Tag Archives: Max Scherzer

The Dodgers ride a 7 run inning to a 10-4 win.

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

When Anibal Sanchez exited with a 2-1 lead after the 5th inning, the bullpen needed to keep it close, and once again that did not happen. They clobbered Patrick Corbin who came in as a bullpen piece then they smashed … Continue reading →

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Game #3 NLDS A team will be up 2-1 after tonight’s game, and that’s a Captain Obvious fact!

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

In a series tied 1-1 in this NLDS, the third game becomes the pivotal game that will move one team to a 2-1 advantage, and the other to the brink of elimination at a 1-2 deficit. The Washington Nationals clearly … Continue reading →

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Strasburg joins the pantheon of postseason greats; Hudson gets the big boy save!

Posted on October 5, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

You cannot stress enough how key it was for the Nationals to win this game, and Stephen Strasburg and his teammates delivered a 4-2 victory as the team will fly back to Washington, D.C. tomorrow with the split in the … Continue reading →

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Game #2 NLDS Yes, the Nats are in the NLDS; It is a “must win” game!

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Photo by Lynn G for TalkNats The Washington Nationals are still very much alive in this 2019 NLDS series contrary to what many say. But tonight is basically a must win game because few have survived being down 0-2 in … Continue reading →

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Game #1 NLDS Patrick Corbin gets the start!

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

In the off-season, there was one clear pitching prize available in free agency once Patrick Corbin declined his Q.O. (qualified offer), and the Washington Nationals stepped up and grabbed that prize. They spent $140 million on a six-year deal that … Continue reading →

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The monkey is off their backs! The Nats steal a game in their last at-bat!

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

We have been reminded over and over that the Nationals were 0-4 in do-or-die games, and this 2019 team that never gives up — did not give up and came back to steal this game back from the Brewers in a … Continue reading →

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Game #WC Max Scherzer on the mound for the Wild Card game!

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Only ten teams make the MLB postseason, and this year the Washington Nationals made it for their fifth time since 2012. This season, the Nats enter as a Wild Card, and that is a winner take all game with the … Continue reading →

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The Nationals are finalizing their Wild Card roster!

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Nationals braintrust convened this afternoon to finalize their Wild Card roster, and manager Dave Martinez said it would be completed tonight. The Brewers are saying that Ryan Braun will be in their starting lineup, but they are not saying … Continue reading →

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The losing streak ends at four! #Nats batter the Braves on getaway day!

Posted on September 8, 2019 by SaoMagnifico

It’s September. The divisional race is probably over. The wild card race has narrowed substantially. The Washington Nationals entered Sunday’s game on a four-game losing streak and staring ahead at three straight series against division leaders. They needed a big … Continue reading →

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Max Scherzer’s month of June was vintage Max in charge! What changed?

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

You must be a TalkNats Subscriber to access this content. Subscribers have access to exclusive content on the TalkNats website and can engage in discussions with other Nats fans. Click here to become a subscriber. First two weeks are free … Continue reading →

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