Hopefully this ship can be righted at home, but these Nats are 34-23 in first place. Going to be a tough homestand with KC coming this weekend, then Detroit again right after that.

 

Pitching Matchup: Ross (5-4, 2.37) vs Latos (6-1, 4.02)

 

Lets start this homestand off on a high note with a win tonight.

Hopefully we see a better Latos tonight. With Gonzalez waiting in the wings, Mat has to be sharp if we wants to hold onto that rotation spot. I don't envision the coaching staff giving him a very long leash.

Are Melky & Jackson back yet?

Are Melky & Jackson back yet?

 

Sounded like Melky was coming back today. Jackson may be heading to the DL today if he isn't ready.

 

 

How about we start a 15-5 stretch tonight? Come on!

.500 tonight, under .500 tomorrow...this team has completely given up.

.500 tonight, under .500 tomorrow...this team has completely given up.

 

Well you certainly have.

Well you certainly have.

Wanna go watch them get swept by a divisional opponent because they dont really care again? You really need more proof this team is mentally weak?

Well you certainly have.

 

On the bright side, with all of these people who have given up, the game thread should be much better tonight.

On the bright side, with all of these people who have given up, the game thread should be much better tonight.

 

 

They never give up on gamethread

They'll show up for the Nats and then lay an egg against Detroit and KC. Their division record is completely destroying the Sox.

Eh, it doesn't look good based on 3-12 vs the other three, but there's one way to remedy that over the next couple weeks. Do it!

Wanna go watch them get swept by a divisional opponent because they dont really care again? You really need more proof this team is mentally weak?

I was at the game in Detroit on Sunday, and paid close attention to players reactions and what not when things didn't go their way. Trust me, they care. Judging from a lot of the players reactions, its not that they have given up, but they are frustrated. Once things start bouncing their way, they will get back on track. This division is very fragile, season isn't over by a long shot. Yes, they do need to be playing better baseball. With the track record from a lot of these players, I think it will come, only a matter of time, and time is something they have right now.

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They never give up on gamethread

 

That was firmly posted with tongue in cheek.

I was at the game in Detroit on Sunday, and paid close attention to players reactions and what not when things didn't go their way. Trust me, they care. Judging from a lot of the players reactions, its not that they have given up, but they are frustrated. Once things start bouncing their way, they will get back on track. This division is very fragile, season isn't over by a long shot. Yes, they do need to be playing better baseball. With the track record from a lot of these players, I think it will come, only a matter of time.

 

Hopefully Shields walking into the clubhouse today and being home will give them the shot in the arm they need. They care.

 

And if you look at the injuries going on in the division, the Sox should be able to get right back in there. The team I'm most worried about going on a run now is the Tigers. That lineup can be potent and Michael Fulmer is showing why he's a good pitcher.

On the bright side, with all of these people who have given up, the game thread should be much better tonight.

 

Wishful thinking.

 

So how many righties are we facing in this series?

So how many righties are we facing in this series?

Ross and Scherzer tomorrow, Gio Gonzalez is Thursday.

30-30

 

Hopefully Shields walking into the clubhouse today and being home will give them the shot in the arm they need. They care.

 

And if you look at the injuries going on in the division, the Sox should be able to get right back in there. The team I'm most worried about going on a run now is the Tigers. That lineup can be potent and Michael Fulmer is showing why he's a good pitcher.

 

As long as we don't get a major injury as well.

 

Wanna go watch them get swept by a divisional opponent because they dont really care again? You really need more proof this team is mentally weak?

Do you honestly think the players aren't trying?

Well you certainly have.

 

Talk about a Cubs fan mentality

The Nationals? I did not see that coming. I hope the Braves are on the schedule too.

Talk about a Cubs fan mentality

 

Are you referring to me?

 

I am taking on a Cubs fan mentality because I haven't given up on the Sox on June 7th when they are 3.5 GB from the division lead? My lord.