Corbin of the Bronx:
Hosted by Patrick Corbin in Boston Red Sox After giving up six innings on four hits last week, the 34-year-old southpaw got off to a good start by striking out six without allowing a batter to walk, giving one out after giving seven walks, and his total K count was the previous total. matched the K number. three starts (and 17 IPs).
Corbyn, who is making his 25th appearance in the rotation this season, told reporters that despite appearing solid and efficient, he needed a total of 25 pitches to retire three hitters in the fifth inning. (all via K).
“We made contact early on,” Corbin said of his success on the mound. Ideally, but other than that, I think I might be able to hit the plate faster and work in the zone and maybe get on defense a little earlier than I did last game. ”
In Corbin’s mind, getting hitters on the defensive and, more importantly, keeping them off was the key to success.
“It’s like going to two strikes and then finishing it,” Corbyn said.
“I think sometimes teams come out and try to pounce on me early on, [try to] “…and he hits. Sometimes I think that’s why he hits so many singles early on, but maybe then he got a grounder to get him out of there,” he explained. ”
He allowed two singles in the first 15 pitches at Yankee Stadium yesterday, but stalled the runners and his long balls hurt the starters early in the inning.
Corbin hit his fourth home run in two games against Aaron Judge on a 91 mph first pitch in the middle. YankeesThe slugger hit 109.9 miles per hour from his plate and hit 421 feet to center field to give New York a run in a 1–0 win. 28th for the judges, 26th allowed by the starters for the nuts this season.
In the third inning tied 1-1, the Yankees are 3-1 again since Gleyber Torres hit an 0-2 slider into the left field 344 feet inside-out and Corbin hit a RBI hit. took first place in He gave a leadoff walk to DJ LeMahieu one out before the home run. Torres number 20. 27th off Corbin this year.
Corbyn held it out through the fifth inning, throwing 80 pitches before returning to the hill and throwing another 13 pitches in a scoreless sixth, still the Knots’ all-time record pitcher when the visiting team led 4-3. Ta. Alex Cole hit two runs and CJ Abrams hit a homer to give them a 5-3 lead.
“Patrick didn’t give up. He pitched six strong innings after we won 6-5, which helped a lot,” Martinez said.
“He was really, really good,” the director continued. “Forget about his numbers and ERA, he picks up the ball every five days and goes into the game. He pitched six strong innings for us and that’s what I love about him. By the way, he throws a really good ball.”
Key moments:
• In the top of the third, when the home team led 1-0 after walking Yankees starter/opener Michael King, Jake Al stole the base and Alex Cole’s sack bunt doubled for Al.
Lane Thomas continued the inning with a two-down walk, and King’s wild pitch put both runners in scoring position. Al scored. He recovered in time for the throw-off, but the throw-off arrived late when the equalizing goal was scored 1–1.
• Al hit an RBI off reliever Tommy Carnley in the seventh inning, followed by a double by Knott’s third baseman before driving Carter Keyboom to two outs, 3-2 New York, Alex Cole with 411 RBIs. 4-3DC. In his next at-bat, he hit a foot home run from right-hander to left-center to put the visiting team in first place. 7th call in 2023. CJ Abrams stepped in next and hit another shot from Kahnle (After taking him deep in the series opener), 5-3. Abrams finished 14th.
• Hunter Harvey pitched a scoreless seventh inning, but Jordan Weems allowed a solo home run to Giancarlo Stanton (Who hit while folding the bat) 8 times, 5 vs 4 nuts.
● In the top of the 9th inning, 6-4, Kyle Finnegan went into the 9th inning with a 2-run lead after Joey Meneses added a run with a bases-loaded single.
Finnegan singled first off Oswaldo Peraza, followed by a one-out hit by Gleyber Torres, giving Giancarlo Stanton a chance to walk, but Stanton singled in the fourth to make it 6–5. drove in. nuts.
Harrison Bader hit the center caution track in his next at-bat, but Alex Cole spun and twisted to make a catch with third out.
“They’re resilient, that’s what they do,” manager Davey Martinez said after the win. “The fact that what happened yesterday with Stone [Garrett]And to come back and do what we did today and come back to do what we did says a lot about these boys and what they think of their teammates. I know they really wanted to win today and I think it was more for their teammates. It was a great win. Finnegan locked the door again. We expected a lot from him, but he did the job. ”
Steven Strasberg’s Retirement ATR:
Washington Post columnist Barry Svruga said Wednesday in the final game of the Nationals-New York Yankees series in the Bronx that Steven Strasberg was 9 after playing three years with an insurmountable nerve problem. It is reported that he will officially announce his retirement on May 9. The right arm, which the pitcher and team hoped to recover from through thoracic outlet surgery in 2021.
BREAKING: Nationals pitcher Steven Strasberg is retiring. The World Series MVP and former No. 1 pick, who failed to overcome complications from thoracic outlet syndrome, is tentatively planning a September announcement. (w @dougherty_jesse)https://t.co/DM33q5F4J5
— Barry Svrluga (@barrysvrluga) August 24, 2023
Strasburg started just eight games and threw just 31 pitches. 1⁄3 Innings after helping the Nationals win world series 2019 (Sign 7-year/$245 million deal before 2020 season) and tried to resume activities this spring, but was forced to close down after repeated setbacks.
“Strasburg continues to battle a ‘severe nerve injury’, according to three people with knowledge of his situation,” Svruga wrote in an article Wednesday, turning 35 for the 2009 first overall pick. I pointed out how he still struggles with neuropathy. Problems in his daily life:
“He has struggled with routine tasks like picking up his young daughters and opening a door with his right hand. Go out to rehab 3 times in front [a] Final start in Miami — Strasberg’s hands were so completely paralyzed that he could not stand for long. To deal with it, he would sleep on his side and press his hand to his chest. ”
As for the economics of this decision, Mr. Strasberg is paid from the contract (In summary) $35 million a year through 2026, a WaPost reporter said the team and starter are still working out the details on what his pending retirement means:
“The economic impact of Strasberg’s retirement was not immediately apparent on Thursday afternoon. However, in similar cases, players and teams typically reach settlements that reduce the amount remaining on their contracts. ing.
After this season, Strasberg’s contract averaged $35 million a year over three years. ”
We’ll let you know the details as soon as they’re finalized… but in the meantime, what are the 2019 World Series MVP’s best memories of their time with the Nationals? Still for me it’s his MLB debut…any thoughts?
Manager Davey Martinez declined to be involved in the story when asked about it at the post-match press conference.
“For the sake of Strasberg and his family, I am not going to comment on what is going on,” Martinez said. “All I know is that he means a lot to me, to this organization, and to the fans, so I’m going to leave it at that.”
Stone Garrett Update:
“He was incredible,” Davey Martinez said after the 27-year-old outfielder suffered a season-ending serious injury Wednesday while trying to catch a home run, breaking his left fibula in the outfield wall at Yankee Stadium. He talked about Stone Garrett’s performance this season. You just crossed the fence.
“Off the field, on the field, he’s a special kid, really,” Martinez added. “Like I said earlier, I hope the good news arrives and that he’s okay and that he can get through this issue. But he was in a lot of pain.”
Garrett appeared in 89 games and 271 at-bats for the Nationals, batting .269/.343/.457 with 17 doubles, 9 homers, 26 walks and 82Ks, and was loved by fans and teammates across the country. Ta. Martinez said Wednesday it’s a tough blow for the team he has to coach.
“It’s hard, it’s hard,” said the director. “I say to them, ‘Hey, you have to go out and play and let’s hope he’s okay.’ They understand this game and tomorrow We have to come back and win 1-0 tomorrow. I think the players understand that, but they all want to know what’s going on.”
Ahead of the series finale against the Yankees, the sixth-year captain provided an update on the outfielder who was due to return to D.C. as the Nationals prepare for their third of three games in the Bronx.
“They saw the fracture,” Martinez said. “So he’s going to go back and see.” [Associate Team Physician] Doctor. [Robert] Najarian. They will have other procedures in place and we will know more in the next few days. ”
“I’m going to call him. I know he’s going back to Washington, D.C. We’ll see how he feels today. I wish him a speedy recovery and hope his leg heals so he can play for us in the future.”
The following afternoon in New York, Martinez said it hit the team hard.
“He was one of those players, really,” the coach explained. “People looked up to him. He had a nickname. We used to call him ‘Skinny,’ but we all know he wasn’t.” But that’s what he was there for. He’s always been one of those hilarious players, but he played really hard. He played hard for us and he played hard for me. Great guy, great personality and professional. ”
His relationship with Garrett means a lot to the manager, even if it wasn’t quite obvious (long before the injury).
“He’s a guy who worked hard to get to the major leagues,” Martinez said. ”