IGT 8/9/2019: WAS @ NYM -- A Step Up in Class

[G-Fafif]

The Nationals now have to face the Mets, who've won 13 of 14. Gonna be a tough test of Washington's abilities.



Marcus Stroman puts on a Mets home uniform and pitches in it for the first time.



Stephen Strasburg goes for the Nats.



Str vs. Str -- strive to strafe and ward off strife as we stride upward!



So let us stretch our streak.

Edited August 7, 2019 by Guest

[Frayed Knot]

Wait a minute ... y'mean we have to wait until Friday to beat somebody?!?

That just doesn't seem right.

[Guest 41Forever]

I know the Major League record for most consecutive games with a home run is eight. Can't find the Mets team record. Polar Bear is pretty locked in!

[MFS62]

Frayed Knot wrote: Wait a minute ... y'mean we have to wait until Friday to beat somebody?!? That just doesn't seem right.

MLB does a worse job of scheduling the Mets than ESPN.

Later

[ashie62]

NEXT! DO WANT A STICK GUM WITH THE HAIRCUT?

[Edgy MD]

I know the Major League record for most consecutive games with a home run is eight. Can't find the Mets team record. Polar Bear is pretty locked in!

The Mets record belongs to Daniel Murphy, who homered in six consecutive games, https://www.mlb.com/video/murphy-sets-postseason-hr-record-c524293383https://www.mlb.com/video/murphy-sets-postseason-hr-record-c524293383>all in the post-season.

[Guest 41Forever]

Edgy MD wrote: I know the Major League record for most consecutive games with a home run is eight. Can't find the Mets team record. Polar Bear is pretty locked in! The Mets record belongs to Daniel Murphy, who homered in six consecutive games, https://www.mlb.com/video/murphy-sets-postseason-hr-record-c524293383https://www.mlb.com/video/murphy-sets-postseason-hr-record-c524293383>all in the post-season.

Of course. Now, THAT was being locked in!

[bmfc1]

Strasburg's last game: 9 ER in 4 2/3 @ AZ. His previous 2 games: 1 ER in 13 IP at home against LAD and COL. He has pitched well against the Mets this season in NY, 13 2/3 IP, only 2 ER. The Mets beat him on March 30 in WSH.

http://www.espn.com/mlb/player/batvspitch/_/id/30373/stephen-strasburghttp://www.espn.com/mlb/player/batvspitch/_/id/30373/stephen-strasburg



Marcus Stroman has faced various Nationals over the years:

http://www.espn.com/mlb/player/batvspitch/_/id/32815/marcus-stromanhttp://www.espn.com/mlb/player/batvspitch/_/id/32815/marcus-stroman

[Lefty Specialist]

A win in the opener would be a nice statement. But being a long-time Met fan, I also worry about the trap door opening.

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

Screw the statement, it's practically crucial.

[G-Fafif]

Just under 13 1/2 hours to first pitch.

[ashie62]

We got this

[LWFS]

I have nervous.



Good nervous? I think. But still. The Nats aren't just a step up in class-- they're also playing nearly as well as Metsie. This is where we're proven either for real or frauds, right?

[kcmets]

Lol - ¡Tengo nervioso tambien!



I mean despite all this crazy newfound success would anyone be surprised one

bit if Strasburg throws a 6-7 inning zero-run one-hit gem while up a good 4-5 runs?



WSN (61‑53) Stephen Strasburg (RHP, 14-5, 3.72)

NYM (59‑56) Marcus Stroman (RHP, 6-11, 3.07)

[Lefty Specialist]

=LWFS post_id=18198 time=1565361462 user_id=84]I have nervous.



Good nervous? I think. But still. The Nats aren't just a step up in class-- they're also playing nearly as well as Metsie. This is where we're proven either for real or frauds, right?

[Centerfield]

Really the first time since the 2016 WC game we've played a game this yuge.



Feels weird.

[G-Fafif]

Panik wearing 2, batting 8th.

[G-Fafif]

McNeil RF

Rosario SS

Conforto CF

Alonso 1B

Davis LF

Ramos C

Frazier 3B

Panik 2B

Stroman P



Hech DFA'd. Brach in 29.

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

Damn I guessed both right.

[Edgy MD]

Most exciting home top of the first all year.

[G-Fafif]

Greetings from the Citi Field press box. Can confirm the joint is jumping (except in here where jumping is not permitted).

[Methead]

I'm starting to think we may have something here with this Stroman guy

[Lefty Specialist]

Stroman seems a bit amped.

[Edgy MD]

I'm in Rockville Centre visiting my mother. Eating at an Italian restaurant called Nick's. They have three TVs: Yankees, Fox News, and preseason football. Not even a home team in the football game.

[Lefty Specialist]

Well, fuck.

Edited August 9, 2019 by Guest

[Methead]

Welp.



That's what I get for opening my mouth, I guess.

[G-Fafif]

Edgy MD wrote: I'm in Rockville Centre visiting my mother. Eating at an Italian restaurant called Nick's. They have three TVs: Yankees, Fox News, and preseason football. Not even a home team in the football game.

I know Nick's. Good pizza. Bad taste in TV tuning, though.

[Methead]

YES PETE

[Lefty Specialist]

OK, back even. JD Davis has been a revelation.

[Guest 41Forever]

Is that four games in a row for Pete?