Opening week offered plenty of encouraging signs
The Nationals were disappointed to only go 3-3 on the road, but they did show they can play highly competitive baseball against top-notch opponents
The notion of a 3-3 opening road trip against the Cubs and Phillies would’ve sounded awfully good to most anyone around the Nationals a week ago. The fact it ultimately didn’t feel as good as it could’ve been says a lot about the way this team played in both cities.
“They want to win. They expect to win,” manager Bla…
