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Game 62 WPA: A new hope. Nats win 7-2

Joe Ross has an impressive second outing, and the rest of the Nats reward him with an outpouring of offensive support. Let's hope Bryce's leg heals quickly.

By Doghouse
Man of the moment (for now).
Man of the moment (for now).
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150613-62 WPA

Via Fangraphs (click to embiggen)

(What do these graphs mean?)

  • Yes, more like Joe Boss: Joe Ross (+6.1%) gets snubbed by WPA because of the Nats' prolific scoring, giving up 2 runs over 8 IP with 8 Ks and a walk. That's a danged solid outing, but take a breath everyone--first time around the league.
  • You can't stop him between the lines: Bryce Harper (+16.8%) is 3-3 with a walk, a first inning RBI single to get the Nats on the board (+10.0%), and a HBP off the lower quad that took him out of the game.
  • Charging: Wilson Ramos (+19.0%) is 2-5 with a majestic, two-out, two-run homer to put the Nats ahead by 3 in the 5th (+21.1%).
  • He found some reserve Escobar to give: Yunel Escobar (+22.7%) is 2-5 with a go-ahead, two-run bomb in the 3rd (+21.1%).

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