...was Frank Robinson throwing a strike to Ian Desmond for the ceremonial first pitch. That's it. Video of Frank's pitch here. Thanks, Frank.
"To see the stadium full and people excited, it's a long time coming. Unfortunately, we didn't give them too much to cheer about."
(Ryan Zimmerman, via Nats Insider, 10/10/2012)
NLDS Game 3: Cardinals 8, Nationals 0. Nothing to cheer about. Unfortunately, the first playoff game in D.C. since 1933 resembled too many of the regular season games played in D.C. between 2008-2009. The not-so-good Edwin Jackson showed up, not that it mattered.
Update: the game is over, but the Nationals reportedly just stranded another runner in scoring position. 11 LOB on this day.
Boy, the Nats really could use Stephen Strasburg's bat...
(Screen cap via MLB.com)
Your last line about Strasburg's bat had me initially worried that you were jumping on the "we'd be winning if Stras were in the rotation" bandwagon. Alas, I applaud your comment - yes, we'd use anyone's bat at this point. Maybe Davey will take a few swings tomorrow?
Posted by: Kara | October 11, 2012 at 12:09 AM