“One of the beautiful things about baseball is that every once in a while you come into a situation where you want to, and where you have to, reach down and prove something.”
-Nolan Ryan
Congrats to Guz on hitting the cycle. Congrats to Dukes on a big two homer night. Congrats to the Nats on an unpredictable sweep of the Dodgers. These are the games you just can’t miss because we’ll remember them and talk about them forever. I can’t believe I wasn’t there. When this season is finally over, very few moments will be worth remembering. But August 28 will be one of those special moments, a spectacular night where one of the worst teams in baseball said, “Enough. We’re better than this” and went on to cruise to a 11-2 lead to earn the sweep over a great ballclub with contributions from just about everyone.
Tonight, they go for four in a row against the struggling Atlanta Braves. Odalis Perez (5-10) faces Jorge Campillo (7-6). The Nats lead with 7 wins in 11 games against the Braves this season.
Reading for today: Thom Loverro on Kasten
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August 29th, 2008 at 8:06 am
Guuuuz! I’m so happy for him (and also wish that I could have been there to see him hit for the cycle). One of the wonderful things about baseball is that you never know when you might witness a feat like that - a gem that perhaps sparkles more brightly due to being part of a rather gloomy year for the team. Also, it must feel great to come back from injury as he has, particularly after the boos that rained down on him in prior years as a Nat (I never did that but there were plenty who did). Good for you, Guz!
August 31st, 2008 at 9:25 pm
Is everybody feeling a little less impatient now? Its just a game enjoy, relax, and be glad you have them. It could be worse. You could have to be an orio;es fan.