Category Archives: Games

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Two in-game injuries; a short bench, a 3-run deficit and the Nats score 4 to win!

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The bunts were the difference in this game, and the home runs sealed the win in another improbable come-from-behind win in Philadelphia. Both Matt Adams and Michael A. Taylor exited this game with injuries, and Brian Dozier survived a hit-by-pitch … Continue reading →

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Game #32 It’s like Groundhog Day if you’re the Nationals

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Last night, the Nationals lost another game to open a series this season. They have now lost 10 of the first games in their 11 series this season, and it feels like Groundhog Day. Get a lead, blow a lead … Continue reading →

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Nationals move to 1-10 in opening games of series; MASN annual rights fees in favor of Nats per report!

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Nationals had a 6th inning blown save on the ledger of Dan Jennings as he gave up a 3-run homer to lose this game 4-2. Nats’ starter Jeremy Hellickson pitched well taking a 2-1 lead into the 6th inning … Continue reading →

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Game #31 Nats begin road trip in Philadelphia!

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

For the NL East teams, they have been feasting on each other in a feeding frenzy and nobody has run away with the division. The last time the Nationals were in Philadelphia they were healthier than they are now, and … Continue reading →

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Strasburg sets a 1,500 K record; Nats win 2-1 to salvage the series! Pitching coach Derek Lilliquist fired!

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

The Nationals won this game with four regular starters, and some great pitching in a 2-1 win to salvage this series. Stephen Strasburg pitched a 1-run game over 6 2/3 innings and the bullpen made it interesting while throwing a … Continue reading →

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Game #30 Another salvage game except this is in a 4-game series!

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

Last night, it took less than 10 minutes to elapse in the game before a massive blunder happened in right-field on a misread of a Marcell Ozuna liner. The errant baseball had typical slice off of a right-hander’s bat that … Continue reading →

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Game #29 Nats balancing act! Scherzer on the mound

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

It’s May 1st. There should be some optimism if you believe the Nationals are following their same pattern as last year. The team was 13-16 last year leading into May and the Nats are 12-16 now. In May of 2018, … Continue reading →

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Game #28 The #Nats face the team with the best record in the NL tonight!

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

While all the talk was on the first place Dodgers and Cody Bellinger, the Cardinals of St. Louis are quietly stacking up wins and hold the best record in the National League. Last night, they dismantled the Nats as we … Continue reading →

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Game #27 Patrick Corbin against the Cardinals tonight

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

For Nationals fans, they are enjoying Patrick Corbin as a starter on this team. So far, he leads the Nationals in ERA, and he has the highest swing and miss rate among the pitchers. Last year, Corbin led all Major … Continue reading →

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Nats power their way to a big walk-off win!

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

The Nationals bullpen threw an 8-inning shutout and the offense scored 7 unanswered runs and won this game on a walk-off home run by Matt Adams who found redemption as he was 0-5 in the game with 7 runners stranded … Continue reading →

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