Author Archives: Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The value of 1-run and the little things: Part 27

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Yes, you can win games by a score of 1-0 as the Royals showed last night. The Nationals went into the top of the 10th inning last night in a 0-0 tie, and lost after an error on a ball … Continue reading →

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Game #157 The final week

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals have the Kansas City Royals in Nats Park at a time that the Royals are fighting for a playoff spot. This also is the final time for players like today’s starter, Mitchell Parker, to show that he … Continue reading →

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Game #156 Finale in Wrigley

Posted on September 22, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals finish their final road game of the season today as the Nats go for a split in Chicago. The team will fly back to Washington, D.C. after the game and have a day-off tomorrow. Yesterday, the team … Continue reading →

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The Nats end an ugly 5-game losing streak on the same day that CJ Abrams was removed from the roster

Posted on September 21, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The news broke in the pre-game that the Washington Nationals were sending All-Star CJ Abrams down to Triple-A even though their season ends tomorrow. Instead, Abrams will be sent directly to the Nats’ facility in West Palm Beach making the move … Continue reading →

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Game #155 Can the Nats win one in Wrigley?

Posted on September 21, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals called up Trevor Williams yesterday to face the Cubs, a team he played for in 2021, and Williams went 5.0 innings of 1-run baseball to lower his season ERA to 2.19. That should have been enough to … Continue reading →

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Game #154 Trevor Williams is back!

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals called up Trevor Williams today to face the Cubs, a team he played for in 2021. Williams had spent over three months on the IL and makes it back with a chance to pitch today and next … Continue reading →

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Game #153 Nats in Wrigley for 4

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals are happy to leave Flushing, New York, and hope that the Windy City blows some hits the Nats way. These are the final 10-games of the season with 4 in Wrigley, and then back home for the … Continue reading →

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Game #152 Final game in NYC

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

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 … Continue reading →

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Game #151 a dozen games remaining

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

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 … Continue reading →

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The value of 1-run, and the little things

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Yes, you can win games by a score of 1-0. The Nationals went into the bottom of the 8th inning last night with a 1-0 lead. Six outs from a victory if they could have prevented a run from scoring. … Continue reading →

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