Nationals @ Rockies: Game Preview (6/27)

Nationals vs Rockies

8:40 Coors Field

MASN2

Story Lines:

• Can Zimm get a win?  His 2.89 ERA deserves more than 3 wins.
• Harper won't be in the HR Derby, will he show tonight why that's a mistake?
• All eyes will be on the offense again to see if last night's 12 runs were a fluke.

Pitching Match Up:

• Jordan Zimmermann
• 3-6 with a 2.89 ERA.
• Hasn't pitched less than 6 innings in every start.
• Leads the team in homeruns allowed (11).

• Edwar Cabrera
• 8-2 with a 2.94 ERA. *In double A ball.
• Making his major league debut tonight.
• Has given up 15 homeruns in 15 games in AA.

Who to Watch:

• Bryce Harper
• Had a quiet night at the plate last game compared to the rest of his teammates.
• Will want to make amends for his rookie mistake in the outfield last game.
• Has not recorded an RBI since Jun 20th, or crossed homeplate since Jun 21st.

• Marco Scutaro
  
  • Returning to play after being hit in the head with a Strasburg pitch.
  • Had 5 hits in 4 games before getting hit.
  • Has never recorded a hit against J-zimm.

Keys to the Game:

1. Keep up the Cortisone.  Its doing wonders for Zim's shoulder and bat.
2. Rock the Rookie.  Get to Edwar early and often.  Has given up a lot of homeruns in AA.
3. Stay the Course J-Zimm.  Keep doing what your doing, the run support and wins will come.