Seattle Mariners vs Washington Nationals Aug 23-24

[sutz]

Short two game series against the Nats. Jeez, can we beat those guys?

 

[Sports Hernia]

Not sure. They seem to be in “playing down to the competition” mode.

Ty is in “Jarrod Kelinic” mode aka completely lost at the plate right now.

 

[sutz]

I wonder if Ty's wrist is bothering him. He's off his game a bit.

 

[Sports Hernia]

I wonder if Ty's wrist is bothering him. He's off his game a bit.

Could be, something is way off. He’s chasing pitches off the plate and low, and missing or fouling off hitible fastballs down the middle.

I’m a big “counts guy”. Most guy’s are almost automatic outs when down 0-2. Ty (like Edgar or Junior) I never worry about him 0-2 when he’s hitting good which usually most of the time. He’s been vulnerable lately with 2 strike counts though.

 

[balakoth]

2 games and you ninnies get on the Seahawk mode.. jesus christ.

 

[Shanegotyou11]

They will win both.

 

[Hawk-Lock]

Overall they went 4-5 on the road trip. It isn’t going to kill their season and it won’t help it either. If we win one more game we go 5-4 and that would have been acceptable.

Last I checked, we are tied for the top WC spot, so no reason to jump ship.

If we have an awful home stand then we can be worried. Until then, we are okay.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

In the mix on August 23rd, and currently holding a wild card spot. Did everyone honestly think they would be this good this year? This has been a fun season.

 

[sutz]

7:10 pm PDT first pitch

RHP Erick Fedde vs. LHP Robbie Ray

Fedde (5-7, 4.95 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.54 WHIP, 4.6 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 92 2/3 IP.

• In July 13 start vs. Seattle: 5 1/3 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 1 K
• Struggles on the road: 5.53 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, 5.5 K/9 vs. 4.47 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 7.9 K/9 at home

Ray (9-8, 3.87 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 105 K/9 in 142 IP.

• Last 3 starts: 2.33 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 12.57 K/9
• Much better at home: 2.80 ERA, 0.98 WHIP vs. 5.25 ERA and 1.48 WHIP

 

[Hawk-Lock]

In the mix on August 23rd, and currently holding a wild card spot. Did everyone honestly think they would be this good this year? This has been a fun season.

To be fair, yes. We are about where we should be. Expectations were playoffs or bust. So far I would say we are meeting expectations, maybe slightly exceeding them.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

Finger, legs and nads crossed. Let's do this!

 

[sutz]

Sewald gives up a run on a couple of hits, but gets the save 4-2.

 

[Sports Hernia]

Good win against a crap team. More please.

 

[sutz]

Day game Wednesday. 1:10 first pitch

G. Kirby(5-3, 3.47 ERA)

A. Sanchez(0-5, 6.43 ERA)

 

[Shanegotyou11]

Overall they went 4-5 on the road trip. It isn’t going to kill their season and it won’t help it either. If we win one more game we go 5-4 and that would have been acceptable.

Last I checked, we are tied for the top WC spot, so no reason to jump ship.

If we have an awful home stand then we can be worried. Until then, we are okay.

They did go 5 and 4.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

Slow start but a nice win. I don't care what the score is or who they are playing. Just get those W's. They are tied for the 2nd wild card, and are 2.5 games up on the next team.
Time to start some separation. Full disclosure, I was pretty pissed when they had ONE his thru 3 innings. Then Mitch took over, again. Every time I get mad at that offense, they turn it up. So I'll just keep doing that

 

[SoulfishHawk]

Let's get that sweep today. It's good for Welsher and his health

 

[SoulfishHawk]

1-0 Washington so far. It's gonna' be ok Welsh hahahahahaha

 

[sutz]

Kirby is chucking dimes. 23 throws, 23 strikes. 3d inning and he's yet to throw a ball.

Bad part is, they've hit him a few times for singles.

1-24

 

[Ruminator]

Damn - getting hit by pitch right on the forearm bone without padding should spot the batter on second! Ouch!