21 Washington Nationals (Ross, J) @ Philadelphia Phillies (Howard)

zambonir 2021-07-27 02:51:39 UTC #121

Well, I saw people wondering why Joe wasn't burning Anderson in a low-leverage spot and now it's probably good he didn't. But also means we get Anderson tomorrow.

Patchmk88 2021-07-27 02:51:41 UTC #122

I take back all the nasty things I said.

LoneStarPhan 2021-07-27 02:52:37 UTC #123

An improbable win tonight. Two 3 run home runs make the difference. Pitching allowed 5 but some shoddy fielding in the two innings the Nationals scored in helped them plate some runs.

A great walk off win that hopefully sets the tone for this series with Washington.

Can Moore pitch six tomorrow? Sure would be nice to see him have a good game.

Kudos to Hoskins and McCutchen for the big home runs tonight.

HopeSpringsEternal 2021-07-27 02:53:12 UTC #124

If we have a fresh arm down on the farm, I could foresee Howard going on the IL with the blister issue

bkox 2021-07-27 02:53:18 UTC #125

This was Andrew McCutchen's 11th career walk-off hit and his eighth career walk-off homer. His last walk-off hit: April 10, 2018, when he played with the Giants. His first walk-off hit/homer came against Brad Lidge and the #Phillies in 2009. https://t.co/2ufGLOTlD5
— Todd Zolecki ( @ToddZolecki ) July 27, 2021

#Phillies Andrew McCutchen is batting .284/.406/.574 over his last 45 games.
— Ryan M. Spaeder ( @theaceofspaeder ) July 27, 2021

BaseballCat 2021-07-27 02:56:10 UTC #126

Clutch Cutch

gmwannabe 2021-07-27 03:00:45 UTC #127

After the tough start to the season, that kid is pleasure to watch. he is/has been on fire. i was on the fence about buying but this team is making it hard to keep that thinking. i guess i would give up howard in a trade. if he can only go 3-4 innings, that is not any help. he could throw more in college and in the minors. i wonder if the shoulder damage has hurt his career. who knows. great win.
gm

DurhamBull 2021-07-27 03:02:34 UTC #128

I hope the Phils’ offense is such tomorrow that it doesn’t matter who’s pitching. They’re capable of it, and it’s been a while since they’ve had a blowout victory.

bkox 2021-07-27 03:09:02 UTC #129

Most career walk-off home runs, active players:

Albert Pujols: 12
Ryan Zimmerman: 11
Andrew McCutchen: 8

Overall record is 13, Jim Thome
— Sarah Langs ( @SlangsOnSports ) July 27, 2021

bkox 2021-07-27 03:09:59 UTC #130

Spencer Howard left the game because a callus over a blister tore away. He expects to make his next scheduled start on Saturday.
— Todd Zolecki ( @ToddZolecki ) July 27, 2021

zambonir 2021-07-27 03:12:46 UTC #131

Oh right, exactly. All they can really do is recall Sanchez or Llovera, unless they want to see Phillips (but he's not even in AAA so ironically I don't think he can be called up directly, as they don't have the same protocols. LOL).

Might not even want Sanchez paired with Moore. Might need him Thursday if the loophole's there.

andyb 2021-07-27 04:02:25 UTC #132

Well I guess we shouldn't trade for Brad Hand.

zambonir 2021-07-27 04:42:24 UTC #133

maybe he's due for a good stretch!