National Pride, A Washington Nationals Dynasty (MLB 13)

[jct32]

Sliders: Armor & Sword's All-Star Sliders
Rosters: Default
Games: 162
Difficulty: All-Star
Platform: PS3/Vita

Comments: Here we go again, another year another Show franchise. However, this year my goal is to complete a 162 game season with 1 team for the first time. Helping my goal will be the fact that I have to move here in June, during the transition I am going to be picking up a Vita and not have much else to do so I will probably crank out a lot of games. I have been having a lot of fun playing this game, my sliders are perfect so hopefully this will be a fun ride and you guys will follow along.

[jct32]

2013 Washington Nationals Roster

#	PITCHERS	POS	B/T	AGE	HT	WT	OVR
37	Stephen Strasburg	SP	R/R	24	6-4	220	99
34	Bryce Harper	LF	L/R	20	6-3	215	93
11	Ryan Zimmerman	3B	R/R	28	6-3	230	93
27	Jordan Zimmermann	SP	R/R	26	6-2	220	93
47	Gio Gonzalez	SP	R/L	27	6-0	200	92
15	Dan Haren	SP	R/R	32	6-5	215	92
22	Drew Storen	RP	S/R	25	6-2	190	92
36	Tyler Clippard	RP	R/R	28	6-3	200	91
29	Rafael Soriano	CP	R/R	33	6-1	230	90
8	Danny Espinosa	2B	S/R	25	6-0	195	87
20	Ian Desmond	SS	R/R	27	6-2	205	84
28	Jayson Werth	RF	R/R	33	6-5	225	83
63	Henry Rodriguez	RP	R/R	26	6-1	225	82
46	Bill Bray	RP	L/L	29	6-3	230	81
2	Denard Span	CF	L/L	29	6-0	210	80
48	Ross Detwiler	SP	R/L	26	6-5	190	79
25	Adam LaRoche	1B	L/L	33	6-3	210	79
40	Wilson Ramos	C	R/R	25	6-0	250	79
24	Kurt Suzuki	C	R/R	29	5-11	195	78
33	Roger Bernadina	CF	L/L	28	6-2	215	77
1	Steve Lombardozzi	2B	S/R	24	6-0	195	75
52	Ryan Mattheus	RP	R/R	29	6-3	205	75
60	Will Rhymes	2B	L/R	29	5-9	155	71
18	Chad Tracy	1B	L/R	32	6-1	220	70
30	Zach Duke	RP	L/L	29	6-1	205	64

Notes:

1: Even though he is rated lower Steve Lombardozzi will have the starting spot over Danny Espinosa. Lombardozzi played really well in the spring and earned the starting spot.

[KHarmo88]

Best of luck with the move! Ill be following

[jct32]

Quote: Originally Posted by KHarmo88

Best of luck with the move! Ill be following

Thanks, I am pretty confident about this team. Lots of good players, young also.

[jct32]

Nationals Fall Just Shy of Sweep Against Marlins

Washington, D.C -- Talk about a start to a season. In game one, the Marlins would be the first one to reach the board in the 4th inning but that wouldn't last long as Steve Lombardozzi would drive in a run to tie it in the 6th inning. Then once again Lombardozzi, who finished a home run shy of the cycle, would drive in a run in the 8th off a double to give the Nationals enough lift to get the 2-1 victory after Rafael Soriano came in to shut the door in the 9th inning. In game two, Jordan Zimmermann pitched 6 innings giving up only 1 run which allowed the Nationals to pounce on the Marlins getting a 6-1 victory. Bryce Harper and Jayson Werth both hit home runs helping the Nationals get on the scoreboard. Game three was a constant back and forth both teams fighting back after going down to the other. However a home run given up in the 10th inning to Austin Kearns would be the dagger that helped the Marlins avoid the sweep.

What's next? The Nationals head to Cincinnati to play the Reds. The Nationals are 3-1 and the NL East Leaders.

Game 1

	R	H	E
Miami	1	3	0
Washington	2	7	0

WP: Zach Duke (1-0)
LP: Scott Maine (0-1)
S: Rafael Soriano (1)

Game 2

	R	H	E
Miami	1	4	0
Washington	6	11	1

WP: Jordan Zimmermann (1-0)
LP: Jacob Turner (0-1)

Game 3

	R	H	E
Miami	5	7	0
Washington	4	7	1

WP: Brad Hand (1-0)
LP: Henry Rodriguez (0-1)
S: Steve Cishek (1)

Nationals Bat of the Series:
2B Steve Lombardozzi: 5-13, 1 R, 2 2B, 3B, 3 RBI, 1 BB, 2K


2B: 2B Steve Lombardozzi 2, CF Denard Span, LF Bryce Harper, 1B Adam LaRoche, 
2B Danny Espinosa 2, CF Roger Bernadina, 3B Ryan Zimmerman
3B: 2B Steve Lombardozzi
HR: LF Bryce Harper 2, RF Jayson Werth
RBI: 2B Steve Lombardozzi 3, 3B Ryan Zimmerman, LF Bryce Harper 3, 
RF Jayson Werth, 2B Danny Espinosa, CF Roger Bernadina, CF Denard Span 2
HBP: 1B Adam LaRoche
SB: CF Denard Span, CF Roger Bernadina
CS: SS Ian Desmond
E: 3B Ryan Zimmerman 2


Nationals Arm of the Series:
SP Jordan Zimmermann: 6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 K


K: SP Steven Strasburg 8, RP Zach Duke 2, SP Jordan Zimmermann 3, 
RP Tyler Clippard 2, CP Rafael Soriano 2, SP Gio Gonzalez 2, 
RP Bill Bray 2, RP Drew Storen

[jct32]

Nationals drop 2 out of 3 to Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH -- Disappointment could be the only way to describe the Nationals first road series as they only picked up one win in Cincinnati. Game 1 was highlighted by 3 home runs from the Reds and a poor pitching performance by the Nationals. Game 2 was better and pretty dramatic with both teams landing blows to the other, but the final one came when Denard Span crossed the plate in the top of the 9th to give the Nationals the 6-5 advantage and allow for Rafael Soriano to pick up his second save of the year. Game 3 was the best game of the series with both teams having their #1 starter on the hill as it was Stephen Strasburg vs Aroldis Chapman. Both pitchers would go 6 innings, Chapman with 9 strikeouts, Strasburg with 4. The Nationals would play some small ball to get a run across the plate in the top of the 6th after being dominated by Chapman for the 5 innings before that. However the dream would end after Strasburg was pulled with runners on first and third and then Henry Rodriguez gave up a 3 run home run to Zach Cozart. That home run would put the Reds up 3-1 and end up being the final score.

What's next? The Nationals head back home to play the Chicago White Sox who are also 3-3.

Game 1

	R	H	E
Washington	3	5	1
Cincinnati	7	9	0

WP: Homer Bailey (1-0)
LP: Dan Haren (0-1)


Game 2

	R	H	E
Washington	6	9	0
Cincinnati	5	11	1

WP: Bill Bray (1-0)
LP: Sean Marshall (0-1)
S: Rafael Soriano (2)

Game 3

	R	H	E
Washington	1	3	0
Cincinnati	3	6	0

WP: Sean Marshall (1-1)
LP: Stephen Strasburg (0-1)
S: Jonathan Broton (1)

Nationals Bat of the Series:
3B Ryan Zimmerman: 3-9, 2B, 4 RBI, 2 BB, 2K


2B: 3B Ryan Zimmerman (2), C Wilson Ramos, LF Bryce Harper (2)
HR: 1B Adam LaRoche
RBI: 3B Ryan Zimmerman 4 (5), 1B Adam LaRoche 4, CF Denard Span (3)
HBP: SP Ross Detwiler
SB: CF Denard Span 3 (4), CF Roger Bernadina (2), 2B Danny Espinosa
CS: CF Denard Span
E: 1B Adam LaRoche


Nationals Arm of the Series:
RP Tyler Clippard: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 K, 1 BB


K: SP Dan Haren 4, SP Ross Detwiler, RP Tyler Clippard (3),
SP Stephen Strasburg 4 (12), RP Henry Rodriguez, RP Ryan Mattheus 

[KHarmo88]

Tough series loss! Especially Strasburg

[NightHawkTH]

Quote: Originally Posted by jct32

Nationals drop 2 out of 3 to Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH -- Disappointment could be the only way to describe the Nationals first road series as they only picked up one win in Cincinnati. Game 1 was highlighted by 3 home runs from the Reds and a poor pitching performance by the Nationals. Game 2 was better and pretty dramatic with both teams landing blows to the other, but the final one came when Denard Span crossed the plate in the top of the 9th to give the Nationals the 6-5 advantage and allow for Rafael Soriano to pick up his second save of the year. Game 3 was the best game of the series with both teams having their #1 starter on the hill as it was Stephen Strasburg vs Aroldis Chapman. Both pitchers would go 6 innings, Chapman with 9 strikeouts, Strasburg with 4. The Nationals would play some small ball to get a run across the plate in the top of the 6th after being dominated by Chapman for the 5 innings before that. However the dream would end after Strasburg was pulled with runners on first and third and then Henry Rodriguez gave up a 3 run home run to Zach Cozart. That home run would put the Reds up 3-1 and end up being the final score. What's next? The Nationals head back home to play the Chicago White Sox who are also 3-3. Game 1 R H E Washington 3 5 1 Cincinnati 7 9 0 WP: Homer Bailey (1-0) LP: Dan Haren (0-1) Game 2 R H E Washington 6 9 0 Cincinnati 5 11 1 WP: Bill Bray (1-0) LP: Sean Marshall (0-1) S: Rafael Soriano (2) Game 3 R H E Washington 1 3 0 Cincinnati 3 6 0 WP: Sean Marshall (1-1) LP: Stephen Strasburg (0-1) S: Jonathan Broton (1) Nationals Bat of the Series: 3B Ryan Zimmerman: 3-9, 2B, 4 RBI, 2 BB, 2K 2B: 3B Ryan Zimmerman (2), C Wilson Ramos, LF Bryce Harper (2) HR: 1B Adam LaRoche RBI: 3B Ryan Zimmerman 4 (5), 1B Adam LaRoche 4, CF Denard Span (3) HBP: SP Ross Detwiler SB: CF Denard Span 3 (4), CF Roger Bernadina (2), 2B Danny Espinosa CS: CF Denard Span E: 1B Adam LaRoche Nationals Arm of the Series: RP Tyler Clippard: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 K, 1 BB K: SP Dan Haren 4, SP Ross Detwiler, RP Tyler Clippard (3), SP Stephen Strasburg 4 (12), RP Henry Rodriguez, RP Ryan Mattheus

Do they reds have chapman in the rotation?