The Washington Nationals had it all set up for their third walk-off in a row but they just came up short in a one-run loss. That happens as we know. Josiah Gray took the blame for three bad starts in a row but said he is not going to over-think it. Yes, today is a new day.
The ball gets handed to MacKenzie Gore, and he will get a chance to start on two days of extra rest. He has to step up especially after the bullpen was worked hard last night in Gray’s short start.
“[Josiah Gray’s] fastball as to be better. He has to keep the ball down in the zone. Pound the strike zone.”
— manager Dave Martinez said
The Nats starting pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.84 for 25th best in MLB.
Here is how they rank:
No. 6 Starter: Trevor Williams 5.20
No. 5 Starter: Joan Adon 5.00 (starter’s ERA only)
No. 4 Starter: Patrick Corbin 4.85
No. 3 Starter: Jake Irvin 4.76
No. 2 Starter: MacKenzie Gore 4.62
No. 1 Starter: Josiah Gray 3.96
Here is your Baseball Savant Statcast Link for the game.
Boston Red Sox vs. Washington Nationals
Stadium: Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
1st Pitch: 7:05 pm EDT
TV: MASN
Radio: 106.7 The Fan radio and via the MLB app
