Battle of the Beltways Begins. Again.

The BlO's play our heroes tonight at Nationals Park, with first pitch being 7:35. When we last saw the Orange Atrocities we lost two heart breakers (one by 2 runs, the other by 1) and managed to win 1. We can even up the series tonight with a win, and go on to win the season series and be awarded.......whatever it is that this series awards it's winner.
On the bump for us tonight is Rental Perez, back from his lil' stint on the DL. When I asked him about it he said, "It really wasn't a big deal. You know, everyone on the team has to do it, so I choose the past couple weeks to get it over and done with." Taking his place was Shawn Hill. I just wish Clint or Screech could take a trip to the DL for the team, but those bastards keep on keeping on.
Opposing Perez tonight is Danny Cabrera, the 6'7" headcase that's actually 27 already. Seems like just yesterday he was a young 23 year old rookie walking a million guys in a year. Now? He's a 27 year old veteran walking a million guys a year. He also likes to throw at people's heads when he's not happy (coughDustinPedroiacough) and has been known to punch his pets.*
I'll be at my local watering hole tonight, watching with glee, since the bartender and the manager are Blowirole fans. Can't wait. We will be attending tomorrow night's game with great fervor and excitement as we'll be getting to see Johnny Lannans beating Greg Garrett Olson. Also, I can't wait to punch the nearest Baltimoron who screams, "OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO" in my ear during the Anthem.




*I cannot verify this, but I'm 100% positive it happens.

Battle in Crackmore. Ugh.

Our valiant warriors play their 11th game in a row tonight, when Shawn Hill takes on Gregg Garrett Olson. It's a 3 game set being held in the hell hole that is Baltimore. If you were thinking of going up there for the series, don't. Just watch the sweep on TV, and save yourself from getting:

1. Mugged while trying to park near Camden Yards
2. A bad case of H.I.V. from the homeless hooker by the train tracks that will assault you on your way to the field.
3. Stabbed by Ray Lewis, who sleeps in Ravens Stadium, because he spends all his money on crack, heroin, and energy drinks. (I said RED BULL, PUNK! What is this AMP shit you giving me? Boy, YOU DEAD! YOU DEAD, BOY! YOU DEAD!)
   
4. Bitten by a mosquito from the inner harbor, thereby contracting the deadly Baltimore strain of Malaria.
5. An awful headache from listening to all that Baltimorese that the Baltimorons speak.

Meat is with the team today, and is expected to DH. Shawn Hill needs some offense tonight to get his first decision of the season. He may just throw a no hitter. Maybe. No updates on the catching situation yet. I was kicking that topic around with one of my homeboys yesterday. Peep this: Nats cut Estrada, keep Flores as the starting catcher, and make LoDu the backup. Thoughts? I know, that leaves Wil the Thril in the cold, and $5 million on the bench, but Jesus is the future, maybe even the present.

Alright, rascals. Get outta here, and start drinking already! If you do head up to Baltimore, good luck, and god speed!