Category Archives: Games

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Updated: Today #Nats Game #24 Thread – Max for the Sweep: Game Thread

Posted on May 1, 2016 by DonH

UPDATED: Wilson Ramos is back, but there has not been a line-up change. There has been a roster change as Pedro Severino was sent back to Syracuse Triple-A. The Nats go for a sweep of the Cardinals today (and sweeping … Continue reading →

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The Nationals come into St. Louis and win the series taking the first 2 games: Postgame

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Andrew Lang

The Washington Nationals go from a point where they couldn’t hit water from a boat to a point where their RISP efficiency today was a nice 3-6 to secure the 6-1 win. This is the fist series win in St. … Continue reading →

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Game #23 Joe Ross is back & waiting on Wilson Ramos to be back: Game Thread

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Andrew Lang

Starting pitcher Joe Ross returns from his blister issue on his throwing hand, and the Nats await Wilson Ramos to return from his bereavement leave in Venezuela. Ben Revere edges closer to his return from the DL, and the calendar … Continue reading →

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#Nats start the road trip with a come from behind win! Strasburg great comeback!

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Michael Taylor and Danny Espinosa power the Nats to a victory. Forget Strasburg’s 1st inning because he pitched a gem in his next 6 innings. Defense backed up Strasburg after the 1st inning and Jonathan Papelbon pulls the string again … Continue reading →

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Game #22 Strasburg gets the series opener in St. Louis: Game Thread

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

This will be a most interesting showdown of starters today with Stephen Strasburg facing off against childhood teammate Mike Leake in an 8:15pm start time in St. Louis. They faced each other last on May 19, 2014 but neither were … Continue reading →

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Nats get swept by the Phillies: Postgame

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

There is nothing to add to what has been said the past 2 nights. It’s impossible to win a baseball game you don’t score in unless the other team forfeits. There was no surrender from these Phillies. Great starting pitching … Continue reading →

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Game #21 – Dusty Tweaks his Lineup: Game Thread

Posted on April 28, 2016 by DonH

So is Dusty reacting to limited offense? Or is this just his normal tinkering for a late afternoon game after a night game? Dusty Baker only made a few personnel changes and shifted players in his line-up. Danny Espinosa gets … Continue reading →

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What can you say that you didn’t see? Game Recap #20

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

The Nats were shut out for the first time in the season losing 3-0 to the Phillies. The Nats batting averages are plummeting and Gio could have pitched a gem and you won’t win a game scoring zero runs. Dusty … Continue reading →

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Game #20 Gio Gonzalez pitches tonight, Belisle to DL, Solis recalled: Game Thread

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

Matt Belisle will be placed on the 15 day DL with a calf strain, and the Nationals recall lefty Sammy Solis from Triple-A Syracuse. Gio Gonzalez and righty Jeremy Hellickson face-off in the 2nd game of this 3 game series … Continue reading →

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As they say, “You can’t win ’em all”. Nats had their chances. Lose 4-3: Postgame

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

The Nats had plenty of chances to score tonight, and Max Scherzer’s final stat line looked better than the actual pitching performance. Scherzer gave up 3 runs over 6 innings, and the bullpen gave up 1 run on a catchable … Continue reading →

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