Category Archives: Games

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The Nats got hot in Arizona and put up 2 touchdowns and a field goal!

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals exploded for six runs in the first inning in Arizona that began with a Trea Turner leadoff home run and continued to watch catcher Yan Gomes end up with five hits and a home run short of … Continue reading →

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Game #34 Nats open series in Arizona

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

It was 15 years ago when Max Scherzer began his professional career with the Arizona Diamondbacks’ organization who drafted him in the 1st round. He pitched there through 2009 and then was traded in a blockbuster three-team trade that sent … Continue reading →

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Corbin’s gem, Hudson’s hold, and Schwarber/Bell power get the Nats in the W column!

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Nats will be boarding a happy flight on the way to Arizona shortly. The team meeting last night sent a different looking squad out there today who got a much-needed 5-1 win this afternoon at Nationals Park. 

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Game #33 Finding new ways to lose since Saturday; Time to get a W!

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Those blown saves that turn into losses is like taking a 3-hour project on your computer and watching it get erased because you failed to hit the save button. Nobody expected Brad Hand to be perfect all season, and last … Continue reading →

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Game #32 Nationals mired in a 3-game losing streak

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

How do these losing streaks start? The Washington Nationals were flying high a week ago at this time, and since then they are mired in a 3-game losing streak and have lost 6 of their last 7 games. The team … Continue reading →

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Game #31 First series of the season against the Phillies!

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals have faced all of the teams in the NL East this season except for the Phillies. Tonight will start the first series of the season against these NL foes. The Nats were in first place just six … Continue reading →

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Game #30 Nationals must regroup to win this series! Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The great win on Friday by the Washington Nationals was tainted by the tough blown save loss last night in the Bronx. The team has to shake that off, and win this finale on Mother’s Day to take the series. … Continue reading →

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Some losses hurt more than others; Nats lose after a blown save in the 9th!

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

Famous last words for $1,000 please. The quote above from an off-season question and answer session with invited Washington Nationals season ticket holders and Brad Hand. He broke his own golden rule when he walked the lead-off man in the … Continue reading →

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Game #29 Max Scherzer gets his first start as a father of 3!

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

On Sunday, Max Scherzer wrapped up a 2 hour, 37 minute complete game at 3:32 PM for a nice Washington Nationals win to extend a Nats winning streak to four games. We learned after the game that he was headed … Continue reading →

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The losing streak ends in a laugher in the Bronx!

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

The Washington Nationals just needed Patrick Corbin to keep his team in the game, and the Nats offense exploded for 11-runs to win it. There were contributions from everyone in the order. It was the energetic Josh Harrison who put … Continue reading →

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