Category Archives: Recap

Four photos tell the story of a back-to-back Walk-Off winner by José Tena

Posted on August 11, 2024 by Andrew Lang

With CJ Abrams dealing with back spasms and Nasim Nunez cramping up in his legs, general manager Mike Rizzo had to make a roster change and called up Jose Tena who he just acquired less than two weeks ago as … Continue reading →

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Luis Garcia Jr. comes up clutch again, but all for naught

Posted on August 9, 2024 by Andrew Lang

Yesterday’s game was a muddy mess at Nationals Park, both figuratively and literally. The rains pelted the playing surface for much of the day. The game itself, encapsulated the great, the good, the bad, and the ugly. The score was … Continue reading →

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Nationals 4, Cubs 3: Alex Call(s) game for three in a row

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Nationals grabbed their third straight win Thursday to take their four-game weekday set with the Cubs, as Lane Thomas cranked a 3-run homer in the second inning and Alex Call hit the dramatic walk-off home run to finish off … Continue reading →

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Nationals 2, Cubs 1: Jake Irvin solid in major-league debut

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Quinn Riley

Jake Irvin took the mound Wednesday for his major-league debut, and the 6-foot-6 right-hander did not disappoint, while the bullpen took care of their struggling offense in the low-scoring victory. With this win, Washington is only two games back now … Continue reading →

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Nationals 4, Cubs 1: CJ Abrams and Trevor Williams lead the way

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Quinn Riley

Trevor Williams hurled a substantial 5 1/3 innings Thursday while CJ Abrams was 3-for-3 on the day as the Nationals cruised to a 4-1 win over the Cubs, their 11th win on the young season.

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Cubs 5, Nationals 1: Drew Smyly fires seven shutdown innings for Chicago; Lane Thomas homers in loss

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Quinn Riley

In a very bland loss to the Cubs Monday night, the Nationals drop to 10-18 on the season and MacKenzie Gore takes the loss in a sleepy night for Washington’s offense.

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Nationals 7, Pirates 2: Nats avoid sweep with Josiah Gray’s start, 10th win of season

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Quinn Riley

The Nationals grabbed a sweep-avoiding win Sunday, as they picked up seven runs offensively while Josiah Gray had another strong start for Washington.

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Pirates 16, Nationals 1: Nats get doubleheader swept in brutal fashion

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Quinn Riley

The score says it all, as the Nationals lost by an embarrassing score of 16-1 Saturday night following their 6-3 loss earlier that day. Collectively, two pitchers and outfielder Lane Thomas allowed the damage on the mound. Former Pirate, Chad … Continue reading →

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Pirates 6, Nationals 3: Nats drop the first game of the doubleheader

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Quinn Riley

The Nationals fell to the Pirates, 6-3, in the first game of their doubleheader Saturday following Friday’s rainout. Pittsburgh struck first in the second inning, as Rodolfo Castro and Miguel Andujar followed up Connor Joe‘s leadoff walk with a pair … Continue reading →

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Mets 9, Nationals 8: CJ Abrams’ clutch grand slam not enough

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Quinn Riley

Embed from Getty Images 22-year-old CJ Abrams hasn’t had the most powerful bat this season — and neither have the Nationals as a whole. Abrams went into Thursday night with just one homer on the night while Washington had 12 … Continue reading →

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