Open Thread and Ichthyomancy: Nationals at Marlins (7/1)

Breakout the brooms Florida, 'cause the Marlins are going for the sweep.

First off - Happy Canada Day! Chris Leroux was a day early in pitching his best game of the season. In case you didn't know, Chris is a native of our neighbor to the North.

Josh Johnson is Josh Johnson, need I say more?

Jordan Zimmerman will be making his first start against the Marlins. He is a fast ball (93.3 mph), curve, slider, type of pitcher who has a show me change. He tends to pitch better at night and at home.

Today is Camp Day! YAAAY! Camp Days are special because the Marlins get a very large and very vocal crowd for a day game and they are all rooting for the Marlins. Typically the Marlins don't do all that well on Camp Day. Oh sure, the team is used to playing before a large crowd but playing in front of one that is cheering for them -- it kinda confuses them. But maybe they are use to it by now.

So that idea you had about picking 600 for an attendance pick, which is about usual for a mid-week day game, forget about it. The crowd will be above 15,000 guaranteed.

Icthyomancy be loving Camp Day!

Best of Luck to You!