Category Archives: Games

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Game #67 first game of the doubleheader!

Posted on June 19, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

This is the first of the two 7-inning games set for this Manfredian doubleheader. After last night’s walk-off, you have to wonder what the Washington Nationals can do for an encore. Of course, mother nature looks like she can fiddle … Continue reading →

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Yan Gomes walks-it-off for a Nats winner 1-0; Fedde goes 7 innings of zero run baseball!

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals winning streak went to 5 games after this walk-off winner courtesy of Yan Gomes after Erick Fedde threw 7.0 innings of shutout baseball. That RISP hit by Gomes to drive in Juan Soto was the only run … Continue reading →

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Game #66 has the series we all circled on the calendar!

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Has their been a bigger 4-game series than this one for the Washington Nationals? Kind of a no excuses game as far as the rosters matchup here with injuries on both sides, and the Nats will not face the Mets … Continue reading →

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Nats and Mets Clash in Pivotal Series

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Marc Goldstein

You must be a TalkNats Subscriber to access this content. Subscribers have access to exclusive content on the TalkNats website and can engage in discussions with other Nats fans. Click here to become a subscriber. First two weeks are free … Continue reading →

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Josh Bell rung up the 1st career win for Paolo Espino at age 34!

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

With this Washington Nationals win today, not only did the 34 year old Paolo Espino earn his first career win; it also was another series sweep for the Nats as they  improved to 30-35 with this 4-game winning streak. With … Continue reading →

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Game #65 for today, Paolo Espino takes Max Scherzer’s spot in the rotation

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Today was supposed to be Max Scherzer‘s turn in the rotation, but he was scratched and placed on the 10-day IL yesterday with groin inflammation. In his place, RHP Paolo Espino will pitch as deep as he can in this … Continue reading →

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A Corbin gem, great defense, Yan Gomes grand slam = a Nats win!

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals got into the dreaded bases loaded spot where they have struggled to a .143 batting average entering this game, and this time put together back-to-back hits from Josh Harrison and a grand slam by Yan Gomes to … Continue reading →

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Game #64 The #Nats lose another legend as Max Scherzer heads to the IL, and after 2 yrs, Justin Miller returns!

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The IL claimed another Washington Nationals victim as RHP Max Scherzer joins a long list that includes star RHP Stephen Strasburg, top reliever Daniel Hudson, and even some on the star prospects on the minor league side like RHP Jackson … Continue reading →

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The Nats take care of business behind Kyle Schwarber’s bat!

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

As we celebrated the 246th birthday of the US Army, there were more than helicopters flying over Nationals Park after the quartet of helo’s were a pre-game warmup for the crescendo as Kyle Schwarber smashed the game-winning home run in … Continue reading →

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Game #63 as the Nats must get the bats going with great pitching!

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

After winning 2 of the last 3 games against the team with the best record in baseball, the Nats must go on a run here against possibly the worst team in baseball as they take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in … Continue reading →

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