The Nats and Padres are tied in the Wild Card race

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

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Game #133 Nats still can win this series

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears
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The Washington Nationals took a step backwards with Josiah Gray as he continues his slide since the All-Star break and is now over a 4.00 ERA. Gray actually has the worst second half ERA on the team at 5.79 compared to his All-Star worthy 3.45 in the first half of the season. While some of his FIP and WHIP peripherals kept showing he was in the danger zone — he adeptly worked out of trouble in most games in the first half of the season — and that has not been the case lately. Is it arm fatigue or just poor mechanics? Probably both, but you have to wonder why he just isn’t getting much swing-and-miss these days. Part of it could be that he reshaped his curveball for more horizontal movement and he added a “sweeper” which is more of a slurvy pitch. The problem is he is not locating these pitches to look like strikes and the walks are piling up.

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Nationals promote Drew Millas, Blake Rutherford back to Triple-A

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

The Washington Nationals made a few roster moves afted yesterday’s finale in Miami and before Monday night’s game in Toronto.

The Washington Nationals announced they selected the contract of Drew Millas, optioned OF Blake Rutherford, and placed RHP Carl Edwards Jr. on the 60-day IL. Millas made his debut tonight as a pinch-hitter.

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Game #132 Nats are in Canada

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears
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The Washington Nationals are north of the border for a series with Toronto. After this game, there are only 30 games remaining in the season, and this is the final sprint to the finish line in this marathon.

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Mike Rizzo was right, it was a ‘retool’

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

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Game #131 Nats go for a sweep and .500 on the road

Posted on August 27, 2023 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears
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The Washington Nationals pulled off another stunning win yesterday. Today, the Nats go for a series sweep as well as a .500 road record. A happy flight to Toronto after this game would be wonderful. First things first is the Nats need to win today. By the way, these Marlins are in D.C. on Thursday for a 4-game series leading into September when rosters can expand. More on that later.

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Game #130 Nats go for a series win in Miami

Posted on August 26, 2023 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears
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The Washington Nationals have used Jeter Downs like a yo-yo this year, and that is no reference to Yoyo Morales, the team’s second round draft pick this year. Downs had a walk-off hit less than two weeks ago for the Nats then was optioned, and then brought back and sent back to Triple-A in a matter of three days. After Stone Garrett’s injury on Wednesday, Downs’ was back and now replaced by speedy outfielder Jacob Young who stole bases in the minor leagues at a pace of greater than one per 10 at-bats. Factor in on-base opportunities that weren’t triples and home runs and Young is stealing bases at more than 1:4 in those situations.

After a disappointing 0-6 record against the Miami Marlins to the start of this series, the Nats got off of the schneid with a nice 7-4 win last night with a 6.0 inning scoreless outing from Joan Adon and a huge 2-run homer from Carter Kieboom, and a 2-RBI double from Joey Meneses.

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Washington Nationals and Commanders collaborate for the first time!

Posted on August 26, 2023 by Andrew Lang

For the first time in the Washington Nationals 18+ year existence, they have an official collaboration with the Washington Commanders football team. Both teams will have crossover games with players in attendance and special tailgate packages. The Nats will have a Commanders’ night on September 21 against the Braves, and the Commanders will do the same when they play the Bears on October 5 at FedEx Field. At the September 21 game, Commanders’ owner, Josh Harris, will throw out the first pitch.

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Game #129 Nats need a win to get off the schneid against Miami

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears
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The Washington Nationals are a disappointing 0-6 against the Miami Marlins, and it just makes little sense on why that is. Time for the Nats to get off the schneid.

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The value of power/speed and premium defense puts CJ Abrams in rare air!

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

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