Author Archives: Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

WAR stats and having fun with the math

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

You want to get optimistic on your Washington Nationals knowing that Patrick Corbin pitches in the next game with his 8.06 ERA against James Paxton and his miniscule 2.81 ERA. A Nats’ win, and they are back to .500. A … Continue reading →

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An evolving starting rotation

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Last week, when Mitchell Parker checked into the team hotel at the Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons 5-star property, he knew something was different in his new life. In his near-term future, no more Holiday Inns of year’s past or … Continue reading →

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Game #21 Mitchell Parker debut at Nats Park

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals walk-off win yesterday got many people talking about some of those exciting and improbable wins of 2019 and that feeling of déjà vu. Dave Jageler from the Nats’ radio booth said, “Shades of 2019 rallies here in … Continue reading →

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Game #20 Ring Day for the fans

Posted on April 20, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals started off their homestand with a 5-3 loss after two unsuccessful shots to walk-it-off. It is hard to hit a sprinkler head on a strikeout. Manager Dave Martinez was ejected from the game in the eighth inning … Continue reading →

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Game #19 Celebration weekend

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals return from a long and successful road trip on the West Coast, and this weekend celebrates the 5-year World Series win against today’s Nats opponent, the Houston Astros. Many Nats’ alumni are returning for this weekend of … Continue reading →

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Are cosmic tumblers turning?

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Looking at Dave Martinez‘s face, you usually cannot tell what happened that day. He is an optimist, and also a man of mystery. Humble and caring about others, he recognizes a friendly from dozens of feet away. He is trying … Continue reading →

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Game #18 If it’s broke — fix it!

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals came out swinging last night, and one terrible decision quickly derailed everything. Once again a miss-sized batting helmet cost the Nats. Instead of stopping at third base, CJ Abrams was a costly out at homeplate because he … Continue reading →

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Game #17 A Corbin start in L.A.

Posted on April 16, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals came up with a huge win last night at Dodger Stadium tonight on Jackie Robinson Day. It was the MLB debut for left-hander Mitchell Parker, and he did not disappoint Nats’ fans. Tonight it will be the … Continue reading →

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Game #16 Mitchell Parker debut on Jackie Robinson Day in Los Angeles

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals left Las Vegas Oakland a lot poorer. The Nats were just 11 outs from victory, but had a blow-up in the 6th inning that turned a 6-1 lead into a 7-6 deficit against the Oakland A’s. All … Continue reading →

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Game #15 A season finale with the A’s and a goodbye to the Oakland Coliseum

Posted on April 14, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals got on top and stayed on top with a wire-to-wire win last night in Oakland. Today, the two teams wrap-up their season in a rubber game matchup, and the final time the Nats will play in the … Continue reading →

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