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6th 18-gamer: With Just 54 Games to Go, Things are Still Looking Up

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Section222

For previous 18-gamers, click here. The last 18-game set conveniently concluded at the All Star break. As the baseball world’s attention turned to the mid-summer classic in San Diego, the Nats were 18 games over .500 and six games ahead … Continue reading →

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Fifth 18-gamer: A breakout for the Nats?

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Section222

Fortuitously for your faithful contributor who needed a little more time to pull together a post, the Nats 90th game of the season was last Sunday, with five days before the next game.  So this 5th 18-gamer of the year … Continue reading →

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The Fourth 18-gamer — Steady as she goes.

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Section222

The Nats finished the first third of the season with a record of 33-21, and a three game lead over the New York Mets. They continued to play solid baseball in the most recent 18 game set, finishing 10-8. Even … Continue reading →

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It’s time for the third 18-gamer so we’re a third through the season

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Section222

When we left the Nats after game 36, they were 23-13, having followed a scorching 14-4 start by going 9-9 in their next 18 games. But .500 didn’t look too bad considering the tough opposition they faced (Cardinals, Royals, Cubs, … Continue reading →

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The Second 18 — 9-9 is OK

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Section222

Sure would be nice if we could just forget the last two games of the Marlins series, wouldn’t it? Well, since the second 18 games of the season ended with the front end of Saturday’s doubleheader, let’s do that. For … Continue reading →

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The future of shortstop for the #Nats

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Section222

There’s been some discussion recently of the earliest date that Trea Turner could be called up and not reach a full year of service time (172 days) by the end of this season.  The various people who have weighed in … Continue reading →

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The 18-Game Posts Return

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Section222

I’ve been doing so-called 18-game posts since June 2012. The idea was inspired by that MASN call-in show that Phil Wood and two other guys whose names I can never remember are on. I don’t know the name of the … Continue reading →

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“Strategy” With the Rotation: Dusty and His Staff Have Some Interesting Options in the First Two Weeks

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Section222

Although it doesn’t sound like it’s official yet, Dusty seems to have decided that Max will pitch on Opening Day against the Braves in Atlanta, and Stras will get the home opener on April 7 against the Marlins.  That means Gio … Continue reading →

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The Final 18 game recap of 2015 by Section222

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Section222

  A Season Lost — 18 games at a time And now for the final 18-gamer.  Why did I ever sign up for this gig? Well, I guess it’s because looking at the season in 18-game chunks provides some interesting … Continue reading →

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Mantle & Mays fast forward 50 years to Harper & Trout

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Section222

In a comment yesterday, senators69 provided a link to a fascinating compilation of the top 10 players each year measured by bWAR, and noted the comparison between current stars Mike Trout and Bryce Harper and the biggest stars from the … Continue reading →

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