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Game Thread: Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals - 2008 Game 137 of 162. "The Federalbaseball.com Road Trip...Day Three."

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Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals, Aug 31, 2008 1:35 PM EDT


 

(ed. note - I'll be in DC's Nationals Park this weekend, so I'm gonna schedule Game Threads for each game of the weekend series here and update throughout the weekend in the Comments sections with info, and i'll also include each night's section and seat number when I get tickets so anyone who wants to can stop by yell at me about my unabashed enthusiasm for an 85-loss team, or my non-stop run-on sentences, and I can explain how my theory of sentence structure stretches back from Ginsberg to Whitman to Blake...Hope the threat of that lecture doesn't keep anyone away. I'll stick to baseball talk, I promise.")

 

GAME 3 of 3...Sunday Afternoon, 1:35 pm EST Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals...

 

On The Hill...

 

Collin Balester (3-6, 4.70 ERA) vs Jair Jurrjens (11-9, 3.56 ERA)

 

Balester's got no history with Atlanta. Jurrjens gave up 8 hits and 5 runs in an 8-2 loss to DC back on July 19th in his only start against the DC franchise. 


Game three of three with the Braves in DC. Balester vs Jurrjens. Sunday Matinee. Who's Watching The Nationals?

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How did I forget about Dukes hittin' the cutoff man on that play at the plate last night?

Definitely the highlight for me.

Wow this Game Thread seemed sufficient on Thursday night at 3:30 am…now it seems like I wanted to go to bed…see you at the Park!

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2008 12:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Lineups...

—-Braves: 1)Anderson CF 2)Blanco LF 3)Prado 1B 4)Infante 3B 5)Escobar SS 6)Francoeur RF 7)Johnson 2B 8)Sammons C 9)Jurrjens P.
Nationals: 1)ThrillyHarris CF 2)Guz SS 3)Zimm 3B 4)SuperDukes RF 5)Boone 1B 6)Langerhans LF 7)Bonifacio 2B 8)Nieves C 9)Balester P.

by Winston Smith on Aug 31, 2008 1:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Thanks, Winston!

Enjoy Day 11 of the Nationals’ Balester Era!

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2008 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sunday is living up to its name...

I’m coolin’ in the shade til game time…

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2008 1:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Prado doubles and scores in the first...

1-0 ATL. I almost caught Prado’s double off the wall…

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2008 1:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Willie singles, The Guzzz doubles and one out later....

Dukes RBI groundout ties it! 1-1. Boone beats out an infield “single” to score the Guzzz! 2-1 DC!

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2008 1:50 PM EDT reply actions  

GO Nats!

I'm worried about the beer supply. After this case, and the other case, there's only one case left- Barney Gumble

by CptChaosSidekick on Aug 31, 2008 2:10 PM EDT reply actions  

What's up, Captain.

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2008 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Trying to make work go by

I'm worried about the beer supply. After this case, and the other case, there's only one case left- Barney Gumble

by CptChaosSidekick on Aug 31, 2008 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Willie Harris Wants To Play!!

Shoestring catch to rob Mr. Anderson.

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2008 2:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Nieves gun down Blanco stealing!

Guz applies the tag, and it’s inning over…

Fire Lenny! Fire Bowden! Fire SOMEONE!

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2008 2:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Guess you can't blame LoDuca (ur sig)

I'm worried about the beer supply. After this case, and the other case, there's only one case left- Barney Gumble

by CptChaosSidekick on Aug 31, 2008 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

I dunno being negitive is more fun

I'm worried about the beer supply. After this case, and the other case, there's only one case left- Barney Gumble

by CptChaosSidekick on Aug 31, 2008 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, half-inning over...

…Guz to lead off in the bottom of the third. Pile up some insurance, Nats! Balester is shaky on the second time through the order, and disastrous on the third…

Fire Lenny! Fire Bowden! Fire SOMEONE!

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2008 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe Balester can be a Bizzaro starter...

First three and out…

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2008 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

No score in the 3rd...

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions  

MASN's Debbie Taylor Reports...

—-Six Semptember CallUps: 1)Kory Casto 2)Roger Bernadina 3)Alberto Gonzalez 4)Mike Hinckley 5)Shairon Martis 6)Levale Speigner. <-Hope I Got Those Right…..

by Winston Smith on Aug 31, 2008 2:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Levale Speigner... wow...

…why not just bring back “Hollywood” Mike Bacsik?

"I'm always proud of a walk. I love walks. That's my mantra." --Sooper Dooks

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

DC can't get Prado out...

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2008 2:29 PM EDT reply actions  

HINCKLEY!!!

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2008 2:31 PM EDT reply actions  

AFLAC ?...

—-Top 3 In Runs Scored.vs.Nationals Since 2005…

by Winston Smith on Aug 31, 2008 2:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Zim, Guz and Sori?

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Runs Scored Against The Nationals...

—-(Hint: They’re All From NL East Teams)…..

by Winston Smith on Aug 31, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, Yes, Yes...

—-1)Chipper(53) 2)J-Roll(53) 3)_____…..

by Winston Smith on Aug 31, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

I never get these right...

Andruw? Delgado?

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

JJ issues a two-out walk to Balester!

Woo-hoo! It’s time for THRILLIE to do some damage!

"I'm always proud of a walk. I love walks. That's my mantra." --Sooper Dooks

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2008 3:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Blanco...

MOCKED

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2008 3:38 PM EDT reply actions  

BOOOOOOOOONE!

…GOES YARD! No sac bunt, but a 3-run shot! 6-4 Nats!

"I'm always proud of a walk. I love walks. That's my mantra." --Sooper Dooks

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2008 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

"Like I said, bunt 'em over, right?" chuckles Dave...

"I'm always proud of a walk. I love walks. That's my mantra." --Sooper Dooks

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2008 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Was Dessens expecting another bunt after Boone's foul bunt on the first pitch?

"I'm always proud of a walk. I love walks. That's my mantra." --Sooper Dooks

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2008 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Looked Like It...

—-That Fastball Was Down The Middle, Tailing Right Into Boone’s Bat !!!

by Winston Smith on Aug 31, 2008 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thrillie up for two-out rally time...

"I'm always proud of a walk. I love walks. That's my mantra." --Sooper Dooks

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2008 4:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Guz with another RBI! 8-4 Nats

Are they trying to give Hanny the day off?

"I'm always proud of a walk. I love walks. That's my mantra." --Sooper Dooks

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

SWEEEEPPP WildCard Here WE Come!!!

I'm worried about the beer supply. After this case, and the other case, there's only one case left- Barney Gumble

by CptChaosSidekick on Aug 31, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

"Hanrahan has sat down.. Colome not throwing any more, just walking around..."

As Zimmy walks to load the bases, bringing up SOOPER DOOKS!

"I'm always proud of a walk. I love walks. That's my mantra." --Sooper Dooks

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2008 4:14 PM EDT reply actions  

If...

—-SuperDukes Cranks One, Boone Could ‘Save’ It…..

by Winston Smith on Aug 31, 2008 4:14 PM EDT reply actions  

NATS Lineup Bats Around

I'm worried about the beer supply. After this case, and the other case, there's only one case left- Barney Gumble

by CptChaosSidekick on Aug 31, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Everyone's leaving after Dukes K's i'm gonna enjoy the last three outs...

Hey Doghouse? Any chance you can copy/paste our favorite chimney worker into a FanPost if DC holds it? I’d appreciate it…

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2008 4:19 PM EDT reply actions  

No prob.

"I'm always proud of a walk. I love walks. That's my mantra." --Sooper Dooks

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2008 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Never get tired of that image ha ha

I'm worried about the beer supply. After this case, and the other case, there's only one case left- Barney Gumble

by CptChaosSidekick on Aug 31, 2008 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Johnson grounds to Bonifacio for one...

"I'm always proud of a walk. I love walks. That's my mantra." --Sooper Dooks

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2008 4:19 PM EDT reply actions  

(Colome up to finish the game)

"I'm always proud of a walk. I love walks. That's my mantra." --Sooper Dooks

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2008 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

I got a long ride home. See y'all tomorrow.

oh I’m staying til it’s over.

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2008 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

McCann with a one-out double to the wall...

…keeping things “interesting,” in the proud, frustrating tradition of Nationals relievers…

"I'm always proud of a walk. I love walks. That's my mantra." --Sooper Dooks

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2008 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Norton PHs and pops up on the first pitch for out #2!

"I'm always proud of a walk. I love walks. That's my mantra." --Sooper Dooks

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2008 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

COLOME! gets a K on Anderson with a 90mph slider for out #3!

Bang, zoom go the fireworks! Sweep fanpost coming right up!

"I'm always proud of a walk. I love walks. That's my mantra." --Sooper Dooks

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2008 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Break out the chimney worker!!!

I'm worried about the beer supply. After this case, and the other case, there's only one case left- Barney Gumble

by CptChaosSidekick on Aug 31, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

SWEEEEEEEEEP!!!

Punching out. Game Report late tonight. If anyone has one I’ll promote it…

Everything I say is a "little" sarcastic.

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2008 4:27 PM EDT reply actions  

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