Even as sporadic and mundane as our offense has become over the past 10 days, you gotta give props to former Nats starting pitcher Livan Hernandez, who tossed a masterful complete game against the Nats last night at a drizzly, chilly Citi Field in New York.
Livan showcased all the necessary tools of a 30-something veteran pitcher - mixing speeds beautifully, forcing ground ball outs (including at least 3 double plays), limiting his pitch count early in the game, and attacking our weak bats while tempting our stronger hitters. Hernandez's only real mistake cost him the shutout, a towering, opposite field HR to Adam Dunn in the 7th inning.
The question is: If Livan Hernandez can so successfully quiet a surprisingly strong Nationals lineup, what is Johan Santana gonna whip out tonight?! As Deacon Drake earlier referenced, will he flirt with a no-hitter? Tune in tonight on local access channel 47 to find out! (subject to blackout)
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