Category Archives: Games

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Game #140 A.J. Cole wants to make his case: Game Thread

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Andrew Lang

The Nationals and their fan base await some positive Stephen Strasburg news, and in the meantime the end of the regular season moves forward. The Nationals are one game from matching their 2015 win total of 83 games. With 23 … Continue reading →

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A Buffalo Walk-Off! Who says he needs rest? Now we go on Strasburg watch: Postgame

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

This is a bittersweet win. The Nationals pulled Stephen Strasburg after 42 pitches in the 3rd inning with an apparent arm issue. The good news is the Nationals fought from behind to take the game to extra innings, and then … Continue reading →

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Game #139 Stephen Strasburg is back!: Game Thread

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Andrew Lang

Tonight, it is Stephen Strasburg back on the mound as he is activated off of the disable list. Strangely, Strasburg threw an abbreviated bullpen session yesterday which you normally do not do the day before you are supposed to start. … Continue reading →

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The Bullpen got it done! Nats win! Nats win! 2 dozen games to go of 162!: Postgame

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

If you like offense, you got it tonight. Anthony Rendon with a grand slam which was the 1st of his career, and wouldn’t you know it, Trea Turner with the game winning RBIs. Bryce Harper had 2 hits tonight, and … Continue reading →

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Game #138 Gio G. has the hill: Game Thread

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Andrew Lang

There is no telling what Dusty Baker is thinking for today’s line-up beyond Gio Gonzalez starting. We hear that Wilmer Difo could be activated today, and awaiting word on Stephen Drew.

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25 games remaining and Nats start 5 bench players!

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Nationals started 5 bench players along with Trea Turner, Anthony Rendon and Danny Espinosa. Max Scherzer pitched 7 innings today giving up 2 runs. Mark Melancon labored with a four run lead in the 9th inning. It wasn’t a … Continue reading →

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Game #137 Scherzer takes on the Braves: Game Thread

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Andrew Lang

It was more important to give Max Scherzer the extra day of rest yesterday and go with Reynaldo Lopez which gives us Max on Labor Day for the home fans. Dusty Baker is giving all the starters a rest today … Continue reading →

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Regardless of the pitching, you won’t win many when you score only 1 run: Postgame

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The game started off so promising with a great lead-off hit by Trea Turner followed by a single by Jayson Werth. Rendon loaded the bases after a hit-by-pitch and then this happened where Wilson Ramos was quickly into a 2 strike … Continue reading →

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Game #136 Dusty will go with Reynaldo Lopez tonight!: Game Thread

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Nationals made a decision to give Max Scherzer an extra day of rest and are activating Reynaldo Lopez tonight for another start to take Scherzer’s place as the starter. This game happens to be televised as the Sunday game … Continue reading →

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The ball did not bounce the right way. Get ’em tomorrow: Postgame

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Tanner Roark gave up 2 runs tonight, and Robert Gselleman gave up 1 run. That was the identical line to last night’s game with the same results as the ace lost and the rookie won. The Nationals had their chances … Continue reading →

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