Category Archives: Games

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Ding dong the losing streak is over! Roark pitches a gem!: Postgame

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

The Washington Nationals win a nail-biter at the end 3-2 after Tanner Roark pitches a 7 inning shutout. Jayson Werth was bit by the ‘sun monster’ who traveled to Milwaukee to get him and Villar got a gift wrapped triple … Continue reading →

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Game #76 Tanner Roark takes Strasburg’s spot: Game Thread

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Andrew Lang

Today marks the last game of this road trip and hopefully the end of this 7 game losing streak. Tanner Roark pitched one of the best 7 inning games of the season in his last start, but as we know, … Continue reading →

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Gio gave up 6 runs over 3 innings and pulled. The offense clawed back to make it close.: Postgame

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

The Nats losing streak is now at 7 in a row and the longest losing streak since 2009 for the Nats. The game seemed out of reach early as Gio Gonzalez gave up 6 runs and was pulled after the … Continue reading →

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Game #75 It’s Gio’s turn to be the guy!: Game Thread

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

The Nationals are mired in a 6 game losing streak and the only way out of it is WIN. Some of the players are making their manager look bad by not executing. Today is Gio Gonzalez’s turn to step up. … Continue reading →

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Nats losing streak now at 6. Where is the in-game strategy?: Postgame

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

The Nats were behind 5-3 in the 8th inning and had Daniel Murphy on 3rd and Wilson Ramos on 2nd with no outs. Ryan Zimmerman stepped in against the pitcher and struck out looking. Anthony Rendon walked to load the … Continue reading →

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Game #74 Cy Scherzer must be the stopper, now!: Game Thread

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Andrew Lang

Do you want the good news or the bads news first? The good news is the Nats hold a 4.0 game lead over both the Mets and Marlins in the NL East and can work this weekend on widening that … Continue reading →

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The Fourth 18-gamer — Steady as she goes.

Posted on June 23, 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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A Houdini Act by Ollie, A HR by the Buffalo and the biggest gaffe of the year by MAT

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

The ineptitude just got to a whole new level. Michael Taylor just allowed a Puig single to turn into a 3 base error for a walk-off Little League HR. Joe Ross was cruising and like he often does falters late … Continue reading →

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Game #73 Line-up order change. The youngsters tonight in Joe Ross and Urias: Game Thread

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

The Nats are now in a 4 game losing streak and must win tonight for a happy plane flight to Milwaukee and the day-off tomorrow. Julio Urias does not turn 20 years old until August, and he will face Joe … Continue reading →

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Baseball is a cruel game. Roark had a 7 inning gem…spoiled: Postgame

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

Tanner Roark took a 2-0 lead into the bottom of the 8th inning, and Roark looked fantastic for the first 7 inning. Then it started to unravel and nothing seemed to work for him in the 8th inning. He walked … Continue reading →

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