Today's lineups
Josh Johnson is a potential Cy Young winner, but the Nationals managed to beat the Marlins with Johnson on the mound back on May 8, when Matt Chico, of all pitchers, and Willie Harris, of all hitters, led the Nats to a victory. In his last six starts, Johnson has a 1.00 ERA. The Nationals will try to topple him with Livan Hernandez and this lineup.
Nationals
1. Nyjer Morgan, CF
2. Roger Bernadina, RF
3. Ryan Zimmerman, 3B
4. Adam Dunn, 1B
5. Josh Willingham, LF
6. Ivan Rodriguez, C
7. Adam Kennedy, 2B
8. Ian Desmond, SS
9. Livan Hernandez, SP
Marlins
1. Chris Coghlan, LF
2. Gaby Sanchez, 1B
3. Hanley Ramirez, SS
4. Dan Uggla, 2B
5. Jorge Cantu, 3B
6. Cody Ross, CF
7. Mike Stanton, RF
8. Ronny Paulino, C
9. Josh Johnson, SP
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Adam Kilgore
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July 17, 2010; 3:15 PM ET
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Posted by: periculum | July 17, 2010 4:02 PM | Report abuse
On Dunn not sliding...
Paulino came out to "meet the ball", when the throw came in. This is an absolute no, no. usually perpetrated by 2nd basemen getting throws from a catcher. The ball travels faster than your arm can make the play. If the catcher had blocked the plate and waited for the ball, Dunn might have been out, and a two run lead plays a lot different than a 4 run lead.
OTOH, would you block the plate with Dunn pounding down on you?
Posted by: mikecatcher50 | July 17, 2010 4:09 PM | Report abuse
catcher50, I was commenting on that to my husband as we watched the game last night - I wouldn't block it, either, with The Dude barreling down the line.
sec3, re. Desdemona, I lol'ed. :-D
Posted by: natsfan1a1 | July 17, 2010 4:15 PM | Report abuse
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And Willie Harris has an over 1.0 OPS against this pitcher. I guess we can expect to see him before this game is done.