Author Archives: Section222

4th 18-gamer: Fits and Starts

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Section222

For previous 18 gamers, click here. The fourth 18-game set was the worst of the Nats’ season so far, 9-9. As regular readers of these 18-gamers know, averaging 10-8 in the nine sets in the season gets you 90 wins, … Continue reading →

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3rd 18-gamer: A Tale of Two Aces

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Section222

For links to previous 18-gamers, click here. You will recall that in the second 18-game set this season the Nats managed a 10-8 record despite some pitching woes, because their hitters continued to be on fire. The third set of 18 … Continue reading →

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Another Look at Starter Pitch Counts #Nats

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Section222

The discussion over the past several days has focused on two problems that together create a perplexing dilemma.  On the one hand, many commenters are very concerned about “overuse” of the starters (Problem #1). On the other hand, a lot … Continue reading →

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2nd 18-gamer: The Bats Bail Out the Arms

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Section222

For links to previous 18-gamers, click here. Following up their hot 13-5 start, the Nats logged a respectable 10-8 in the second 18 game set. Their 23-13 record after the first two sets is exactly the same as the record … Continue reading →

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And they’re back! First 18-gamer of 2017 #Nats

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Section222

My 18-game posts have a long and sordid history.  For those who are new to this rodeo, check out the first few paragraphs of last year’s first 18-gamer for an explanation of what these posts are all about.  And for links to … Continue reading →

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SABR Meeting in Rosslyn on February 4 — Still Time to Register!

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Section222

Some of you who’ve been on TalkNats for a while may remember a few posts a year ago about the annual meeting of the local chapter of the Society of American Baseball Research (SABR). Several TN regulars attended and found … Continue reading →

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The Barrel – A New Stat to Watch, Courtesy of Statcast and Tom Tango

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Section222

Any Nats fan who has listened to Anthony “Tony Two Bags” Rendon talk about hitting knows what “barreling the ball up” means.  TTB talks about that as his goal in just about any situation – making solid contact with the … Continue reading →

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9th and Last 18 gamer: Time to take the next step

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Section222

For previous 18-gamers, click here. Everyone’s attention has turned to the playoffs, and Saturday’s rainout means we have to wait until 1 pm on Sunday to see if the Nats can overcome that 1-0 deficit to the Dodgers. So there’s … Continue reading →

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8th 18-gamer: Feasting on the NL East and Tuning Up for the NLDS

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Section222

For previous 18-gamers, click here. As the last 18 game set came to a close, the Nats had lost three straight to the Orioles. In the third loss, Daniel Murphy hit his first career grand slam in the 9th inning … Continue reading →

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7th 18-gamer: Up and Down, but Reason for Hope

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Section222

For previous 18-gamers, click here. After the Nats’ third straight loss to the O’s on Wednesday night, if you asked just about any fan about how the last 18 games have gone, the answer would likely have been “not very … Continue reading →

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