Category Archives: Games

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One Bad Inning: Postgame

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

“…That one bad inning,” said Dusty Baker regarding the 3rd inning where Lucas Giolito had 2 outs and had Nolan Arenado in an 0-2 count before giving up a home run on a missed location fastball hit for a 2-run … Continue reading →

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Game #130 Lucas Giolito gets start #4: Game Thread

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Lucas Giolito’s promising 1st start in the Major Leagues was interrupted by a lengthy rain delay as he only gave up 1 hit and no runs in that game, but Mother Nature cut his outing short at 4.0 innings. Now it … Continue reading →

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7th 18-gamer: Up and Down, but Reason for Hope

Posted on August 27, 2016 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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At one time this game was tied by a Werth single in the bottom of the 9th: Postgame

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The game started with a nice pitcher’s dual by the starters who both left the game giving up 3 runs each. A.J. Cole had 2 outs with 2 runners on and was asked to issue an intentional walks. Unfortunately, Cole … Continue reading →

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Game #129 A.J. Cole earns another start: Game Thread

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Nationals have a rare early afternoon start today, and A.J. Cole gets the mound today in Nationals Park. Bryce Harper in the 2 weeks since coming back from neck (not shoulder) injury: .400/.492/.660/1.152, 2 HR, 15 RBI, 8 XBH, … Continue reading →

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Gio Gonzalez and Daniel Murphy reach milestones while Trea Turner reaches havoc overload: Postgame

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Andrew Lang

It took a few times, but Gio Gonzalez got his 100th win, and Daniel Murphy got his 500th RBI in his career, and the Nationals got their 75th win of the season. While Jayson Werth homered again tonight and so … Continue reading →

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Game #128 A look to the past with Frank Howard and Gio versus the rookie: Game Thread

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Frank Howard gets enshrined into the “Ring of Honor” tonight at Nationals Park. A fitting tribute for one of the greatest Washington Senators of their final team before owner Robert Short would rob Washington D.C. fans of hopes and dreams … Continue reading →

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Game #127 Scherzer must be Aces: Game Thread

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Nats losing streak is at 4 games, and while that is disappointing, the Nationals still maintain a healthy 7.0 game lead in the NL East. Tonight the Nationals send Max Scherzer to the mound as their starter and Ace. … Continue reading →

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So close but yet so far: Postgame

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals didn’t throw in the towel and gave it all they had as the score was a 10-3 deficit in the bottom of the 9th inning as Danny Espinosa got on base with an infield hit followed by … Continue reading →

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Game #126 Tanner Roark once again as the stopper: Game Thread

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Baseball is an interesting game, and the players all have interesting backgrounds. In 2012, a phenom rookie pitcher emerged in the desert. Few knew who Wade Miley was out of SLU when he was drafted as a top pick. Yes, … Continue reading →

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