Category Archives: Recap

Postgamer #16: Burn the tape game, Nats get clobbered in Pittsburgh: A (somewhat) Recap

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Ryan MacReynolds

This postgame series that I like to do is based strictly upon optimism, because if you’ve wanted to be depressed at any time in the last six seasons, all you’ve needed to do, unfortunately, is watch most games. So tonight’s … Continue reading →

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Postgamer #15 The Nats accomplish their first sweep of 2026

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Ryan MacReynolds

Photo by Marlene Koenig/TalkNats The Washington Nationals not only notched their first sweep of the 2026 — they also swept the Milwaukee Brewers in their home stadium for the first time in 20 years on June 4, 2006. With this … Continue reading →

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Postgamer #14: Nats escape with a 3-1 win, securing the series in Milwaukee: A recap

Posted on April 11, 2026 by Ryan MacReynolds

That one was scary until the final out was recorded. The Washington Nationals had to stave off the fiercest comeback attempt they’ve faced all season tonight, as a Foster Griffin gem was very nearly unraveled by a pesky Brewers lineup … Continue reading →

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Postgamer #13: Nats come up with big-time ninth inning rally to take game one in Milwaukee: A recap

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Ryan MacReynolds

What a win! The Nationals seemingly fought off the demons that had been terrorizing them throughout the whole series against St. Louis, en route to a wild win tonight in game one against the Brewers. Jake Irvin started the game … Continue reading →

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Postgamer #12: Nats come up short in the rubber game, lose series to the Cardinals: A recap

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Ryan MacReynolds

The Nats honestly just got outclassed this afternoon in what was the rubber game of this three-game series that began so positively on Monday night with that thrilling comeback win. After that, it only dropped off from there, with the … Continue reading →

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Postgamer #11: I think we’ve got a problem. Bullpen blows another game: A recap

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Ryan MacReynolds

It feels like Groundhog Day with this team, as just last season at this time, we were all up in arms about “this is the worst bullpen I’ve ever seen.” Well, folks, this one might be even worse. Cade Cavalli … Continue reading →

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Postgamer #10: Bombs away! Nats blast three homers in the eighth to take come-from-behind win: A recap

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Ryan MacReynolds

Talk about a game the Nationals wouldn’t have won in the prior five years. The Cardinals had a 6-3 lead on the way to the bottom half of the eighth inning, and that was the point when the Nationals’ bats … Continue reading →

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Postgamer #9 Another win turned into a loss in the bullpen!

Posted on April 5, 2026 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Photo by Marlene Koenig/TalkNats The Washington Nationals 5-game losing streak includes two blown saves as the team had 6-1 leads in both games, and the bullpen couldn’t close the door. Today, manager Blake Butera left Cionel Perez out there with … Continue reading →

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Postgamer #7: Nats drubbed by Dodgers in home opener: A recap

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Ryan MacReynolds

Well, I think congratulations are in order for Miles Mikolas, who is already in the Nationals’ record books after just two starts with the team. Unfortunately, the record he broke today is one that I’m sure he’d have rather stayed … Continue reading →

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Postgamer #6: That one hurt, Nats blow a late lead to lose series in Philadelphia: A recap

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Ryan MacReynolds

Well, the roller coaster of emotions that comes with being a fan of this team is officially back in operation. I sat in class earlier this afternoon, hanging on every pitch of what was just a thriller this afternoon between … Continue reading →

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