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Instant Analysis: Giants 10, Nats 5
Zack Littell was roughed up for eight runs in four innings, and the Nationals couldn't make up the deficit in dropping the series opener
3 hrs ago • Mark Zuckerman
Game 20: Giants at Nats
The Nationals return home from a 5-2 trip to face the struggling Giants. Plus, news on Orlando Ribalta's demotion and Jacob Young's hand.
7 hrs ago • Mark Zuckerman
Wood & Ribalta Come Through in the 10th
The Nats split the series in Pittsburgh by emerging with a 8-7 extra-inning win on Thursday afternoon. Mark (From PNC Park) & Al run through the seesaw…
Apr 17 • Mark Zuckerman
32:34
How the Nats did just enough when they needed it most to win series finale
From Nasim Nuñez's hustle play in the fifth to Orlando Ribalta's escape act in the 10th, the Nationals found a way to beat the Pirates
Apr 17 • Mark Zuckerman
Instant Analysis: Nats 8, Pirates 7 (10)
The Nationals blew a ninth-inning lead but still won a wild, back-and-forth series finale to complete an impressive 5-2 road trip
Apr 16 • Mark Zuckerman
Game 19: Nats at Pirates
The Nationals seek a four-game split and a 5-2 road trip this afternoon in Pittsburgh. They also reacquired Richard Lovelady from the Mets.
Apr 16 • Mark Zuckerman
Shutout by the Pirates
The Nats were blanked for the first time this season on Jackie Robinson Day across MLB. Mark (From Pittsburgh) & Al discuss the 2-0 defeat, where the…
Apr 16 • Mark Zuckerman
33:12
Thoughts on a surprising shutout loss
The Nationals' bats had a rare off-night, Jake Irvin's rough first inning was different from his previous one and Brad Lord's relief appearance was…
Apr 16 • Mark Zuckerman
Instant Analysis: Pirates 2, Nats 0
Jake Irvin gave up two quick runs in the first inning, and that proved enough for Pittsburgh's pitching staff
Apr 16 • Mark Zuckerman
Game 18: Nats at Pirates
It's Pittsburgh's turn to use an opener, while Jake Irvin takes the mound for the Nationals on Jackie Robinson Day
Apr 15 • Mark Zuckerman
Bullpen Steps up & Hangs on
The Nats bullpen inherited a lead and held on for good in Tuesday night's 5-4 win over the Pirates. Mark (From Pittsburgh) & Al begin with CJ Abrams…
Apr 15 • Mark Zuckerman
32:36
Unconventional pitching plan pays off for Nats in one-run win
Blake Butera used both an opener (PJ Poulin) and a long man (Mitchell Parker) around struggling starter Miles Mikolas during a 5-4 victory
Apr 15 • Mark Zuckerman
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