Category Archives: Games

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Game #143 JRod starts Game 2 of the doubleheader!

Posted on September 8, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

After a complete game win in Game 1 of this doubleheader behind a Max Scherzer 3-run performance, the Nationals going into the nightcap with rookie Jefry Rodriguez. The Cubs will pitch another lefty, Cole Hamels, in the second game which … Continue reading →

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Game #142 becomes #Scherzday after rain-out

Posted on September 8, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Nationals’ original plan on paper had Joe Ross pitching his 2018 debut last night, and then Mother Nature struck hard and did not let up from the second inning on which turned a lengthy rain delay into a frustrating … Continue reading →

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Game #142 Nats have Joe Ross back on the mound!

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The last time Joe Ross pitched in a game at Nationals Park was July 9th of 2017. Ross was pulled in the 4th inning after his ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right elbow tore. Shortly afterwards, Ross joined a … Continue reading →

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Tell us if you’ve heard this one before: Nats blow this one in the bullpen!

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Nationals had a 4-3 lead heading into the 8th inning, but set-up man Justin Miller couldn’t hold the lead that turned into an extra innings loss. The Nationals had their chances to win this game in the 8th inning … Continue reading →

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Game #141 Daniel Murphy is back in D.C. for 4-games

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

This 4-game series will highlight the new-and-improved Daniel Murphy. The Nats fans will see the difference. Murphy is like a new player. With the Nats, he homered in 3.1% of his at-bats and with the Cubs he is bashing the … Continue reading →

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A familiar beginning and ending to this game…Another 1-run loss! #Nats

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Nationals battled back in another game that began with a deep deficit. The Nationals had to make up a 6-run hole they dug for themselves and clawed back and made it to 7-6. The Nats had a great chance … Continue reading →

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Game #140 Roark and Mikolas finish the season series!

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Nationals and Cardinals finish their season series tonight, and this 3-game set is tied at a game each right now with tonight’s game determining the series winner. Finally it looks like Miles Mikolas will pitch tonight after reports said … Continue reading →

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The comeback kids almost pulled off a miracle! #Nats

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

If you are into high scoring, and a lot of action — this game was for you. The Nationals starter, Erick Fedde, gave up 4-runs and the Nationals tied the game up and got Fedde off the hook. Austen Williams … Continue reading →

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Game #139 What role will Victor Robles have for the #Nats?

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Most expected top prospect Victor Robles would be part of the Nationals sooner than later in 2018, but an elbow injury in mid-April suffered on a dive in the outfield buckled his arm and forced Robles into a lengthy 3-month … Continue reading →

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Bryce Harper tied it in the 9th and walks-off in the 10th!

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

With the Nationals trailing by 2-runs in the 9th inning, Bryce Harper crushed a 3-1 meatball from the Cardinals’ closer, Bud Norris, to deep centerfield onto the grassy knoll which was measured at 451 feet. That bomb tied the game up, … Continue reading →

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