Dodge Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 A sluggish Marlins offense couldn't get anything going on Friday night in a 6-0 loss. Florida looks for its bats to wake up in the second game of the series on Saturday at RFK Stadium. The Nationals ended their eight-game losing streak on Friday. The Marlins, meanwhile, opened their 10-game, three-city road swing on a losing note. The Marlins are now 4-3 on the season against the Nationals. Ricky Nolasco makes his third start and fourth appearance of the season on Saturday. At 1-0 with a 7.30 ERA, Nolasco continues to build back into a comfortable groove after spending time on the disabled list with a sore elbow. The right-hander has logged 12 1/3 innings thus far, and he's surrendered 19 hits. His strikeout-to-walk ratio is good, 10-to-3, but opponents are batting .373 against him. As a rookie last year, Nolasco was 3-1 with a 4.82 ERA while facing Washington. The Nationals are starting rookie Matt Chico, who makes his third start of the season against Florida. The left-hander is 0-1 with an 11.42 ERA in those meetings with the Marlins. In two May starts, Chico is 0-2 with 6.75 ERA, giving up eight runs in 10 2/3 innings. Pitching matchup FLA: RHP Ricky Nolasco (1-1, 7.30 ERA) Even though he gave up six runs on 10 hits his last time out -- against the Dodgers on Sunday -- Nolasco was able to log six innings and toss 100 pitches. The right-hander continues to build back his arm strength after a DL stint with a sore elbow. The 24-year-old was 3-1 with a 4.82 ERA against the Nationals last year. WAS: LHP Matt Chico (2-4, 6.03 ERA) Chico has given up 11 earned runs in 8 2/3 innings against the Marlins this season. Chico already knows what he has to do to get better -- throw his breaking pitches for strikes. In fact, Chico learned through pitching coach Randy St. Claire that only 40 percent of the curveballs and sliders that he throws are for strikes. The curveball, especially, is a pitch that has given Chico problems since Spring Training. Player to watch Washington catcher Brian Schneider had three hits, including an RBI double, on Friday night. Since I seem to be the damn good luck charm for the Washington Nationals, I'm sitting this one out. Go Marlins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real_Teal Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 I hope Nolasco gets a good outing tonight. Unfortunately I will probably not get to see much of the game tonight unless that bar I will be at has DirecTV or Dish since it appears tonights game is not on Comcast Jacksonville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyberry Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 :marlins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyberry Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 :lol @ Craig... "These no hitters are getting ridiculous" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishHarrington Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 lets go fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Hanley with a leadoff double bye bye no no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Let's go Cabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Hanley is a jackass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyberry Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Argh... Atleast we got a hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyberry Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Stupid double post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabdul Doobakus Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 I don't think it was a bad idea to try to take 3rd there. They only got him with a perfect throw, and I'm not sure they got him anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJxAcex34 Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 lead off double and we cant score! Uggla strikes out agin. Hermida better be in 2nd spot when he gets back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamrock Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 olivo has beat up LHP in limited AB this year...let's get something going yahtzee take us back to Cincy 06 KoolAid good contact...we'll get him next time through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 well Reggie hit it on the button, but right to 2b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada-marlin24 Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 umm isnt anyone noticing how mediocre ricky's fastball has become....if i recall it was mid 90's last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyggyMarlin Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 jeezus, umps... I remember Sheffield got called into a DP in 97 series for sliding like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Nice work Nolasco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada-marlin24 Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 no one noticing?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyberry Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 :plaindance ... This is Chico not Peavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman81 Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Nice f***in throw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada-marlin24 Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 ricky is definitely hurt...his fastball is no where close to where it should be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyberry Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Where is everyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Let's get that run back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louiecastillo1 Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Where is everyone? I think they died of boredom from last night's game. Please drive hammer home now. :pray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyggyMarlin Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Yeahhhhhhh Now score this g*dd*mn motherf*cking run!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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