Category Archives: Games

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Game #57 as Roark must be the stopper: Game Thread

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

The Nationals went into this series with a chance to gain ground in the standings, and the offense has totally sputtered along with poor starting pitching on Friday by Gio Gonzalez and yesterday’s 8th inning loss in the bullpen. Tanner … Continue reading →

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Strasburg leaves with an apparent leg issue. Nats lose after rain delay: Postgame

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

The Nats lost to the Reds 6-3, and tallied just 3 hits against one of the worst teams in baseball, but scored 3 runs on those 3 hits to keep the game tied into the bottom of the 8th inning. … Continue reading →

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Game #56 No Trea and no surprise: Game Thread

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

We wrote last night that Clint Robinson would start at 1st base which signaled a choice for Dusty Baker to either play Danny Espinosa at shortstop or Trea Turner and Dusty chose Espinosa. No surprise there. Stephen Strasburg gets the … Continue reading →

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It was the Trea Turner show and that was about it folks: Postgame

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

As everyone knows, tonight was Trea Turner‘s 2016 debut, and he was 3-3 with a walk and a double. His OPS is 2.333 and his defense was perfect. The only other highlights from this game were Jayson Werth‘s HR and … Continue reading →

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Game #55 Nats open in Cincy with Gio and Trea Turner!: Game Thread

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

Game #55 begins with a new look to the Washington Nationals as they have activated Trea Turner to take Ryan Zimmerman‘s spot on the roster as Ryan was moved to the paternity leave list. We had been speculating since Spring … Continue reading →

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It’s time for the third 18-gamer so we’re a third through the season

Posted on June 3, 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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Payback with a sweep & a dozen over .500 with a day off tomorrow: Postgame

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Everyone can take a rest which is well earned, and a job well done as the Nats swept the Phillies after being swept by them in DC in May. The Nats now have 5 sweeps on this young season, and … Continue reading →

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Game #54 Scherzer looks to go Aces again in series finale in Philly: Game Thread

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Nats wrap up this 3 game series in Philadelphia as the Nats will try for the 3 game sweep before heading on the road for a weekend series in Cincinnati with a day-off tomorrow. Tonight’s game at it’s finish … Continue reading →

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Nats win on 4 HRs and there was a time in the bottom of the 8th it was a 2-1 game: Postgame

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Joe Ross pitched a 7 inning, 2 hit gem, giving up only 1 run, and the Nats win 5-1. The game opened with a Jayson Werth home run in the 1st inning to open the scoring. The Phillies scored a … Continue reading →

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Game #53 Joe Ross working with momentum as Bryce Harper rests his knee: Game Thread

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Tonight will be 2 of the youngest starters in the MLB starting for their respective teams as Joe Ross for the Nationals and Aaron Nola for the Phillies will battle it own in the City of Brotherly Love. Joe Ross … Continue reading →

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