Nats Nightly
300 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsFederal Baseball presents Nats Nightly, a podcast covering the Washington Nationals baseball team.
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Nats Nightly: Stephen Strasburg leads Nationals to 4-1 win over Indians...
July 27, 2016 19:30 - 19 minutes - 16.9 MBStephen Strasburg got back to his winning ways after suffering his first loss of the season last time out. This afternoon in Cleveland, the Washington Nationals' co-ace tossed seven scoreless vs the Indians in the Washington Nationals' 4-1 win. Trea Turner (3 for 4) and Daniel Murphy powered the offense as the Nationals improved to 59-42 and earned a split of the two-game set. Up next, a four-game long-weekend set with the San Francisco Giants in AT&T Park. Go Nats.
Nats Nightly: Nationals drop series finale/series to Padres w/ 10-6 loss...
July 24, 2016 21:30 - 20 minutes - 17.9 MBWashington's Nationals took a 6-4 lead into the eighth, but Shawn Kelley gave up back-to-back home runs and in the top of the ninth, Jonathan Papelbon saw a one-out walk come around to score as the San Diego Padres took the series finale, 10-6. It was the Padres' first series win over the Nationals since May 2011 and it left the Nationals 58-41 overall on the year as they head out on the road for a two-game set with the Cleveland Indians.
Nats Nightly: Nationals walk off on Padres, 3-2, on Stephen Drew double...
July 24, 2016 02:30 - 16 minutes - 14.3 MBMax Scherzer struck out 10 batters in seven innings of work, giving up just two runs on a two-run home run in the second, but the Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres were tied at 2-2 in the ninth when Stephen Drew hit a walk-off double to win it, 3-2 final. The Nationals improved to 58-40 with the win, setting up a rubber match in the nation's capital tomorrow that will feature top prospect Lucas Giolito on the mound in the nation's capital.
Nats Nightly: Strasburg's streak ends at 13 with 6-3 loss to Dodgers
July 21, 2016 20:30 - 17 minutes - 14.8 MBStephen Strasburg -- looking for his 14th consecutive win -- allowed six earned runs and the Washington Nationals lost a getaway-day, matinee rubber match to the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3 at Nationals Park. Join Patrick Reddington and Dave Nichols from Federal Baseball to discuss the action.
Nats Nightly: Nationals 8-1 over Dodgers; Gio Gonzalez sharp, Koda Glover debuts
July 21, 2016 03:00 - 14 minutes - 12.4 MBGio Gonzalez was on the mound the last time the Washington Nationals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers... in August of 2015, and he was on the mound again tonight in the Nats' 8-1 win, which snapped a six-game losing streak vs LA. Bryce Harper hit a 451 foot home run to right. Ben Revere and Jayson Werth went back-to-back. Trea Turner hit another triple and "stole" home. Nationals improve to 57-38 with the win. Rubber match tomorrow: Stephen Strasburg vs Julio Urias at 12:05 in D.C.
Nats Nightly: Nationals lose, 8-4, Dodgers spoil MLB debut for Reynaldo Lopez...
July 20, 2016 03:00 - 17 minutes - 15.5 MBReynaldo Lopez managed to strike out nine batters in his MLB debut, but the Los Angeles Dodgers touched him up a bit with 10 hits and six earned runs while he was on the mound in what ended up an 8-4 loss for the Washington Nationals. Scott Kazmir gave up just four hits and one earned run in seven innings of work, improving to 6-0 with a 3.62 ERA in his last 12 starts going back to May 14th. It was the Nationals' fourth loss in four games with the Dodgers this season and it dropped them to 56...
Nats Nightly: Nationals drop 2-1 decision to Pirates in 18-inning marathon game
July 18, 2016 00:00 - 16 minutes - 13.8 MBThe Washington Nationals were down to their last out and last strike before Daniel Murphy hit a game-tying, pinch hit homer to tie it up at 1-1 in the ninth. It went to 18 innings in D.C. before Pittsburgh Pirates' outfielder Starling Marte hit a game-winning home run. The Nationals ended up taking two of three from the visiting Pirates, and they finished the series 56-37 after their five-game winning streak was snapped in the series finale with the Bucs.
Nats Nightly: Nationals 6-0 over Pirates; Tanner Roark tosses eight scoreless
July 17, 2016 03:30 - 16 minutes - 14.5 MBWashington Nationals' starter Tanner Roark tossed eight scoreless on 110 pitches and the Nats cruised to their ninth straight win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the nation's capital, 6-0 final tonight in D.C., five straight overall for the Nationals, who improved to twenty games over .500 at 56-36 on the year with one more to play with the Pirates tomorrow afternoon. Stephen Drew had a three-double night at the plate. Anthony Rendon homered and the Nats won another in Nationals Park.
Nats Nightly: Nationals 5-1 over Pirates; Stephen Strasburg 13-0 in 2016...
July 16, 2016 02:00 - 16 minutes - 14.1 MBStephen Strasburg did it again, earning his 13th win of the season (13-0) in the Washington Nationals' 5-1 win over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates. Strasburg struck out six and allowed just three hits and one earned run in eight innings of work on the mound in the nation's capital. With the win he joined Max Scherzer as the only two pitches in the last three decades to start a season 13-0. Two more with the Pirates in D.C. this weekend.
Nats Nightly: Nationals beat Mets, 3-1, Stephen Strasburg improves to 12-0...
July 09, 2016 03:30 - 19 minutes - 16.8 MBWashington Nationals' right-hander Stephen Strasburg limited the New York Mets to one run on two hits in seven innings of work in which he struck out nine as the Nats evened up the first-half-ending four-game set with their NL East rivals, 3-1. Shawn Kelley, Oliver Perez, Blake Treinen and Jonathan Papelbon finished the Mets off after Strasburg was done for the day, throwing two scoreless frames to end the game. Nationals now 52-36 on the year with two to go before the All-Star Break.
Nats Nightly: Nationals 7-4 over Brewers to avoid sweep in Nats Park...
July 07, 2016 00:00 - 20 minutes - 18 MBWashington Nationals' right-hander Tanner Roark played the role of stopper again, beating the Milwaukee Brewers for the second time in two starts with run-support via home runs by Bryce Harper, Jose Lobaton and Ryan Zimmerman in what ended up a 7-4 win in the nation's capital. Washington improved to 51-35 with the win as they head to New York for a first-half-ending four-game set with the Mets in Citi Field. Lucas Giolito vs Bartolo Colon tomorrow night in NY. We'll talk about it all tonight...
Nats Nightly: Nationals drop second straight to Brewers, 5-2 in D.C.
July 06, 2016 02:30 - 16 minutes - 14.6 MBWashington Nationals' lefty Gio Gonzalez gave up a two-run sixth inning home run that put the Milwaukee Brewers up for good in what ended up a 5-2 loss in the nation's capital. It was the Nats' second straight loss to the visiting Brewers. Zach Davies put together a solid outing for the visiting team which took the season series with the Nats, who fell to 50-35 overall on the season. One more with the Brewers tomorrow in Nationals Park at 4:05 PM EDT.
Nats Nightly: Nationals drop 1-0 decision to Brewers on 4th of July in D.C.
July 04, 2016 19:00 - 18 minutes - 15.9 MBMax Scherzer gave up his major-league leading 21st home run of the year and it was all the Milwaukee Brewers needed as Junior Guerra dominated the Nats in what ended up a 1-0 win over the Washington Nationals on the 4th of July in D.C. The Nats fell to 50-34 on the year with the loss. Two more with the Brewers to come starting tomorrow night at 7:05 PM EDT. We'll talk about the decision to send Michael A. Taylor to Triple-A too on the latest edition of Nats Nightly..
Nats Nightly: Strasburg flirts with no-hitter and Nats pound Reds
July 03, 2016 21:00 - 17 minutes - 15.1 MBStephen Strasburg pitched 6 2/3 no-hit innings and the Washington Nationals pounded out six home runs, incliding another Danny Espinosa grand slam, in a 12-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds for their 50th win of the season.
Nats Nightly: Nationals drop 9-4 decision to Reds, win-streak ends at six...
July 03, 2016 03:30 - 18 minutes - 15.9 MBCincinnati Reds' right-hander Dan Straily held the Washington Nationals to one hit and one run through seven, but the Nats rallied to tie it at 4-4 in the eighth before losing 9-4 in extras to snap their six-game win streak. Joe Ross struggled early before "settling in" but an ugly top of the tenth inning cost the Nationals, who fell to 49-33 on the year with one more to play with the Reds tomorrow afternoon when Stephen Strasburg will return from the DL to start in the nation's capital.
Nats Nightly: Nationals walk off on Reds on Ben Revere double in the 14th
July 02, 2016 03:30 - 16 minutes - 14.2 MBWashington and Cincinnati were tied at 2-2 in the fourteenth when a HBP and groundout put Danny Espinosa on second with Ben Revere at the plate and Revere hit a walk-off double to right to win it. 3-2 final. Nationals win their sixth straight. With the win the Nats improved to 49-32 on the year. Tanner Roark put together a solid start but didn't factor in the decision. Revere's walk-off winner was his third hit of teh game in seven at bats. Let's go Nats!
Nats Nightly: Nationals 13-4 over Reds on big night for Danny Espinosa in D.C.
July 01, 2016 02:30 - 18 minutes - 15.8 MBThe Washington Nationals pounded the Cincinnati Reds in the series opener in the nation's capital, scoring 13 runs in what ended up being a 13-4 win. Danny Espinosa hit a grand slam and a three-run home run to end an impressive month of June at the plate. Gio Gonzalez put together a solid start, and he got plenty of run support as the Nats rallied from an early deficit and kept piling on runs in their fifth straight win overall. Nationals now 48-32.
Nats Nightly: Nationals sweep three-game set with Mets with 4-2 win...
June 30, 2016 03:00 - 16 minutes - 14.5 MBWashington Nationals' starter Max Scherzer dominated an overmatched New York Mets' lineup and the Nats cruised to a 4-2 win and a sweep of the three-game set with their divisional rivals. After four straight wins, the Nationals were 47-32 on the year and they have a 6.0 game lead over the 3rd place Mets and 5.5 game lead over the Miami Marlins heading into the four-game long weekend set with the Cincinnati Reds that starts at 7:05 PM EDT tomorrow night in D.C.
Nats Nightly: Giolito debuts, Harper homers and Nats handle Mets 5-0
June 29, 2016 05:00 - 16 minutes - 14.1 MBLucas Giolito featured a 95 mph fastball, devastating curveball and a sharp changeup to go four strong innings before a lengthy rain delay shortened his first appearance and the Washington Nationals downed the New York Mets for the second night in a row, 5-0, before 29,918 at Nats Park.
Nats Nightly: Nationals 11-4 over Mets in series opener in D.C.
June 28, 2016 03:30 - 16 minutes - 14 MBAfter falling behind 4-0 early, the Washington Nationals rallied with eleven unanswered runs in what ended up an 11-4 win over the New York Mets in the nation's capital. That's two straight for the Nats after seven losses in a row as the Nats improved to 45-32 on the year. Joe Ross was shaky early, but settled in as the Nationals knocked Mets' right-hander Noah Syndergaard out after just three innings on the mound in Nationals Park. Ben Revere broke out in a big way with four hits, three runs...
Nats Nightly: Nationals snap 7-game losing streak with 3-2 win over Brewers
June 26, 2016 21:30 - 17 minutes - 15.5 MBWashington Nationals' righty Tanner Roark tossed seven scoreless. Jose Lobaton hit a seventh inning solo home run and Clint Robinson hit a two-run bomb in the eighth in a 3-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers that snapped the Nats' seven-game losing streak. Nats now 44-32.
Nats Nightly: Nationals drop seventh straight, 6-5 to Brewers...
June 25, 2016 23:30 - 16 minutes - 14.1 MBWashington Nationals' lefty Gio Gonzalez struggled again and the Nats dropped their seventh straight in a 6-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in Miller Park.
Nats Nightly: Scherzer gets roughed up in tough start against Brewers
June 25, 2016 03:30 - 15 minutes - 13.4 MBPatrick Reddington and Dave Nichols from Federal Baseball discuss the Washington Nationals game against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Nats Nightly: Nationals blow late lead, drop fourth straight, 3-2 Dodgers
June 22, 2016 05:00 - 14 minutes - 12.1 MBTanner Roark tossed seven scoreless in Los Angeles, but a three-run home run by Dodgers' catcher Yasmani Grandal put the Dodgers ahead 3-2 and the Washington Nationals dropped their fourth straight. 3-2 final in LA. Bryce Harper and Danny Espinosa homered, but it wasn't enough. Nationals now 43-29.
Nats Nightly: Nationals drop 4-1 decision to Dodgers; Strasburg scratched...
June 21, 2016 05:30 - 16 minutes - 14.1 MBThe big news of the night is that Stephen Strasburg was scratched from his scheduled start against the Los Angeles Dodgers with an upper back strain, disappointing fans who were ready for Strasburg's matchup with Clayton Kershaw. The Dodgers' ace was predictably good, holding the Nationals to one run in seven innings in what ended up a 4-1 win in the series opener in LA. Will Strasburg make his next start? Will we have to endure another round of "hothouse flower" hot takes? We'll discuss it a...
Nats Nightly: Nationals drop 6-3 decision to Padres, settle for split in Petco
June 20, 2016 00:00 - 15 minutes - 13.6 MBThe Washington Nationals took the first two games of their four-game set with the San Diego Padres in Petco Park, and were on their way to three straight before things went all pear-shaped in the eighth inning last night, and they dropped the finale today as well, settling for a split in Southern California. Gio Gonzalez struggled on the mound and was out after just 5 1/3. Michael A. Taylor did what he could on a 4 for 4, 2 HR day, but it wasn't enough. Nationals now 43-27 and on to LA for th...
Nats Nightly: Nationals drop 7-3 decision to Padres; Felipe Rivero implodes
June 19, 2016 06:30 - 16 minutes - 13.9 MBWashington's Nationals took a 3-1 lead into the eighth inning tonight, but struggling left-handed reliever Felipe Rivero had a disastrous outing, giving up three hits and two walks (one intentional) and ultimately six runs, five earned as the San Diego Padres rallied for a 7-3 win. The loss snapped the Nationals' four-game win streak and left them 43-26 overall on the year with one more to play in Petco Park tomorrow afternoon. Gio Gonzalez vs Drew Pomeranz at 4:10 PM.
Nats Nightly: Nationals 7-5 over Padres for second straight in San Diego
June 18, 2016 06:30 - 18 minutes - 15.9 MBWashington won their seventh game in the last eight, their 10th in the last 12 and their 14th in the last 18, with a 7-5 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday night in Petco Park. Joe Ross got the win over the team that drafted him in 2011. Ryan Zimmerman (10) and Daniel Murphy (12) homered off Padres' lefty Christian Friedrich and Wilson Ramos and Anthony Rendon drove in runs in the Nationals' second straight in San Diego and their third straight win overall.
Nats Nightly: Nationals 8-5 over Padres in series opener in San Diego
June 17, 2016 06:00 - 19 minutes - 17.3 MBAfter a long, late flight out west, the Washington Nationals took the series opener with the San Diego Padres, 8-5 tonight in Petco Park. Bryce Harper, Wilson Ramos and Anthony Rendon homered. Tanner Roark gave up four runs in six innings of work on the mound and the bullpen came through with Blake Treinen, Felipe Rivero and Shawn Kelley finishing the Padres off. WIth the win, the Nats improved to 42-25 on the year. Three more with the Padres to come...
Nats Nightly: Nationals drop 4-3 decision to Cubs, rubber match in D.C. tomorrow
June 15, 2016 03:00 - 19 minutes - 17 MBWashington and Chicago were tied up at 3-3 after eight in D.C. but a leadoff walk came around to score on an RBI double to left-center by Albert Almora, Jr. in what ended up a 4-3 win for the Cubs in Nationals Park. The win gave Chicago a 5-1 advantage in the season series with Washington and set up a rubber match in the nation's capital which will feature Stephen Strasburg vs Jason Hammel at 4:05 PM. We'll talk tonight's game and Jonathan Papelbon to the DL on Nats Nightly...
Nats Nightly: Nationals 4-1 over Cubs in D.C.; Max Scherzer Ks 11 in win...
June 14, 2016 02:30 - 17 minutes - 15.5 MBWashington Nationals' right-hander Max Scherzer retired the first 16 batters he faced in a bid for perfection, but gave up a solo HR to batter No. 17, Addison Russell, in what ended up a 4-1 Nats win over the Chicago Cubs in the nation's capital. Scherzer struck out 11 total on the night and the National snapped a six-game losing streak to the NL's best with the win in the nation's capital. Two more with the Cubs to follow this week. Nats now winners of four straight overall.
Nats Nightly: Nationals 5-4 over Phillies on Jayson Werth's walk-off single
June 12, 2016 23:30 - 17 minutes - 15.1 MBMaikel Franco put the Philadelphia Phillies up 4-3 with a solo home run off Jonathan Papelbon in the ninth, but Jayson Werth came up with a two-out, bases-loaded single for the walk-off win! Nats sweep the Phillies on Werth's walk-off! 5-4 final. Washington Nationas improve to 39-24 with the win. Up next, a big three-game series with the Chicago Cubs in the nation's capital. But enjoy the sweep for now! Werth's walk-off wins it! And then he coins the greatest catchphrase ever...
Nats Nightly: Nationals 8-0 over Phillies; Tanner Roark comes back strong...
June 11, 2016 19:30 - 17 minutes - 15.1 MBTanner Roark tossed seven scoreless in a bounce-back outing after a rough start in Cincinnati, and the Washington Nationals made it two straight over the Philadelphia Phillies in D.C., knocking Aaron Nola out early in what ended up being an 8-0 win. The Nationals spread the offense around with thirteen hits total and four extra base hits as the Nats took the three-game set from the Phillies with back-to-back wins and set themselves up with a chance to sw_ _p tomorrow afternoon.
Nats Nightly: Nationals 9-6 over Phillies; Stephen Strasburg strikes out 10
June 11, 2016 02:30 - 16 minutes - 14.1 MBStephen Strasburg gave up four runs early as the Washington Nationals fell behind, 4-0, but the right-hander retired the last fourteen Philadelphia Phillies he faced as the Nats rallied to take the lead in what ended up a 9-6 win in D.C. Strasburg struck out ten and earned his tenth win of the year, (10-0) as the Nationals improved to 37-24 on the year with the win in the nation's capital. Wilson Ramos, Danny Espinosa and Stephen Drew hit home runs in Nationals Park and Daniel Murphy put toge...
Nats Nightly: Nationals drop 3-1 decision to White Sox + 2016 MLB Draft notes
June 10, 2016 04:00 - 16 minutes - 13.8 MBThe Washington Nationals and Chicago White Sox managed just five hits apiece and the Sox did a little more damage with theirs -- taking advantage of a shaky Gio Gonzalez in the first inning -- to salvage the finale of the three-game set 3-1 at U.S. Cellular Field. Meanwhile, in Washinton, D.C., Mike Rizzo and Co. in the Nats' front office were hard at work on the first night of the MLB Draft. We heard from Assistant GM Kris Kline on the Nationals' first three picks...
Nats Nightly: Nationals 10-5 over White Sox on long night in U.S. Cellular
June 08, 2016 04:30 - 16 minutes - 13.7 MBJoe Ross didn't bring his command with him to Chicago's south side, but he battled through four innings and the Washington Nationals' offense battled back from an early deficit to take the series opener with the White Sox, 10-5 in U.S. Cellular Field. Mat Latos wasn't too impressive either going just 4 1/3 innings and giving five hits four walks and six runs. Anthony Rendon, Jayson Werth and Michael Taylor had multi-hit games and the Nats improved to 35-23 on the year with the win in the seri...
Nats Nightly: Nationals rally from early deficit, hold on for 10-9 win over Reds
June 05, 2016 21:00 - 20 minutes - 17.5 MBTanner Roark was out early after giving up five runs in three innings, but the Washington Nationals rallied from the 5-0 deficit for a 10-9 win over the Cincinnati Reds, avoiding the sweep in Great American Ball Park and improving to 34-23 overall. Things got dicey in the ninth when the Reds rallied against Nats' closer Jonathan Papelbon, scoring a run before he was able to record three straight outs with the bases loaded. Phew. Day off tomorrow then three with the White Sox in Chicago.
Nats Nightly: Nationals drop 7-2 decision to Reds in GBP; Gio Gonzalez struggles
June 04, 2016 02:30 - 16 minutes - 14.6 MBWhen Washington Nationals' lefty Gio Gonzalez was done for the night in Cincinnati, he'd allowed nine hits and five earned runs in six innings, leaving him with 25 hits and 18 runs allowed in his last 15 2/3 innings pitched. Not a good stretch for the 30-year-old lefty. But did you see what Trea Turner did in his 2016 debut? 3 for 3 with a walk! Go Trea Turner! 7-2 Reds tonight in Great American Ball Park. Nats now 33-22. Two more in Cincy this weekend...
Nats Nightly: Nationals sweep Phillies with 7-2 win; Max Scherzer Ks 11...
June 02, 2016 02:00 - 17 minutes - 15.2 MBMax Scherzer struck out 11 batters in 8.0 IP, throwing six scoreless before he gave up a two-run blast in the seventh, but the Washington Nationals pounded the Philadelphia Phillies, 7-2, and swept the three-game set in Citizens Bank Park. With the win, the Nationals improved to 33-21 on the season heading into a day off tomorrow and their three-game weekend set in Cincinnati. Will Bryce Harper return to face the Reds? What was Michael A. Taylor doing when he got doubled up in the eighth? Lot...
Nats Nightly: Nationals 5-1 over Phillies; Joe Ross solid vs Phils in CBP
June 01, 2016 02:30 - 17 minutes - 15.2 MBWashington Nationals' right-hander Joe Ross put together another solid start, allowing one run on three hits in seven innings pitched, and Jayson Werth, Daniel Murphy, Danny Espinosa and Stephen Drew all homered in what ended up a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Ross allowed one run on three hits in seven innings and a late blast by Espinosa and an inside the park homer by Drew gave the Nats some breathing room. One more in Citizens Bank Park tomorrow. Nationals now 32-21.
Nats Nightly: Nationals 4-3 over Phillies on three-hit night by Daniel Murphy
May 31, 2016 02:30 - 18 minutes - 16.2 MBDaniel Murphy hit a two-out, two-run single to right in the eighth to put the Washington Nationals up 4-2 after he'd doubled and homered earlier in what ended up a 4-3 win for the Nats in the series opener with the Philadelphia Phillies in Citizens Bank Park. Washington improved to 31-21 with the win over Philadelphia. Tanner Roark put together a solid start, and earned the win. Murphy collected three hits total. Bryce Harper left the game with a right knee contusion. Jonathan Papelbon earned...
Nats Nightly: Nationals 10-2 over Cardinals for split; Stephen Strasburg (9-0)
May 29, 2016 21:00 - 17 minutes - 14.8 MBStephen Strasburg improved to (9-0) in 11 starts this season with the Washington Nationals 11-0 in his outings as the Nats earned themselves a split of the four-game set with the St. Louis Cardinals with a 10-2 win this afternoon in Nationals Park. Jayson Werth broke it open with a seventh inning grand slame and the Nationals took 5 of 7 from the Cardinals overall this season improving to 30-21 overall on the year with the win. Now they head out on the road...
Nats Nightly: Gio struggles, Cardinals dump Nats 9-4
May 29, 2016 02:30 - 16 minutes - 14 MBGio Gonzalez was roughed up and the St. Louis Cardinals dumped the Washington Nationals 9-4 before a capacity crowd at Nats Park. The Cards have won back-to-back games after the Nats took the first game of the series on Thursday.
Nats Nightly: Nationals 2-1 over Cards on HRs by Bryce Harper, Danny Espinosa
May 27, 2016 02:00 - 16 minutes - 14.1 MBBryce Harper hit his first home run since May 13th off the facade of the upper deck in right and Danny Espinosa visited the second deck out there with a solo blast of his own for the only two runs the Washington Nationals needed to beat the St. Louis Cardinals tonight, 2-1. Joe Ross allowed just one run in seven strong innings to beat Mike Leake and the Cards in the series opener in D.C. as the Nationals improved to 29-19 on the year.
Nats Nightly: Matz leads Mets to series victory, beat Nats 2-0
May 25, 2016 20:30 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MBSteven Matz outdueled Tanner Roark (with the help of a "getaway day" strike zone) and the New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 2-0 on Wednesday, securing a series victory as well. Roark was strong over seven innings, but was vicitimized by a home run in the first inning and shaky defense in his last inning. Patrick and Dave discuss the game and series with the Mets.
Nats Nightly: Nationals pound out 5 homers in 7-4 win over Mets
May 25, 2016 02:30 - 16 minutes - 13.8 MBFive different Washington Nationals hitters homered and Stephen Strasburg struck out 11 over 6 2/3 innings to run his record to 8-0 and the Nats pounded Matt Harvey and the New York Mets for the second time in as many weeks, winning 7-4 before a fired up Nats Park crowd. Patrick, Dave and Doghouse dissect the Nats win, which puts them at 28-18 for the season.
Nats Nightly: Nationals 8-2 over Marlins for 2 of 3 in Miami; Max Scherzer solid
May 22, 2016 20:30 - 15 minutes - 13.3 MBMax Scherzer was dominant and efficient and Ben Revere sparked the Washington Nationals' offense in what ended up an 8-2 win over the Miami Marlins. The Nats took 2 of 3 in Miami, and now they head home to face the New York Mets in a three-game set in the nation's capital. Scherzer went eight strong this afternoon before he handed it over to the bullpen and Revere was making things happen all game long as Dusty Baker's "igniter". Nationals now 27-17.
Nats Nightly: Nationals drop 3-2 decision to Jose Fernandez and the Marlins
May 22, 2016 03:00 - 14 minutes - 12.7 MBJose Fernandez improved to (6-0) in nine career starts vs the Washington Nationals and (21-1) in 31 career starts in Miami as the Marlins evened up the three-game set with their NL East rivals with a 3-2 win over the Nats. Joe Ross was solid through five, but a changeup down and in to Marlins' first baseman Justin Bour in the sixth ended up bouncing off the facade of the second deck in right as the Fish jumped out to a 3-1 lead. Nationals now 26-17.
Nats Nightly: Nationals 4-1 over Marlins; Tanner Roark handles Fish this time...
May 21, 2016 02:30 - 17 minutes - 14.9 MBTanner Roark struggled in his first three outings of the season with Miami, raising questions about if he was tipping his hand, but the Washington Nationals' right-hander held the Marlins in check in a 4-1 win in the series opener in Marlins Park tonight. Ryan Zimmerman and Michael A. Taylor homered early and Roark and the Nats' bullpen limited Miami to one run in Marlins Park. Two more with the Fish to come this week. Nationals 26-16 after their third-straight win overall.
Nats Nightly: Nationals 7-1 over the Mets in Citi Field; Gio Gonzalez loves NY
May 19, 2016 03:00 - 16 minutes - 14.3 MBBartolo Colon walked more batters than he had in 41 1/3 IP before tonight and the Washington Nationals got a solid start from left-hander Gio Gonzalez in what ended up a 7-1 win over the New York Mets in Citi Field. Rubber match tomorrow with Stephen Strasburg on the mound against Matt Harvey at 7:10 PM EDT in NYC. Jayson Werth had a big night at the plate. Bryce Harper kept taking walks. The Nationals improved to 24-16 with the win.