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Game #101 Strasburg looks to bounce back. Difo replaces Drew: Game Thread

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

The Nationals should have been looking to make this two wins in a row and now must fight to split this two game series with Stephen Strasburg facing Carlos Carrasco. Stephen Drew heads to the 15 day DL with a … Continue reading →

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How long do we have to watch games given away?: Postgame

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

Who can believe what we just saw? The Nats had a 5-2 lead going into the 7th inning and the game turned quickly as Gio Gonzalez pitched the bottom of the 7th with a pitch count of 96 and Gio … Continue reading →

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Game #100 Inter-league against Cleveland’s ace. Nats go with Gio and TVT in CF: Game Thread

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

The Nationals begin a nine-day road trip with a quick two-game inter-league series in Cleveland tonight, and we will see if this game has a playoff type feel. The Nats debut a brand new lineup and Trea Turner in CF! … Continue reading →

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Nats take a 6-4 lead into the 8th and blow it in multiple ways: Postgame

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

The Nationals offense came alive in this game, but the pitching, defense and baffling managerial decisions were costly in this game. Ray Knight in the post-game report showed how Michael Taylor once again showed poor defensive instincts on a ball … Continue reading →

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Game #99 Nats hope 3rd time is the charm for Lucas Giolito: Game Thread

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

The Nationals will call-up Lucas Giolito today, and the Nationals hope the 3rd time is the charm for Lucas to get his 1st MLB win. This will be Giolito’s 3rd ‘spot’ start for the Nationals, and from our sources this … Continue reading →

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A Stephen Drew walk-off hit as the Nats win a big game!: Postgame

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Max Scherzer made one bad pitch in the 2nd inning that got pounded for a 2-run HR to put the Nats in a 2-0 deficit. It was all the Padres would get from Scherzer who really dominated during this outing. … Continue reading →

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Game #98 EJax for the Pads, Scherzer for the Nats: Game Thread

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Edwin Jackson was claimed by the Padres and converted back to a starter as he took Drew Pomerantz place in the Padres rotation. Jackson beat the Giants last week and took a no-hitter late into the game before he gave … Continue reading →

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Roark struggles as the Nats lose 5-3: Postgame

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

For those who don’t know, the Padres starting pitching, Luis Perdomo, is a rookie who entered the game with an ERA just under 8.00. The postgame news conference got off to a rocky start when Bill Ladson asked Dusty Baker, … Continue reading →

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Game #97 Roark back in a familiar role: Game Thread

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Andrew Lang

The stopper role has been a familiar spot for Tanner Roark who is now tied with Stephen Strasburg in team efficiency in their last 10 appearances where the team’s record in Roark’s last 10 appearances is 9-1 since his start … Continue reading →

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The Nationals lose and with it goes Strasburg’s win streak: Postgame

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Stephen Strasburg gave up 6 earned runs in a tough outing where he was victimized by 2 home runs from Justin Turner. Strasburg’s W/L record moves to 13-1, and he must start a new winning streak now. The Nats were … Continue reading →

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