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7 unanswered runs to win the NLDS as Nats come from behind to advance!

The Washington Nationals needed to stay in the fight and wait for their moments — and they did and finally got over the proverbial hump to advance past the NLDS. This NLDS squad capitalized on future Hall-of-Famer Clayton Kershaw who … Continue reading

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

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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You won’t win a game if you score zero runs; The Nats score zero…

Fortunately, this is just one ugly game, and the Nats can win tomorrow and even up this best-of-five NLDS series. The Nats had as many hits as they had errors in this game, and this was actually a 2-0 deficit … Continue reading

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Game #1 NLDS Patrick Corbin gets the start!

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 NLDS rosters are set; Game 1 is today!

The Washington Nationals NLDS roster is due to MLB this morning by 10 am. This roster is different from what you saw for the Wild Card game. The Washington Nationals are in Los Angeles for Game 1 with a first … Continue reading

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

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!

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!

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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Who the heck is that guy? — 2019 edition! New faces at #Nats spring training

It’s that time again! The Washington Nationals have (finally) revealed their slate of non-roster invitees to spring training. We head into camp at West Palm Beach, Florida, eager to see what’s new and different in 2019 from last year’s disappointing … Continue reading

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Nationals go quick strike again and snag Patrick Corbin and what will be a key relationship with his catcher(s)!

Smile Mike Rizzo, you have earned it. The Washington Nationals snagged the number one pitcher in the free agent pool signing Patrick Corbin to a six-year $140 million deal which will also cost the Nats a million dollars of international … Continue reading

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