they refused to reveal a Game 2 starter, only to then make it

LOS ANGELES --?Rich Hill says he is starting for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday in the deciding Game 5 of the National League Division Series at Washington. Cheap Swingman Spurs Jerseys .The Dodgers would not confirm the decision.The Dodgers and Washington Nationals have put on an entertaining battle on the baseball field in the first four games of the NLDS. Their off-field battle has been just as entertaining.From holding out on naming their starters, to the move by Nationals manager Dusty Baker to suggest that Clayton Kershaw balks on his move to first base, there has been no shortage of passive-aggressive jabs taken back and forth.Perhaps Hill did not get the message that the Dodgers were not done playing the game that the Nationals appeared to have started when they refused to reveal a Game 2 starter, only to then make it official with Baker saying the club knew all along.The Dodgers appeared to be down to left-handers, Hill and Julio Urias, for the start in the NLDS clincher. If Hill gets the nod, Urias could still be used out of the bullpen for multiple innings at the first sign of trouble.Whatever the Dodgers decide to do, it wont be easy up against Nationals ace Max Scherzer.You know what, we didnt use Julio, so its going to be a collection of arms, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. You know, I think that we talked about Rich as an option, obviously. But so is Julio and how we want to strategize to win Game 5, were going to talk through it. But its nice now that we didnt have to go to Julio, so hes certainly an option.Weve got some guys in the pen that didnt pitch tonight, today. So weve got some good options.If Hill gets the start, as expected, he will be working on short rest for just the second time in his career. He did it once early in his career during the regular season with the Chicago Cubs. But he does have relief experience, so coming back early is not entirely foreign.Kershaw pitched on short rest Tuesday in a game the Dodgers won and said the key to accomplishing the task with success is wanting to be out there.It is a cliché saying, but this is why you play, Hill said. There is nothing to hold back. I know its short rest, but physically I feel great. Chimezie Metu Jersey . Its sharpness matched my mind. This was no night to go to sleep. 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WASHINGTON -- Washingtons Bradley Beal understands the expectations that come with signing a five-year, $128 million contract.The Wizards guard rattled off a list of responsibilities during a press conference on Wednesday, one day after officially re-signing with Washington.They made a commitment to me... making me a max player, said Beal, flanked by Wizards owner Ted Leonsis, team president Ernie Grunfeld and coach Scott Brooks.Those responsibilities include being a leader of the team, being a great guy in the community. ... and being a better teammate.The No. 3 overall draft pick out of Florida in 2012, Beal averaged 17.4 points in 55 games last season for the Wizards, who finished 41-41. Hes a career 40 percent 3-point shooter.But Beals been hampered by injuries, including stress fractures in his right leg.I know ... you guys are probably thinking, can a 23-year-old handle? he said. The answer is yes I can. Im going to continue to prove it.Thats the hope of the organization after making the wing guard the highest-paid player on the team and the Wizards missed the playoffs last season.Its a great day for the organization, for Bradley and his family, Leonsis said. As weve mentioned, to those who much is given, much is expected. Bradley has such maturity and handles pressure with such grace that we know hell be able to take this and have it motivate him. ...We have big aspirations.Any postseason and title-contending goals start with Washingtons backcourt.Point guard John Wall is a three-time All-Star. At times in his four-year career, Beal played at that level, including the 2015 postsseason when the Wizards competed in the Eastern Conference semifinals for a stretch with Wall watching because of a broken hand. Cheap NBA Jerseys. Yet Beals injuries lead to questions about whether this duo can reach expectations.Beal has never played more than 73 games in any season, missing 81 of a possible 328 over his four years. Several injuries occurred during that time, with the stress fractures in his leg the most constant pest.We have so much more information now than we had two or three years ago, Grunfeld said. We feel like we know what we need to do.Beal skipped a chance to play in the Olympic in part to ensure achieving his physical training and rehab with the Wizards.This is probably the best offseason Ive had in terms of being committed to focusing on my body and my game, period, he said.Since his hiring by the Wizards in April, Brooks focus has been on how to help get the Wizards back into the playoffs. Re-signing Beal, whose jump shot Brooks described as flawless, will help with the planning.I just keep telling myself hes 23, said the former Oklahoma City coach. He seems like he has that old soul about him. You understand why the players -- not just on our team but around the league -- respect him because he brings it every night.A comment from the owner highlighted the notion of Beals youth.Looks like Bradley grew a little bit this offseason, Leonsis said.About an inch, Beal responded.Going forward, the Wizards are hoping Beals game grows as well. ' ' '