Category Archives: Games

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Nats win! Nats win! One of the best wins of the season!

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

What a win for the Washington Nationals. After Sean Nolin was ejected for throwing at Freddie Freeman, he was sent to the showers after just three batters and one out in the first inning. The bullpen had to get 26 … Continue reading →

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Game #139 Nats have a bigger issue with Alias Smith and Jones!

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

There has been a superiority complex in Braves’ country long before Sheriff Brian McCann acted like an enforcer in Atlanta. Maybe it started with Chipper Jones and the years of NL East dominance in the 1990’s when his attitude came … Continue reading →

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Game #138 starts the last series in Atlanta in 2021

Posted on September 7, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

We are back in Atlanta for the final series in that city this year. A few of the Nats players get to sleep in their off-season homes as they are from the Atlanta area. For the rest, it is the … Continue reading →

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Nats with the walk-off win! Carter Kieboom gets it done!

Posted on September 6, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

In this 5-game wrap-around series with the Mets, the Nats had three walk-off opportunities with a runner on third base and less than one out — and they capitalized on just one of those golden tickets. Better late than never as … Continue reading →

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Game #137 as this 5-game series wraps up with some hard labor!

Posted on September 6, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Yes, it is Labor Day, and it has felt like a laborious task to watch Patrick Corbin for most of this season. The Washington Nationals have two other lefties now in the starting rotation who have bested Corbin, and chances … Continue reading →

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Game #136 is a Gray day in D.C.!!!

Posted on September 5, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Can the Washington Nationals make it two Curly W’s in a row? The team has been so close in almost every win and in every loss that the team just needs a ball or two to bounce in their direction. … Continue reading →

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Nats win! Nats win! Josh Rogers victorious in his first start!

Posted on September 4, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The seven game losing streak was snapped with this win. There was plenty of fireworks in Mr. Rogers neighborhood in this game. Yes, Josh Rogers almost cruised through six innings on his way to his first victory. Because this was … Continue reading →

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Game #135 is fireworks night to cap this doubleheader!

Posted on September 4, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

In the second game of this day/night doubleheader, fans who stick around will get treated to a fireworks show after the game. Of course, the Nats hope to put on their own fireworks show by knocking some bombs out of … Continue reading →

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Game #134 as barely losing is still an L!

Posted on September 4, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Sometimes you don’t need a home run to win a game. The stage was setup perfectly for the birthday boy, Carter Kieboom, last night. One out, the winning run on third base, and all you need at a minimum is … Continue reading →

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Game #133 starts a 5-game series against the Mets

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

With youth comes mistakes, and you must learn by them. And in this case you must win with them. The youngsters must step up if the Washington Nationals have any chance of winning any more games this season. Even with … Continue reading →

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