Category Archives: Games

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Game #146 Max Scherzer on this Friday faces a familiar foe (Freddie F. Freeman)

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Five days ago, Max Scherzer beat the Atlanta Braves, and he once again will face them and rookie Mike Soroka in the first of a three-game series which will be the last series they will meet in this regular season. … Continue reading →

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A big series win in Minnesota as the Nats now fly back early Friday morning to DC

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

While some were ready to count the Nationals out on Tuesday, the team came back and won this series against the first place Minnesota Twins. Patrick Corbin did his job in this game and notched another win as he went … Continue reading →

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Game #145 Patrick Corbin (weather permitting) will try to seal a series win in Minnesota!

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Tonight’s weather could cooperate like last night or Mother Nature could throw a curveball  on a night where the Twins scheduled a late night game on a “getaway” date. In the last hour, the forecast looks better than it did … Continue reading →

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Stephen Strasburg wins his league best 17th; Nats win their 80th!

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals offense staked Stephen Strasburg to a 5-0 lead, and the Nats rolled from there in a 6-2 win. This win was the team’s 80th of the season, and Strasburg won his 17th game of the season which is … Continue reading →

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Game #144 Stephen Strasburg looks for #17

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Every win that Stephen Strasburg tallies is another for the Washington Nationals as well as a new high in his illustrious career. He is tied for the lead in the NL with 16 wins with Max Fried, and with a … Continue reading →

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Game #143 Anibal Sanchez needs to be his June version!

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

We have seen the many sides to Anibal Sanchez this year and how good he can be. In April he had a 5.91 ERA and landed on the 10-day IL in May. He came back and was aces in June … Continue reading →

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The losing streak ends at four! #Nats batter the Braves on getaway day!

Posted on September 8, 2019 by SaoMagnifico

It’s September. The divisional race is probably over. The wild card race has narrowed substantially. The Washington Nationals entered Sunday’s game on a four-game losing streak and staring ahead at three straight series against division leaders. They needed a big … Continue reading →

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Game #142 Max Scherzer steps from rehab mode to stopper role!

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

There are times when your team is tested, and the Washington Nationals have looked ordinary for the last four games. The clutch hits have been few and far between, the bullpen has been spotty, the starting rotation has been inconsistent, … Continue reading →

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Aaron Barrett helps his team; Unfortunately the next reliever into the game gives up 3 runs!

Posted on September 7, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Another one-run loss happened again tonight for this 2019 Washington Nationals team, and they are now mired in a 4-game losing streak. This team got a very nice start from Austin Voth (2 earned runs), and an emotional scoreless inning … Continue reading →

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Game #141 Voth needs to do what Corbin and Strasburg couldn’t!

Posted on September 7, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Yesterday, we learned that Joe Ross was scratched from today’s start with forearm discomfort and replaced by Austin Voth. The Nats are dealing with many injury issues as well as some players in deep slumps. The timing could not be … Continue reading →

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