Zimmermann, Morse lead Nats win to finish Astros sweep
While the Houston Astros are terrible, I still feel pretty good about the Washington Nationals sweep of them. That goofy ballpark has been a house of horrors for the Nats, so getting through there without a loss is still a big deal. The Nats don’t have to go there for several years now — maybe that’s bad since the Astros are so bad and the Nats finally figured out how to win there.
Jordan Zimmermann had 11 strikeouts over 6 innings. He was excellent (mlb.com video) — probably could have stayed in though. He’s really progressed this season and seeems to be a sleeper for Cy Young.
Quick take: Jordan Zimmermann is much more than consistent. He’s an ace. wapo.st/O7RIzJ
— Adam Kilgore (@AdamKilgoreWP) August 10, 2012
Michael Morse is in the zone. He’s got an 18 game hitting streak and then this:
The #Astros estimate that Michael Morse hit 805 feet of home runs tonight but they said the 1st only went 415. Hittracker will tell tomorrow
— Amanda Comak (@acomak) August 10, 2012
That 415 feet shot had a ways to go, but an outfield sign got in the way. That might have landed on N Street if it was hit at Nationals Park. Big night for Morse with 2 homers and a sacrifice RBI.
Other intelligent remarks:
…. — — . / .-. ..- -. #beastmode #nats
— Steve Repsher (@SteveRep44) August 10, 2012
.- -. — – …. . .-. / …. — — . / .-. ..- -. #beastmode #nats
— Steve Repsher (@SteveRep44) August 10, 2012
At this point, it’s best that @1067thefandc do #Nats games and yack NFL the rest of the time.Nobody wants Burger King making sushi either.
— Charlie & Dave Army (@CharlieDaveArmy) August 10, 2012
Curly W > Preseason win. #Nats #Redskins
— David Heyman (@dcborn61) August 10, 2012
If you round up, the Nats are now on pace for 100 wins. (99.8)
— Dan Steinberg (@dcsportsbog) August 10, 2012
With the Reds’ loss, the Nats are at least three games clear of every team in the major leagues.
— Adam Kilgore (@AdamKilgoreWP) August 10, 2012
Meanwhile, down in Potomac Woodbridge:
Textbook Conundrum: #Potomac #Nationals have #LGBT Night Out on 8/25…#ChickFilA is a sponsor during game with live P.A. read #RutRoh
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