Johnny Lumsden, Author at Johnny L's Baseball Clubhouse

A Great Big Ballpark for the Capital

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

Nationals Park is right in the hart of the nation’s capital; just a few blocks from the capital building in fact. The ballpark is very unique in terms of size, as many of the new modernized venues are big stellar stadiums with lots to offer, but this one is different. One can tell right away, before even arriving at the main entrance, that it almost looks like the “castle for baseball” in this great nation. Just like many other stadiums now, the concourse wraps around the whole field with multiple food options from hot dogs to salmon fish. However, Continue reading A Great Big Ballpark for the Capital→

Derek Jeter

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

Daily Quote: “You forget about it whether it was a 15-2 or 3-2. It’s still a loss. It doesn’t matter what the score was if we win tomorrow.” This quote shows how honorable and humble and positive the Captain was as a leader.

Can the Nats Turn it Around?

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

After many injuries and dealing with high expectations, the Nationals have found themselves a game under .500 after being the favorite to win the Fall Classic. For months up to the all-star break, Washington was actually holding their own with the emergence of good campaigns from backups like Yunel Escobar, but now they are 4.5 games back of the AL East crown and 9.5 out of second wild card spot. So, the question is: can they make their way into the playoffs? With Anthony Rendon and Jayson Werth back in the lineup and fully healthy for the first time this Continue reading Can the Nats Turn it Around?→

Bob Gibson

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

“A wise man once said a baseball takes funny bounces.” Bob Gibson describing the aspect of anything can happen in baseball. As one of the greatest pitchers of all-time, Gibson had some earned runs due to funny hops and bounces his defense couldn’t control.