Category Archives: Games

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Game #109 Nats have a key weekend series in Arizona

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Nationals are in Phoenix, Arizona for a weekend series against the Diamondbacks. With yesterday’s day-off, the team could have reseeded their rotation, but they appear to have decided to keep the rotation in the order it has been in, … Continue reading →

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The Nats put a blown save on the Braves but lose it in extras; A Henley “Sendley” proves costly!

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Nationals have been the team that never gives up, and they came back from a 4-1 deficit to tie it up in the 9th inning and hang a blown save on the Braves bullpen. But Sean Doolittle gave up … Continue reading →

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Game #108 A getaway noon game before the rain, and the 4pm trade deadline!

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

This Washington Nationals series with the Braves wraps up today tied 1-to-1. Last week, the Nationals had Patrick Corbin, Max Scherzer, and Anibal Sanchez lined-up for this series which was hailed as an advantage for the Nationals in this key … Continue reading →

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The Nats trailed 9-0 and made it interesting at 11-8

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Every Nats starter had a hit in this game, but clawing back from a 9-run hole courtesy of Nats starter Erick Fedde proved to be too deep of a hole as the Nationals lost 11-8. It was good to see … Continue reading →

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Game #107 The Nats look to Fedde for tonight in place of Scherzer!

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

When Erick Fedde was optioned to the Minor Leagues after the doubleheader last Wednesday, he was told that it was a strategic move to bolster the lineup since the Nats would not need a 5th starter until Tuesday August 6th … Continue reading →

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Corbin solid; Soto save; Rendon slamming; Bullpen shutdown!

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

When Patrick Corbin needed some more run support, Anthony Rendon took the 2-2 tie and in an instant made it 6-2 with a 412 foot grand slam that left his bat as a no-doubter at 105 mph into the leftfield … Continue reading →

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Game #106 Lefties on the mound as Nats take on the Braves!

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

A week ago it looked like the Nationals were lining up their number one ace, Max Scherzer, for a start in this Braves series to be bookended by Patrick Corbin today and Anibal Sanchez on Wednesday. Now it looks all … Continue reading →

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Strasburg 14W Gem; Dozier offense, Davey’s ejection, and the replacement players!

Posted on July 28, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Once again, Stephen Strasburg was the “stopper” for the Washington Nationals and led them to a victory with a gem while putting an end to a three-game losing streak. His manager, Dave Martinez, and starting rightfielder, Adam Eaton, both had … Continue reading →

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Game #105 The Nats need to do something they have not done since Wednesday: WIN

Posted on July 28, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Nationals have not been in a 3-game losing streak since the end of May before the team got red-hot. The combination of bad pitching and “cold” bats has been rearing its ugly heads again. With Joe Ross technically in … Continue reading →

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The Nats give Matt Grace the “Opener” a 2-run lead but Joe Ross just lost it!

Posted on July 27, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Nationals just stumbled into a three game losing streak and the 5th starter spot continues to be a black hole along with a few key players who are scuffling at the plate. The game started with Matt Grace as … Continue reading →

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