Good to see the bats didn’t let the pitching get to their performance.
Tough one but hopefully we can shake this one off. We need to pray though since it’s Mikolas tomorrow. Prayers the bats can be good tomorrow against Keller.
For each positive 2026 Nats moment (and people should admit right now there have been more than a few) the annoyance as a fan also creeps in. Imagine what this team COULD be if the owners actually invested real money into the Gio Gonzalez, Doug Fister level starters. Paid a tad more for some capable middle relievers. Gee I don’t know sign an Adam La Roche level actual first baseman that can catch off track throws from a young infield and roster that needs some mentoring.
I mostly agree with your sentiment but Doug Fister was acquired in a trade (in which the Nats dealt away Robbie Ray) that did not age well. Agree that the mostly inert spending of Lerners over the past few seasons is unacceptable. I really hope they are not seeking to follow a low-budget Rays or Guardians kind of model. But I also don’t think they know as a group what they are going to do from one moment to the other, either, so who knows?
If Jackson Rutledge is still with the team tomorrow they have learned nothing. Why have the Nats pitching become nibblers? So disappointing. Miles goes 3.
When they signed Mikolas, the message was that he's no ace, but at least he reliably eats a lot of innings. If Butera yanks him early every time then really, what's the point of continuing?
In spite of an “eventful” series opener…. will be hoping for a better showing in person tomorrow. Would love the chance to say hello and thank you for all you do for this fanbase! From a long time listener and PGH Nats fan, you and Al have helped make the past few years much more enjoyable than they would have been otherwise. Keep up the excellent reporting!
Brutal reality strikes back
Aces are meant to provide length and rest for the bullpen.
Feels like their best chance at the moment for greater than 5 innings is Foster Griffin.
Onto the next game.
Good to see the bats didn’t let the pitching get to their performance.
Tough one but hopefully we can shake this one off. We need to pray though since it’s Mikolas tomorrow. Prayers the bats can be good tomorrow against Keller.
For each positive 2026 Nats moment (and people should admit right now there have been more than a few) the annoyance as a fan also creeps in. Imagine what this team COULD be if the owners actually invested real money into the Gio Gonzalez, Doug Fister level starters. Paid a tad more for some capable middle relievers. Gee I don’t know sign an Adam La Roche level actual first baseman that can catch off track throws from a young infield and roster that needs some mentoring.
I mostly agree with your sentiment but Doug Fister was acquired in a trade (in which the Nats dealt away Robbie Ray) that did not age well. Agree that the mostly inert spending of Lerners over the past few seasons is unacceptable. I really hope they are not seeking to follow a low-budget Rays or Guardians kind of model. But I also don’t think they know as a group what they are going to do from one moment to the other, either, so who knows?
Oh, good. Nothing like a Mikolas start to help get over tonight’s travesty.
Time for us to surprise us all.
If Jackson Rutledge is still with the team tomorrow they have learned nothing. Why have the Nats pitching become nibblers? So disappointing. Miles goes 3.
Not much to say, other than I hope Cade can get himself right for his next start, and that the offense never gives up. GO NATS!
When they signed Mikolas, the message was that he's no ace, but at least he reliably eats a lot of innings. If Butera yanks him early every time then really, what's the point of continuing?
In spite of an “eventful” series opener…. will be hoping for a better showing in person tomorrow. Would love the chance to say hello and thank you for all you do for this fanbase! From a long time listener and PGH Nats fan, you and Al have helped make the past few years much more enjoyable than they would have been otherwise. Keep up the excellent reporting!
It's a beautiful park maybe the nicest new park I've been to. You also can get good seats for a reasonable price.