1_small Winston Smith

Ministry of Plenty

Teddy_clip_small Doghouse

Banner_small Dave at District Sports Page

Youppi_040618_mon_a_small bluelineswinger