Today’s Matchup – August 6, 2011

Regardless of the outcome of tonight’s game, I don’t think I can feel anything other than relief that Juan Nicasio’s injury wasn’t more serious. He’s still out for the season obviously, but he’s not paralyzed and it doesn’t look like his career is over. That’s worth celebrating more than any win ever could be.

Game #114: Livan Hernandez (6-10, 4.08 ERA) vs. Jhoulys Chacin (8-8, 3.38 ERA)

54-58
Games Back: 19.5 (NL East),  10.5 (Wild Card)
Games Left: 49
Streak: Won 1
Last 10: 5-5
Elimination Number: 32

Washington Nationals
Rick Ankiel, CF
Danny Espinosa, 2B
Ryan Zimmerman, 3B
Michael Morse, 1B
Jayson Werth, RF
Johnny Gomes, LF
Ian Desmond, SS
Wilson Ramos, C
Livan Hernandez, P

52-61
Games Back: 9.5 (NL West), 13 (Wild Card)
Games Left: 49
Streak: Lost 1
Last 10: 4-6
Elimination Number: 40

Colorado Rockies
Eric Young, Jr., LF
Dexter Fowler, CF
Carlos Gonzalez, RF
Troy Tulowitzki, SS
Todd Helton, 1B
Ty Wigginton, 3B
Chris Nelson, 2B
Chris Iannetta, C
Jhoulys Chacin, P

First pitch is set for 6:10pm Mountain time from Coors Field in Denver. On TV, ROOT Sports will have the game in the Rocky Mountain region, while MASN 2 will have the game in the Washington area. On the radio, 850 KOA will have the game in the Denver Metro Area while 106.7 The Fan will have the call in DC and surrounding areas.