Category Archives: Games

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Jeremy Hellickson does his thing and Mark Reynolds does his!

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Some of these games lately seem fictional like watching “The Natural”. When Mark Reynolds was called up, we knew about his prodigious power — but who expected him to jack two home runs in his first game and win the game … Continue reading →

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Game #42 Playing with house money on Mother’s Day

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

When the Washington Nationals opened this 4-game series with the Arizona Diamnondbacks, there was a precedent set in that the Diamondbacks had not lost a series all season. Winning two games of the four games in this series would not … Continue reading →

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From Ryan Madson two weeks ago to today goes the full 180° with this Nats 2-1 win!

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

It was exactly two weeks ago from today against the Arizona Diamondbacks that Ryan Madson came into the 3-to-2 game and had to face A.J. Pollock with Nick Ahmed on 3rd base and 2 outs. Pollock shortened up his swing … Continue reading →

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Game #41 with a Saturday in the park…And I’ve been waiting such a long time!

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

What a difference a week makes or in this case two weeks when the Arizona Diamondbacks rolled into Washington D.C. and pushed the Nationals further into the abyss and a season’s worst 5-games under .500. Some of you remember that … Continue reading →

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Max Scherzer does it with the arm + bat and help from his friends!

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Early on, Max Scherzer had to escape the 1st and 2nd innings with runners on 3rd base and less than 2 outs — which he did with Houdini Acts. Within all that, Max had 8 strikeouts in the first 3 innings … Continue reading →

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Game #40 is the 1/4 pole for the regular season!

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

As we approach the ¼ pole on the season, the thoroughbred known as “Curly W” is making it’s move from 3rd in the race. This thoroughbred has been through many ups and downs this year, and the remaining ¾ should be a … Continue reading →

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Nats win on small ball and smart ball in extra innings!

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Matt Adams drove in Trea Turner for the winning run in the 11th inning in a game that Zack Greinke departed with a 1-to-0 lead until Archie Bradley balked home the tying run. Tanner Roark was brilliant tonight going 7.0 … Continue reading →

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Game #39 Nats have 4-game set in Arizona; Soto promoted again!

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Nationals season series against the Diamondbacks will wrap-up this weekend, and there is a good chance the next times these two teams could see each other is in October if both teams advance to the post-season. The Diamondbacks currently … Continue reading →

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2nd 18 gamer: A Tale of Two Streaks

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Section222

You must be a TalkNats Subscriber to access this content. Subscribers have access to exclusive content on the TalkNats website and can engage in discussions with other Nats fans. Click here to become a subscriber. First two weeks are free … Continue reading →

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Game #38 Lefties face-off in the finale on Tony Gwynn’s birthday

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals look to wrap-up this 3-game series with Gio Gonzalez on the mound in San Diego before the team flies to Phoenix, Arizona for a 4-game series against the top team in the National League. Nationals manager Dave … Continue reading →

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