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The Washington Nationals got pummeled last night, and all you can do is turn the page. After tonight, there are just 10-games remaining for the Washington Nationals. This is the series finale for the Washington Nationals with the Mets, and this is a salvage game for the Nats.

The Washington Nationals got a gem from Jake Irvin and wasted it. In a long season, games like last night happens. It felt like a playoff game. The Nats were winning 1-0 until they lost 2-1 in extra innings. Their 1-for-10 in RISP situations was just part of the problem. Today’s a new day to get a Curly W.

The Washington Nationals arrived in New York City for a 3-game series against the Mets with the third and final Wild Card spot up for grabs between the Mets and Braves. Those two teams enter play today tied with 81-68 records. Unless the Padres or Diamondbacks fall apart — it looks like the Mets or Braves will take the final spot in the NL Wild Card. For all intents and purposes, the Nats are in the spoiler’s role. Basically, a Nats win helps the Braves, and a Nats loss helps the Mets and hurts the Braves.

The Washington Nationals got a good start from Patrick Corbin to get the win yesterday in a 4-1 victory. The Nats have now taken 2-of-3 in this four game series with the hopes of securing this series win today against the Marlins.

The Washington Nationals got another ace performance from DJ Herz as he has stepped up as the team’s No. 1 starter this season. He was never even in the plans until Trevor Williams went down with an injury in the first week of June. With 17-starts in the books, Herz lowered his ERA to an impressive 3.70. Can he improve further? Herz will get back into the pitching lab this offseason to try to emerge next season as the team’s ace.

Today, it is Patrick Corbin‘s third start from the end of his checkered Nats’ career that will finish hopefully on an up-note. His World Series contributions in the 2019 season started his 6-year deal on a high note — but it is hard to sugarcoat his 5.10 ERA in his Nats’ tenure.

The Washington Nationals got another ace performance from Mitchell Parker last night, but it went wasted as the offense stalled after the first inning, the infield defense was horrific, and the bullpen buckled. But seriously, what is up with the defense and why is Jose Tena still playing at 3rd base? This is the definition of insanity. The game would have been tied if not for the unearned runs.