Category Archives: Games

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Game #67 San Diego is the site of this year’s All Star Game!: Game Thread

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Nationals got into their San Diego hotel after midnight on Pacific time due to their afternoon game going 12 innings and ending as a ‘night’ game. It was all worth it in the end, and Dusty Baker had a … Continue reading →

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We don’t have to worry about who plays 3rd base in the 13th! Nats walk-off!!!! Happy Birthday Dusty!

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Happy birthday Dusty Baker! We don’t have to worry about who plays 3rd base after Anthony Rendon was ejected in the 12th inning, and the walk-off made it so Dusty didn’t have to reconfigure his infield for the Washington Nationals in … Continue reading →

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Game #66 Series tied 1-1. Who wins the series? Nats & Cubs: Game Thread

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Both the Nationals and Cubs fans can find reasons to complain amidst great seasons by both teams, but this season is only 40% complete now and 60% to go in the regular season. Much can change, and there will certainly … Continue reading →

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Nats come from behind to tie it. Lose it in the 9th: Postgame

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Gio Gonzalez pitched well enough to win, and so did John Lackey. Neither figured into the decision as the Nats scored 2 runs late to tie the game in the 8th a 3-3. Dusty Baker stayed with Sammy Solis in … Continue reading →

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Game #65 Gio must pitch a gem: Game Thread

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Chicago Cubs were not used to losing. They have only lost 19 games this year, and have only lost 2 games in a row three times this year.  The Cubs have not been swept in a series this season. … Continue reading →

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Nats take it to the Cubs and get off the schneid! Postgame

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

A great pitching performance by Max Scherzer tonight for his 8th win of the season, and his battery mate hits the GW winning RBI via the home run as Wilson Ramos does it again for his pitcher. Sean Kelley’s audition … Continue reading →

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Game #64 Nats and Cubs meet again: Game Thread

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

This is the game many have been waiting for as the heavyweight rematch of the Washington Nationals and the Chicago Cubs. As mentioned, no matter who wins these games, both teams will be in 1st place in their respective divisions … Continue reading →

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I don’t believe what I just saw! Team win walk-off by JDub!: Postgame

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

A walk-off win, and the Nationals show what they are made of. The Nats finally win a game after the the Dream Foundation Gala and break an 8 year losing streak, and do it via a come-from-behind Jayson Werth 2-RBI … Continue reading →

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Game #63 Nats look for a sweep with Joe Ross: Game Thread

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Today is the series finale in this 3 game set with the Phillies, and the Nationals have won the first 2 games and looking for a sweep ahead of the series with the Cubs. The Nationals send Joe Ross to … Continue reading →

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Roark was the man and the bench guys were 8-12: Postgame

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Nats completed an 8-0 shutout over Aaron Nola and improved to a season’s best 14 games over .500, and the Washington Nationals offense has now scored 49 runs over the last 6 games which is 8.2 runs per game. The … Continue reading →

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