Category Archives: Games

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Stephen Strasburg puts the team on his back and delivers a gem!

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

After yesterday’s bullpen meltdown, the Nationals really needed Stephen Strasburg to throw an 8-inning gem, and he delivered just that while going 8.0 innings and yielding 1 earned run on just 4 hits and no walks. Stras turned over the … Continue reading →

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Game #45 Strasburg has the mound on FOX

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Yesterday, all the past troubles seemed so far away were not the exact lyrics of The Beatles, but it seemed like the Nationals were ready to turn a corner and put their past troubles behind. It was not the case … Continue reading →

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It was a 1-run game in the 7th inning then the Nats bullpen happened. Nats lose 14-6

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

It is hard to believe that this was a 1-run game entering the top of the 8th inning before the Nats bullpen imploded — again — and allowed a winnable game to slip away quickly. The bullpen gave up 5 home … Continue reading →

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Game #44 is ScherzDay and TreaDay — but can it be TGIF?

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

After 39-games on the IL, Trea Turner returns to the Nationals and joins his teammates to create what is nearly the lineup that manager Dave Martinez envisioned. Maybe this current roster is better in some ways with the addition of … Continue reading →

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Parra blasts the Nats to a victory and a series win!

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Nats won a series and a big game this afternoon on the back of Gerardo Parra who was a triple shy of hitting for a cycle on a perfect batting day. The Nats bullpen had to go into overtime … Continue reading →

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Game #43 Anibal Sanchez is called on for the series win!

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

When Mets killer Daniel Murphy departed D.C., the Washington Nationals needed a replacement to torment the Mets, and the rookie Victor Robles has stepped up admirably to be that role. Robles has 4 of his 8 home runs against the … Continue reading →

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Corbin adds another gem to his record. Nats win 5-1!

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The difference a day makes. With Patrick Corbin on the mound, the Nationals return to the win column in a game they dominated right from the start with a 3-run first inning. The 29,673 fans in attendance were treated to … Continue reading →

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Game #42 on Trea Turner bobblehead night and good weather!

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The season is now 25% over, but don’t fret as there is plenty of baseball ahead — and we will hope for good baseball. When a team is playing poorly, a good bobblehead will get the crowd out. Tonight is … Continue reading →

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This look (see pic) says it all for the #Nats

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The game started off with an ominous sign when shortstop Wilmer Difo could not make a good throw on a tailor-made doubleplay to end the first inning. Taking advantage of the Nats gaffe, the Mets put two more baserunners on … Continue reading →

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Game #41 Mets are back in D.C.

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Nationals are back home after a three-city road trip, and they have Juan Soto and Gerardo Parra with them. Soto returned from the 10-day IL over the weekend and Parra was signed as a free agent after he was … Continue reading →

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