Category Archives: RyanZimmerman

ZiMS event was flying high for his charity!

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Christopher Nahlik

This past weekend on Saturday, November 4, 2017, I had the distinct pleasure of volunteering at and attending the ziMS Foundation’s first annual Flight Fest, thanks to my friend Stefanie Bulleigh (@StefBullyNats).  We helped to greet people and answer questions … Continue reading →

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8th 18-gamer: One goal achieved ahead of schedule, tougher challenges await

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Section222

For previous 18 gamers, click here. At the end of the 7th 18-game set, the Nats were 26 games over .500 and stood atop the NL East by 12 1/2 games. The division title seemed assured: the question was not … Continue reading →

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Is it blasphemous to say Ryan Zimmerman is in a deep funk? The stats sure say he is….

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Speaking subjectively using the “eye test” on Ryan Zimmerman doesn’t make you any friends in the media so you better come with the real stats if the angle is negative. The Washington Post touched on the touchy subject on July … Continue reading →

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6th 18-gamer: Relief Help Arrives as the Rotation Faces Adversity; and Bryce!

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Section222

For previous 18 gamers, click here. Another pretty good 18 game set for the Nats, keyed by a newly reliable bullpen.   10-8 put us at 64-44, still 20 games over .500 and 13 games up on the Miami Marlins in the … Continue reading →

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5th 18-gamer: Bryce was Up, Zim was Down, Murph was Murph, TTB was On Fire

Posted on July 29, 2017 by Section222

For previous 18 gamers, click here. Regular readers know that Game 90 took place when I was out of the country. Putting together a blog post as scheduled was not in the cards, but I did manage to keep tab … Continue reading →

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What have you done for me lately? #Nats

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The game of baseball can be cruel to the youngsters, and veterans on short-term contracts. It is cruel to those players with injuries. It is unfair to those who don’t get a fair chance. Then you have the question of: … Continue reading →

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4th 18-gamer: Fits and Starts

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Section222

For previous 18 gamers, click here. The fourth 18-game set was the worst of the Nats’ season so far, 9-9. As regular readers of these 18-gamers know, averaging 10-8 in the nine sets in the season gets you 90 wins, … Continue reading →

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Nats win scoring 10 runs with Zim back; Bullpen with no runs given up!

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

This game took a turn for the worse from a 3-2 Nats lead in the 6th inning. The top of the 6th inning finished with a 5-3 deficit and Ross departed with 5 2/3 innings in the books. Ross wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Nats News & Notes| The Draft, The Bullpen, Ryan Zimmerman

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

THE DRAFT Today is the first day of the 2017 MLB amateur draft. The Nationals first pick is at number 25 which some believe never gets you top talent. Au contraire, Mike Trout was a 25th overall pick and so … Continue reading →

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3rd 18-gamer: A Tale of Two Aces

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Section222

For links to previous 18-gamers, click here. You will recall that in the second 18-game set this season the Nats managed a 10-8 record despite some pitching woes, because their hitters continued to be on fire. The third set of 18 … Continue reading →

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