Washington Nationals
Philadelphia Phillies
Kapler said in his pregame interview that Cozens had had success against Fedde in the minors and that was one of the reasons he is getting the start tonight. My thought is maybe they want to showcase him too.
Has Kingery had any success against this pitcher? Kingery in the fifth spot has appeared to hurt the offense on several occasions of late. It sure would be great to see him have a good game.
I see that Danny Espinosa is now starting for LHV at shortstop. I am not looking forward to him coming up to the majors.
Eaton
Ball (93.3 mph four-seam fastball)Swinging strike (93.9 mph four-seam fastball)Ball (93.8 mph four-seam fastball)Swinging strike (95.7 mph four-seam fastball)Foul (94.5 mph four-seam fastball)Foul (94.6 mph two-seam fastball)In play, no out (80.0 mph curveball)
Adam Eaton singles on a line drive to right fielder Dylan Cozens.
Turner, T
Ball (95.4 mph four-seam fastball)In play, run(s) (94.9 mph four-seam fastball)
Trea Turner homers (9) on a fly ball to left center field. Adam Eaton scores.
Washington Nationals 2 - Philadelphia Phillies 0
Off to a bad quick start tonight.
Crappy start to this game.
Harper
Swinging strike (95.5 mph four-seam fastball)Swinging strike (94.7 mph four-seam fastball)Swinging strike (94.7 mph four-seam fastball)
Bryce Harper strikes out swinging.
Rendon
Foul (94.8 mph four-seam fastball)In play, no out (94.1 mph four-seam fastball)
Anthony Rendon doubles (22) on a line drive to left fielder Rhys Hoskins.
Bad location by Pivetta so far.
Soto
In play, run(s) (94.3 mph four-seam fastball)
Juan Soto homers (7) on a fly ball to left center field. Anthony Rendon scores.
Washington Nationals 4 - Philadelphia Phillies 0
Hamels doesn't look like a bad idea right now.
Pivetta has done a good job in the rotation even though he clearly is not having a good start tonight.
This may turn out to be a long night for the bullpen.
Reynolds, M
Mound Visit.Ball (79.7 mph curveball)In play, out(s) (95.0 mph four-seam fastball)
Mark Reynolds flies out to right fielder Dylan Cozens.
Difo
Called strike (80.8 mph curveball)Called strike (78.9 mph curveball)In play, no out (94.9 mph four-seam fastball)
Wilmer Difo singles on a ground ball to shortstop Scott Kingery.
Hamels is looking a little more interesting all of a sudden
(And I'm not saying Pivetta can't have a bad game. In fact, I think letting this rotation continue to experience ups and downs is more important than chasing the division title. But if that goal changes...)
What was Soto ranked in his international class? He is so advanced for a 19 year old. Wish we'd find someone like him (knowing there are very few players like him that advance that quickly and are that good).
Kieboom
Ball (95.5 mph four-seam fastball)Ball (83.0 mph slider)Mound Visit.Called strike (93.9 mph four-seam fastball)Pickoff Attempt 1BBall (94.5 mph four-seam fastball)Foul (95.1 mph four-seam fastball)Swinging strike (95.4 mph four-seam fastball)
Spencer Kieboom strikes out swinging.
Rough start but with some determination and offense, the Phillies can come back tonight.
