Category Archives: Games

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Just as it was scripted; Nats knock out the Braves starter; Strasburg gem; Doo Save!

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

The Nationals got what they needed tonight from their ace, Stephen Strasburg, and their closer, Sean Doolittle, and 5-runs of support for a 5-4 win in Atlanta. Strasburg was on point all night and was victimized in one inning by … Continue reading →

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Game #55 First trip to Atlanta for the Nats

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

The schedulers at MLB cobbled together some early season matchups that never included the Nationals and Braves playing each other once in the first third of the season. Now these teams will face each other for the first time this season … Continue reading →

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It was meant to be until the defense committed 2 errors allowing 2 unearned runs. Nats lose 3-2

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

When you commit errors, you give the other team extra chances, and today that turned into two unearned runs and the ultimate difference in this game that the Nats lost 3-2. One run should not determine a game like this, … Continue reading →

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Game #54 It’s Memorial Day in Washington, D.C. with America’s game on the field!

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

Where else would you want baseball played on Memorial Day? In the capital of the free world of course in Washington D.C., and in Nationals Park. While this day has meaning far beyond baseball, it is good to see the … Continue reading →

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The Nats have a 3-game winning streak! We’re streaking!

Posted on May 26, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

There is a reason you play the games. The Marlins had their ace going today in Caleb Smith, and the Nats smashed him for 5-runs and knocked him out of the game in the 3rd inning as the Nats won … Continue reading →

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Game #53 The sophomores on the big stage in D.C.

Posted on May 26, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

This afternoon’s starters at Nationals Park are Erick Fedde and Caleb Smith who both exceeded their rookie limits last year, and in the equivalent of their sophomore seasons this year, it is Smith who has emerged from seemingly nowhere as … Continue reading →

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Complete game shutout by Patrick Corbin in 5-0 domination!

Posted on May 25, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Today’s game was a complete-game shutout by Patrick Corbin who had the Nats best defense of the year behind him with 3 doubleplays turned and a well-called game in front of him. It was Corbin’s catcher Yan Gomes who had … Continue reading →

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Game #52 The Nats have to play better fundamentally; Bourque called up!

Posted on May 25, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

After last night’s win, manager Dave Martinez acknowledged that the team has to play better. For Martinez, he was clearly referring to the four errors committed by his defense and other recent mistakes made in baserunning and plays that were … Continue reading →

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Nats battle back to cause another team some pain in the 8th inning!

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Pick your star of this game. The Nats had 21-baserunners tonight and scored 12-runs in this come-from-behind win against the Marlins. With this win, the Nationals snap their 5-game losing streak as well as their Friday losing streak that dates … Continue reading →

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Game #51 The #Nats now have a 4-game series against the streaking Marlins!

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

With the Marlins coming to D.C., they are enjoying a six game winning streak while the Nationals are mired in an excruciating five game losing streak. These teams square off this weekend and into Memorial Day for a four-game series. … Continue reading →

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