Nationals @ Brewers: Game Preview (7/28)

Nationals vs Brewers

7:10 PM Miller Park

MASN-2

Story Lines:

• Jordan Zimmermann will look to continue his dominance and get the Nats back on the winning track.
• The Brewers will be playing knowing that the ace of their staff, Greinke, has been traded to the Angels and will not start tomorrow.

Pitching Match Up:

• Jordan Zimmermann
• 7-6 with a 2.31 ERA.
• All 20 of his starts this season have been quality starts, best in MLB.
• Has given up 1 run over his last 18 innings.

• Randy Wolf
• 3-6 with a 5.46 ERA.
• In the month of July, he has given up 10 runs over 21.2 innings.
• Gave up 2 homeruns last time out.

Who to Watch:

• Michael Morse
• Traditionally has good numbers against Brewers.
• Went 2-4 with 2 RBIs in the first game of the series.
• Has 4 homeruns in the month of July.

• Ryan Braun
• Hitting .314 on the season with 28 homeruns.
• Went 1-4 last night with a run scored and a RBI.
• Has 6 homeruns in the month of July.

Keys to the Game:

1. Do What You Do J-zimm.
2. Keep the Ball in the Yard.  Brewers have a lot of guys who can knock it out, and J-zimm has given up homers this year.
3. Get Runners In.  Nats had 12 guys left on base yesterday.