DBacks vs Nats - Preview

Here is how the game is shaping up:

The DBacks are entering the series, as of today, leading the NL West by 3.5 games. They have been on-fire the whole season. Right from the get-go they have been on the top of their division. Playing solid ball and making good use of the bullpen. Their pitching staff is seasoned and making all opponents pay the price. The closest team to them at this point is Joe Torre's Dodgers.

I'll most likely get to see Brandon Webb pitch. Webb is 9-2 for the season with an ERA of 3.01 and a smokin' 60 strikeouts! Damn... He is no rookie - been in the majors since 2003. One of his two losses happened the last game he pitched. He should be ripe for revenge.

The Nationals are a very new team. We all know how I feel about new teams. Hell, I'm only admitting the DBacks are real because I'll be at their stadium. Anywho, as of today, the Nationals are at the bottom of the NL East Division. Side Note: In my opinion, this is also the weakest of the 3 divisions. The NL Central is the toughest with the Cubs, Redbirds, and Astro's red hot this season. The coolest thing about the Nats - their stadium gives an awesome view of our capital and they play in RFK Stadium. This team has promise, just need to pull it together. They are pitting Jason Bergman against the DBacks. Bergman is 1-1 this season. He does have 34 strikouts in those two appearances, not shabby.

Now, all that is left is to pack those knitting needles!

long days and pleasant nights...